Mark Carey writes

There is a lot happening! I'm thrilled to see new windows going into St Mark's Westhill and the large trees that obscured the view of St Andrew's Ulrome coming down - maybe these things say something about the growing visibility of the good news of Jesus in our network locations? It's great to be amongst people who are praying and worshipping passionately in various contexts across the network. Watching people taking steps of faith at ReStore and Love Westhill or being lovingly cared for and served in the Cafe. The creativity of Refresh and Creative Space, the pastoral care that ranges from prophetic listening through chaplaincy, 12 steps and Womens weekly is so good. The routines and rhythms of the Key Centre and site teams are energising and encouraging. I'm aware of much, much more happening as we all seek to serve God's mission in our different day-to-day contexts.

There are lots of opportunities coming up - a teaching day on Saturday 19th February with Andy Hall. Continued prayer and worship evenings plus daytime Alpha and a family fun day on 5th March. We are gathering today at 11am to celebrate the life of Michael Green.

We are an active church of churches; we want to be known for our activity serving the health and well-being of our communities. However, it is best to be known for our relationship with Jesus. He's the reason we exist as worshipping communities - all our activity and service is meaningless unless it is inspired by Jesus and centred on a common cause - that Jesus would be known and worshipped as Lord. As Jesus himself says "I am the vine, you are the branches. Those who abide in me and I in them bear much fruit, because apart from me you can do nothing." Be encouraged and be challenged!