Minister's Monthly Letter - July/August

Where Have the Years Gone!

Dear Friends,

After thirteen years here in Worcester the time has come for me to ‘Sit Down’. (Methodist terminology for Retirement!) I will be finishing here in Worcester towards the end of July but will be moving to our home in Wiltshire on Monday 9th July which is not far from Royal Wootton Bassett!

My time in Worcester has been life changing as I have ministered into the Circuit but more especially my time spent at Bromyard Road and Ombersley Road. I have come to know brothers and sisters who are indeed ‘saints’ and what a privilege it has been to travel alongside many through the good times and times of great tribulation. In thirteen years I’ve watched children grow up. I’ve baptized, performed marriages, performed too many funerals. I’ve visited hospitals, care homes and hospices. Together, we realized a few dreams, lived through a few trials, and persevered. I have indeed grown in my faith and become more ‘rounded’ in my theological views, many of the ‘rough edges’ have been knocked off and I feel much more able now to serve the Lord as a minister than I did when I started!

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