The Thrill of Hope

Christmas is a wonderful time for us to reflect on the coming of Jesus… and it’s also a great time for people to come to Jesus!

Every Sunday service is already ideal for newcomers to attend our church, so if you’re thinking of popping in and visiting, or if you’re waiting for an excuse to invite someone along to see what we do, then there’s no need to wait for Christmas or Easter.

But at the same time, our outdoors services on Christmas Eve and Easter Sunday provide a special event that might be perfect for a first-timer to enjoy our hospitality and to experience a taste of what we love to do every week.

This year we’re having our regular Christmas Eve carols at 6pm on the lawn, but we’re also starting the afternoon with some all-age games from 5pm, along with our classic sausage sizzle… including the famous ‘Zooper Dooper Wheelbarrow!’.

After the outdoor service we’ll be sharing gingerbread cookies and hot chocolates from 7pm, along with more, all-age games, together.

Then on Sunday morning it’s also Christmas Day, so it’s 9am at church with a normal feel, but with an extra-special opportunity to reflect together about the miracle of God becoming human to save us… the thrill of hope!

If you’re a regular member of our church, then there are lots of big and little ways to be involved with the event, so please let Jacob Mierendorff know if you’re willing and able to help.

We’re praying that this will be a really special Christmas at Jamberoo Anglican, and that through the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day events that even more people in our village, valley and region will know how to follow Jesus and why it matters… especially at Christmas!