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	<title>The Orchard &#187; Star of Christmas</title>
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		<title>Star of Christmas &#8211; JESUS</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 01:58:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Purposes:
- To celebrate with our community the Lord Jesus&#8217; Birthday
- To create an event that presents God&#8217;s message in a sensory way
- To honour our creative God with our creatice gifts
- To inspire and encourage people to understand more of our Lord Jesus
&#8216;The Star of Christmas &#8211; Jesus&#8217;, or STAR as it is commonly called, has [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Purposes:<br />
</strong></span>- To celebrate with our community the Lord Jesus&#8217; Birthday<br />
- To create an event that presents God&#8217;s message in a sensory way<br />
- To honour our creative God with our creatice gifts<br />
- To inspire and encourage people to understand more of our Lord Jesus</p>
<p>&#8216;The Star of Christmas &#8211; Jesus&#8217;, or STAR as it is commonly called, has been run by our church family since 2002. Originally run annually, it is now held every second year.</p>
<p>STAR has been held once at The Orchard (<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theorchard-tepuke/sets/72157607614715912/">Click here to view photos</a>). In fact, STAR opened the afternoon following our first service. With moving and STAR preparation all happening simultaneously it created a highly challenging, but rewarding, few weeks!<br />
Now we are settled at The Orchard, and are all familiar with the space, we are looking forward to this year&#8217;s STAR event.</p>
<p>Each Star year we try to highlight something new about the Lord, and His relationship with His people. This is done by a huge team of multi-gifted people who create visual displays to tell sotries about our wonderful Saviour.<br />
Also, a supper/cafe area is provided for people to come and share time together &#8211; with a Christmas sales area , including fresh produce and home baking, a book stall and a kids table.<br />
Evening programmes hosting an array of talent, including our own STAR choir, perform most evenings.</p>
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		<title>Star 2008 &#8211; JOY TO THE WORLD</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 02:08:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This years displays will represent countries from around the world.
When Christ came as a baby it changed the whole world. Still, today, He is at work changing lives through us and other christians worldwide. We aim to reflect this with a mission at work in each of the countries depicted.
AUSTRALIA         M.A.F &#8211; Mission Aviation Fellowship
NEW ZEALAND    [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This years displays will represent countries from around the world.<br />
When Christ came as a baby it changed the whole world. Still, today, He is at work changing lives through us and other christians worldwide. We aim to reflect this with a mission at work in each of the countries depicted.</p>
<p><strong>AUSTRALIA        </strong> M.A.F &#8211; Mission Aviation Fellowship<br />
<strong>NEW ZEALAND    </strong>Habitat for Humanity<br />
<strong>INDIA                 </strong>Christian Missions Charitable Trust<br />
<strong>ASIA                   </strong>Rahab Ministries<br />
<strong>AMERICAS          </strong>Homes of Hope<br />
<strong>ENGLAND           </strong>(Mission still to be decided)<br />
<strong>AFRICA              </strong>(Mission still to be decided)</p>
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