We seem to be so busy and much has happened since our last Blog article. We are thankful for the support of the fellowship and perhaps like other leadership teams and churches who are going through the process of seeking a new minister we need to keep reminding ourselves of the power of prayer and of the need to wait on God’s time and not our own.
As we continue on our journey towards appointing a Minister we need to ask the question do we ask too much of such an individual? – who, to quote an knowledgeable scholar “is not the Angel Gabriel”. Not wanting to fall into a trap of ‘spreading the minister too thinly’, reminds us that each and everyone of us has a part to play within the body. As Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 12 v12: The body is a unit, though it is made up of many parts; and though all its parts are many, they form one body.
Over Easter some of the fellowship have been to Spring Harvest (a Christian retreat/conference) and have been challenged by the teaching in relation to “The Bible/Church through Different Eyes” - Debating issues around the church being equipped for the 21st century. Reading this you might think that we are not a go getting church – nothing could be further from the truth.
We are moving forward and are reviewing our young people’s programmes; we are working closely with our local school and have a joint Mum and Tots project plus involvement with the ‘Pop Connection’ project.
Last Sunday our ‘stand in’ drummer was only eight year’s old (but excellent!) – At the other end of the spectrum our music desk operator was 72 years old. We are so fortunate in having people who will bend and flex. We have a blessed assurance that with God’s help our little church of some 36 members will grow in grace and love. Why not come along and see for yourself.
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