It's a World Record!

News from the World Record bid is that 'we did it!' At 10.30 p.m., I received the following message:

WE'VE DONE IT…. So far we are at 17117 carol singers…

As a further 57 churches' numbers had not been received, the final total will be somewhere in the high 20000s.
At St. Andrew's, while our 'official numbers' were 192, that did not include children 10 and under, nor any of our sides-persons and others involved in hosting and welcome. I guess that would put our figures well above 220.
Thanks are due to our musicians, singers and others who helped in many ways. I am particularly thankful for those who invited family, friends and neighbours, so that all could hear again the 'Greatest Story' Ever Told' in a friendly atmosphere.
I am reminded of the words of Jesus, and pray we will all prove this to be true in our own experience. 'Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.”' (John 8.12)
Over these days, I am also reminded that we have great opportunities to invite many more people to our other Christmas events - mostly on Christmas Eve. Please pray that our Family Carol Service (3.30pm) and our Midnight Communion (11pm) will also be full! Do some extra inviting to these events as well.
Best wishes,
Richard