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Christmas/New Year Special Events

Please continue to join us at our 9.30am & 11.30am services as we celebrate the season of Advent on
Sunday 2, 9, 16 and 23 December. Each week, as we countdown to Christmas Day, an Advent candle
will be lit and one of our Advent boxes will be opened.

Wednesday 5 December 7pm: English Language Classes Carol Service
Everyone is invited to come along and share in this special service of readings and carols with our
friends who speak English as a secondary language. Refreshments will be served afterwards.

Saturday 8 December 12.30pm: The Beacon Community Christmas Dinner
A time for senior citizens to share a meal, catch up with old friends, make new friends, have fun and
enjoy time together at Christmas.

Sunday 9 December 6.30pm: Family & Community Carol Service
Get your Christmas jumpers on and join us for this family-friendly service as we explore the Christmas
story with songs, readings and stories. We are delighted to welcome back the choirs from Dunclug and
St Brigid’s Primary Schools who will be singing during the service. Supper will be served.

Friday 14 December 6.30-10.00pm: The Movement & SMMR FEST present- A NEON CHRISTMAS!
Come swagged out in white or neon and bring your mates, ready for a night of worship, words,
prizes, plus an absolutely lit UV Rave! You don’t want to miss it!

Sunday 16 December: Christmas Sanctuary (Refl ective Prayer and Worship)
Join us for this special evening of prayer and worship as we take time out in the busyness of the
Christmas season to refl ect on the heart of Christmas.

Thursday 20 December 8pm: Hope House Carol Service
Join us in Hope House (7 Alexander Park) as we retell the Christmas story with familiar
carols and readings.

Sunday 23 December 6.30pm: High Kirk Carol Service
We gather as a church family to celebrate the birth of Jesus with familiar readings and songs.
Our special Christmas choir will be leading us in worship. Remember to stay after
and enjoy some mince pies!

Tuesday 25 December 10.30am: Christmas Morning Family Service
“I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David
a Saviour has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.” Luke 2:10-11. This short,
family-friendly service is a wonderful opportunity to start your Christmas Day by celebrating
Jesus’ birthday together- Come and join the celebration!

Sunday 30 December 10.30am: Morning Worship Service (no evening service)
We gather at the end of the year to thank God for 2018 and to commit 2019 to Him.

Saturday 5 January: Day of Prayer
The prayer room will set up and opened for New Year prayer and
recommitment. Sign up for a 1-hour slot at the information desk and come pray.

Sunday 6 January 9.30 & 11.30am: New Year Recommitment & Communion Services
If you haven’t been at church in a while, why not come and join us on the fi rst
Sunday of this New Year. “Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him, and He will act.” Psalm 37:5