Thank you to the whole church family for the wonderful welcome that Caroline and I have received over the past month. We have felt loved by your generosity and warmth! I was really touched by the number of people who came along to my licensing service and am excited by the opportunities there are to see God at work in our parish.
Over the coming weeks and months, I will be discerning how I fit into the life of the church. There is a simple but profound method that I encourage all of us to consider. The idea is to look for where God is at work and to get involved. Firstly, to look perceptively at life around us and look for the Spirit of God in our midst. God then calls us to join in with Him.
As I get to know the church, parish and community I want to see what God is doing and get involved. As the people of God, let’s all keep our eyes open for God at work so that we can be part of His great plan for our church!
Blessings,
Roland Slade