Christmas in Redhill

 
A full day of Christmas celebrations today in Redhill. Three Nativity services at Holy Trinity, followed by a Community Carol service in Timperley Gardens, then in the evening, a Carol Service in The Belfry Shopping centre.

 

This morning the all-age congregation at the Nativity Service were treated to the nativity acted out by the Climbers. The congregation were then asked what connected the various pieces of equipment that Lizzie (our Youth Minister) had left around the church for the children to find: a phone. a keyboard, a mobile phone and a letter. The first answer from a child was that they were all 'old'...clearly our visual aids need to be updated.





 
Timperley Carols in the Scout Hut began with refreshments plus craft activities for children before we sang carols and heard the story of the Christmas Truce and how lasting peace can be found in Jesus. One member told the story of his grandfather, who had served on the Western Front and had been reported killed in action. His grandmother received a widow's pension...up until the time he came home and it became clear that the telegram had been in error. At least she hadn't remarried, as some had done.
 
 
 
 
 
 


Carols at the Belfry? I'm afraid I arrived late and missed most of it, but heard good reports from the people I walked home with!