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Christ Church Lille Newsletter 15 December 2023
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Sunday 10 December: 10:30 A service of Nine Lessons and Carols
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And it's the third Sunday in Advent
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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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The lights of Christmas remind us of the one true Light.
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In this newsletter, find out about:
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- Children's activity sheet
- Church organ
- Advent Star
- Christmas bakes
- 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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Our church organ
Mr Cogez has been looking after our organ for many years: he's coming today to make sure everything is ready for Sunday's service.
Last year, we produced a short video, so in case you missed it, here's another chance to watch it
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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 bakes
If you have pre-ordered, you can collect your items after the service, they'll be ready for you.
If not, we will have mulled wine, mince pies, chutney and shortbread for sale although not on the same scale as in previous years, due to space restrictions.
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How to win a prize!
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The draw will be taking place after the service on Sunday, and we have some lovely prizes.
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Study and discipleship groups
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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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Prayers for Ukraine
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Please remember to pray for all affected by this conflict.
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If you have read this far, thank you!
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But we need to remind everyone that we are entirely self-funded and that we need your support to keep going and to continue our ministry in Lille.
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Thank you to everyone who contributes already. Could you help us with the cost of running the church?
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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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