Jason and Ted lead our service this morning, the third in Advent.
Our youngsters sessions in Powerbase start after the first part of the service. We hope you all feel comfortable on our premises and receive a warm welcome, whether regular or just passing by. Please do stay if you can for refreshments after the service, for which there is no charge. If you need directions to the toilet or have any questions then just ask— our welcome team wear lanyards and can help with any queries.
One Mission Christmas Cards
Denise’s amazing One Mission Christmas cards will be on sale at both the next Sunday services they’re just 4 for fl. Unique and amazing. Go on you know you want to!
Prayers
Christmas is a busy time for many. Please pray for those who struggle with families and busyness. Pray for our services and events during the next few weeks; for those taking part, organising and those who come along. Many the gift of Jesus continue to bring wonder and change lives. Pray for those who live near you that they will remember the true meaning of Christmas.
Help Please
Our premises are well used throughout the year and it’s great to be in the midst of our community. However church doesn’t just happen and there is a raft of things that need to happen to keep functioning. This is the time of year when many of the rotas are put together, so if you can help with creche or teas or in any other way, then please have a word with Jason or one of the deacons.
Time for a different view of Christmas?
You may feel like you’ve heard it all before, so why not take time out to see things from a different angle? Our labyrinth on 21st and 22nd December gives the opportunity for reflection suitable for all as we take a journey through the nativity from a totally different viewpoint. From a few minutes to as long as you want—come and experience the life changing gift of Christmas.
Brownies 60th
Brownies will have their 60th birthday in January 2017 and want to invite as many former Brownies and their parents or adults that have a connection with 1 I th Worthing Brownies to join us in our celebration. This will take place on Saturday 21st January, 2:30pm to 4:30pm in the Church Hall. There will be refreshments, birthday cake and activities to try. The Unit is keen to have any photos or written memories of former Brownies or adults to be on display at the party. If you have any photos, can jot down your recollections, or might like to attend this milestone celebration, please contact Hazel Ollive.
Christmas Post Box / One Card Scheme
As usual, the Christmas post box (so beautifully crafted by David Rockall) is up at the back of the church. This enables people to put all their cards FOR PEOPLE WHO ATTEND THE BBC into the box, and we will distribute them for you. Alternatively, you can write just one card to all your friends at the BBC which will be put up on show.
Whichever of these you would like to do, we just ask that you make a donation to One Mission, and envelopes will be available for anybody who gift aids, or a One Mission pot for any other donations.
If you put cards into the post box PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE make it very clear who it is for — last year there were still cards for Sue or Janet or Paul etc — a surname just helps to ensure the card gets to the correct recipient.
Alpha
The Alpha course has finished now, and it has been both enlightening and enjoyable. Just to say a very big thank you to Phil Gilbert and Jason for their very interesting talks and challenges . We all took something personal from the programme and would thoroughly recommend the course to anyone searching for answers to their questions about the church and their faith.
I must also thank the amazing volunteers who cooked remarkable meals for us. There is nothing better than sitting down with friends and getting to know them over such lovingly served food!
Thank you all, we are truly grateful.
Julie Moon