Methodist Chapel

Carol Service

Whitstone Methodist Chapel held their Carol Service on Sunday 18th December. Pam Colwill led the worship and members of our Smile Club took part in the service. Kayleigh Dawe, Eliana Heale, Thomas and Mark Horn all presented a sketch 'The Real Meaning of Christmas' Narrated by Kayleigh it told us the significance of many Christmas decorations: the tree, the star, the candle, the candy sticks, the presents, all explained by Santa played by Eliana and put on the tree by elves Thomas and Mark. Santa's sack was full not of materialistic presents but of everything that reminds us of the true meaning of Christmas, the birth of Jesus, the light of the world, Emmanuel God with us. Zac Heale reiterated this theme with a poem.

The children had been helped to perform this by Clare Horn and Pearl Hopper. The appearance of the angel to Mary was read by Carolyn Medland and John Mill read the account of the birth of Jesus. Ruth Mill read a poem about the importance of putting Christ as the centre of Christmas rather than getting caught up in the commercialism. During the service Pearl Hopper presented books to younger children who are on our cradle role. Arabella Uglow, Freya Bailey and Oliver Hopper and all the children taking part were given Christmas treats. Fellowship continued over coffee and mince pies. A truly meaningful service which will be held in our thoughts all through the Christmas Season.

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About The Chapel

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The Methodist Chapel is in the centre of the village, with a private car park on the opposite side of the road. The present chapel was opened in 1864 by Frederick W Bourne.