'Hope Explored' is a course for people wanting to explore Christianity by looking at the life, death and resurrection of Jesus in Luke's gospel. This three session series (January 13, 20 and 27) shows that Christianity is about real hope; a joyful expectation for the future, based on true events in the past, which changes everything about our present. For more information contact Geoff Fallows on 01695 424530
Training will be held at Emmanuel Methodist Church 38 Derby Street Ormskirk L39 2DEfrom 10am till 3pm.Bejoy Pal, CEO of Ascension Trust will be delivering the training. https://www.schoolpastors.org.ukIf you need any further information please contact Dave on 07896991090
Below is a summary of services and events leading up to Christmas. For more details about each activity, go to the ‘Service and events’ section and select the activity you’d like more details about.Saturday, 6 December at 9am: Join us for breakfast with Santa from 9am - 10am, followed by a Christmas movie in the Cinema Room in the Ministry Centre. Cost of £10 per child and £5 per adult covers the cost breakfast and a gift per child. Limited spaces, so please purchase tickets early from the church office in the Ministry Centre. * Note: this event is now fully booked * Sunday, 7 December: Toy Service at 10:45am. We encourage you to bring an unwrapped toy to light up a child’s Christmas.Wednesday, 10 December at Noon: Christmas lunch for the Luncheon Club (65+ years) Friday, 12 December at 7:45 pm: Girlie Night-In (18+ years). Join us for a wonderful festive evening of song and cheer, with entertainment provided by the Rock Choir. Sunday, 14 December at 7pm: Carol Concert with St.Helen’s Youth Brass Band. Sunday, 21 December at 10:45am: Family Nativity Service - Come dressed as a character out of the nativity. Monday, 22 December at 10:00am: Family Christmas Crafts and Refreshments.Wednesday, 24 December from 1 - 3:30pm: .If you're out and about on Christmas Eve and want a break from the hustle and bustle of last minute shopping madness. pop in to Café Vista in the Ministry Centre for coffee and mince pies, and a chat. All are welcome!Wednesday, 24 December at 4pm: Christingle Service in church.Wednesday, 24 December at 11pm: Holy Communion service. Join us as we welcome in Christmas morning.Thursday, 25 December at 9am: Holy CommunionThursday, 25 December at 10:15 am: Family celebration. Children are invited to bring one of their Christmas presents to show everyone.Sunday, 28 December at 10am: Holy Communion service.Christmas message from Rev Ian Greenwood:Dear Friend's, at Christmas we rejoice that God comes to us in Jesus Christ - a light in the darkness and hope for our world. In the midst of busy days and quiet nights , I pray we may hear again the good news of God's love made known among us. May his peace fill your hearts and homes this Christmas, and joy and hope, which is found in him guide you in the year ahead.Blessings to you all this Christmas. Ian, Nikki and the family
