We give thanks that since our present Senior Minister is retiring this year, the Lord has led us onto a new one! The 'handover' will take place in the Autumn. Please pray (a) for the incoming chap as he moves house with his family, adapts to a different church culture, and adapts to a different local culture… and (b) that this next chapter in this church's life would see more people being saved and discipled than ever before. The sobering fact is that this church's membership numbers are still largely based on a revival from 40 years ago, and without all our people leading others to Jesus, the numbers will plummet in the next ten to fifteen years.
We also give thanks that our youth group has held together during lockdown, with all of the teenagers remaining in touch and participating (despite a lot of 'screen fatigue'). Plus, our Childrens' work is sending more children 'up' to the youth work soon, increasing the group by another 20%. Please pray (a) that the Lord would inspire more adults to volunteer into the youth work – the existing ones are seriously overstretched – and that, as the various groups eventually return to meeting in the church building, that space would be found – it's a big auditorium with a very small number of 'other' rooms. Thank you!
Ephesians 1: 15-16 For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all God's people, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers.
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