Advent & Christmas
Advent & Christmas in The Peak Circuit
Dear friends,
As we enter the Advent/Christmas season we come once again to recall
the amazing love of God revealed in a helpless, vulnerable, frail child –
“God with us”, Emmanuel.
God with us – in joy and sorrow, in beauty and brokenness, in the light and
the darkness. “In the beginning was the Word… the light of all people”.
In a world where there is so much darkness and misinformation, the news
of God with us is a message of light and truth. In an age of hatred and
cruelty, the news of God with us is a message of love and healing. In a time
of violence and anger, the news of God with us is a message of peace and
justice.
May this season give us the opportunity to share again the Good News of
Jesus, Emmanuel, God with us. That God, the creator of the universe, is
with us in human form, sharing our helplessness, vulnerability and frailty.
And may the message of the angels – “do not be afraid” – inspire and
encourage us as we worship witness and wonder at the “news of great
joy”.
Your minister and friend
Rev Tim Morris
Please click on adjacent posters for further information.
WORSHIP
Advent Bible Studies
All welcome to join a short series of four Advent studies at Peak Methodist Church Bakewell 10.00-10.45am. Wednesdays 26 November, 3rd, 10th and 17th December.
1. Advent – its history and purpose (where did it come from and how has it evolved into what it is today?)
2. Advent and the Old Testament (how is the Old Testament used in relation to Advent lessons and themes?)
3. Advent and the Second Coming (How is Christ's 'second Advent' presented in Advent readings?)
4. The Virgin Mary (how does Mary figure in later Advent, even for Protestants!)
Revd. Martyn Atkins will lead these sessions of study, conversation and prayer.
Services of Worship
Additional services to those shown on the preaching plan are as follows:
Sunday 7th December, 10:45am Christmas Service & Lunch at Peak Methodist Church Castleton, led by Rev Tim Morris. A Christmas lunch will be served after the service – Roast Turkey and all the trimmings (vegetarian options and GF available. Everyone is welcome to stay and eat with us. Please let Ellen or Sue know so we have enough Brussel Sprouts to go round! Please advise of any dietary requirements or allergies.suesouch@gmail.com or ellen@ellenoutram.co.uk
Sunday 14th December, 10am Nativity Escape Room, Fountain Square Church, Tideswell, with breakfast available from 9:30am (see adjacent poster).
Sunday 14th December, 10:30am Stir Up Sunday, The Hub, Peak Methodist Church Hope. Come and help us make Christmas pudding!
Sunday 14th December, 3pm Candlelit Carol Service at Peak Methodist Church Edale led by Rev. Tim Morris. We will be decorating on Friday and Saturday 12th and 13th. Prunings of Holly and Ivy, secateurs and well protected fingers to decorate most welcome. We will also have a table with preserves and Christmas biscuits, etc – All good for Christmas hamper gifts! Contributions most welcome.
Monday 15th December 2pm Carols and Christmas readings at The Anglers, Bamford. Followed by mince pies and coffee. All welcome.
Sunday 21st December, 5pm Carols by Candlelight, at Peak Methodist Church Bakewell. Families welcome. Service is followed by mince pies and hot drinks.(see adjacent poster).
Sunday 21st December, 7:30pm The Hub & HADIT Christmas Carols, at Peak Methodist Church Hope.
CHRISTMAS EVE, WEDNESDAY 24th DEC
11am St Peter's Church, Hope, a joint service with The Hub (Peak Methodist Church Hope).
6.00pm at Peak Methodist Church Bakewell, Carols by Candlelight with Holy Communion, led by Rev Fran Johnson & Graham Johnson (see adjacent poster).
7pm Blessing of the Crib with Castleton Silver Band, Bamford village green.
CHRISTMAS DAY, THURSDAY 25th DEC
6am Sparrowpit Methodist Church, led by Rev Tim Morris. Further information about this service can be found her: What to expect at Sparrowpit Christmas morning service.
10am Hathersage Methodist Church, led by Rev Tim Morris
10am Fountain Square Church, Tideswell, United Service, led by Rev Carole Marsden
10am United Service at St John's Church, Bamford followed by Holy Communion at 10.45 am
10.30am Peak Methodist Church Bakewell, led by Heather Thomas
EVENTS
Saturday 15th November, 11am-7pm Castleton Christmas Fair at the Pevril Centre
Saturday 22nd November 10.30am Christmas Coffee Morning at Peak Methodist Church Youlgrave. Various stalls, with homemade soup and a roll served between 12 and 1pm
Saturday 6th December 4-6pm, Nativity Party at Peak Methodist Church Bakewell (see adjacent poster)
Friday 19th December, 6-8pm Local Carols Workshop at Peak Methodist Church Edale led by Bella Hardy . Non-alchoholic mulled wine and other refreshments will be served. Come and experience the layered harmonies and see where you fit. No experience needed for these genuinely joyful and traditional sounds.
