Seabrook Avenue
Church of the Nazarene

Christmas
Fact Sheet

As the Sun sets on 2002 we have so many things to be deeply thankful for, but there are few people who reach the end of any year without a huge sigh of relief.  Every new year brings higher walls to scale so we can either sit and cry over the steepness of the walls, go and find lower, easier walls, or by faith believe that the God who promised to be with us, will help us not only scale it, but help a few others over at the same time!

If we have learned anything at all, it is this; that when Jesus challenges us to give a cup of water in His name he never intended for us to do it alone, it takes a team.  Our Church family has been a great team to work with and in these really busy past few weeks there has been much excitement at the fun of working together to be a church, that not only says it, but goes out of its way to show it cares.

Have a truly wonderful Christmas Season.  I'm looking forward to being part of the team with you all in the New Year.

Glenn.
Rapid answers to frequently asked questions?

Q. Is there a Christmas Day service, if so what time?
A. You bet there is!  See you at 9.25 am

Q .Who are the new members joining the church?
A. Come and find out Sunday December 30th?

Q .Did everyone enjoy Christmas on the Avenue?
A. All except two sheep and a few turkeys.

Q. Does the time of Church change over summer?
A. Only if you're late... we resist change  -  see you at 10.30 am!

Q. When is the Youth Camp and are there still vacancies?
A. Youth Camp is January 12 - 18 and there maybe vacancies.

Q. When is Children's Camp and can we still go?
A. Of course you can it's January 13 - 17.

Q. What is 'Take a Break at Te Arai Point' all about?
A. Tenting, swimming and eating... just relaxing Kiwi style for all ages  - New Years Eve break.

Q. Where's Simon, Miriam and Rachael?
A. Where we all want to be, holidaying in Hyderabad.

Q. What Date is District Assembly?
A. January 2 - 4

Q. Does our pastor work over summer?
A. Very hard to tell but he and Collean will be in Nelson, January 14 - 17

Q. Is this really a Church anyone can come to?
A. Look around, what do you think?

Q. What plans are there for 2003?
A. If I tell you you'll have to help... do you really want to know?

Q. Any advice for the Christmas Season?
A. Get a pen and write this down please; be safe, be sensible, never miss a Sunday and take every chance you get to tell the greatest message of all.... We have a wonderful God!

Q. Do I have to go to Parachute Music Camp 24 - 27 January?
A. Only if you love good loud Christian Music

Q. Is Gloria really going to Parachute?
A. Watch this space!

Q. Has Maureen really bought a tent?
A. Watch out Te Arai, Parachute, District Assembly... watch out world!