Bishop David Roller continues his Whole Earth Stories and tells us about an Announcement made to Mary.
(These are the same events that Ian Higginbotham considered last Sunday which you may like to listen to)
Rend Collective apply their unique mix to a Christmas classic:
There a quite a few Christmas releases this year that you might be interested in. Worship Leader magazine has quite a good run-down of what’s on offer.
This coming Monday we will be joining together with people from across Preston at the Deepdale Football Stadium for Silent Night Carols. This event has been inspired by the 100 years anniversary of the start of the First World War and an event on Christmas Day that lead to a temporary truce in the battle.
This week’s video is a new song written by Chris Eaton and focussing on that same thought with proceeds going to the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund:
This Sunday is the first in Advent; on this day when we’ve seen scenes of people fighting to get their Black Friday bargains let us remind ourselves what this season is really about.
Advent is the season when we look forward to the coming of the Saviour King, not as a Conquering Warrior, not as a Great Politician, but as a baby.
Behold the star of Bethlehem
The World of God has become flesh
Unto us a child is born
The Saviour of this broken world
Oh hear the angel voices
Sing come let us adore Him
Peace has come for our King is with us
Fully God and fully man
He comes for all with open hands
He rules with love on David’s throne
All praise belongs to Christ alone
Twice a year, people from the Fulwood Free Methodist Church congregation share stories in Heart magazine.
These people live in your community. We want you to know what is happening near you. Going into any new place for the first time can be scary, but sometimes, when you dare to step over the threshold, you are surprised by something good. Readers of Heart come to Lunch Break, Parenting Support, Alpha – in fact, most things. You are all welcome!
Congratulations to Hattie, Ken and Brenda, who share their encouraging stories (p 2-3) that will definitely make us all smile!
At times, life can be tough. They say ‘A trouble shared is a trouble halved,’ but Celebrate Recovery (see p 6-7) is about more than halving a problem; it offers on-going hope, support and practical changes for any man or woman who is battling with hurts, habits or hang-ups.
Meet Nigel and Kath, (on page 10) whose son is working in Syria. They run two brilliant bookshops in Preston and Lancaster.
On the back cover you can read about our popular ‘Sign Nine’ BSL course, running for the third time; a fun, first step to confident communication!
Come and join us for one of our special events over the Christmas period.
Click on the titles for more details or contact us:
Monday 8th December at 7:00 pm
Sing Silent Night and other carols with Preston churches and the local community.
Saturday 13th December: Doors open at 2:00pm, starts at 2:30pm
A re-imagining of the classic fairy tale adventure.
Tickets £3 from our office.
Please book in advance as it will sell out.
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Sunday 14th December at 10:00 am
Our young children tell the story of Christmas.
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Wednesday 17th December at 7:30pm
Join us as we host the Preston Music Centre Concert Band playing a great selection of Christmas music.
Free entry – donations towards costs.
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Sunday 21st December at 6:30pm
A traditional service of readings and carols. Refreshments are served from 5:30pm so be sure to arrive early.
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Thursday 25th December at 10 am for 45 mins
Come and celebrate the gift of Jesus with us.
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