CHRISTMAS SERVICES

Carol Service by candlelight- Sunday 22nd December at 6pm. Join us for an all age service followed by refreshments and mince pies.

Midnight Mass – Tuesday 24th December at 11pm

Christmas Day – 10am

Church is open every Sunday at 10.15am with communion celebrated on the 1st Sunday of each month.

Women of Worth Bible Study – next meeting Friday 13th December 2024 at 10.30am in the church hall. We will be continuing to look at ‘The Case for Christmas’ a four part dvd series which invites discussion afterwards followed by a shared lunch.

Cinema Cafe – next meeting is on Friday 13th December 2024 at 2pm when we will having a Christmas Party and showing a Christmas movie.

Our charity lunch for the month of December will be supporting the Nightwatch Croydon Christmas Appeal and local foodbanks.

Our annual coffee morning held in aid of Macmillian held in September 2024 raised £183.12. A big thank you to all who helped with this event.

For further information on any of the above, please use the “Contact Us” page.

PRAYERS/REFLECTIONS FOR THE WEEK

At the beginning of the day spend a moment settling down, focussing on God, coming
deliberately into His presence with a thankful heart.
Our prayers are the rhythm which hold us together and gives us a focus.

OPENING PRAYER/REFLECTION
Peace be in this new day, peace of heart and mind.
Peace with the past, peace with the future.
Lord, today I choose you; to be Yours and known as Yours!
Lord, what shall we do together today? I offer you this day,
King Jesus, with all its opportunities and all its uncertainties.
In my plans, be Sovereign; in my fears, be my Comforter.
In my routine, be my Inspiration; in the uncertainty, be my Guide.
In temptation be close, and in everything be my Peace.
In all that happens, be present.

This week we are praying for –

Identity crisis and scams that affect people’s lives.

Local food banks as they see an increase in demand.

The conflicts in Ukraine, Israel, Gaza, The Middle East and Syria

Those who are unwell, lonely, or experiencing loss and bereavement.

Those making choices between heating and eating as colder days approach.

The persecuted church around the world.

The homeless/pensioners as colder days approach.

God, in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.

CLOSING PRAYER/REFLECTION
The Prince of Peace be mine this night,
in the Name of the Father and of the Son
and of the Holy Spirit.
AMEN