Mark Carey writes

Hosting Paul Harcourt last weekend was a great joy. Those who attended ‘Remember the Former Things’ will have been struck by Paul's humility, ability to communicate simple truths and practically equip us to live a life led by the Holy Spirit. Actually that is the essence of New Wine - in this way we become 'local churches changing nations'.

We were reminded that Jesus is central to all we are and do.  

That responding in the power of the Spirit is simple, but we have to step forward into it.  

That everyone can take part in the things that God is doing by His Spirit.  

I loved seeing Bishop Eleanor joining in and ministering in power. Hearing from Jackie Cray about the Holy Spirit moving amongst children and from Graham Cray on Sunday evening with a challenge to be empowered witnesses.

A group of us have also gone to the New Wine Leadership Conference - 1800 leaders gathering in Harrogate. On the back of our weekend in Bridlington it is not hard to see that there is a movement of the Holy Spirit - many of us brought to our knees in repentant humility before God. Not loads of hype and razzmatazz but a profound invitation to return to the Lord and learn from Him.  

I'm reminded of the verse at the end of the second chapter of Habakkuk - all the previous arguments are brought to an end with these words:  

"The LORD is in his holy temple;
let all the earth be silent before him."

We will shortly be able to make available the recordings of the main sessions of 'Remember the Former Things' - watch this space.

We'd love to hear your stories of how you met with Jesus - what healing, help or experience you had. Please talk to one of the staff team or email the office (office@ccbn.org.uk).

Rev. Mark Carey Christ Church Bridlington Network