The planning team were supported by plenty of willing volunteers. The weather on Saturday was astonishing. Visitors came from far and near, from the past and the present. The Hog Roast stretched to all who came. The cakes were many and various. And so much more could be said.
As Andy Knowles and others re-told the stories from earlier times, I have realised how much we have for which to thank the Lord.
And being able to recount the goodness of the Lord has reminded me of the privilege it is to be part of our Church.
The prophet Isaiah has a wonderful comment to make as he looks back. 'I will tell of the Lord’s unfailing love. I will praise the Lord for all he has done.
I will rejoice in his great goodness, which he has granted according to his mercy and love. He said, “They are my very own people. Surely they will not betray me again.”
And he became their Saviour. In all their suffering he also suffered, and he personally rescued them. In his love and mercy he redeemed them. He lifted them up and carried them through all the years.' (Isaiah 63.7-9)
Life is tough for many people, for many different reasons. Isolation and loneliness are modern diseases which ravage communities. But many have discovered that God is good and loving, and that there is a community where love and mercy are experienced and known, and where forgiveness and a fresh start are possible.
We may all have our own particular favourite memory from the weekend. I was astonished, yesterday, to see the completed cube of duplo bricks, representing the length, depth, height and width of the love of God, put together by our worshipping community. I shall take picture of it today!Amazing!
Best wishes,
Richard
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