newsletters/eNewsletter 20 December 2015
This morning we are delighted to take you on ‘The Journey To Bethlehem’. It is full of intrigue, desperation, hope and fabulous animal and angel costumes. The journey to Bethlehem, wouldn’t have been an easy one for Mary and Joseph. It can be imagined that it was a tough time, especially with Mary being fully pregnant with Jesus and ready to give birth. And no accommodation in Bethlehem when they arrive. Yet still, they pressed on and persevered. And in a stable full of animal shenanigans (the smell, the noise, the smell), Mary gives birth to our Saviour Jesus and places him in a water trough. Fancy that, the Prince of Peace born in that environment. Not what we were expecting, was it? And that is what makes the birth of Jesus so beautiful, humbling and outrageous. That He, Jesus the Christ, is accessible to every person, that none should miss out on the gift of having salvation, knowing hope and being filled with a love that never fails. We hope you enjoy our telling of the Hope of Christmas.
Honestly. The generousity of people in our community is enough to blow one’s mind. Then there is the immense gratitude, disbelief, tears and overwhelming feelings that families experience when faced with that generousity. 160 families have been adopted by people, businesses and community groups throughout the Wellington region. Their kindness is truly staggering and we are grateful, humbled and so very happy to be the ones with the privilege of passing these parcels on. So here are some photos with a promise of a bountiful Christmas for our adopted families. And yes we have had a very busy couple of weeks. Gifts from Sponsors for Families!
Donation of groceries for Adopt-A-Family
Big huge thanks to Denise Crump for bringing this wonderful opportunity to Hutt City, to Liz Wolstenholme for coordinating and sourcing materials for this event and Lydia Wolstenholme for assisting in the co-ordinating. Also to the staff at Hutt City for your unwavering service to each other. Sometimes it is a wonder to behold.
FREE Six Week Course 22 December 2015 - 26 January 2016 Where: Hutt City Salvation Army Creche Room Time: Tuesday Evenings 7:30pm Session 1: Tuesday December 22, 2015 Contact Person: See Maxine Nand after the service for more details
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TUES
WED
THURS
FRI
SAT
SUN
CHRISTMAS EVE
CHRISTMAS DAY
BOXING DAY
9.30am
9am-5pm
Prayer Meeting
Thank You Jesus!
Family Store
10.30am Café Church
10am CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION Followed by DELICIOUS CHRISTMAS LUNCH
Friday 25th December 10am Thursday 31st December Friday 1 January 2016
Christmas Day Service & Lunch New Year’s Eve New Year’s Day
The Salvation Army Hutt City Corner Kings Crescent & Cornwall Street P O Box 30-745, Lower Hutt 5040 0-4-570 0273 phone 0-4-570 0274 fax [email protected] www.salvationarmyhuttcity.org.nz Office Hours 8.30am - 4pm
Honestly. The generousity of people in our community is enough to blow one’s mind. Then there is the immense gratitude, disbelief, tears and overwhelming feelings that families experience when faced with that generousity. 160 families have been adopted by people, businesses and community groups throughout the Wellington region. Their kindness is truly staggering and we are grateful, humbled and so very happy to be the ones with the privilege of passing these parcels on. So here are some photos with a promise of a bountiful Christmas for our adopted families. And yes we have had a very busy couple of weeks. Gifts from Sponsors for Families!
Donation of groceries for Adopt-A-Family
Big huge thanks to Denise Crump for bringing this wonderful opportunity to Hutt City, to Liz Wolstenholme for coordinating and sourcing materials for this event and Lydia Wolstenholme for assisting in the co-ordinating. Also to the staff at Hutt City for your unwavering service to each other. Sometimes it is a wonder to behold.
FREE Six Week Course 22 December 2015 - 26 January 2016 Where: Hutt City Salvation Army Creche Room Time: Tuesday Evenings 7:30pm Session 1: Tuesday December 22, 2015 Contact Person: See Maxine Nand after the service for more details
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MON
TUES
WED
THURS
FRI
SAT
SUN
CHRISTMAS EVE
CHRISTMAS DAY
BOXING DAY
9.30am
9am-5pm
Prayer Meeting
Thank You Jesus!
Family Store
10.30am Café Church
10am CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION Followed by DELICIOUS CHRISTMAS LUNCH
Friday 25th December 10am Thursday 31st December Friday 1 January 2016
Christmas Day Service & Lunch New Year’s Eve New Year’s Day
The Salvation Army Hutt City Corner Kings Crescent & Cornwall Street P O Box 30-745, Lower Hutt 5040 0-4-570 0273 phone 0-4-570 0274 fax [email protected] www.salvationarmyhuttcity.org.nz Office Hours 8.30am - 4pm
