Tilehouse Street Baptist Church,
Hitchin Tilehouse Street Baptist Church,
Hitchin
OUTLOOK
Although most of us do not go away on holiday in the month of August we may know of members of our families and other friends who are still tied to school holidays. We pray that such times away will bring refreshment and renewal.
And then as September approaches and with it thoughts of a return to school we pray for any known to us going to school for the first time, changing classes or transitioning from primary to secondary. We pray that the children and young people will be able to take these changes in their stride. We give thanks too for all the help that Phase gives to any who are anxious.
We note the sad passing of Aud Eastham on 12th June and give thanks for all that she achieved in her long life and remember her husband Harry and the family as they grieve and mourn.
A few years ago Ernestine and Eugine, with their daughters Gift and Simo, moved north to Yorkshire. They have been greatly missed by the fellowship, but we were delighted to hear that they have settled in another church and are to be welcomed into membership at Rothwell Baptist Church in the near future. We continue to pray God's blessings on them all. We pray for:
We rejoice with all those celebrating birthdays in August and September, especially Kath who will be 101 on 18th August.
In the last Outlook we gave thanks for those who arrange our flowers each week and we are delighted that Alison and Nickie have now joined the team. This issue let's also remember and give thanks for those who lead us in our sung worship each week; for Hilary, Carol and visiting organist Clifton.
And for all who are facing challenging and worrying times may you know the presence and peace of the God who upholds us all in His love and strength.
Anne Chivers and her husband Kierran visited Hillside Animal Sanctuary in Norfolk back in June when they took the £700 which had been donated in memory of Val.
A plaque will be placed by the shire horses in her memory. Thank you to everyone who contributed such a wonderful sum.
Above a photo of Anne with one of the horses - Sparks.
Our link missionaries, Alan & Megan Barker were able to visit Hitchin at the end of June. They will be returning to their work with BMS WOrld Mission in Nepal later in the year. Pictured here with our friends at Walsworth Road in Les and Judith Ebden's garden.
