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Sunday Before Advent, Christ The King.

Almighty and everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all things in your well-beloved Son, the King of kings and Lord of lords: Mercifully grant that the peoples of the earth, divided and enslaved by sin, may be freed and brought together under his most gracious rule; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.   Amen

POETRY with Antony Mair

Monday 27^th November at 2.30 p.m. at Berwick Church.

This is a chance to meet our Poet In Residence. He will guide an exploration of some spiritual poems (attached).

Everyone welcome, refreshments provided.

PEACE VIGIL

Tuesday 28^th November 7-8 p.m.

Berwick Church

With Bach Cello Suites played by Sebastian Comberti.

You are welcome to come and go during the hour.

(Poster Attached if you’d like print or send to other people to let them know)

FAMILY SUPPORT WORK CHRISTMAS GIFTS  (last chance to 3^rd December)

Collections are being made at each the back of each church for Family Support Work. The following list gives guidance as to what is wanted. These will go to children and single parents at Christmas.  

FOOD – tinned potatoes/meat/vegetables, custard, stuffing mix, mince pies, tubs of sweets/chocolates

TOYS – craft kits, science experiments,lego, duplo, jigsaws, board games, Amazon/Google/Primark etc. Vouchers, clothing (with receipts), cars

WREATH MAKING

Sunday 3^rd December at 3 p.m. at Berwick Church

– see notice below. Please book you place as soon as possible.

ADVENT MEAL

Tuesday 5^th December at 7 p.m. at The Parsonage

followed by a short Advent Reflection in the church.

Please let us know if you are coming for catering purposes. If you don’t like driving at night and would like a lift please ask.

Peter.blee@berwickchurch.org.uk

The food will be a mild curry – if you have any specific dietary requirements please let Peter or Naomi know.

SERVICES

Alciston           09.30

Berwick           11.00

Arlington        09.30

Wilmington    11.00

Notices:

Thank you to Ian Combes and members of the singing group ‘4 in a Bar’ and to those who attended the concert last Saturday at Wilmington. Over £700 was raised.