And so it begins… the Carol Service season is upon us and what a joy it is, but it isn’t just about carols and candles. This is part of gathering as God’s family from across Busbridge, Hambledon, Godalming and nearby villages.
When we gather we enter into a spiritual place of drawing close to God in a unique and special way. So, when you sing Away in A Manger don’t dwell too much on the line about ‘a baby not crying?!’ but consider this: ‘you are praising Him alongside your great family of worshippers as we celebrate the approach of Almighty God’.
Here’s a crib list (sorry, pun intended) to help you remember:
Christmas Eve
Busbridge: Candlelight Celebration for all the family 4.00pm / 5.15pm / 6.30pm
Hambledon: Crib Service 3.00pm / 5.00pm
Both: Midnight Communion 11.00pm
Christmas Day
Busbridge: 9.00am Communion with Carols, 10.30am Family Celebration (followed by a short communion)
Hambledon: 9.00am Traditional Christmas Communion, 10.30am Family Celebration
A final call? That every member of this family of God invite someone to come along with you who has yet to know the salvation of being part of God’s family; that they might experience the great news of God who drew near then and still draws near today.
Date for the diary: what is the focus going to be for the coming year? Resolution Sunday is 8th January 2017.