“There are several exciting events being planned which I hope you will enjoy watching and maybe even participating in. Whether Lockdown continues or not there are likely to be restrictions on numbers in Church so we are going ahead with recording services which can go ahead whatever happens. Following the recent Calling Young Disciples Hub we are also working together with Rev Andy Todd at St Stephen's to put on the following events”Rev JoChurches Together Carol Service Streamedwith the choirs and musicians of Saint George's, Claines,St Stephen's & other local churches 20th DecemberCrib Service Streamedwith Saint George's, Claines & St Stephen's Churches,Christmas Eve 4.30pmAND*A Life Size Scarecrow Nativity Trail*Following on from Claines Church wedding scene for the Fernhill Heath Scarecrow Trail, there are new plans - we are hoping to create a life size scarecrow nativity scene to be created outside each of the 3 churches: Claines, Saint George’s & St Stephen's Churches from Monday 21st December. Families will be invited to call by and add a sheep or lamb figure.Would your family like to create Mary, Joseph, a shepherd, a King, a donkey or camel for Claines? We are also needing help to create a stable to shelter the Holy Family.Do contact Rachel on 457749, or by email warden@clainesfriends.org.uk or contact Rev Jo if you can help
On 29th November, 1st Sunday in Advent, we will be launching a special series of Daily Devotions. Rev Jo will live stream a Bible reading, a reflection and demonstrate an associated craft every day at 4.30pm on her Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/jo.musson.73 The reflections are suitable for everyone. A printed version will be available for those without internet access. The craft is optional and can be as simple or as sophisticated as you want. We will be following the Big Story, reflecting each day on the people who paved the way for the Messiah by creating our own Jesse Trees. You can do this by finding a suitable tree branch without leaves, or you could make a tree from felt as in the picture. Or you could make a mobile out of a tree branch or in true Blue Peter style, use a metal coathanger. Or just use a small Christmas tree! Rev Jo will say more about this on Sunday and show you some examples. You can read more herehttps://www.faithward.org/jesse-tree/jesse-tree-symbols-and-bible-stories/
