HTB Queen’s Gate Community update 38
December
Dear Queen’s Gate Family,
At the end of this 'pandemic' year, we want to say a massive thank you to each of you for everything you have given to love and serve our congregation at HTB Queen's Gate. From phone calls to delivering hot meals; helping with debt counselling; dropping round supplies and shopping; sending encouraging messages and most importantly - your prayers - we could not be prouder of the way you have all helped one another through this difficult season.
You are all so wonderful – the best congregation we could hope for – and we pray that this Christmas you will experience the deep love and peace of God in your hearts and know that you are incredibly valued and loved.
We can't wait to see you again in the New Year and discover what 2021 will bring!
With lots of love,
Tom and Sarah
HTB Queen’s Gate Sunday 20 December 10am
This Sunday will be a very special Queen’s Gate carol service with our own HTB QG Choir, so please do get your tickets via the link below before they all run out:
Click here
We are looking forward to having Rev’d Lewis Dean who will be sharing God’s word with us, as well as live worship, extra carols, liturgy and the chance to share Holy Communion together.
We want you to know that we have taken every step to make your experience of coming to church in person as safe and secure as possible. If you’d like to understand more, please click here. We can’t wait to see you in person, however if you are unable to come in person, please do join us on our live zoom stream, simply click on the link below.
Zoom link: 10-11am
Meeting ID: 816 0027 5692
Password: HTBQG
HTB Alternative Christmas Carols and Christmas day!
Don’t forget to tune into Alternative carols this Sunday and Christmas Day.
Click here to find out more and invite your friends to join from home at www.htb.org/christmas
This Christmas, HTB is taking part in a national initiative called Love Christmas to help us all spread the power of practical love, hope and kindness to people struggling this winter.
HTB Queen’s Gate will be delivering boxes on Saturday 19 December. If you would still like to join Joanna’s team which is going to be lots of fun, please drop her an email and she’d love to hear from you!
Click here - for more information about Love Christmas.
keep Checking In…
We understand that cases are rising and this is impacting some more than others in our congregation. We are continuing with our phone calls to make sure every member of our congregation is in regular contact with another. Joanna and our team will be in touch more over the coming weeks so please do reach out if you are struggling as we would love to help.
Would you like a prayer partner or someone to chat with on the phone? Get in touch with Joanna via email: joanna.gill@htb.org
What’s on this week
Try alpha
Why not try Alpha online, or recommend it to a friend, new course starting on Wednesday 9th September.
HTB KC:8AM
HTB KC will pause during the Christmas break and resume on Tuesday 5th January 2021.
Find more information about HTB Prayer Online here.
HTB at Home
Don’t forget to tune in to HTB at Home this Sunday from 9:30am
HTB MORNING LITURGICAL PRAYER
Monday to Friday 8:30-9.00am
It's open to everyone and especially those who appreciate more liturgical prayer and worship opportunities using the Church of England Morning Prayer liturgy..
Zoom Meeting ID: 798 0837 8873
Password: prayer
“With many in our country on lockdown, it’s important that we support those who are feeling lonely and isolated, whatever age they are."
Archbishop Justin Welby
HTB Groups
Groups are a great place to build new friendships, deepen your faith and develop a community. It's easy to get involved, if you haven’t joined one already, please do sign up here and someone from HTB will get back to you shortly. We also run two wonderful groups specifically for Queen’s Gate and you would be most welcome to join:
Josh and Esli Lees: Aimed at (roughly) 20s and 30s, meeting fortnightly on Zoom, Tuesday 8.00pm-9.00pm. Email Josh at Josh.Lees@htb.org if you would like to join in.
Nic Shearer: Aimed at all ages meeting weekly on Zoom on Tuesdays at 7.00pm. Anyone is welcome to join, please email Nic: n.shearer01@outlook.com and you will be sent a link to join in. Newcomers are always welcome.
Merry Christmas Everyone!!
Now unmute yourselves and sing along… ;-)
Have a wonderful Christmas!
Lots of love,
Tom, Sarah, Bob, Shaun, Emmy, Ruth and Joanna