It is a rare occurrence that on a cold evening students would decide that what they really want to do is leave the warmth and comfort of their rooms and venture out into the cold to a church of all places, sing songs about Jesus and then listen to someone talk about him.
Strangely enough, this seems to be quite appealing to people around Christmas time, for many people this is the one time of the year that they enter a church.
Carol services can just be a chance for people to come together to sing a few carols, eat some mince pies and enjoy some Christmas cheer or they can be a fantastic opportunity for people to hear the gospel of life. Whether it is out of a sentimental inclination to jump on the Christmas bandwagon or out of a real desire to find out more about the true meaning of Christmas, this presents a great opportunity for Christian Unions to share the good news of Jesus with students who do not yet know him.
