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Is that a Light?


Is that a Light?


Is that the Light? --- at the end of the Tunnel? --- or the train coming toward us?

Whatever one's viewpoint, there is no denying that yet again there are Blue Skies and many people working very hard above our heads.

It hardly seems possible that this week is even busier than last. The car park even fuller of cars and vans. Of course it all makes sense, now that we are on the final countdown to 'Contract Completion'. Then we can start to celebrate Christmas. This year; back in the Sanctuary!

But before then there is still an incredible amount of work to do.

Re-decoration;

Reinstatement of pews, carpets and other floor coverings; Reinstatement of Ceilings and plaster:

Re-hanging of the Belmont Cross and other things and general cleaning up.

Will we see much for the money spent?

Apart from a clean, and refreshed Chancel area, probably the biggest return on the investment is surely within us.
The knowledge that the roof over our heads is secure, that despite all adversity, we as a congregation have proved to ourselves and to others that we are resourceful, strong in our faith and strong in our heart. Yes, Other people are helping us to achieve our aims, but that wouldn't happen, if we didn't first believe in ourselves.
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  1. AINZ12 November 2009 at 05:35

    How very aptly said, and how very true. And a great deal of the credit goes to our indefatigable Fabric Convener. AINZ

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