Prince of Judgement

We all want the world to be sorted out; all wrongs to be righted and all injustice to be wiped away for good. But do we realise that the coming Messiah is the Prince of Judgement who will make this happen? As we continue our advent series we find out from Isaiah that the coming Prince is not just a baby in a manger, but a glorious judge who will speak and act with perfect justice. If we long for peace and justice, then we will want to meet the Lord who makes this possible only through His messianic reign.

There will be refreshments served before and after the service and groups for children and young people. There will also be an infant baptism at the start of the service and Prayer ministry will be available after the service.

This Sunday is also Eat together Sunday hosted in people’s homes.

Suffering and Prayer

This is week three in the School of Prayer and now we come to one of the most challenging questions - what about prayer and suffering? At different moments in our lives we all experience suffering, sadness, moments of real pain. News of an illness, death of a loved one, relationship breakdown - on and on, we know we live in a world familiar with suffering. In the face of that suffering we sometimes cry out to God in prayer. Sometimes it seems to us that God answers our prayers, the situation changes, the person gets better, there is some kind of breakthrough. On other occasions things don’t change or even get even worse - it seems like God only sometimes answers our prayers. Of course the Bible reveals to us some of God’s answers to these questions. However it would be wrong to think that knowing those ‘answers’ will take away the pain. Knowing something of the mind of God is reassuring and strengthening, but in this world nothing can take the edge off the pain. The Bible is full of prayers cried out in anguish and pain. The things we explore in this week’s study will not take that pain away - but will help lay foundations to strengthen us in the midst of our pain.

CAP and Lanterns Christmas Appeal

Thank you so much for those of you who have already donated to this year’s CAP and Lanterns Christmas Appeal. There is still time if you would like to donate and we would be enormously grateful if you would consider either:

A Supermarket Voucher, Argos Voucher, Christmas Hamper – Either individually or as a home group.

If you wish to pay by card please follow the payment link below, or scan the QR code that is displayed above where you can give to the CAP and Lanterns Appeal.

Your Kind donations will provide for gifts/voucher, hampers and a Christmas Party.

Please hand in donations to the Kea Church office or the dedicated Office Box at the back of Church. Please mark donations CAP/Lanterns Christmas Appeal.

The closing date for our Christmas appeal is 3rd December to make sure everything is ready to distribute. For further information contact Natalie Gavan 07919506203 or the church office.

Thank you in advance for doing what you can do and Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones when it comes.

Every Blessing, Natalie Gavan (CAP Manager)

Day of Prayer

As we start the Advent season we are setting aside time on Friday 1st December for prayer and reflection. St Kea Church will be open from 10am until 10pm with various prayer stations and tea/coffee available. On this occasion there is no need to sign up for specific time slots, please do come and go as you are able to. Advent is a time of longing for the coming of the One about whom the scriptures were written, we hope this will help us all in our worship of Jesus.

December has also been chosen by Tearfund as a 'month of prayer', they will send out a short email with inspiring prayers and videos from around the world, including requests from their global staff and church partners. They believe that joining together in prayer can make a difference to communities across the globe. Please join them.

Here is the link to sign up to receive the daily prayer emails

Volunteers needed

On Christmas Day Dockyard will be hosting a Christmas Day Lunch for individuals and families who would otherwise be alone or unable to afford the costs of Christmas. They are looking for volunteers to join in with the festivities - cooking, serving, and playing games.

For more information please contact Erica using the link below.

Key Dates

Wreath-Making - 25th November - 7pm - last few tickets available

Eat Together Lunch (hosted in homes) - 26th November

Christmas Carol Services - 17th December - 10.30am and 6.30pm

Old Kea Carol Service - 21st December - 3.30pm

Christmas Crib Service - 24th December - 3pm

Old Kea Christmas Day Service - 25th December - 8.30am

Christmas Day Service - 25th December - 10am

Weekly Prayer Points

Each week there will be a few things for our church life and church family that we can join together in praying for:

1. We thank you Lord for this season of Advent and we ask you to ready our hearts as He prepared all of history to receive the gift of His Son. We pray for focus and devotion during this time to cut away the distractions and make your life a place of warmth and faith.

2. Gracious Father we also pray for our gospel partners Compassion UK and the work they do in 29 countries, partnering with 8,500 local churches, within communities experiencing poverty. We pray for solutions to the continued pressures with food security in many of the poorest countries in the world. Please may people find hope and peace by trusting in Jesus as they receive help from the church partners.

3. Finally we pray for St Johns Church and for the team serving alongside Will and Naomi Harwood. We prayer for them in this season of advent and Christmas for all the outreach opportunities they have to work with the community including local schools. We also pray as they restart their service for those who are homeless (Jericho Road) and for their newly formed house groups which are meeting each week.