We have a very busy programme of services and other events during December. Please come along to any or all of these:
❖ Sunday morning services in Neilston Parish Church on 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd December start at 11:00am as usual.
❖ Our Boys Brigade will be providing their annual Christmas Card collection and delivery service on Sundays 1st, 8th and 15th . Please remember they are only delivering in Neilston. The cost is only 35pence per card.
❖ On Sunday 1st, being the first Sunday in Advent, we will celebrate the sacrament of Holy Communion during the morning service. There will be NO evening service that day. (The next service to celebrate the sacrament of Holy Communion will be on Sunday 2nd February 2025).
❖ Later on Sunday 1st, between 2:30pm and 5:30pm, we participate in the events around the switching on of the village Christmas tree lights and stalls in the church halls. Come along to the halls for a free hot chocolate and children's craft table.
❖ On Sunday 8th, the second Sunday in Advent, we will hold our annual gift service. This year we are once again asking for donations of small selection boxes for children, and, toiletries gift sets for both male and female, to support the work of Barrhead Food Bank.
❖ Also on Sunday 8th, at 3:00pm in the church we have a Christmas Concert with the Renfrew Burgh Band. There is no charge for this but there will be an opportunity at the end to make a donation which will be split between the band and church funds.
❖ On Wednesday 11th there is a joint service at 7:00pm in Barrhead Bourock Parish Church with the Barrhead Burgh Band.
❖ Sunday 15th is the third Sunday in Advent service at 11:00am.
❖ Later on Sunday 15th, we will hold our ‘Blue Sunday’ service at 3:00pm in the church. This is for anyone who has had a difficult year, for whatever reason, and needs time for reflection and to be still amidst the hustle and bustle of Christmas preparations.
❖ Sunday 22nd is the fourth Sunday in Advent and will be our annual nativity service.
❖ On Christmas Eve, Tuesday 24th, we have an early evening service at 4:00pm and then our Carols by Candlelight Watchnight Service at 11:30pm.
❖ On Christmas Day, Wednesday 25th, there will be a short service in Neilston Parish Church at 9:30am. Please join us to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Girls and boys, bring your toys!
❖ On Sunday 29th there is NO service in Neilston, but there is a joint service in Barrhead St. Andrew’s Parish Church at 11:00am.
❖ The next service in Neilston Parish Church will be on Sunday 5th January 2025 at 11:00am.
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