CHRISTMAS @ ST. CHRISTOPHER'S CHURCH, SOUTHBOURNE

Welcome

Candle Christmas and Candles seem to go together. As you light your candles this Christmas why not think about the Light of the World – Jesus – who came to shine into the darkness so that we could see the way through life more clearly and find God’s peace.

As you look at the various events and services in our programme at St Christophers Church Southbourne please know that we really want to welcome you and encourage you celebrate this great time in the presence of God and of this church family. There’s lots of events to choose from so just come along.

Events

Sunday 14^th 10am	Family Celebration Morning : Getting ready !	Boys and girls from the Guiding and Scouting join in our all age service
Tuesday 16^th 2.30	Carols and mince pies for the older members in our community	Folks from other local churches and in the locality come together to sing and afterwards enjoy tea in the hall. Just come along and enjoy the company.
Wednesday 17^th December 7pm.	Christmas Dinner for the ….	Once again we are inviting any of our senior members of the community to join us for a 2 course dinner and some entertainment afterwards. Great food and nothing to energetic ! Just food and fellowship . Transport can be provided to help you arrive and return safely. There is not charge but we are grateful for any contributions on the night to support this event Please ring 429046 by Sunday 14^th December to reserve your place
Sunday 21^st 6pm	Carols by Candlelight	Traditional carols to sing, choir and soloists, and of course lots of candles. Coffee and mince pies afterwards in the hall.
Christmas Eve ( Wednesday 24^th) 5pm	The Crib Service.	This year you will hear about ‘The Angel who couldn’t sing’ from the boys and girls in the various groups including Climbers, Explorers and Scy Sunday.
Christmas Eve ( Wednesday 24^th) 11.15pm	Midnight Communion.	Come early from 10.30pm (The Meeting Place) and enjoy refreshments and relaxing company before staying on to see in the Christmas Day during our communion service with traditional carols.
Christmas Day 10 am.	A short family service with communion	Children are always invited to bring one of their Christmas presents for all to see.
Sunday 28^th 10am	Morning praise	no Junior Church.

Other items

Our Prayer Area in the church has space for your prayers to God. Not only is there an area to sit and spend time quietly after a service but also there are Post It notes for your special thoughts and prayers which you would like others to pray about also.

The money in our Christmas Giving Envelopes this year will be divided between the Youth Fund ( which assists with the costs of running the youth and children’s clubs) and the Senior Project Fund which is to support the fellowship and catering projects for the older members in our community. Envelopes are available for your gifts to support these two projects

Weekday activities which start again in the new Year

CHATS – Mondays 9-11am Meeting and supporting parents
WEDNESDAYS 9.30-11.30 AM Toddlers Group
Fridays 7pm Scy Friday youth events for ages 9-18 in two sessions

Any queries or further info : 430078 or check further details on the website www etc – plus usual contacts etc – if you need anymore shout

If you would like to know more details about any of the events on this leaflet, or if you have any queries about the church, please contact the Vicar Revd. Andy McPherson, Revd. Nigel Legrand , or the Parish Office on 430078.