Snowey weather affected, for the 2nd year running, our support of the Carols at Wakehurst Place last evening. Some of our bandsmen/women were able to get there. Today (Saturday) snow has hit hard. Despite this a great number turned up at Sainsbury in town, to discover that they had doubled booked, and we could not stand there today. This has affected of course, our collecting, which supports our Christmas Appeal.

Our Carol Service tomorrow, will still go ahead, but we suspect the planned presentation will not. However we look forward to meeting with those we can.

The band and singing group shared carols at Tesco, Horley, by invitation. Collectors also stood there most of the day.

Captain Susan led a thoughtful time of carol singing and reflection at Ashby Court, supported by corps friends.

Such has been the demand our parcels and help this year, that a team were called in to help make up parcels ready for deliveries this week. Over 100 children would be helped through the time given by a team on Monday

Such has been the demand our parcels and help this year, that a team were called in to help make up parcels ready for deliveries this week. Over 100 children would be helped through the time given by a team on Monday

The 2nd Messy Church was held this Sunday in Crawley and took us through the nativity events.

Lt.Colonel Peter Daziel led morning worship. Sadly Lt Colonel Sylvia Daziel had fallen poorly in the night so could not share with her husband

Our hall was packed for the annual CHRISTMAS CONCERT. This year it featured Lieutenant-Colonels Sylvia and Peter Daziel, the Leechpool primary school choir, our own band and singing group (plus friends) and our children and youth. It was a great event. Over £600 was raised in the charity collection. The event was supported by the mayor of crawley; the chairperson of horsham district council; the high sherrif of west sussex; the member of parliament for Crawley and divisional family officer maureen ross. We are grateful for all those who took part in some way

Chatt-a-Boxers were treated to a great nativity morning, with much focussed on the amazing story of Christ coming to this earth. At the end everyone had the opportunity to take part in the story.

Thursday 9th December

Invited by the Chamber of Commerce in Billinghurst, we played carols as part of their late night shopping programme.

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We continued with our series, 3 Wise Women, with Lt Nicola looking at A Listening Heart, and exploring Elizabeth. Captain Ian led Worship.

We are sorry to inform you that the corps CHRISTMAS DINNER planned for Sunday has been cancelled. This is due to the fact that a number of people have said they do not think they will be able to get to the dinner, and we really would love the whole family to be together for this. It will be rearranged.

ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS have hit Horsham! As a result CHATT A BOX and KIDS ALIVE have had to be cancelled. Also our carolling at The Bandstand on Saturday has been cancelled (sadly)

HORSHAM MARKET: on a very cold Saturday we held a market stall, selling some of our own hand made goodies. Despite the awful weather we raised nearly £100. Special thanks to Margaret F and Anne D for braving the day and helping.

Christmas Concert: tickets are going well for our christmas concert on saturday 11th december. There are still some available, so do book yours now. We strongely advise tickets are purchased before the event.

Sunday 21st November was led by Captain Susan. She looked at the greatest commandment - to love God with all there is of us. Sunday 28th November, being advent sunday, we launched our advent series, entitled Three Wise Women. Lieutenant Nicola led worship and spoke - and included a bush tucker trail. Well done to those who took part. Our focus this week was to have a willing heart.

TODAY was our Winter Wonderland, Christmas Market. What a successful day it was. The people coming into our centre never seemed to stop, and very few people got time to stop and rest, and even to look around (stall holders that were). There were people of every generation, and at times, it was simply impossible to move because of the large amount of people who came in.

BIG thank you to all the church family who helped and supported throughout the day - and in addition to the captains parents who came and helped; Tony the Magician and Cadet Clare and Cadet Sian from the William Booth College, who all added to the day as well.

CARING AT CHRISTMAS campaign was launched this week. Large articles were included in county times and the advertiser. Already a large number of people have shown an interest in the campaign.

PRAYER WAVE

Just to confirm that the divisional prayer wave event scheduled for our corps this Sunday evening has been cancelled.