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Christmas Communion - December 2020

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A Christmas Acclamation

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Praise and adoration be to our God, for he is good. His grace and mercy fill the heavens and earth. Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving, and joyfully praise our creator. As a father, he loves us, his children. Sing his praises with joyful thanks in love and devotion! Let us love him who has loved us since the world began. Who would not love God from the heart? We can not give him adequate praise. Still, in heaven he receives with goodwill our joyful songs of praise and pours much joy into our souls, whenever we thank him, whenever we live in him. Sing to Jesus Christ praise, thanks and glory, for he came from heaven to destroy sin and death for us and by his precious, willing sacrifice, restored innocence and peace. Already here on earth he renews joy and life to us by his grace. Still greater bliss is prepared there for those who love him when one day they will be renewed in his image, made new and holy, and awakened from death. Let us rejoice in our holy God! Let us rejoi

A Christmas Prayer by Robert Louis Stevenson

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Loving Father, Help us remember the birth of Jesus, That we may share in the song of the angels, The gladness of the shepherds, And worship of the wise men. Close the door of hate And open the door of love all over the world. Let kindness come with every gift And good desires with every greeting. Deliver us from evil by the blessing, which Christ brings And teach us to be merry with clear hearts. May the Christmas morning make us Happy to be thy children And Christmas evening bring us To our beds with grateful thoughts Forgiving and forgiven For Jesus sake Amen.    — Robert Louis Stevenson    

A Christmas Prayer

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Christ, for whom there was no room in the inn, give courage to all who are homeless; in your mercy hear our prayer.   Christ, who fled into Egypt, give comfort to all refugees; in your mercy hear our prayer.   Christ, who fasted in the desert, give relief to all who are starving; in your mercy hear our prayer.   Christ, who hung in agony on the cross, give strength to all who suffer; in your mercy hear our prayer.   Lord of the Church hear our prayer, and make us one in heart and mind to serve you with joy for ever. Amen.    

Watch: Holy communion for Sunday 20 December 2020:

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Messy Church: Nativity

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Christmas is such a special time and although things are different this year, we can still gather and celebrate the birth of a very special baby... a baby who changed the world! This Messy Church at home session focuses on the true meaning of Christmas and explores the theme of God’s gift to us in Jesus. Thanks be to God for his gift that is too wonderful to describe! 2 Corinthians 9:15 (ERV) Activity: Try this collage activity. The nativity scene will be great to have as a decoration over your mantelpiece or on your wall.  Read through the nativity story in your bible to remind yourself of what to include in your work of art.  Here are some materials ideas. If you can’t get exactly these materials, just see what you can find around the house instead! Nativity collage You will need: paper or card; egg boxes; coloured pens or crayons; glue; different materials from your home or garden. Create the wonderful Nativity picture or model using different materials! Gather materials from around

Watch: Holy Communion for Sunday 13 December 2020

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Watch Holy Communion for Sunday 6 December 2020:

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Messy Church at Home: ADVENT AND EASTER!? YES - BE READY FOR A SURPRISE MEETING!

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The bible tells of two men meeting Jesus just after he was crucified, and was raised from the dead. A confusing, sad time turns into an amazing surprise – it just took a walk, a wait and a meal! Read the account in Luke 24:13-35. It’s a great story with a brilliant ending! Footprints activity: You will need: cardboard; craft knife or scissors; chopping board; sticky tack or PVA glue; paper; paint With adult supervision, cut the cardboard into the rough shape of little feet (a small disc will be fine, if a foot shape is too fiddly) – make them small enough to stick on to the end of your finger as if your finger is the leg. Stick a foot with sticky tack or PVA glue on to the tip of your middle and index fingers, dip into the paint and ‘walk’ your feet along the paper, leaving a footprint trail behind. Repeat it with a different colour of paint walking beside the first set. Then, with a third colour, add a third set of footprints joining the first two half way across the paper. Talk and t