Picnic and Prayer

It has been a difficult year for us all with Covid-19 and lockdown restrictions. Whilst we have not been able to reopen our Church, we were able to hold a successful picnic on the front lawn on Sunday 2nd August. All our members were invited, as were the congregation from the Gateway Community that uses our Church in the afternoons. Naturally, many people were wary about being in public and opted not to come, however, we were pleased to welcome around 18 people to the picnic.

The weather was perfect for our get together and everyone was happy to catch up and chat with people they had not seen since March. Keith White from Mill Grove popped by to say hello, bringing with him Bibles and newsletters for us to look at. We prayed for our Church, the people of Gants Hill and the wider community but, due to the current rules, we could not do any singing.

Having a picnic on the lawn meant passers by could see our Church was still functioning despite the current circumstances. Workers from Shalom Bakery also noticed us and generously gifted us four cakes, which was more than enough for our gathering. This goes to show that, irrespective of religion and what the world throws at us, there is still kindness and friendship.

We were also pleased to see our Church building was in a much better condition than when we left it. Over the past couple of months, our garden has been looked after and the window sills repainted amongst other things.

Work has begun on the New Hall. It is currently a shell of its former self but progress is being made. Colours for the kitchen floor and worktops were decided upon by Church members during the picnic. We look forward to seeing the final result.

​It is still not certain when we will open our Church doors but we hope it will not be too long until we all meet again. Take care. Stay safe. God bless.