I thought you would all be encouraged to read some of the things that we have seen God doing at the Bridge Centre over the last couple of weeks. This is stuff that happens in the day that most of you won’t see because you are at work. So prepare to be encouraged…
A little girl, accompanying her dad to the nursery, called him over to the Nativity display, and patiently explained the meaning of the gifts, gold, frankincense and myrrh…
A couple of people on a training conference, commenting on the quality of the Christmas decorations…
The necessary reprint of the church activities leaflets and the Family Carol Services invites, because so many people from conferences, community and businesses, had taken one or more…
The effect of the Big Band concert on the Big band, who have donated to the Potter’s House, and who want to give the profits of a new cd to the church…
The request from the Head of the Music school that the prayer room be used for a time of remembrance next Remembrance Day…
The many visitors who stop to read the Church notice board carefully…
A young man on a college unemployed training scheme asking the Pastor for advice on where to get Christian music…
The huge number of thank yous to the Bridge centre staff for the quality of what is provided on Conferences, and the kindness they have received, in what is clearly seen as a church driven project…
Those who come for counselling with FSS who comment on how they love to come into the building because of its sense of peace…
The increase since September, despite the recession, in take up in business units and Conference bookings (many of whom are returning) because they like to be in these surroundings…
The many open conversations at Reception about the nature of the Church and its activities…
Those who call at Reception to make various arrangements in response to what they have read in the Bridge Centre News…
The buzz around the place on a daily basis, and the ease and relaxation of the dining arrangements…
The good relationships established between the occupiers of business units and the Bridge Centre Staff, and the increase of trust between them…
When we set up the Bridge Centre God clearly told us to create a place where the church and the community could mix up together. This we have done and we are being used to sow seeds in people’s lives. Harvest time is here…
"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers." - Galatians 6:9
