Sunday Church.
We were certainly missing our own church family on Sunday (Advent Sunday - we missed a Bach Cantata at St Andrew's). But we were greatly encouraged by visiting St Helen's Bishopsgate. It was fantastic.
The Rev Nigel Styles preached on Isaiah 40 where God speaks "comfort" to his people. It was of great encouragement to us. I suggest you read the passage yourself. His preaching was very clear-he worked hard on the congregation seeing the enormity of God. We also enjoyed the times of fellowship before and after the Service.
We got to say hello to friends Dick Lucas (former Rector at St Helen's) and Brian O'Donohue (church administrator) both of whom have spent time with me on previous trips. Dick encouraged us to sit by him through the service but it was above a heating vent... with jet-lag we were nearly asleep as soon as we sat down so we moved to a cooler spot.
St Helen's has a great community and made us feel very welcome. We were again thankful that as a Christian you can be on the other side of the world and yet feel like you're at home.
You look like you've had a nice start to your trip. Keep the posts coming!
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ReplyDeleteLoved hearing about the heater vent! Good you were able to move. Posts so far are terrific - thank you so much for sharing your trip. I feel like I am there as well. Safe travels.
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