Christmas Eve @ Tamaki

We pray that you have all had a wonderful time with family and friends over Christmas.  We can see that a number of you have been hunting for our Christmas post - so here's part 1.  Our Christmas Eve service was led by our Sunday School with the theme 'The Greatest Gift'.  Songs, dances, Bible readings, prayers and play were all about this theme.  What is the greatest gift??  That's right - it's baby Jesus and his life that allows today to have salvation and more.

Here are a few shots from the evening.  Pray that you stay well and safe as we prepare to greet the New Year.  You are very welcome to post comments sharing about your Christmas.  We'd love to read all about it.

Christmas at Tamaki

Emmanuel - God with us was the theme of our Christmas Eve Service this year. It was a lovely evening with most if not all our families present. It was great to catch up with people of our parish who have moved overseas or to another part of NZ - back home for Christmas. Our Sunday school and youth prepared carols, a gameshow, dances, plays and a group song for our parish. The service was enjoyed by all present. Around 10pm - warm hugs were exchanged at the conclusion of our service. Some looking like they would stay catching up in the church carpark right up to midnight!
Glory be to God for all that was shared and celebrated - this the day we remember his birth.
God bless and keep you all safe in his steadfast care.
Have a blessed festive season.