Most people agree that it is a good piece of elegant workmanship. It has made us realise, more than ever, the sacrificial devotion of our forebears who undertook the task of constructing the building, as well as the faithful servants of the Lord in this place who maintained and improved it.

   It is hard for us to visualise what it was like for them with only rush lighting, no toilets, water or heating. Yet, despite all this, our parents in the faith, working within these confines of their time, installed electric lighting, central heating, kitchen and toilets, plus a magificent organ! This is a real challenge to us. We must continue to pass on to future generations the joy and delight of the Good News of the Gospel. Jesus, the Son of God, was born in Bethlehem, lived our human life, was crucified on a cross and rose on the third day with the promise to all, that their lives can be transformed, their sins forgiven and their lives given new direction and purpose.With our sins forgiven, the past left behind we can, with the help of the Holy Spirit, begin to live in the new tomorrow, now and evermore.

   Let us pray that God will give us all a confident hope in the promises he has made.