Sunday 27th November

Advent Sunday was launched today, but then it was advent sunday. Our theme throughout this time is Stable Moments, and today we looked at a Stable Environment. Exploring the importance of creating the right environment so the right things can happen. During this meeting Ashley and Richard were enroled as Junior Soldiers of Jesus Christ in The Salvation Army. This was quite an emotional time. The children sang: I Love You as they signed their promises. Songs today included:- O Come,O Come Immanuel; Come, thou long expected Jesus; Give Thanks to the Lord; I am a Friend of God; O for a humbler walk with God; Hark the Glad Sound; Following this over 90 people enjoyed our annual advent dinner, arranged and cooked beautifully by Sandra Thomas. A enjoyable time was had by all, and we are so grateful for the way in which people gave of their time to enjoy this special celebration.

Saturday 26th November

THE WINTER WONDERLAND, our Christmas Fair, saw a packed hall from 11am-3pm, enjoying the various stalls and opportunity to be together. The event this year was arranged by Karen Everest and Barry Dowden. So many hours went into the event, and lots of people contributed lots of things. The various competitions were well entered this year. Father Christmas was well visited, and every stall did very well indeed. In fact over £3000 was raised, which is an amazing amount, and we are so grateful to everyone, and to God for blessing us in this way.

Majors Ray and Angela Irving, from Territorial Hq recently visited Friendship Club. Major Ray shared about his work as Director of The Salvation Army's Social Services, and Major Angela shared poetry and something about her and her husband.