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Prayer for Peace in our World

In peace let us pray to the Lord.

We pray for the leaders of the nations,
that you will guide them in the ways of freedom, justice and truth.

We pray for those who bear arms on behalf of the nation,
that they may have discipline and discernment,
courage and compassion.

We pray for our enemies, and those who wish us harm,
that you will turn the hearts of all to kindness and friendship.

We pray for the wounded and the captive,
the grieving and the homeless,
that in all their trials they may know your love and support.

Most holy God and Father,
hear our prayers for all who strive for peace
and all who fight for justice.
Help us, who today remember the cost of war,
to work for a better tomorrow;
and, as we commend to you lives lost in terror and conflict,
bring us all, in the end, to the peace of your presence;
through Christ our Lord.
Amen.

Adapted from C0fE prayer

St Christopher’s Carols

St Christopher’s Carols by Candlelight

Thursday 18th December at 6:30pm

In All Saints’ Church.

Please come along, enjoy this Christmas service and support them.

Thank you

Community lunch with Carols

Next Community lunch is Friday

19th December from 11:30am

In All Saints’ Church

Do come along and bring someone who would enjoy and benefit from the community spirit.

No charge, but if you are able to give a small donation towards costs that would be greatly appreciated.

If you can help with making Christingles after the community lunch please have a word with Sarah or Toby. Thank you

 

 

Home Communions

Home Communions will be taking place this week in anticipation of Christmas. If you are aware of someone who can’t take it to church and would like Communion brought to them ( or simply a visit), please have a word with the vicar or pastoral team.

Christingle – 19th December

Christingle

Friday 19th December  at 3:30pm

 

This year’s All Saints’ Christingle will be extra special. It will start with a Nativity trail in the school forest at around 3:35pm – the last day of term.

If you are at All Saints’ school pick up your children as normal and then head towards the outdoor classroom. If you are somewhere else make your way there and enter by the carpark gates.

After the trail. the wise men will then lead you over to church for a hot chocolate and then when all have arrived a short Christingle service will follow – in aid of the children’s Society.

If you can help with Christingle making after the community lunch, please let Toby or Sarah know.

Revd. Toby’s Christmas Newsletter

 

You can access Revd Toby’s

 Christmas Newsletter  – “ O Come O come Emanuel” here

Youth Club Christmas Party – Friday 12th December

Youth Club Christmas party  Friday – 12th December

From 6:45pm – 8:15pm

In All Saints’ School Hall.

Friday fun, faith and friends – there will be some organised activities / games, plenty of time to ‘chill’ with friends a bit of ‘God talk’ and a good old fashioned tuck shop.

 

 

Prayer Vigil

Tuesday 9th December

In All Saints’ Church

At 7:00pm

Please join us in a prayer vigil for the elimination of gender based violence.

Woodlands Care Home

 

 

The consultation runs until 5:00pm on 12th December. If you haven’t already done so you might consider signing the petition or even completing the consultation document which can be found here.

 

Posada

One way of keeping Advents special for children is to have a miniature figures of Mary & Joseph stay at your house on the way to Bethlehem. After going to many families houses they will  arrive in church at the Crib Service on Christmas Eve.

Please sign up on the sheet at the back of church if you would like them to visit you!