Christmas Services Saturday 14 December at 7pm 9 Lessons and Carols Sunday 15th December at 7pm 9 Lessons and Carols Christmas Eve Tuesday 24th December at 5pm Crib Service Christmas Day Wednesday 25th December 7am - Holy Communion 9am- Holy Communion 11am - Family Communion Please note that there will only be two Services on Sunday 29th December and Sunday 5th January at 9am and 7pm.
Some dates to put in your diary of upcoming events over the next couple of weeks. Tues 3 Dec Healing Prayer in the Church The last Healing prayer of the year will be on 10 Dec. Thurs 5 Dec Prayer for Christ Church in the Church This will stop on 12 Dec and recommence on 17 Jan 2014 Wed 4 Dec 2pm Senior Tea and Movie Afternoon Please note the movie to be shown will now be “Miracle on 34th Street” Please put your name down at the back of the church in the welcome area
This special service is the highlight of the year for many, young and old, with its simple yet profound re-enactment of the Nativity. Wed 4 Dec 1-2pm This is also unashamedly a service for children. Advent Meditations As part of your preparation for All welcome Christmas we invite you to draw Please join us this Christmas aside to encounter God in a series of Advent Meditations to be held on We need lots to involvement to make it happen: Wednesdays 4th, 11th, 18th Dec. • Singers & musiciansw Led by Judy Sewell and Denise Wood • Actors - shepherds, kings, angels, stars, donkey, innkeeper (older children/adults to help lead the way) • Narrator • Costume coordinators • Help with props and stage décor • Mixer for the sound desk • Biscuit bakers • Ushers and there are lots of other ways to be involved. If you or a child you know are able to be involved, please contact Barbara or Bushy at the Christ Church office: 021 7976332
Sat 7 Dec Final Men’s event of 2013 is a breakfast of all the good stuff cooked on a skottle. St John’s Mall R40 – payable on the day Sign up online or at the back of church
“Jesus replied, “You are in error because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God. At the resurrection people will neither marry nor be given in marriage; they will be like the angels in heaven. But about the resurrection of the dead--have you not read what God said to you, ‘I am the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob’ ? He is not the God of the dead but of the living.” Matthew 22:29-32
“God also said to Moses, “Say to the Israelites, ‘The LORD, the God of your fathers--the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob--has sent me to you.’ “This is my name forever, the name you shall call me from generation to generation.” - Exodus 3:15
Jeremy’s shoe size is13 (how many of us have feet that big ?) reflect but a tiny element of his extraordinarily big heart, his abounding love for each person with whom he has connected (yes, each person); his abundant grace that has been extended in diverse circumstances and his amazing courage to be true to His calling. Jeremy, we will miss your fun, your laughter and your encouragement to seek God in all elements of our lives. We know you will continue to remind us about our call to reach the lost! Thank you. We are so thankful to God that you will continue to be part of the CCK community.Yay! And yes, we are so happy that you are excited about your new role as National Director for Alpha South Africa. Brenda, thank you for your loving support of Jeremy particularly through this year and for your visible partnership with him in this role. Have a marvellous sabbatical and see you in March! We love you and will miss you!
CONTEMPLATIVE PILGRIMAGE TO ISRAEL Rob and Sue Taylor will be leading a pilgrimage to Israel in April 2014. The focus will be on the life of Jesus, spending time in Nazareth, the Galilee area, the desert and of course Jerusalem, and the intention is to dwell prayerfully in each place to make space for personal encounters with our Lord. The dates are 26 April to 6 May 2014 ; and although most of those going with them are from St Thomas’ in Durban, there are a few places left and they would be thrilled if some members of Christ Church were to join them. If you are interested, please chat to them or contact Sue via the church office or email: rev.suetaylor@gmail.com