Notices: Sunday 13th December 2015

Today:
11am A Messy Christmas
Please note that tonight's Christingle has been cancelled.

Next Sunday 20th December:
11am Morning Worship
7.30pm Carols by Candlelight with Maguiresbridge Silver Band

This Week:
Monday 14th
8pm Bowls Christmas party night

Thursday 17th
7pm Riverbrooke Community Carol Service: St Mary’s B’borough

Coming up:
Thursday 24th 11.15pm Christmas Eve Communion
Friday 25th 10am Christmas Family Communion

Prayer Diary
Sun 13th All who attend the carol services today, as God’s word is shared
Mon 14th The Bowling Club, as they join in fun and fellowship together
Tue 15th Crosslinks newest mission partners, the Watsons, preparing for Sweden
Wed 16th Pray as you invite people along to Sunday night’s carol service
Thur 17th The village of Brookeborough - with tonight’s Riverbrooke Carol Service
Fri 18th The work of the Pantry, helping those who are hungry
Sat 19th Myrtle, the choir and the band as they lead our carols tomorrow night
Sun 20th Ask God to help us hear the real Christmas message at today’s services
Pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17)

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AccessNI Check process

Hi folks Please see the following pages for the process of getting our AccessNI accreditation for our Sunday School and GFS leaders and helpers. You will need to print out the pages and keep a special note of the long number provided to you by email and let me know as soon as possible. We require an Enhanced check for everyone - and use the PIN number 918066 as detailed on the first page. The second page details the forms of identification you will need to provide - one from the first group, and two from the second group. The quicker we can all get the checks completed, the sooner we can get everything back to normal and put this whole process behind us for another three years! If you can photograph yourself (by smartphone or tablet) and email (revdjohnny@gmail.com) or WhatsApp (07488371680) them to me, that'd be great. I will also be available at the Parish Hall on Monday evening from 7pm to 8pm to help you with anything you would like assistance with! If you need any help at all

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