The mercy and grace of God are astounding! It is because of these that we can rejoice together this September at our 15th Church Anniversary!
Yes, the City of Joy has been going for fifteen years! At times it has seemed an eternity, yet it also feels so short: I can still remember the early days as if the were not so long ago.
Over those years we have witnessed many things. We have seen people come and go (we could’ve filled the hall twice over!); some have gone on to other things, some have gone home to be with the Lord, and, very sadly, some have slipped away from serving God altogether (our hearts always yearn for their restoration!).
We have seen people healed, people set free from bondage and burdens, and hearts drawn ever closer to God through wonderful worship, teaching, ministry and fellowship. Most marvellous of all we have seen people saved and reconciled to God, and witnessed them being baptised into the Church. We have learned much along the way; sometimes the lessons haven’t always been easy, but in all things God has brought glory to His name.
In an age of the “throwaway” society, fifteen years stands as a testimony to the faithfulness of God to that which He has planted in this Furness area. We do not know what the future holds, except that there is still so much more to come - so much more blessing, glory and grace. And yet there is still so much more to be done - more people to be saved; more prodigals to be restored, more saints to be strengthened and built up; more healings to witness; more prayers to be prayed; more songs to be sung - all to the praise of His glorious grace!
Our dream is still alive; our vision is still valid; our hearts are still set on pursuing the presence of God, in the Furness region reaching beyond to the nations.
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