At long last I’ve managed to make it back onto the Blog!
Since leaving the Philippines it has been a little crazy. We left Cebu mid-May and had a few days in Bristol. Then we had a holiday, and then we moved up to West Bridgford. A couple of weeks settling into the new house, and then I started work last week as the vicar of St Giles. It has been busy but it has also been great. A concern was how well the children would take to the moves, and we are relieved that they’ve made the adjustment as well as we hoped they could. Our eldest has started at school, and made some good friends. One thing that has really helped that is that a couple children in his class are from church families, which is great.
I was licensed by the Bishop of Sherwood on Tuesday 1st July, and then we were off! The last week, as you might expect has been about meeting with leaders in the church and getting a feel for them, and their vision for St Giles. i’m encouraged to find a lot of enthusiasm and creative ideas to move forward. The church has seen significant growth over the last few years, particularly among young families and through Alpha, and the challenge is to keep that momentum going. Thankfully there is a strong sense that this is a challenge we need to face together.
I’m looking forward to seeing where God will lead us in the future.
Well isn’t that a coincidence. I was clicking on a few links from Stand Firm and opened up your site to say you are the new Priest at St. Giles’, West Bridgford. It was my home church for most of my teenage life and my parents also and I was married there in 1969. I am so glad to hear of the great things happening there. My husband Ron and I emigrated to Canada in 1970 and have lived here ever since. I wish you well at St. Giles’ – I have good memories.
All I’ll say is that I envy you. I would give my back teeth to live in the Philippines.
I’m not joking.
Glad to hear you guys are getting settled. We miss you here.
Hi Anselmic!
Most gracious of Evangelicals, I wish you all the best.
Glad that you are settling in / back well. How are you coping with the onset of Autumn?! Be blessed and be a blessing in Nottingham.