Sunday 22nd December 2024

Dear Friends, 
​We continue our Christmas series The BIG INVITATION – Eternal Life  John 3:1-17  Join us at 9 am or 10.30 am in church.  You can also join us as usual every Sunday at 10.30 am on our live stream.   Live Stream: https://www.christchurchware.co.uk/live-stream.html

Christmas Services at Christ Church
22nd December 6.30pm Carols by Candlelight – with mulled wine and mince pies  - with LIVE STREAM
24th December 4.00pm Christmas Eve Children's Service
24th December 11.00pm Christmas Eve Communion *
25th December 10.00am Christmas Day Family Celebration with Communion
Parking is available in the school for all the above services apart from *11pm Christmas Eve


Additional Christmas Events
20th December 9:30am Coffee Morning in Church Centre
22nd December 6:30pm Relaxed Carols by Candlelight – Streamed to Church Centre
23rd December 10-11:30am JOIN IN Christmas Craft – Church Centre


Christmas Help – we are looking for extra help during the Christmas period – if you are able to assist please contact the office  [email protected]
✩    Welcoming – at the following services 22nd Carols by Candlelight Service 6:30pm,
24th Christmas Eve Children's Service 4pm & Christmas Eve Communion Service 11pm
✩    Assisting with the serving of refreshments at 22nd Carols by Candlelight Service
✩    Donations of Mince Pies for Carols by Candlelight (please leave mince pies in servery in the Church)


Out of Office – Please be aware that the Church office and centre will be closed from 24th December – 2nd January.


Sunday After Christmas 29th  December 10:00am  ONLY.  Please not that there is only one service on the Sunday after Christmas at 10:00 am.  A Pre-recorded  reflection is available on 29th Christ Church Ware - YouTube.  


SEVEN -  The Next Seven service is 12th January Seven Service is on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 7pm.  


Children's Church We really need some more helper to support the team in Bubbles (aged 3-5) & Splash (aged 5-7)  If you feel like you could support this vital ministry, please could you contact Lizzie  [email protected]


New Afterschool club launching January 2025
Lizzie is running a club school year groups 4 to 6  year groups from 3.30-5 every Wednesday (term time) and she is looking for volunteers.  Could you help in this vital ministry? Please contact Lizzie[email protected]


ECOCHURCH
This month is the most popular time of year to plan your next holiday.  Sustainability may not be the first thing you consider when making a booking.... but here are some ideas. 
Where: we know nearer places usually take less energy and carbon to get there.  Why not make the journey part of the holiday?  Where to stay:  Different types of accommodation have vastly different approaches to sustainability, so have a look at the eco-credentials of hotels or campsites before you book. Do they use renewable energy, promote local produce and support the local economy?
If you usually take several holidays a year, could you avoid flying for one of them and visit somewhere closer to home?   Just one change is a positive step in the right direction.


Giving at Christ Church   All our ministries are generously supported by members of this church community. If you would like to join them in giving you can give via bank transfer:  Account name: Christ Church Ware PCC  Account Number: 00086783   Sort Code: 40 52 40  Click Here further details


Prayer Space In the prayer area at the back of church there are cards for you to leave a; Testimony, Things to Pray for, as well as words for us as a Church.  The Staff team will then take time to pray during for them during the week.  Please place completed cards in the offertory box or give to a member of the clergy. For 24/7 urgent (and confidential) prayer requests please send an email to [email protected].


We would like to thank you all for the support we have received over the last year
Have a very Happy Christmas
Christ Church Staff Team