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Carols in the Community
A magnificently merry cohort of ChristChurch London members recently braved the mid-December temperatures to take part in some carol singing on a housing estate in south London. Singing in unison (well near enough) and backed by trumpet and drum we spent the evening belting out the classics, mingling with local residents and offering some Christmas treats in the form of mince pies and chocolates. We also had a fabulous ‘Fat Santa’ who shall remain nameless, but brought with him football and accompanying goal net which kept children of all ages entertained!
The Vauxhall Estate was far from a random location chosen for this festive event. Over the past couple of years God has inspired ChristChurch driven projects that have sprouted and grown in this eclectic community. These include a Food Bank and Community Football Ministry which have impacted people’s lives and met needs on a local level. We are seeing God move powerfully in Vauxhall and members of the church are increasingly choosing to put down roots in the area.
But back to the night of carolling! What a pleasure and privilege to meet those who ventured out and see their surprise at what was happening on their patch! Ok the standard of singing was variable but the enthusiasm and commitment could not be questioned! It was great to explain a little about why we were out, where we were from and why Christmas is important to us. We were also able to pray with an agoraphobic lady who stayed to watch all evening as a result. Praise God!
Please pray for 2012 and the work to be done on the Vauxhall Estate. God has begun something special in this area and is looking for willing servants to carry this further. Who knows what is around the corner, but we can be sure that God will guide our steps in finding out. -
About the author
Chris currently co-ordinates ChristChurch London’s Community Football Project and lives on a local estate with his wife Laura.
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