Mark Carey writes

Last Sunday evening someone came to faith in Jesus – they’ve got a long journey ahead of them – but they took the next step. That’s what it feels like for me all these years after coming to faith – I continue to keep taking the next step. I’m sure many of you can relate to this.

I met a man on Wednesday morning who has hit rock bottom. As he has found support in Restore Hope Hub his hope is being restored and he is beginning to contemplate a future life free from addiction. Through prayerful kindness and compassion people are finding restoration. I note especially, that those who have got alongside him are really ‘real’ – I love this – we can’t pretend that problems are solved overnight, or that the circumstances that we find ourselves in aren’t extremely challenging. But we do believe that, in Jesus’s words, “the kingdom is near” and that Jesus breaks into the reality with his way, truth and life. We just keep taking the next steps and being real.

There are many ways in which we are engaging in the reality of life with the love of Jesus across this network church of churches – keep going!

This week St Mark’s, Westhill has been one of the places that hosted the new Bishop of Hull on the day her appointment was made public. She met up with people from across our network and especially those involved in Mustard Seed which focuses on growing disciples in places where life is tough and Multiply with its focus on reaching those in the 20’s-40’s generations. We look forward to working with Bishop Ellie in the years to come.

Click on this link for more information about Bishop Ellie https://dioceseofyork.org.uk/news-events/news/next-suffragan-bishop-of-hull-the-rt-revd-dr-eleanor-sanderson/

Rev. Mark Carey. Christ Church Bridlington Network.