My dearest Friends in the Lord,

We are so close to Christmas now and we all feel a bit excited, may be also a bit exhausted as we are overwhelmed by the wonder and joy of the Christmas spirit. That said, we are actually still in Advent Season and today is the third Sunday of Advent.

The storms Arwen and Barra have wrought disaster especially in the North. We hope Christmas will be good weather. May be a ‘White Christmas?’ May God bless you and your family, dear ones, and friends at this loveliest of times. 

Please find below relevant information about the Church for this time of the year.

Church Of England – Join us for our weekly Online Services

Use the following link: https://www.churchofengland.org/more/media-centre/church-online

Parish Family Service Resources At Scampton Church

For information about the service: www.scamptonchurch.org

LIVE 10.30 AM ON-LINE PARISH SERVICE ON ‘ZOOM’ – THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT

Fr Sebastian will preside and Mr John Beverley will preach as we worship and also listen to and sing some favourite carols.

Please note that this service is streamed from Ingham church so as to enable people to attend the service physically and to receive Holy Communion.  If you are not on the Parish database and wish to join the service please contact  the Springline Parish Secretary on springline springlinepcc@btinternet.com   Please download the Order of service here.

Advent and Christmas Special Services

Please find all information on the web site home page here: Service Rota – Springline Parish

The new Parish and Deanery Administrator Mrs Sophie Fleckney.

Her details are now available on the contact page.

Farewell Service for Fr Sebastian and Alida

9th January 10.30 am at St John the Baptist Church South Carlton

Do you have a faith story

Would you like to share what God has done for you to others? Please call 01522 731793 or get in touch via the contact page.

Springline Parish on-line Home Worship Resources.

You will find a copy of this letter, the sermon for this week, prayers and worship songs etc.  Do visit the online church page.

We need Jesus!

God created a lovely world. The universe with millions of constellations and stars…the birds in flight, the smile of a baby, the flower in bloom … the beauty all around us … But, we haven’t been good at caring for the gift of our planet home. And today we hardly mention the Creator God! That is why Christmas reminds us again of who we really are! It brings out the best in each of us. We give and receive gifts. But the greatest gift of Christmas is Jesus Christ, Saviour and Healer! “God so loved the world that he gave his only son so that whoever believes in him should not perish but have everlasting life.” (John 3.16)

This Christmas God is telling us two things:

1. Take care of the Earth your home. All the beauty and resources of the Earth are yours but if you don’t care for it, it will implode, and your life will be at risk. I created the Earth for you to enjoy but also for you to care.
2. Accept Jesus my Son as your Saviour and Healer. Open your heart to him. It is never too late to follow him the way, the truth, and the life! When you open your hearts and welcome Jesus into your lives, true Christmas happens for you, your dear ones and your planet home, the Earth! Jesus will heal you and  help heal our planet home!

A Prayer for blessings on the diocesan restructuring plans

Almighty God, source of our hope and all good things;
you call us in love to share in the work of creation in making all things new.
Bless our diocese: may we be faithful in our worship;
confident in our discipleship; and joyful in our service;
that, through us, the world may catch a glimpse of the love you have for each one of us,
made known to us in your son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

A prayer for our Parish and Church

Abba Father, purify my Parish Community in the precious blood of Jesus
and fill my Church and Parish with your Holy Spirit. Amen.

The Springline Parish – Nine Churches, One Parish, Following Jesus.

The Church exists to assist you in your spiritual search, to comfort you in your cares and worries, to support you and walk with you. We believe that Jesus is The True Answer to all our questions and problems, the one who can fill the emptiness and restlessness in our hearts, the One who can help us heal our world! Do help us to help you where we can!

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you now and always. Have a lovely Christmas!