“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
The Christmas Story for all the Family. Everybody is encouraged to come dressed as a Nativity character (or anything else!). There will be cracking carols, lots of celebration and lots to eat and drink! Come and join us as we celebrate Christmas in style.
In our new style crib service we will gather together and re-tell the greatest story every told! We will sing some wonderful carols and encourage full family participation. Come dressed as a bible character. Yes tea-towels are mandatory! - or come as any of your favourite superhero’s - perhaps there will be a Batman instead of a shepherd this year? Who knows? Bring your friends and family and neighbours for what promises to be a fantastic way to enter into Christmas!
All are welcome to join us for our Midnight Communion at St Mary’s, Aldworth. We will start Christmas Day thanking the Lord, and contemplating the enormity of the miracle of Christmas.