One down ...

We have now been here for one whole year. Only the Lord knows how many more we will be here for, but it is good to know that he does. Meanwhile the church has been here for 180 years! Not even Connie (who's 95) has been around for quite that long!
We had an enjoyable "anniversary" service. Dick Lucas came to preach for us again. It was a joy to have have him visit and stay for lunch. (A very good lunch it was too.) Then Kester Putman, from Highbury, spoke in the evening. It was good to have both Dick and Highbury involved. The Lord has blessed us in a number of ways over the last year. It has been very encouraging to see people moving on in their faith and responding to God's word. I think we have in place now the structures that we need to be able to push further forward. Certainly this year i want to be thinking creatively and "aggresively" as to how we can better make the gospel available and understandable to the local community.
The boys are doing well. Reuben has a chesty cough at the moment, which is particularly difficult at night and when eating. Joshua havnig a groany phase but otherwise is well. Helen, as ever, is tired, but encouraged at the moment. She really enjoyed the London Women's Convention last month.
I'm sure there's lots more to write, but I won't for the moment. Check out the church's website. It needs a little more spicing up but it is now up and running. Horrah! (And thanks to Andrew!) God bless you all,
Chris H

Train Time

Here's a clip of Daddy and Reuben enjoying Joshua and Daddies Thomas train set.

LTS student and 4 new members

It was great to welcome Claudio and his family on Sunday. I was wondering what they would be like, so it was a great joy to discover their servant hearts and desire for the glory of God in Christ. I am looking forward to meeting up with Claudio for lunch tomorrow. We will begin to plan our times together and seek the Lord's blessing on his training and their involvement in the church.
It was also a great joy to welcome Hyasmin, Kate, Delia and Camelia into church membership on Sunday. We had a quick impromptue meeting after the Lord's Table and they were all welcomed into the fellowship without any rumbles! Each one is seeking to serve the Lord and counts it a blessing to be a member of the church here.
Feeling short on time and energy as always! Reuben decided to have a 1 hour tantrum the other night at 2:30am! He eventually went to sleep again at 4am! Looking forward to the Chirst Centred Preaching seminar that Johnny is leading tomorrow. Hoping the boys give us a chance tonight!!!
Chris

Some more pictures of the boys!

Our boys

Here are some up to date pictures of our boys - excuse the cake crumbs rubbed into Reubens face and lack of trousers!