Crib Service 24th December 2023 3.30pm

This Service, broadcast live from the Church can be found via the Church’s website – www.wokingurc.org.uk our YouTube Channel or via our Facebook page. There is an archive of service recordings, including this one, on our website which can be viewed at home.

Hymn – Many Years Ago

Hymn – Little Donkey, Little Donkey

Hymn – Away In A Manger

Hymn – Calypso Carol

Prayer Time

Lord Jesus, we thank you that you were born into this world

Help us to love you and to serve you.

We thank you that you came to show us how much you love us.

Help us to love you and to serve you.

We thank you that you showed us that all are welcome and important to God

Help us to love you and to serve you.

This Christmas time may we be bold in telling your story May we share the joy of your presence in this world.

Help us to journey to Bethlehem in our hearts.

May we know the peace of Christ child in our hearts and homes. Amen

The offering during this Service will be for the Christian Aid Christmas appeal which this year focuses on Bangladesh and the flood-prone area of Kurigram where 70% of families live in extreme poverty. Working with a local partner, Christian Aid is supporting a community of talented women to set up their own craft related businesses to help their communities.

You can donate via the Dona card machine in the forum, by using the Christian Aid envelopes also available in the forum, or via the Church website—www.wokingurc.org.uk

Hymn – Silent Night

Hymn – The Virgin Mary Had A Baby Boy