Last week was another busy one with work and pastoral duties. Monday night was spent at the church centre at a Deaconate meeting. It was one of those meetings where a lot seemed to be have been achieved, with many subjects being covered in the 3 hours!!
On Tuesday, Kim and I celebrated our Silver Wedding Anniversary, and we spent the evening preparing the church for the Thanksgiving Service of Mrs Marjorie Lee, making sure the refreshments were set up and the sanctuary was clean and tidy. We had planned a party for Friday night, and we also manage to meet for lunch so it was still special.
The Thanksgiving Service went very well on Wednesday with many people sharing tributes to a wonderful Christian lady. She will be sorely missed after being in membership since 1940! Marjorie was very key in my accepting the role of pastor; as the eldest and longest serving member, I felt it important that I had her support for my ministry. Not only did she support me, but she was always encouraging me with her tolerance for the 'new' style of contemporary worship. I will miss her counsel!
Friday saw the big party with over 100 guests celebrating our anniversary with us. It was a great night sharing with family and friends. I can't believe that it was over 25 years ago that we got married! It doesn't seem that long ago. Kim and I have had our ups and downs during that time, but our love has grown stronger as our faith in Christ has grown stronger.
Now Saturday, we set out with the caravan for the Lake District, but first we stopped overnight at Burrs Country Park in Bury to break up the journey. On Sunday, we set out for our final destination, Troutbeck in Cumbria. The views from the caravan park are breathtaking, and the site is peaceful. The weather has been showery and breezy, but that doesn't spoil the enjoyment of the scenery.
Today, we journeyed around Ullswater, over the Kirkstone Pass to Bowness-on-Windermere to where we honeymooned for the 2nd night! We had a lovely lunch in a reassurance over looking the lake, and took some photos of the hotel where we stayed 25 years ago. The journey back to the caravan took us over the Kirkstone Pass a second time, this time, with glorious sunshine.
It is great to have this time to ourselves as Kim and I reminisce over the last 25 years, on where we have been, where God has been leading us. We are looking forward to this holiday recharging our batteries, spending time together and taking time to listen to God as we read His word.
To all our friends back at Studley, you are still in our thoughts and prayers while we are here.
We will see you next weekend.
God bless,
Pastor Pete & Kim
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