Message from the Pastor
“This one who is life itself was revealed to us…..” (1 John 1:2a NLT)
As we approach Christmas there is much to look forward to and anticipate. We have a lot of events on in the church this month, and are sure that you also have a lot of things planned whether through work, family or friends.
As we contemplate all the work involved in planning our activities and wonder how we will fit everything in, can I humbly ask you do two things. The first is to remember God is at the centre of the celebrations. It is the birth of His Son we are remembering, who came that we might have redemption and a relationship with the King of the universe. Let us resolve to put all our plans in God’s hands and to take time out to worship Him as individuals.
The second is to think about who we can get alongside, to show the love of God to, and to take the opportunity to speak to them about the wonder of God coming down among us. Please also do think about who you can invite to some of our more evangelistic services, particularly the all-age Messy Christmas service, the Carols of Praise aimed at older people, the evocative Carols by Candlelight service or even the Christmas Day service itself.
May I finally take the opportunity to wish you a blessed and joyous Christmas from Maya, Greta, Jeremy and myself.
Alan