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CHRISTMAS DAY saw a small number gathering together to celebrate the coming of Christ, again based around the cross, reminding us that the Life that God has given us is more than just as portrayed in the manger, but went on to much more!! The focus was 'Shine on Us' - asking that God would come and do His work in us and indeed through us. Carols and Songs included: Come on and Celebrate; Shout for Joy and sing; Ding Dong merrily; When wise men came seeking; Mary's Boy Child; See amid the winters snow; Lord, I Lift Your Name on High; Shine that the world may see; Go tell it on the mountain. The children who attended spoke to Ian about the gifts they had and wanted later in the day!!! The children also sang a verse of Away in the Manger. Throughout the morning candles and letters helped to tell the story and meaning and purpose of Christmas Day. We started by C - reminding us of celebrate H - the help that God has given us by coming to us R - rejoicing in Him I - Immanuel God with us S - Seeking Him T - taking that Light into our hearts and sharing it with others. We concludedby a time of prayer asking God to shine on us, and through us.