Christ Church Lille Newsletter 16 December 2022

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The Fourth Sunday of Advent

Dear reader
We hope you are managing to keep warm in this very cold weather. The church will be a bit warmer on Sunday morning however, because the heating is going on overnight, so do join us for the morning service. And especially for families, don't forget there is Sunday Club!
INFORMATION: we heard on Tuesday that one of the helpers at the Christmas market on Sunday has tested positive for Covid.
Sunday 18 December: 10:30 am: Holy Communion
and Sunday Club
And a baptism: welcome Molly!
Here's the link to this week's children's activity sheet: Joy to the World

What's in this Newsletter

  • Children's activity sheet
  • Photo memory of last Sunday's service
  • Follow the star
  • Christmas party
  • Christmas solidarity
  • Christmas generosity
  • Prayers for Ukraine and Prayer Vigil
Children's activity sheet: An angel appears to Joseph
Nine Lessons and Carols and Christmas market 11 December 2022

Follow the Star with Church of England resources

https://www.churchofengland.org/our-faith/what-we-believe/advent-and-christmas/follow-star-great-invitation
  • Get the app for daily reflections throughout Advent and the 12 days of Christmas
  • On the same page, you can join the family activities on the Advent Calendar
  • And still on the same page, find out how to watch a Christmas service online, if you can't be with us in person.

Christmas party

There's still time to attend the Working with Christ Group Christmas party in the church hall on Saturday 17th December from 7:30 pm to 9:45 pm (buffet, games, quiz, music...They need to know how many people to cater for, so please tell them if you want to come, and also if you can provide a contribution to the buffet.
Contact christmasparty@christchurchlille.fr

Christmas Solidarity

The Ecumenical group of churches in Lille are once again able to hold their Christmas carols and tea party for those on their own or on the streets, so that nobody gets forgotten. They are looking for volunteers on 25 December, see the details here.

Christmas Generosity

We appreciate your giving to Christ Church Lille, without which we couldn't exist. But particularly at this time of year, our thoughts turn to others so we want to tell you about some causes which need your support.
  • Bishop Robert's Advent Appeal this year is to help a school in Kenya; find out more here

Prayers for Ukraine

Remember you can join online with others across Europe on 21 December; next
Wednesday's prayer vigil is the last of the Advent vigils.
Advent Services You Tube Invite
Click the picture to go to the YouTube link.
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