Minister's Letter |
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Dear Friends,
Let me ask you, are you a Whovian? I absolutely love Dr Who and so I am delighted that the new series is finally out with a wonderful new Doctor and companion. The new series is also written by Russel T. Davies so we are promised some great storylines. The first episode of the series saw the Doctor and Ruby saving a colony of Space Babies and there was a wonderfully moving scene when the Doctor told one of the Space babies that everyone is special and unique.
That is very much one of the themes of the Pentecostal season, because we all have God-given gifts through the power of the Holy Spirit working through us. As we celebrate the birthday of the church on that first day of Pentecost, we remember that because of the Holy Spirit, Peter, a simple fisherman, was able to stand up in the centre of Jerusalem and convert thousands of people to become followers of Jesus. It’s interesting to follow the story of the birth of the early church and to learn lessons from their priorities and organisation. I pray that we will all feel the blessings of this new season and continue to feel the move of God’s Spirit in our worship and fellowship together.
Fred and I still don’t have a moving in date, but we are continuing our sorting and recycling thanks to the help of family and friends. It is a very satisfying process even though I find trips to the tip quite intimidating, as I never seen to be heading for the correct skip!! Please remember that our Leaving service is on July 14th at 3pm and that morning there will be no morning
worship at Glenfield or New Parks. Our District Mission Enabler, Matt Forsyth is preaching and there will be other elements of the worship that celebrate some of the happy times of our years with you. Revd. Sydney-Samuel’s welcome service is on Friday 30th August at 7pm when our new District Chair, Revd. Dr Sonia Hicks will be preaching. Please save both dates. Let’s pray that despite the current uncertainty of moving dates, we will both be blessed with good endings and new beginnings.
Yours in Christ,
Helen
Let me ask you, are you a Whovian? I absolutely love Dr Who and so I am delighted that the new series is finally out with a wonderful new Doctor and companion. The new series is also written by Russel T. Davies so we are promised some great storylines. The first episode of the series saw the Doctor and Ruby saving a colony of Space Babies and there was a wonderfully moving scene when the Doctor told one of the Space babies that everyone is special and unique.
That is very much one of the themes of the Pentecostal season, because we all have God-given gifts through the power of the Holy Spirit working through us. As we celebrate the birthday of the church on that first day of Pentecost, we remember that because of the Holy Spirit, Peter, a simple fisherman, was able to stand up in the centre of Jerusalem and convert thousands of people to become followers of Jesus. It’s interesting to follow the story of the birth of the early church and to learn lessons from their priorities and organisation. I pray that we will all feel the blessings of this new season and continue to feel the move of God’s Spirit in our worship and fellowship together.
Fred and I still don’t have a moving in date, but we are continuing our sorting and recycling thanks to the help of family and friends. It is a very satisfying process even though I find trips to the tip quite intimidating, as I never seen to be heading for the correct skip!! Please remember that our Leaving service is on July 14th at 3pm and that morning there will be no morning
worship at Glenfield or New Parks. Our District Mission Enabler, Matt Forsyth is preaching and there will be other elements of the worship that celebrate some of the happy times of our years with you. Revd. Sydney-Samuel’s welcome service is on Friday 30th August at 7pm when our new District Chair, Revd. Dr Sonia Hicks will be preaching. Please save both dates. Let’s pray that despite the current uncertainty of moving dates, we will both be blessed with good endings and new beginnings.
Yours in Christ,
Helen