August Message

When I was going into a church in Shropshire recently I noticed this sign on the door.

What a great reminder to us all to be persistent in our prayers and not give up if we do not get a quick answer.

In several places in the gospels (e.g. Luke 11. 5-15 and Luke 18. 1-8) Jesus encourages believers to pray continually, not to lose heart, and to trust in God's timing, even when answers seem to be delayed. Our five churches have been in vacancy now for nearly 18 months and it might sometimes appear that our prayers about finding a new rector to come and lead us are not being answered. But we hold on to these verses that were drawn to our attention  by several people at the beginning of our time of vacancy

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.”

Jeremiah 29: 11-13

Please join with us is continuing to pray with persistence about the future of our five churches in this benefice.

Brian Turner … Churchwarden St Mary’s Knockin