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Advent and Christmas 2016

The Journey to the Stable event which is now in its eleventh
year at St Alphege church took place during the first week in
Advent. Children from the following schools attended:
Bishop Wilson, St Martin’s, St Augustine’s, St Alphege Preschool,
St Alphege Infant school , Ruckleigh, Solihull, Eversfield,
Oak Cottage, Yew Tree, Teddybears Nursery.
The children listened to the Christmas story told using the Crib
figures. They then journeyed around the Church and met some
characters to help them imagine what it was like on that first
Christmas Day. They met the grumpy Innkeeper’s wife, a
shepherd and a King and found Mary, Joseph and a real baby in
the stable. The children also made a bookmark to take home to

remind them of their visit.
After completing their Journey the children joined back
together to share their experiences and responded
enthusiastically with their thoughts on the most enjoyable part

of the Journey and the part that was most important to them.

This event would not be possible without
the help and support of so many people
from across the Parish. It was
wonderful to again have new volunteers
joining us this year helping alongside
those people who join us year after
year and so willingly give their time and
many talents to make this event
happen. A big thank you to all of you!!
Love from the Children’s Ministry team
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