Our diary for December 2019

1. Grove Free Evangelical Church NEWSLETTER
‘Building a community of people who live out God’s purposes’
DECEMBER 2019
The angel said to them “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of
great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a
Saviour has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord”.
2 Luke 2:10
Wantage Nursing Home
Sunday 15 December:
Carol Service: 2.30 pm
Please come along and join the
singing to make this a special
event for the residents
Prayer Meeting
every Sunday evening, 7- 8 pm
Come and join us at June’s House,
for prayer for the church and
fellowship needs
HAPPY SPECIAL
BIRTHDAY
TO BARBARA
AND PAULINE
ON 10 DECEMBER
Meetonaweeklybasis:
Wednesdays:-
Safari meet at 7.45 pm
Terry and Andrea’s Group meet at 8 pm
Thursdays:-
Gerald and Erika’s Group meet at 8 pm
CAROLS SINGING
with Wantage Silver Band
FRIDAY 20 DECEMBER: 6 pm - 7.30 pm
5.45 pm - meet at North Drive CE School
hot drinks will be available at the school
after the walk
CORNERSTONE
PRAYER BREAKFAST
SATURDAY 14 DECEMBER
8.30 – 9.30
DUTY OFFICER ROTA
Sunday 01 Dec – Tony Brown
Sunday 08 Dec – Geoff Girling
Sunday 15 Dec – Margaret Barber
Sunday 22 Dec – Terry Randall
Sunday 29 Dec – Tony Brown
ACCOMMODATOR ROTA
Sunday 01 Dec – Tony Brown
Sunday 08 Dec – Ray Massie
Sunday 15 Dec – Walt Dancy
Sunday 22 Dec – Peter Rourke
Sunday 29 Dec – Tony Brown
Framland Christmas FayreFramland Christmas Fayre
Saturday 7 December:
9.30-11.30
Cakes, cards, hampers,
crafts, gifts, choir and
refreshments!
Proceeds in aid of the Framland Pilgrim Home

2. DATES FOR YOUR DIARY - DECEMBER 2019
To us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on
his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father,
Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace there will be no end
Isaiah 9:6
Sun 1st
10.30 am Roger Middlebrook leads with Ray Massie speaking: I rejoiced when God
said ‘Behold, I am making all things new’
7.00 pm Meet for prayer for the church and fellowship needs at June’s
Mon 2nd
7.30 pm Leadership Team Meeting: Technical
Wed 4th
10.30 am CoffeePlus: DVD: Exile and Prophets at Margaret’s
Sun 8th
10.30 am Adrian Kerr leads with Roger Middlebrook speaking: I rejoiced when
Jesus said ‘Come to me’
7.00 pm Meet for prayer for the church and fellowship needs at June’s
Wed 11th
10.30 am CoffeePlus: Prayer and Share: Families at Angela’s
Sat 14th
8.30 am-
9.30 am
Cornerstone Prayer Breakfast
Sun 15th
10.30 am Fiona Massie leads with Pauline Selhi speaking: ‘I rejoiced ...’
This is a communion service
7.00 pm Meet for prayer for the church and fellowship needs at June’s
Mon 16th
7.30 am Leadership Team Meeting: Strategic
Wed 18th
10.30 am CoffeePlus: Christmas Focus at Katrina’s followed be a shared meal
Sun 22nd
10.30 am Service of Lessons and Carols lead by John Willemson
7.00 pm Meet for prayer for the church and fellowship needs at June’s
Wed 25th
10.30 am Christmas Day: The family service will be taken by Roger Middlebrook
Sun 29th
10.30 am Pauline Selhi leads with James Leverton (Trinity Church) speaking on
Psalm 121 – Thankful that God watches over his people
Mon 30th
7.30 pm Open House at John and Margaret’s (with olieballen!) - come when you
can and go when you must!
Items for the January newsletter to Andrea
by no later than 20 December to
news@gfec.org.uk
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