Weekly Newsletter 

Dear Church Family,

It seems like we are in a season of uncertainty in the world right now.  It all directly affects our lives both here and across many nations.  Much feels out of our hands, and there seems to be little we can do to change things for the better. 

Andy reminded us recently that seasons are in God’s hands, that they have a certain lifespan and timing, and that we can spiritually grow and mature in them.  And then they change!  Peter in his sermon also reminded us that those who follow Christ are called to be set apart: to be IN the world, to live in it as it is, as we find it, as the seasons of life change, but importantly we are not to be OF the world.

That doesn’t mean we literally set ourselves apart and detach ourselves from everything around us.  Not being of the world means that we are to be purposeful and active about the things of the Kingdom of our wonderful God to which we belong…to point others to His glory.

It involves seeking the common good and working in unity with the Spirit’s leading and power to reveal and demonstrate the liberty, justice, healing, joyful hope and new life that’s available in Jesus Christ.  Its means we must faithfully stand with confidence, be upright, seek to always do the right thing according to Christs example, and be prepared to meet opposition. And we live this way, knowing we have the three persons of the Trinity with us, and we have each other too.  That is what will set us apart, and make this difficult season a fruitful one.

Have a great fortnight as the set apart people of God!

Here are some things we think you’d like to know…

  • Love Laughter Lunch Café has now ended and will be back with their Autumn term menu at midday on Wednesday, 16 September. 

  • Our final HT Stay & Play session before the holidays will be on Wednesday, 16 July.  Sessions will start again at 10am on Wednesday, 10 September.

  • There will be two summer holiday Stay & Play events:

    • 11am – 1pm on Thursday, 30 July - picnic at Albany Park ME10 1EL for children aged 0-11 and their parents/carers.  Bring a picnic and enjoy playtime for your children!

    • 11am – 1pm on Thursday, 13 August – Stay & Play summer fun at HT!  Come along to HT with children aged 0-11 for fun and a light lunch provided by us!

  • Thursday prayers have now finished for the summer holidays.  Watch this space for the September start date!

‍With our love and prayers,

Mike and the Staff Team