ADVENT 1
Preparing for the extraordinary: Letting stuff go

Join us at our yearly Gift Service, led by Rev Huw Sperring with music from the Wesley Singers & Brownies plus; the lighting of the First Advent Candle, Blessing the knitted Angels.

Supporting the local Salvation Army Christmas Present Appeal. The gifts will be distributed to those in need in the local Gateshead area.

Suggested Gift List for Children and Young People

We believe every child deserves a new gift at Christmas so we are unable to take used or second hand items for the Christmas Present Appeal.

• 0-3 years:  dolls, teddy bears, cot mobiles, baby clothes, bath toys, CDs of suitable music and nursery rhymes, puzzles

• 3-5: dolls and action figures, cars, lorries, DVDs and CDs (music and nursery rhymes), colouring sets, pencils, crayons, books, puzzles

• 5-9: educational games & toys, stationery (colouring sets, pencils, crayons, school sets), CDs & family friendly DVDs, books, puzzles, wordsearch, crosswords

• 9-12: games and toys, stationery, DVDs, books, t-shirts, hair accessories, gloves, scarves, hats

• 13-16: books, make-up and toiletries (please try to ensure non-allergic ingredients if possible), gloves, scarves, hats, t-shirts, hair accessories and gift vouchers

Following the service refreshments will be served in the Main Hall