Priest in Charge : AGCM Report
The church family has been depleted on Sundays due mainly to illness and infirmity . I continue to visit and take communion to those who cannot attend the service , it is also nice for me just to visit and have a chat regardless of any health issues .
There are many more people coming into the church building each week as a result of projects and groups using the premises . It is good to be present with them , especially if they do not attend a church or faith place at all . This work of reaching out and being hospitable is so important , and gradually St Oswald ’ s profile in the community surrounding the building and beyond is growing . There will always be the propensity for folk to go to the CofS for the pastoral services of Baptisms weddings and funerals , however if we stay open hearted , with open doors and if I can be available for people , this may , with the will of God , bring some people into the services . A question that I cannot be left alone in asking is
What have the Piskies got to offer , what is different about us that others may want to explore ?
For God to lead the way on this question is my perpetual prayer . I hope that you are praying too .
The bible studies on Monday evenings continue to be successful , even though the numbers vary . I hope that we continue to grow in fellowship with the St Aiden ’ s church family .
Prayer for the community is a light in the darkness for St Oswald ’ s . Never forget that without intentional prayer for growth , this church is just a ‘ club ’ for the regular attenders . If that ever begins to be the case , we may as well close .
The yoga for ‘ community in unity ’ is going very well . Thanks to John ( Ethan ’ s dad ) who gives his time and teaching for the class freely . The money raised is going into our bank and at some point , in the new year we shall all ( yes you too ) think about how to spend it on mission .
The magazine is a great mission tool that is under used . Please , Please , think about writing an article for it , tell us about your faith , your holidays , your hopes for the future . Maybe we could have a regular faith question that I could do my best to answer ? Take an extra copy each month and give it to a friend . I think our magazine is the best of the lot !!! Oh yes I do . My Thanks go to Brigitte and Morag ( and Gordon , Hi Gordon ) for the work put in to producing it . Also to Brigitte for the notice sheets each week .
The grounds around the church are looking splendid , and many people comment upon how different the grounds are , and how nice it is to look at them from the flats across the road . Have you noticed how tidy the road is
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