Throughout Advent this year we will be focussing on the theme of 'Generosity', with a series titled 'What Can I Give Him?'.
We'll be exploring the 'why' in the first two weeks, appreciating more about the wider issue of our generosity in week three, and then finally asking ourselves what our response ought to be in week four.
January will be, for all in our churches and maybe even beyond, a month during which we might commit to some serious reflection and prayer about our own generosity, and how that (literally) 'cashes out' in terms of our financial giving.
There'll be envelopes in both churches each Sunday in January, which I hope you might use for a one-off generous financial gift, in thanks for all we've been looking at through Advent, and to God for his own generosity to us.
Do, please, make Advent and January a real priority if in terms of being in church on the Sunday mornings, so that we might all be in the best place to respond prayerfully to what we think God might be saying to us, both individually and collectively.
Thanks,
Paul
And then. Before you know it. It'll be...
CHRISTMAS!
Take a look at what's on in each church and community this Christmas period.
Families should love the Family Film Night from 4pm on Sunday, December 6th. Then, aimed at children under the age of 8, there's our 'New Year's Eve' party (yes, on the right day, Thursday, December 31st!) from 2.30 until 4.00 with games and activities and a 'countdown to midnight'. Both these are for families - they're not 'drop your kids off and run!' events!!
West Yorkshire Brass are giving a concert on Friday, December 11th in Oakenshaw, while Solenis hold their Community Christmas Concert on Monday, December 14th in Low Moor.
Christmas Eve tends to be 'young child friendly' whether you go to the Crib Service at Holy Trinity or the Christingle at St. Andrew's. And join us for our short service on the big day itself if you can!
When it comes, have a very merry Christmas!
,
Paul