So much for posting that last update when it was written! A month ago!

We have just returned from a lovely holiday in beautiful Polzeath. Steve and Ben saw to the Christmas shopping so that Julian and I could stay for the carol service at church where the children came up trumps with their readings and memory verses and singing. It was a wonderful Christmas service with a wonderful message by Charles on 'the shepherds'. We were able to travel down to Cornwall with Daniel, while Steve and Ben were enjoying the usual scrumptious Sunday meals with Hazel and co. Christmas Day saw Steve and Dan surfing and swimming in the sea, and the week's holiday was spent alternating between long walks and runs along the cliff top and relaxing indoors. It was an added highlight to be able to spend an afternoon with Alan and Lilias in their cosy home. I will never forget the day when the postman brought the letter bearing the news that Alan had given his life to the Lord.

The marquee carols by candlelight service involved so much work! And still more work! Memories of Penny and Tanya making huge pans of chilli con carne over the aga, Simon slicing garlic, onions and stewing steak, Daniel wrapping bacon strips around prunes will linger for a long time. As will the heater not working causing us to have our December 17th church carol services in Charles and Tanya's lounge. 216 people accepted invitations into the tent and everyone seemed very appreciative of all the effort that had gone into the evening. Tanya had decorated her home so beautifully, and directed Julian in arranging all the lights in the tent. Do see our church website for the pics! The serving of the food went so smoothly and many remarked on the lovely atmosphere. The vast majority of the people there are still yet unsaved and so our prayers must not end there. We need to pray on and trust the Lord of the harvest to see the increase.

New Year's Eve saw us at Eileen and Dave's home for an entertaining evening, although we didn't mean to stay 5 hours after church!
To everyone who is reading along I wish you every blessing in 2007, and that you will know much of the Lord's Presence as we journey on towards Home.

It is such a long time since I have written in here and so much has been happening so although I shall forget most of it those of you who are reading along will at least glean some idea. Long sentence over!

Saturday club at Hertford has taken over my life! I find that I am spending all week preparing. What with the story and quiz and memory verse and compiling a songbook there is more than enough to think about. Do please pray for this work. It was intended for the children at Hertford but the Lord is sending along kiddies from Cheshunt, several of whom are in Year 8 at School and approaching the teenage years. Oh that these young lives are given over to the Lord Jesus before the world with all its attractions lures them into its fold. Last week the 'bus' was full with an order of more seats needed. Some problems are encouraging problems!

The church at Hertford is very dear to our hearts; the people there so welcoming and full of love. It is seeing so much blessing, with lives given over to the Master and fruit being seen. The next major event is the carol service in Charles and Tanya's home with Rico Tice coming along as the speaker. Last year the number reached over 90, and this year we are hoping for greater numbers with the marquee to be erected (if the instruction manual can be followed!) on Saturday. Again we pray earnestly that the Holy Spirit will work upon the hearts of those under the powerful message of the gospel.

Daniel is loving his new church at Waltham Abbey and becoming more and more involved in the Youth work there. His evenings with the Council Youth club are also very encouraging, with greater numbers being attracted, and also greater potential trouble. Again we pray that the lives of these needy kids will be transformed through the saving Power of Jesus.

Stephen is living near Kings Cross while letting Grandma's house, and Ben is still loving his job in Wokingham.

Just a brief update but hopefully it brings you on a page!