Christmas Services

Hi folks!

Well, it has almost happened overnight - but Christmas is finally upon us. This evening we will celebrate the First Communion of Christmas in Aghavea Church at 11pm. This is a very special service, which sets up the whole of the Christmas period for many, including myself. This year, as with everything else, C19 has put its stamp on our celebrations, but apart from our hygiene, spacing and only receiving bread - nothing else will change! It is still very much a celebration!

Tomorrow, Christmas Day, we will gather in our Parish Hall to worship the new-born Saviour at our Family Service at 1030am - NOTE THE TIME - and we have told our children (and big children) that they may bring one or two of their presents along!

On Sunday, our celebrations will only be online, as we are not able to use the church buildings so soon - but we will still gather under Jesus' name, and worship the Saviour in our readings, prayers and teachings. Again, it may be a slightly different service, but the meaning will be the same. Our younger members may enjoy the "special guest" too. SPOILER ALERT - IT'S NOT SANTA, HE WILL BE TOO TIRED SO SOON AFTER HIS PRESENT DASH!!

It's a time when we will miss our loved ones, and family gatherings may not be the same as usual with other restrictions - but it is still a happy time, no matter what else is going on in the world. We have had two deaths in our parish recently, and we continue to pray for the Parson and Foster families, as well as the Weir family in Maguiresbridge, following the sudden death of their son William in a motorcycle incident.

I hope that you can join us, either in person, or virtually online, for either or both of the services, and look forward to worshipping with you over the coming days.

God bless you always!

Johnny

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