Christingle Service at St John's

The last day of term & we walk to school to collect our children in family groups. We then walk to St John's Church in Stockcross & have a Carols & Christingle service together. It comprises of carols, readings and music. My son Elliot played 'Santa's Flight' in his Violin group. He jas only had 3 lessons we were so proud.

It is very emotional when the teachers hand out the Christingles to each child and we then have to light the familys Candle next to ours. After the distribution we sing silent night together with christingles lit, a very special moment. There are numerous prayers for friends, family & the world.

The Chamber choir sang 'walking in the air' today so lovely especially having seen the snowman.

The blessing today was very good and the Church bells rang as Rev Toogood said the blessing. I find this time of Christmas important to remember and pray for those less fortunate than us.

Today i prepared 109 Christingles with the staff then we took 40 infant children to decorate them with sweets. It symbolizes the blood of christ, the world, the 4 seasons and the light represents Christ.