Community Church HuddersfieldLoved into life and living in love

Early the Next Morning…Life is not a matter of trying to balance things but of responding to rhythms and seasons.

The creation of the earth tells us the evening passed and morning came, and God looked at this rhythm, saying it was good. This pattern is repeated and many exciting bible stories begin “early the next morning….”. Just as the sunrise brings a new day, so a new morning speaks to us spiritually of fresh hope, new life, fulfilled promises and miracles.

New Day, New LifeWe can see this rhythm in the resurrection story. After the death of Jesus, the disciples were in the depths of grief and sorrow. Their dreams had been dashed, their vision darkened and their hope of life had died. But then… “Early on Sunday morning, as the new day was dawning…” (Matt.28:1), the women went to the tomb to find out that it wasn’t the end of the story. There was miracle, life and hope - He is risen!

The same story in John starts differently: “Early morning while it was still dark” (John 20:1) Some won’t see the sunrise - they still feel pain - but in faith they can understand that it is a new day.

The NightThe night is often seen as a season of difficulty and barrenness. But night can be for the purpose of our:

• Rest and recuperation - like sleep

• Recalibration of vision and purpose

• Protection - a time of being hidden away

• Pruning and cutting back - both the fruitful and barren

• Self-examination of our heart and deep surgery

God is gracious and gives us time and space to work these through. He gives us the responsibility to find out why we are in the dark, and wisdom to deliberately work these through ready for the next season.

A New Day DawningIn our last month of this season of challenges, the spirit is already bringing the truth of a new day and promise of a beautiful sunrise. We should ensure that we have fully learned the lessons of rest, pruning, heart surgery and recalibration. The morning brings life, hope, activity and hunger. Those who have rested well will find refreshing, joy and newness along the horizon. A new day is about to dawn – He is risen!

Reflection

WHAT’S ON THIS MONTH?WEEK COMMENCING 2ND DECEMBER

WEEK COMMENCING 16TH DECEMBER

WEDNESDAY 11TH DECEMBER

7:30pm, Jubilee Centre

WEDNESDAY 8TH JANUARY

Members’Meeting

Please note that the meeting that was planned for November 27th has moved to January 8th. 7:30pm, Jubilee Centre 12:30pm, Jubilee Centre

MEALChristmas Day

TUESDAY 25TH DECEMBER

WHAT’S ON THIS CHRISTMAS?

CRIB SERVICE

SUNDAY 8TH DECEMBER

5:45pm, Jubilee Centre

SUNDAY 15TH DECEMBER

10:30am, Jubilee Centre

SUNDAY 15TH DECEMBER

CHRISTMAS

SING-ALONG

5:30pm-7:00pm, Jubilee Centre

Christmas HAMPERSAs in previous years, we are collecting

hampers to give to CAP families.

You can arrange a hamper yourself or as a group such as a Family hub. Please see Yvette for

age/gender details for specific families.

Sweet and savoury items like cheese biscuits, snacks, preserves, chocolates etc. would

be lovely along with small gifts like toiletries and scented candles.

You can leave your hamper at reception anytime between now and Sunday 8th December.

CRIB SERVICESunday 15th December 10:30am, Jubilee Centre

Family service based around a traditional nativity

Children welcome to attend in costume as any nativity character if they wish. There will also be an opportunity to bring an offering of food or toiletries

which our street-work team will distribute to homeless and needy people in Huddersfield.

Jubilee Centre, Market Street, Paddock, Huddersfield, HD1 4SHwww.cchud.co.uk | office@cchud.co.uk | 01484 551551

CHRISTMAS

SING-ALONG

FREEEVENT

COME AND SING CHRISTMAS SONGSACCOMPANIED BY REPRESENTATIVES OF

OUR LOCAL GOLCAR BRASS BAND

LIGHT REFRESHMENTS INCLUDED

ALL THE FAMILY WELCOME

5:30PM-7.00PM, JUBILEE CENTRESUNDAY 15TH DECEMBER

If you would like to contribute to the January issue, please let us know by Wednesday 11th December.

To all those affected by baby loss and pregnancy-related issues this Christmas we are here for you. Best wishes for Christmas and New Year

from all of us at Talkthru.

Charity No. 1122488 | 01484 515137 office@talkthru.org.uk | www.talkthru.org.uk

Church FamilyMeeting

Wednesday 8th January, 7:30pm

For all those renewing their membership ready for a new day of advance.

Preparing for a New Day