This morning I read somewhere, 'five more sleeps', and my very insides got all fuzzy and excited, just like a child. I've always loved Christmas time. I hope I always will. What's life without a bit of excitement? A bit of festive cheer?
We've witnessed some beautiful things this December. Let me walk you through them.
Christmas in Bunbury
What a joy it is to bring joy. It really is the best gift, isn't it? To be able to give. There were a lot of very happy children last Friday night in Bunbury. Thank you to Ros, Jan, Susan, Sue and all the other people who kept this Christmas tradition alive for so long. It really is a wonderful thing and I hope we, as a church community, can continue to bring joy in this way for years to come. Oh to watch a child with a present!
Carols on the Lawn
One of my absolute favourite events of the year. Where everyone works together to ensnare the community with food, carols, and jolly good fun. Rumour is that we had 100 people on our lawn, enjoying a snag and a song. How good is that?
To our wonderful Dalkeith Road volunteers... thank you!! For all the little things, for the big things, for being there to support and enjoy it! Love your work, just love your work.
Upcoming Services
On Monday, our Christmas Day Service will start at the usual time of 10am. We will not be having our regular Sunday service this week. Have a sleep in! Go see your cousin!
We will also be taking up our annual Nakuru Hope offering on Christmas Day. We do have a goal this year, which is to feed 45 families over the Christmas break (2 weeks). Isn't it wonderful to think we can eliminate starvation over Christmas for 45 families? This will mean raising $2,000. What do you think? Can we do it?
There will be no Sunday Service on the 31st of January. Everything will return to normal in the New Year with the 7th of January being our first Sunday back.
Coffee on the Lawn
Coffee on the Lawn is having a short Christmas break, returning on the 4th of January. We look forward to seeing you in the New Year!
I hope you have a truly wonderful Christmas surrounded by those you love.
Yours festively,
Dayna