Church News
Christmas is coming soon. A time when for many it is an end of the year holiday, well-earned after a year of hard work, a time with family and friends to eat together and enjoy each other’s company. A time for giving gifts and remarking on the excited fun and joy experienced by children and grand-children, nieces and nephews.
Christians believe that this is the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ to Mary and Joseph. The gospel of St Luke records it this way; “In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered………Joseph went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judah, to the City of David called Bethlehem, because he was descended from the house and family of King David. He went to be registered with Mary, to whom he was engaged and who was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for her to deliver her child. And she gave birth to her first born son and wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn’’. There followed visits from shepherds and wise men or princes from the east. The angels said to the shepherds, “I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: To you is born this day in the City of David a Saviour, who is the Messiah, the Lord.”
Adoration of the Shepherds by Dutch painter Matthias Stomer, 1632
Cherry Gardens Community Christmas Carols – Tuesday 17th December (see flyer this edition)
Brought to you by the Cherry Gardens Uniting Church, the carols are sponsored and supported by The City of Onkaparinga, The Cherry Gardens Memorial Hall, Cherry Chatter, The Sherrah Family Harmony Band (from Cherry Gardens), Rebekah Nelson (from Scott Creek) accompanied by John Penberthy. The high-quality sound system will be provided by Anthony Stewart of Red Brick Music and Tabor Music from Tabor Adelaide will provide music for the carols.
Children’s activities start at 6.30pm and include Old MacDonald’s Travelling Farm, a balloon twister and craft activities.
The carols commence at approximately 7.30 with the Christmas tableau. Some costumes are available for children who wish to take part. The Cherry Church Congregation will provide the usual sumptuous supper after the carols. Come along and enjoy this wonderful night at the Memorial Hall. The event will not be held if the fire danger on the day is catastrophic.
Christmas Day Church Service
The Christmas Day service at Cherry Church on Hicks Hill Road will be held at 9.30 am. This is always well attended by local folk wishing to start their Christmas Day with a short service of carols followed by morning tea for those who are able to stay for a while. Whatever your background you will feel very welcome when you come along on Christmas Day.
Jacobs Family Heritage Grave
The new fence around the Jacobs grave has been finished by Peter Stevens. Designed by architect, James Ward, the Jacobs Family were assisted by a City of Onkaparinga Heritage Grant arranged by Dr. Alan Dube. Isaac and Eizabeth Jacobs were amongst the fifteen founders of the Methodist Church in South Australia in April 1837 with the first meeting of the church being held in the Jacobs hut on 15 May 1837, so this grave is of great significance for the State of South Australia.
Cherry Church Contacts
• Rob Linn 0407 971 650
Web site: cherrygardensunitingchurch.org
Email: cherrychurchinfo@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CherryGardensUnitingChurch/
87 Hicks Hill Rd, Cherry Gardens
Services held on Sundays at 9.30am