====== Announcements during the GATHERING ======
//(at the start of Peace Church worship services)//

  * **Welcoming everyone** to the service //in the afternoon//.
  * **Welcoming those who are here for the first time**. Invitation to fill in a **contact card**.
  * Announce the children's **colouring packs** with colouring pages in accordance to the worships theme.
  * **Children** can **sit** on the cushions **at the front**
  * Announce the **playing area** at the back for small children.
  * Announce **Sunday School** (and eventually Confirmation Class).
  * >> Eventually **inviting people to communion**/eucharist. All are welcome. Briefly explain the **procedure**.
  * Announce the **start of the service** with introductory **music** and **lighting the candles** - both focusing the congregation on God's presence and the start of the worship celebration.

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Find the current announcements [[internal_standard:current_announcements|HERE]].