Elmfield winter 08 newsletter

Issue 21: Winter 2008

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Down Your Street Vision United by a passion for God and compassion for the world.

Mission Seeking to serve the North Harrow community with the love of God.

‘Christmas Shoe Boxes’ Thanks to all who contributed to the annual Christmas shoe box appeal. Through the help of those in the local area Elmfield was able to fill up 81 shoe boxes with small toys, school supplies, sweets, and other gifts for needy children around the world.

Practice

This annual project, organised by Operation Christmas Child, sends a message of hope to children in need around the world through gift-filled shoe boxes.

This is one way we all can make a small contribution in the lives of so many children who don’t have many of life’s basic necessities leave alone a choice of presents.

Hopefully when we give and receive presents this Christmas we can bear in mind the majority of people in the world who will not enjoy such luxuries.

An evangelical church.

Elmfield Church 89 Imperial Drive, North Harrow HA2 7DX every Sunday at 10.30 am

Local Community Update

‘Jingle Run’

Come and join us in worshipping God together.

A crèche is a available and a full children’s programme.

For more details ring the church office on 020 8866 0813 or email admin@elmfield.org

Don’t miss ‘Jingle Run’ which is a Christmas Party for all children in Reception to Year 7.

No booking is required, just

show up on the day. The venue is Elmfield Church, 89 Imperial Drive, North Harrow. Tel: 020 8866 0813.

Dear friends, The final countdown towards Christmas is already at an advanced stage. You must have noticed the well lit shopping centres, pictures of beautifully wrapped presents and all the decorations that usually go with festivities around this time of the year.

Yet there is the message and meaning of Christmas that often gets left out of all the elaborate celebrations that most people participate in.

Why not take time this year to find out for yourself what Christmas is all about in case the message of Christmas has previously escaped your attention?

Elmfield, like most other churches, will be offering you a chance to discover the true meaning of Christmas.

We would like to welcome you to attend any of our Christmas events and hope that through this, Christmas will have an even more significant and rewarding experience for you this year.

Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year 2009 to you all.

Peter Oyugi, Senior Leader, Elmfield Church

Wet

Night

On the evening of 1st Nov 2008 around 150 people gathered at Longfield School for an exciting time of Fireworks enjoyed by all ages—at least until the fireworks started going off when the younger ones then preferred to listen to the banging sounds with their ears covered!

It all began at 5.30pm with 45 minutes of food and some short games suitable for all ages.

There were prizes for those brave enough to have a go at the competitions.

Some preferred to sit in the warmth of the school hall catching up with friends.

The evening itself was rather cold and wet (would you believe). Nevertheless the fireworks display was superb, thanks to the ingenuity of those setting them off as well the manufacturers of modern day fireworks!

Thanks to all those who made the evening such a success by coming.

Calling on Seniors!

On the fourth Thursday of every month from 12.15—2.15pm Elmfield hosts ‘Meeting Point’. It is a time for Senior Citizens to come together and enjoy the company of each other as they have soup and sandwiches.

Tea/coffee and cakes are also served.

You also get a chance each week to look at a hymn and see how it came to be written.

There is no need to book, just come and there will be a welcome for you.

The atmosphere is good and fairly informal and relaxed.

Even if you don’t know anyone there, you will soon make new friends.

Holiday Club 2009!

Book your child a place at Holiday Club 2009 which will take place from 14-19th April 2009. It is open to all from Reception to Year 6, but spaces are limited.

Please book early to avoid disappointments.

For details you can contact the church office on 020 8866 0813 between 9 am and 1 pm Mon-Fri and ask for Pam or Bekah.

Some Elmfield Activities

Remix for Teenagers

Wednesday Evenings jointly with Rayners Lane Baptist Church (RLBC) at RLBC from 7.30 – 9.00pm.

Revive for Teenagers

Various Revive activities for 12+ ages.

Phone Bekah on 020 8866 0813 for more details of when and where they meet.

‘Sacred Space’ 14th DEC REFRESH—Anticipating and confronting stress and burnout 21st DEC

ELMFIELD CAROL SERVICE—A combination of traditional and modern carols. All are welcome!

28th Dec

No Service

On Sunday evenings Elmfield Church hosts an inspiring and relaxed evening service that will suit most ages. It is known as ‘Sacred Space’ and in it we take time to examine a variety of themes and styles in which

In the Zone for those in Middle School

one can enjoy worshipping God. The service runs from 6.30— 8.00pm and is held on the second and fourth Sundays of the month. Refreshments are served at 6pm.

An exciting club for Middle school students on Tuesdays from 6.30 – 8.00pm.

Elmfield Church Candlelit Carol Service Sunday 21st December 2008 6pm—hot punch and nibbles 6:30-7.45pm—readings, reflections and carols by candlelight celebrating Jesus, the hope of the world coming into the world

Everyone is Welcome!

Oh that we may have:

Faith in Christ— that our hearts may be wakened to His message

Hope in Christ— that we may share the good news of Christ with all

the Love of Christ— that we may be mindful of others - An Anonymous Christmas Prayer -

A collection will be taken during the service for the work of the Salvation Army in providing food, warmth and shelter to homeless people in London at Christmas.

Would you like to explore the basics of the Christian faith in an informal setting? This will involve looking at the life and works of Jesus. Call Peter on 020 8866 0014 for details of venue and if you would like to attend the next short course running on the following Wednesdays: 14th, 21st and 28th January 2009 from 7.30—9.00pm. Hope to see you there!