On Saturday the 19th of December, Amberlea hosted a Drive Thru Nativity. It was amazing to see the regulated number of people, safely transform the parking lot into a wonderful COVID safe Christmas activity.

Were you there? If you were, you would have seen the delight in the eyes of children and adults alike as they drove by the five stations. Each station had a corresponding narration that was accessed by a download or CD that people could hear from the comfort and safety of their vehicles. The story of Jesus’ birth brought to life. It was a brilliant day. Thank you to our Family Ministry team who put together this extraordinary event.

On Sunday the children, youth and their families (and our illustrious Family Ministry team) put together the most wonderful virtual Christmas pageant.

Did you see it? If you did, you would have laughed, cried and had your advent calendar chocolate melt with all the feels. Thank you to all who made Amberlea’s first ever virtual Christmas pageant such a success! For those of you who have not yet had a chance to see it, check out it on our Amberlea YouTube page. You will be so glad you did! :).

Today is Christmas Eve.

It’s different. Yes. Christmas Day will be different. Yes.

But the one thing that remains the same is why we celebrate. So please tune into the two Christmas Eve services this evening. The Children’s service will have interactive components culminating in a Family Communion Experience. Let us remember why we celebrate the babe born in a stable. King of Kings and Lord of Lords! This Children’s service will be available at noon, so you can access it whenever it best suits your family.

Then at 7:30 join me as we sing, pray and reflect on the birth of Jesus in our virtual Christmas Eve Service.

Tonight, let’s remember, reflect and REJOICE in the birth of the Saviour of the World!

Merry Christmas!