It has been a real joy to get to know the residents of Stanway Green Lodge this year. Since February 2011 a team of half a dozen from our church have visited the home on first Sunday of each month and led an act of worship in one of the day rooms.
There are two day rooms,so no one is forced to be there! Each time we have gone in there have been 10-15 residents with whom we have read scriptures, sung hymns, offered prayer and heard stories of how Jesus has changed lives. Real relationships have been formed we have had sincere expressions of gratitude that we have taken church to them ( as does Father Nicholas Davis from All Saints at other times).
Our latest visit was Sunday 4th December. Steve Mann shared some thoughts about John the Baptist, based on Mark 1:1-8. John knew his place and despite having a huge following he directed people to the Jesus. Rose Lasky shared a testimony of how we need each other and yet we can also connect directly with God when we need direction.
We have arranged to lead a special carol service on the morning of Christmas Eve, in the dining room where there will be space for plenty of people. We hope that some of the families will come along to this event too to celebrate the birth of Jesus.
Unfortunately, the camera never lies (there would be one example of when it would be acceptable for it to do so!)
Posted by: Steve Mann | December 07, 2011 at 09:52 AM