Christmas 2017
at St. Mark's
God With Us
Please join us during Advent and at Christmas to celebrate the birth of Jesus our Saviour King
We very much look forward to welcoming you

Sunday 3rd December at 10.30 am
The St Mark's Nativity
A morning service suitable for all.
Come along and get into the Christmas
spirit!
Children of all ages will enjoy helping us
retell the Christmas Story. No rehearsal
necessary, and costumes will be provided
Sunday 10th December at 4.00 pm
Carols at the Old Slate Yard
Don't miss this Forest Gate tradition!
Come along to the Christmas Market at the
Old Slate Yard on the corner of Sebert and Lorne Road to sing carols with St Mark's as we celebrate the greatest story ever told
Sunday 17th December at 10.30 am
Carol Service for All
A carol service suitable for adults & children of all ages, with a short communion
Join us as we sing carols and discover the
story of God's greatest gift to humanity.
Followed by drinks and mince pies
Sunday 17th December at 6.30pm
Carols by Candlelight
Adults and older children will enjoy our
service of carols and music. Come and find
out what Christmas is really about!
Followed by drinks and mince pies
Monday 18th December and Tuesday 19th December
from 7.00 to 7.30pm
Christmas Meditations
A short time for adults to stop and meditate, pray and reflect on the birth of Jesus, the
saviour of the world
Sunday 24th December at 11.30pm
Midnight Communion
A traditional service to welcome the newborn king
Monday 25th December at 10.30 am
Christmas Day Praise
A short, fun-filled service suitable for
everyone
Followed at 11.15 by a short communion service.
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