As a church we’re starting something new this year: on December 31st, New Year’s Eve, we will hold a ‘Watchnight Celebration’ at Welcome Church.
This is an event we’ve been asked to consider for a couple of years now, especially by those among us from African or South American backgrounds. This year – to much excitement – it’s happening.
The aim of the evening is to celebrate together, to thank God for the year we’ve just had, and to submit the New Year ahead to Him.
The evening will include a mix of vibrant worship, testimony, prayer, celebration and more as we see in the New Year together. It’s open to all people of all ages – anyone who is happy to stay up late and join in as we celebrate.
After too many years spent watching the fireworks on TV and half-heartedly singing Olde Lang Syne, I’m ready for something new. Bring it on!
The event will start with refreshments as we arrive from 10pm onwards, and will finish at about 12.30am. Watch this space for full details of timings, but for now please be encouraged to put the event in your diary and dig out your dancing shoes.
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