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So much to give thanks for, and so much to pray about! It has been a massive 12-14 months. We are full of joy in all that the Lord is doing among us. Praise him, and pray that he does much more!
We have prayed for many years to see a real movement of God and it feels like we are in the midst of such a thing. It is too much to suggest it is revival. But there is a movement of God that we haven’t seen in prior years. More and more people are being drawn to consider the things of Christ. A great number of those who visit our services are genuine seekers. We’ve always had this kind of dynamic. God has always been bringing people to himself. It just seems that there is more of it in recent months. We’re not alone in experiencing this. Many other churches report similar things. But for us, the number is somewhat greater than most.
For all of this, we give much thanks.
And ironically, all of this is happening at the same time as many in our society are saying the church is in crisis. God does his best work when things seem darkest. We, of all people, can live in constant hope and assurance that God has things in hand. We never need despair. God does what he does that we might not rely on ourselves, but on him who raises the dead. Our faith is in him. And it’s to him we give thanks.
Throughout this report, you will see many of the details that paint the wonderful picture.
But, as we often say, there is still so much to do.
As many as are coming, there are still tens of thousands yet to hear the news of Jesus and find the life that is ours in him. This matters so much. To be without Christ is to be without God and without hope – eternally. We therefore rejoice in all that is happening, but are then stirred to pray to the lord of the harvest to do so much more. His answer will in part be – “get involved with me in all I’m doing!” Do whatever you can to join in the mission to seek and save the lost; and mature the saints he calls to himself.
This is particularly important at the moment. So jump in!
Behind all of this is the less visible administration and organisational work that happens week by week, day by day. Key to this is our Church Council. This group is an elected body of men and women from our church who devote themselves to managing the finances, property, and legal side of our church. They meet monthly as a formal body but invest considerable time between formal meetings making sure church is working as best it can. We thank God for them. And pray that they might (continue to!) bring great wisdom to the work.
Brothers and sisters, we have so much to give thanks for. Rejoice! And pray the Lord might protect his precious church from the attacks of Satan, and might continue to bless us with growth. Unless the Lord builds the house, we labour in vain. But with him, all things are possible!!
Warmly in Christ, Andrew
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