Here is this week's newsletter
Despite the weather, our Christmas Gift Appeal on 26th November was a huge success. It brought together people from across the community - young and old, families and couples.We had carols, readings, time to chat over mulled wine and mince pies and then the star appearance with an excellent list of jokes. Wide eyed, the children gave gifts to Santa for him to distribute to those who would otherwise have nothing this Christmas. The Rotary Club said they expect to make-up over 450 parcels for families, each one bringing joy on 'the big day'. Donnington's contribution filled an estate car to the gunnelsThanks to donations and the sale of mulled wine, we will also be passing £242 onto the Rotary who will be helping families put traditional Christmas dinner on the table.And then we dressed the tree and switched on the Star to shine over us.
"When people light a candle, say their prayers, remember all those caught up in this latest violence, I am confident that the prayers of the psalms in praying for the peace of Jerusalem, will be echoed across the Diocese of Chichester - in our parishes, schools, chaplaincies and communities" The Bishop of Chichester.A copy of the Bishop's prayer is attached.St George's prayer group has been praying for peace, as we will continue to do. Prayer, and doing what we can to build a loving community in this small part of the world and offering up gratitude for what we do have.
