Wow!

Still on a high from yesterday's service! Such a restful night though, after an emotional day!
After feeling so nervous... and letting those nerves get in the way of preparations, setting the rooms up ready, arranging refreshments etc. A focusing and calming prayer (thanks Chris) brought the team (including all the 7 children)to a readiness, and for Tom and I as worship leaders, an inner peace.
17 of us joined in hot drinks,visual cues on power point thanks to Susanna, a table/family challenge, a warm welcome followed by beautiful singing, a point of Focus with lots of marbles! and some active worship for the children before a last song and prayer. All too fast it was time for the Children's Treat,a special surprise for the youngest of the group bringing an end to the service!
The time flew by... in the best possible way, hearts focused on our loving Father and his sacrificial son Jesus.
Those who joined us were enthusiastic and we look forward to the coming year and subsequent Vision meetings, in the anticipation that small beginnings may bear fruitful yields...
Thank you Lord for giving us Vision, for directing our lives to your service in a ministering way (something we wouldn't have dreamt of even this time last year!)For giving us the ability to carry it out and for inspiring our words of teaching in your name.
May those who need Vision come to hear of it, and feel at ease learning about developping their relationship with you.