Christmas experience:
In 10 days time, around 400 children from our local schools and uniformed groups will come for Christmas experience, a free and immersive walk-through tour of the first Christmas. They will meet the characters, hear their tale, and join in wonder at the greatest story ever told. On Saturday 7th December from 10am-3pm Christmas experience is open to the general public. To book your free ticket please visit the full web link in the emailed notices or via the notices on the church website. The experience lasts approximately 1 hour, and is enjoyable for all ages. Children are invited to come dressed in nativity costumes, and it’s great opportunity to invite family and friends who don’t normally come to church. Who could you invite and come along with? Thank you to the many volunteers who have worked tirelessly since the summer to make Christmas experience possible, and to all those who will be involved in this significant outreach event. May I invite you to pray for all who come, that God would enable them to experience and know his good news for themselves.
And in 2 months time, we will begin our alpha 2025 courses – one on Thursday evenings, 7:30-9:30pm starting on 23rd January, led by Roland, and one on Tuesday mornings 10:30am-12 noon, starting on 28th January, led by Simon. Alpha is a 10-week course exploring the Christian faith in a relaxed and friendly environment, with food, discussion, and a short film. As we consider who to invite to Christmas services in the weeks ahead, may I encourage you to pray for those you would like to invite to alpha in the New Year.
Simon Oatridge