I hope you are feeling prepared for Christmas. There is always so much to do! My children are totally excited and making sure that the house looks and feels festive. I do love the build up to Christmas with the sense of excitement, having fun and eating lots of nice food. It is sometimes demanding! Here are some of the events we are preparing for.
I am delighted that this year at the Christmas Carol's event Why Christmas? there will be a powerpoint feature on The Jericho Road Project during the service followed by a collection where 50% will go to the project. In addition there will be a JRP display in the Hall, where drinks will be served. This will take the form of photographs and written information. Please do invite your friends, family, neighbours and work collegues to this event.
The Feast Christmas Event is on the 17th December 2008 and will include the Feast Choir (see previous entry for photos of rehersal). Last year there were about 150 people there. We will send out an invite to all those that we have an address for, mostly people who have attended the Feast in the last year or so. Please feel free to invite people to the event and of course make sure you are there. It should be a brilliant night. As usual everyone will receive a present. This year there is a church in Bermondsey that is keen to buy some presents for the people at the Feast.
The annual resident's walk and (non alcoholic) pub meal is happening on the morning of the 18th December 2008.
When people consider Why Christmas? at this year carol services I am very excited that the kingdom of God will be displayed through a practical demonstration of love and care for the poorest in our communities. As the church cares for those in need not only are we connecting with God's heart for people, but we are communicating to thousands of people how good our God is!
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