NEWSLETTER 15th December 2024
Third Sunday of Advent
Readings for this Sunday: Matthew 1:1-17 Sermon Topic: The History of Grace
This Week (starting 15 December)
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Sunday:
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Morning Prayer in the Church Centre led by Rev Daf Meirion-Jones 10am;
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Christingle and Carols by Candlelight in the Church Centre 4.30 pm
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Monday: Tiddlywinks 1.30pm; Service at Cherry Garth 3pm
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Tuesday: Judy Jones’ funeral at Holy Trinity 3.30 pm
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Thursday: Women’s Fellowship Carol Service in the Church Centre 2pm
Next Week (starting 22 December)
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Sunday:
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Holy Communion in Christ Church 10am led by Rev Daf Meirion-Jones
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Carols by Candlelight at Holy Trinity 4.30pm
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Tuesday:
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Crib Service in Christ Church Centre 4.30pm
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Midnight Communion in Holy Trinity 11.15 pm
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Wednesday - Christmas Day: All-Age Christmas Service in Christ Church 10am
Christmas Post Box
There will be a post box for Christmas cards at the morning services on 8th and 15th December for cards for members of the congregation. The cards will then be left in the Church Centre for people to pick up. Please include the surname of the person addressed, as we have several Lindas, Mikes, etc. I am sorry I cannot undertake to deliver any uncollected cards this year.
Christmas Flowers
We are meeting on Saturday 14th December in the Church Centre to do the Christmas flowers for Christchurch & The Church Centre. Anyone willing to help are welcome, also greenery & decorations. I will be getting 12 poinsettias. Many thanks Dorothy
Please would anyone willing to help with the Christmas flowers for Holy Trinity on the morning of Saturday 21 December contact Anne Farthing
Mince pies
It would be wonderful if we could have mince pies with the coffee or tea after the services from Sunday 1st December. Bought or homemade either will be fine. Please leave them in the main kitchen. Many thanks Joan W.
Plans for Vicarage
New Vicarage Project consultation meeting between 3.30-7.30pm on Friday January 10th. Come along to look at the plans and ask questions of the Diocesan team overseeing it. Maybe even offer them some advice!
PASTORAL CARE
If you know of anyone in need or if you require help yourself, please don’t hesitate to contact our Pastoral Care Team through the
Church Office.
Please Pray For: Pam, Pene, Duncan, Jennifer, Amanda, Linda, Tanya, Olive, Christopher, Bryan, Rob, Kathy, Alan, Stella, Sue, Mary, and others ill at home or in hospital.
Collect for the Third Sunday of Advent
God for whom we watch and wait, you sent John the Baptist to prepare the way of your Son: give us courage to speak the truth, to hunger for justice, and to suffer for the cause of right, with Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
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