“God calls each and every star by name. It’s not likely He has forgotten yours.”
― Louie Giglio
Dear Friends,
This week I came across the above quote by Louis Giglio which reminds us how precious we are to God. With the trials and challenges of life we can often feel distant from God and perhaps like He has abandoned us. We’re reminded through the scriptures that God placed each and every star in its place and called it by name - he cherishes them, and carefully places them. The same is true for us, God has called us into being, he has placed us within our own situations, and is with us and cherishes us - even more than the stars. It’s a wonderful reminder that He has not forgotten you, in fact he delights in and loves you, he deeply cares and contends for you no matter how well you know Him, or how ‘good’ we have been. The whole point of Christmas and the Cross is that Jesus, God’s Son, came for you and for me. It’s not likely He has forgotten you!
Do join in with any of the services this weekend and events coming up - we’d love to see you.
God bless,
Grant
SERVICES THIS WEEKEND
St Mary's
A short said service of Holy Communion using the tradition Book of Common Prayer format. We enjoy a said service this week, with scriptures, prayers and a sermon. A perfect way to begin a Sunday morning in worship.
St Clement’s
Join us as together we retell the pure message of Christmas using the wonderful Christingles. Everybody welcome as we build our Christingles together as part of the service and enjoy some wonderful singing. A brilliant way to begin Christmas.
Enjoy some Christmas carols while you wait for your fish and chips! This year we shall sing hymns, enjoy mulled wine in the beautiful surroundings with festive outdoor lighting - it promises to be really special.
EVENTS & UPCOMING
St. Stephen’s Cafe is open weekly on Monday mornings. It runs alongside the community post office at St. Stephen’s church. Various groups help to run and support it as we raise funds for various causes. Come along and join us for lovely hot drinks, freshly made homemade cakes and a good catch up with friends.
Our weekly play session for babies and toddlers meets on Thursday mornings in St Stephen’s Upper Basildon during term time. We start at 9.30 and it’s a wonderful time for the little ones and their carers to come together for play, craft and yummy snacks too finishing at 11am.
St. Stephen’s Cafe is open weekly on Monday mornings. It runs alongside the community post office at St. Stephen’s church. Various groups help to run and support it as we raise funds for various causes. Come along and join us for lovely hot drinks, freshly made homemade cakes and a good catch up with friends.
Our weekly play session for babies and toddlers meets on Thursday mornings in St Stephen’s Upper Basildon during term time. We start at 9.30 and it’s a wonderful time for the little ones and their carers to come together for play, craft and yummy snacks too finishing at 11am.
