SUNDAY 29TH APRIL 2007

SUNDAY 29TH APRIL was a great day. Our morning worship meeting was led by our senior leaders, and featured an exciting word from Envoy Val about the exciting developments in South Ashford. Clare Hayward, our acting childrens ministries officer spoke, and spoke about messy Christians, and challenged us to allow God to do what He wanted instead of placing so many barriers before Him. Many, many people came forward to pray and some for the first time. It was good to see new faces with us as well, and so exciting to see our hall so full again for worship.

Being Community Church Sunday, which is what we hold on the last Sunday in the month - we take the church beyond the traditional boundaries of our building, and to the people. Splitting ourselves into three areas, where a large percent of our membership live, people are encouraged to attend the activity in their area, or wherever and whenever they want. So some are supporting all three areas which is great as well.

WILLESBOROUGH COMMUNITY CHURCH met in a residential home in Willesborough and there shared some hymns and songs with the residents there. District Pastor Sara Hayward shared some thoughts, and alongside District Pastor Lyn Farthing led through the event. It was very special to share in this time, and to see the blessings so many of the residents had from us being there. It is great when you see God touching people.

SOUTH ASHFORD COMMUNITY CHURCH met in Farrow Court. The first part of the event was a film show, which was interesting and presented by an Ashford Club. Following this we shared a tea together, and then concluded with some songs of praise and worship, prayer and testimony. Over 30 people attended this event and great for our own congregation to meet up with others in this area. Thanks to Envoy Val and District Pastor Elsie for arranging and leading through this event.

We do thank God for a great day and for all those who have shared this day with us.