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

WORSHIP

Additional services to those shown on the preaching plan are as follows:

ADVENT

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

CHRISTMAS EVE, WEDNESDAY 24th DEC

6.00pm at Peak Methodist Church Bakewell, Carols by Candlelight with Holy Communion, led by Rev Fran Johnson & Graham Johnson

CHRISTMAS DAY, THURSDAY 25th DEC

6am at Peak Methodist Church Sparrowpit, led by Rev Tim Morris. Further information about this service can be found her: What to expect at Sparrowpit Christmas morning service.

10am at Hathersage, led by Rev Tim Morris

10am at Fountain Square, United Service, led by Rev Carole Marsden

10.30am at Peak Methodist Church Bakewell, led by Heather Thomas

EVENTS

Saturday 15th Nov 11am-7pm Castleton Christmas Fair at the Pevril Centre (see adjacent poster)

Saturday 6th Dec 4-6pm, Nativity Party at Peak Methodist Church Bakewell (see adjacent poster)