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Christ Church Lille Newsletter 1 December 2023
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Sunday 3 December: 10:30 A service of Holy Communion: it's Advent Sunday
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We invite you to follow the star this Advent. Don't forget to bring your star to church (see more below)
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You can follow the Church of England Advent Calendar at this link:
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A Christmas Gift for you to enjoy now
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Have you ever wondered how the church got decorated and ready for Advent? Here's a short video to enjoy.
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In this newsletter, find out about:
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- Children's activity sheet
- Advent Star
- Christmas orders
- Advent and Christmas at Christ Church Lille
- Win a prize
- Dates for the diary
- Discipleship and study groups
- Prayers for Ukraine
- How you can help
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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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Don't forget your Christmas orders!
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There are also order forms 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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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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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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