Our church here in Bedford, Christ Church, had a Leaving Lunch for us on Sunday (though it wasn't our actual last Sunday). In fact we were briefly interviewed during the morning service, and then there was an open invitation for people to stay for a meal to hear about our work in more detail. After the service, several people apologised to me, saying that they weren't able to stay, and I wondered whether many would be able to be there. I needn't have worried, there were about a hundred people, including quite a lot of children. It was very encouraging to give our presentation to so many interested-looking people, and afterwards we were given bits of paper with people's prayers and good wishes written on them, and a generous offering which had been taken to help us with the expense of moving.
It is such a blessing to know that we aren't alone, and that we are going to be carried on the prayers of so many people, from Christ Church and elsewhere. It is such a tangible reminder that we are part of God's family, and that we have a mission that we are carrying out together, in different ways. Our part is to physically go, but others are giving, praying and encouraging so that that will be possible.
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You're never alone, you are far too popular and loved. Do you know why you are so loved?
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