This year as in previous years the Young Church has continued to play an important role in the life of the church. The children continue to join with the rest of the church at the end of the service on most weeks when they share what they have been doing with the congregation. The children like to feel part of the church and I believe the adults enjoy it too!

They also took part in a number of special Services, in September the children brought Harvest gifts and in December at the toy service the children brought toys. These gifts went to the Welldon Centre in Harrow where they were greatly appreciated. The children also led the nativity service in December this year. The unusual retelling of the Christmas story brought home the Christmas message to us all. The children continue to be involved in the family communion services where the groups take it in turns to make the bread.

In November the Young Church supported the annual church gift day by holding a special coffee morning when the children brought cakes that they had made to sell. Also on that day the children completed the painting of the crèche by making the peacock tail with their hands. All the money raised on this day went towards the church gift day total. The children were

Our Young church on a Sunday morning consists of two distinct departments that cater for youngsters between the ages of 3 and 12.

Work with teenagers, via the IMPACT Youth Fellowship is on a Sunday night.

THE LOWER group is for youngsters aged 3 to 6. Here is a sample of them at work and play together.

The Lowers are led by Sara Lewis, Janine Long, Heather Baker and Emma Perring with help from Peter Reid and Yenge Kimona. Chris Barnes and Alison Bennison have also been helping with the Lower group on a more regular basis. We thank them for all their support.

The J-TEAM is for youngsters aged 6 to 12

The J Team is led by Ann Sylvester and Katrina Pearn. They have asked if there is anyone who would be prepared to help on an occasional Sunday morning to cover occasions when one of them is absent. This would help to ensure that there are always 2 adults with the group. If anyone feels that they can offer help in this way please email to nhmcweb@nhmc.org.uk.

The Young Church would like to thank all the leaders and helpers for the time that they devote to preparation and on Sunday mornings. The young people obviously enjoy their time in their groups on Sundays and grow in their knowledge of the love of Christ.