Catch the Fire:Glenrothes informal worship at Glenrothes Salvation Army

Here's a wee reminder that Catch the Fire returns next Thursday, 3 December.  In a change to the last two years where we met on Christmas Eve, this year we meet on our normal first Thursday, with the theme "Give Christmas Away".  In this world there is so much emphasis on getting the best/most games, gifts or gadgets possible. The pressure to conform and spend loads of money is intense. And the pressure is felt greater by those who have nothing. The choice then is to either disappoint the family and friends, or to get themselves into debt just so as to not lose face.  But there is so much more choice than that. The choices include spending time with loved ones. Refreshing relationships with family and friends. Remembering why we have this celebration - because of the greatest gift ever given to the world - Jesus Christ - Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Prince of Peace, Emmanuel, God is with us.

And it is that gift that we will celebrate at the start of the Christmas season.  And there is more than that.  Every year at this time, The Salvation Army holds a Toy Appeal in which we ask for new toys or gifts for a child aged 0-16.  As usual, there will be local collection points for these but the team at Catch the Fire would like to invite you to bring your unwrapped gift with you on Thursday 3 December and we will collect these gifts as part of our worship. 

(As a bit of guidance, we need everything, from soft and educational toys for the very youngest, to CDs, games, toys and accessories for older children. Please don't forget the teenagers, particularly the boys, who sometimes get left out of such appeals.)

These gifts are then distributed amongst families referred to us by local Social Service agencies.  

Catch the Fire will have its usual mix of sung worship, videos, Bible readings and Inspirational thoughts. Plus, this chance to make someone's Christmas better with a gift.  But more than that, there is the chance to be reminded about what Christmas really means, and be encouraged to share that further, hence not only making someone's Christmas better, but changing their whole life for the better.

Join us in person or from a distance in prayer, from 7pm on Thursday 3 December.