Carols at Tesco
19 December 2010
CHURCH CAME TO TESCO in Newtown on Sunday 19 December. Last minute Christmas shoppers were surprised to see a Christmas Carol Service taking place in the foyer of the town’s newest supermarket.
The Revd Andy Grimwood, Vicar, said, “I was amazed at the number of people who joined us: over 60 church members of all ages braved the snow and ice to sing carols and we were joined by members of the public. We had a couple of children sing solos and one played a cornet. Clergy and church members had conversations with shoppers about Christmas and its meaning and nearly 400 Christmas leaflets were distributed.
Soloists under the Tree Joyful and Triumphant - Sing all ye Citizens!
Tesco made us feel very welcome, keeping us supplied with coffee and mince pies, and they've already booked us again for next year. This event made a really great impact in Newtown, with the Anglican churches spreading Christmas cheer on a cold and frosty morning, and a little of the love and concern Christ has for his people.”
The Singers and their Leader
Cornet Solo Carol Solo