Christ Church Lille Newsletter 24 November 2023
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Sunday 26 November: 10:30 A service of Holy Communion
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This week it's the Feast of Christ the King and it's also the last Sunday before Advent.
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There are also order forms in church.
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Traditionally, people in England made their Christmas puddings on the last Sunday before Advent.
But you don't need to make yours, you can order mince pies, Christmas cake, Christmas pudding, shortbread and chutney from us! All home-made. Just go to this page
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This Sunday, all are welcome to our church lunch after the service. Soup and bread provided, and if you can contribute something please contact Suzanne Bray or the church office who will forward churchoffice@christchurchlille.fr
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Here's the link to this week's children's activity sheet:
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How do you tell which are which?
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In this newsletter, find out about:
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- Children's activity sheet
- Advent and Christmas at Christ Church Lille
- Dates for the diary
- Discipleship and study groups
- Prayers for Ukraine
- How you can help
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Advent and Christmas at Christ Church Lille
We published these last week but make no apology for repeating the information; we hope to see you!
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- Services in church
- Advent Star Don't forget to make your star and bring it to church!
- Christmas orders
- How to win a prize Lots of lovely prizes to win
- Are you a pastry-maker?
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Follow our Advent Star
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Once again, we are inviting everyone to decorate a star this Advent, adding your own picture or prayer.
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Find out more on this page
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Christmas orders
Our usual range of home-made cakes, puddings, pies, shortbread and chutney will be available for pre-order.
You can find out how to order and collect on this page on our website, or there is a form in church.
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How to win a prize!
Because of recent restrictions on the number of people in the church hall, we can't hold our usual Christmas market.
So we're looking at other ways to help our fund-raising. Buy a ticket for our tombola and win a prize!
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But our usual home-made items will still be available to buy, see above.
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Are you a pastry-maker???
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Dates for the Diary
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2 December: Working with Christ Group
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David says: Working with Christ is an opportunity for professionals and students to meet, discuss issues linked to work or studies, including in very practical terms, and bring them before God in prayer. Good coffee and croissants are of course provided!
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3 December: the first Sunday of Advent
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For details of services during Advent and over Christmas, see the poster above.
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Study and discipleship groups
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Next meeting on 2 December
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Bible Study groups
New online and in-person groups are taking place on Wednesday evenings. For information, please contact the chaplain or church office
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The in-person group meets weekly.
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Prayers for Ukraine
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Please remember to pray for all affected by this conflict.
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We are entirely self-funded and we have cut back our expenses as much as possible; but we still need a regular income.
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We're grateful to everyone who continues to support the church and its work, which goes beyond weekly services.
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We can't do it without you!
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And please support our fund-raising efforts, if you can. Thank you.
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Find us in lots of places:
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