The excitement
is rising! The church was full of small children and families for the
Christingle service this afternoon. On their way into church, children were offered outfits for an impromptu crib scene – Angels, shepherds, Kings, a donkey, and of course, Mary
and Joseph. With an accompaniment of carols, the Christmas story was
re-enacted. (Photo)
After a talk by Lou,
our youth worker, on Christmas gifts that matter – especially that of Christ
himself, the true meaning of Christmas was explained, using a Christingle –
the light of Christ (a candle) being given to the world (an orange), Jesus death
on the cross (a red ribbon for his blood).
The candles of
the Christingles were then snuffed out with the encouragement that they should be
relit on Christmas Day
