With Christmas just around the corner, let's take a few moments to see what's been going on and what's taking place during the next few weeks.

Thanks to all who supported the Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box Appeal this year. 52 shoe boxes were taken to the collection point in Jarrow. The sum of £100 was also handed in. This amount is an addition to the money enclosed in the shoe boxes. Transport costs were therefore covered and all our boxes are on there way to Romania.

Thanks to all those who supported the Christmas Fayre, which raised £2,166. A special THANK YOU goes to Jane and Rose for co-ordinating the event. The sum raised will be used to refurbish the toilets in the vestibule.

Jack and Marjorie would like to thank everyone who saved in the Church bank this year. An amount of 342,141 was saved and the interest which is going to Church funds is £619.30. If you are interested in saving in the Church bank please see Jack or Marjorie. The money is collected before the Sunday morning services.

Just in case you are not sure of the Christmas Services here is a reminder:

18th December		10.45am		Family Carol Service(Sunday Club)
		6.00 pm		Candlelit Carol Service
24th December		11.15 pm		Christmas Eve Meditation
25th December		10.00 am		Christmas Day Communion
		10.30 am		Family Service
		NO Evening Service
1st January		10.45 am		All Age Worship
		NO Evening Service
7th January		7.00 pm		Church Party

The Fellowship will be leading two Carol services as shown - please support these events.

14th December		7.00 pm		Cheviot Court
20th December		7.00 pm		Falstone Avenue

The replacement of the cupboards in the schoolroom will take place from January 4th. A grant obtained by Dawn Hoskins is covering the cost.

Finally, can I take the opportunity to wish you all a happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year

David