It has been a month since we said farewell to our Minister Richard. We had the opportunity to attend his induction at Upminster on Saturday and whilst wishing him well there was an element of sadness. However we know that God has his purpose for our church and of course Richard.
It’s been quite a hectic time for the leadership and fellowship. The church has been involved in our Village show. We had an Aunt Sally Stall, Bric a Brac and Children’s activity tent. The Christian Motor Cyclists Association also supported us - we are very fortunate in having strong links with them through our Moderator and fellowship. Through the village show we were able to support Christians Against Poverty and the local school. This weekend a group of young people are going to Fort Rockie with our Youth Leaders – not sure who is more excited the young people or the leaders.
We have had a visit from our regional BU Minister who has guided us through the first stages of an interregnum, and whilst this is not something new having had our Minister with us for eight years some of the leadership’s brains needed a little “oiling” (creek)!
The leadership are attending the Global Leadership Summit at the weekend and look forward to some stimulating seminars and challenging dialogue (it would be right to say that the leadership are quite a vocal lot but get on really well together).
We had our harvest last weekend and were proud that a member of our Lower School Stepping Stones team who is seven year’s old played drums with the music group and actually gave a bit of an uplift to Come Ye Thankful People Come. Everyone got stuck into the service with some Duggie Doug songs - all in all it was great – we brought toiletries to support a local charity that house homeless people – the church smelt very fragrant.
So friends what is our challenge for the future – perhaps we need to take a lesson from Paul who stepped out to where the people were – if churches stay in buildings then what hope for the future. May God’s Grace be with you and may His strength uphold you . Amen
Sunday, October 11, 2009
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