December 22 Newsletter
Note from Jenny
O come, O come, Emmanuel… every blessing to you this Advent and Christmas as we await the coming again of Jesus and celebrate the incarnation afresh! This a season which brings true hope for all, so let us rejoice and be glad in it, finding new ways to celebrate in our own disciplines and to share this good news with those around us this month.
What’s on at All Saints Church?
Midweek Worship
Every Wednesday - 9:30am Holy Communion and 8:30pm Compline (Night Prayer) in church.
On the first Wednesday of the month there is a short service of Holy Communion in the Church Hall at 3pm followed by refreshments - all welcome!
Sunday Services
4th - 9am Holy Communion, 10am Christingle, 6pm Advent Carols
11th - 10am Holy Communion
20th - 10am Holy Communion, 6pm Lessons and Carols
25th - 10am Christmas Celebration with Holy Communion
Everyone is welcome to join us for services no matter what you believe. We warmly welcome children - especially those who chat, shout and wiggle! Refreshments are served after every Sunday service in the Church Hall (except for Christmas Day).
Around on the 4th?
Why not join us for our yearly Christingle Service!
December Events and additional services
Christingle - During the All Age Service on 4th December at 10 am everything will be provided for you, so please just bring yourself!
3rd and 4th - Christmas Tree Festival in All Saints Church. Christmas Market in the Church Hall from 10am-1pm on the 3rd. Amicorum concert from 7pm in All Saints Church.
4th December - Advent Carols at 6 pm in church
Lessons and Carols – 18th December 6 pm in church. Our traditional service with readings and Carols led by the choir. Why not come along and enjoy listening and singing.
24th December - Christmas Eve - 4pm Crib Service (with dress up nativity), 7:15pm Carols on the Square, 11:30pm Midnight Mass in church.
Please pray for…
Ivy-Rose and Hayley who have recently been baptised. Also, for Caroline and Bruce who are getting married this month.
‘Ring for a King'
Great idea; Luvly phrase; Sadly not mine. But the sentiment holds good. If you would like to Ring for our new King and in particular for the Coronation of King Charles III next year then now would be a good time to start learning. As long as you are over 9 yrs old, have time to practice every Thursday evening and are keen to learn then it would be great to hear from you. Due to the progression of others, I now have one or two spaces for new beginners or returning ringers.
Call me if you're interested.
Andy Smith Tower Captain on 0754 131 2407.
FAIRTRADE CHRISTMAS is definitely coming….our shopping evening was on the 29th and now our shop is full of beautiful, ethical gifts from around the world including many lovely gifts for foodies, charity Christmas cards and beautiful crafts, many of which are made from recycled /re-purposed materials so do pop in and have a look soon.
There is no Fairtrade café in December as we are combining it with the Tree Festival so do come and visit us as we are open Saturday 3rd 10 – 4 and Sunday 4th 1 – 4.
Nativity Puppet Show
All Saints Church is performing Nativity Puppet Shows around the pre-schools, our school, the library and in Church for B1BS & BOBS and at the Christmas Tree Weekend.
It is designed to tell the story using the puppets made by All Saints, singing nursery rhymes, opening inn doors, following a star, and filling a stable with animals, ending with singing Happy Birthday to Jesus with a big birthday cake.
If you have grandchildren, Godchildren, friends with children, why not bring them along to see the show?
You could come to the Christmas Tree Weekend on Saturday 3rd/Sunday 4th or to the library on Friday 16th at 2:30pm or B1BS & BOBS on Tuesday 20th December at 2pm at Church.
Charlotte Nobbs
Amicorum Concerts – Festive Favourites in Celebration of our 10th Anniversary.
Saturday 3rd December at All Saints Church Earls Barton (Tickets £15.00 to include Fizz and Finger food) and December 4th at Hope Methodist Church Higham Ferrers (Tickets £12.00) Both concerts start at 7.00 pm. Please see the poster in church for where to buy tickets.