Special Church Services

We celebrated the Remembrance Service on Sunday 8th November. Our Church was full with 78 persons wishing to Remember those who gave their lives so we all may live in a free and just society. It was appropriate that the week before so of us visited some of the Battle Sites of the Ebro. On Thursday, 21st May 2009, we celebrated Ascension Day, recalling our Lord's dramatic departure from a mountain top. The short service was held at the San Sebastiá Ermita above Vinarós. During the service we consecrated the new Communion set, kindly funded by "The Friends of Alcossebre"
Vinarós Ermita chapel & courtyard.	Vinarós Ermita - the Cross		The Pulpit, Vinarós
The congregation of over 40, from Ampolla, L'Ametlla, Vinaros, Peñiscola and Alcossebre.	The New Communion Set.		The High Altar, Vinarós Ermita
On Sunday, 26th April 2009, we held our first service in *The Portico* in Vinarós. Our thanks to the organizing committee. Please pray for our 'new' Church, that it may go forward in strength and be pleasing in God's sight.
Friends gather for the first service ever to be held in the new venue.	Rev. Paul welcomes them all, and thanks the committee for all their hard work in preparing "The Portico"	The altar-cloth and backdrop.
Almost all the seats are taken: the congregation join in heartily with the hymns, while Paul.......		...keeps busy on the keyboard.
Carol Service, El Perelló, December 2008


Rev Paul Needle gave the sermon. The congregation was welcomed by the resident priest. The Readers were selected from the local community.
The choir entertained in their usual excellent style, and were much appreciated by the congregation which filled the pews, leaving only standing room at the back of the church.

Two successful Christmas Carol services were held in Alcossebre and Vinarós in December 2008 where we were joined by two very unusual 'Joseph and Mary's, complemented by the Three Wise Birds....

We were delighted to welcome Bishop David Hamid to take our Confirmation Service on 12th October, and the candidates and friends enjoyed a BBQ with Bishop David on the Saturday afternoon.....
	Pictures courtesy of Cecilia
*On Sunday 12th October 2008, we had a very happy Confirmation Service, when Mac, Pamela and Dave were confirmed.*



Baptism Celebration - September 21st 2008 ....our Holy Communion service included the baptism of Louie Joshua, son of Lisa Dillon and Chris. Lisa is a valued member of our Worship Team, and we were delighted to see a packed church for this very special occasion.
A packed church for Louie Joshua's BIG DAY!	Rev Paul Needle blesses the baptismal water...		...and then takes charge of the babe!
Getting ready for the big moment, watched by...	...a rather apprehensive Dad....		A proud Mum marks Louie Joshua with the sign of the Cross.
	“Christian Basics” - 6th August 2008 at Rev. Paul’s home. This one day ‘course’proved a very happy day, with ten [plus Dolly the Dog] sitting down to a day of discussion, explanation, good food and good company. Well, Dolly enjoyed the company, anyway!