A Kerith Christmas
The weather is getting colder and we are approaching advent.
Before we know it, Christmas 2024 will be here!
The Christmas Experience
Our team has been busy in preparation for our Christmas Experience which is on Sunday 8th December. We very intentionally plan this event so we can make an easy invitation to our friends, family and colleagues to join us. They will get to hear a gospel message and the true meaning of Christmas, as well as enjoy a festive experience with a warm Kerith welcome (metaphorically only I’m afraid!) Tickets are booking up for this fast now – so make sure you don’t miss out by booking for you (and your guests) here. Don’t forget to grab a couple of the Christmas coasters from our Christmas table next time you’re at church, to gift to those you invite!
On the day itself we will be kicking off with our first carol service at 4pm. After that we will head outside to see the animals, enjoy festive food and drink, have a chance to join the nativity storytelling for young families, browse our marketplace and enjoy the photo booth and activities – all completely FREE! It may be you are planning to join us for the 6pm carol service – in which case please arrive from 5.20pm to enjoy the outdoor festivities. If you would like join our marketplace as a seller, do get in touch with us!
A huge thank you to those who have already signed up to serve at the Christmas Experience – we will be in touch very soon (please don’t forget to also book your tickets for the carol service you wish to attend!). There’s still room for a few more to join the team if you’d like to join us and you can do that here – we understand if you’re bringing guests you will want to be with them, which is why we have broken the serving into time slots and are suggesting that we “invite to one, serve at one”.
Carols round the firepit
In planning for Christmas at Kerith Farnborough, I felt strongly that after being so intentional about inviting to the Christmas Experience, we should also create space for those of us who already follow Jesus, to gather to simply worship Him after all the activity and ‘busyness’ that December brings to each of us. So on December 22nd December we will be gathering in our car park for Carols round the firepit. This is a chance to worship in community and ensure our attention is on Him. This gathering for all generations will be from 4pm – 5pm, and you’ll be pleased to know we aren’t asking you to serve! Please wrap up warm, come along and be in God’s presence as we sing carols and worship, with a short message (and enjoy a hot chocolate to keep us warm!)
Christmas Day - and other useful dates!
On 8th & 22nd December, we won’t gather for our usual morning meeting – there also won’t be a meeting on 29th December. However our all age Christmas Day meeting is back – come along 10am - 11am to worship and celebrate as a church family! If you have children ensure they bring along a present for our traditional ‘show and tell’ moment!
For more details on all things Christmas at Kerith, head to our website to find out more information. Kerith Bracknell are hosting One church events like our Christmas Eve 4pm meeting for kids and families, and our New Years Eve Celebration will also be taking place at Kerith Bracknell from 9.30pm.
I’m really looking forward to sharing in this season with you all. Do join us in praying that our guests on 8th December will not just enjoy the Christmas Experience, but that people will want to take a next step in wanting to know more about Jesus – and ultimately will want to know Him for themselves. In the foyer of our building in Invincible Road we are reminded of our mission statement written on the wall - Helping people find their way back to God through communities, growing in their love for God and their love for people. In all our interactions this Christmas let’s keep Jesus central , and keep our mission at the forefront of our minds.
Sonia, Kerith Farnborough Pastor