Dec
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There was a Church Service on Saturday 16 December 2017

Hymns were led by Sueann Henderson
Hymn 1 – O Come all ye Faithful
Hymn 2 – It Came Upon the Midnight Clear

*Keith Stevenson’s father Trevor, died peacefully in a Carehome aged 92. His family were with him. He used to be a Dance Instructor.
*Janet, wife of George Weir, a member in our Irvine church, died on December 14th.
*Elizabeth Newton, daughter-in-law of Reg and Pat, had an operation for bowel cancer yesterday. Please pray for her to have a swift recovery. She also has sight problems.
*Our Pastor David Silcox slipped on the ice yesterday and landed on his back. He was still able to take the Bible study last night, but will be bruised from the fall.
*In the U.S.A. Jane Parsons, the wife of retired Pastor Sonny, has died. They had been married for 53 years.
*Southern California is having a big problem with spreading fires due to unusual weather conditions. Our members there seem to be alright and two of their homes have been spared. Others are suffering smoke problems and air pollution.
Hymn 3 – The Servant king

*Thank you for this fine fresh morning. This time of year is a time of celebration. We have our hope in that baby Jesus. He experienced life as we do, then sacrificed his life so that we can have eternal life. We are thankful he did that for us.
*Please give your divine comfort to the bereaved families of Trevor, Janet, Jane and George Campbell. The family also of Jean Sole whose mother died last week. Please renew through your Holy Spirit the hope of eternity
*We thank you for the safety of our members in the Californian fires.
*We pray for the mother and her relatives whose children died in a house fire caused by a hate crime. Please provide them with comfort and support.
*We ask your healing power for Elizabeth, David, Blossom and Peter Buckley.
*As families gather together, let us all remember and try to help those in need, especially the homeless, elderly and lonely.
*Thank you Jesus that we can have access to you. A great blessing. We pray in his name.
Hymn 4 – Once in Royal David’s City
Hymn 5 – Come Thou long Expected Jesus

The Final Hymn was The Church’s One Foundation after which the Closing Prayer was given by James Esom.
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