After Mass this morning, during which we honoured S. Vincent de Paul, I met with my trusted Church wardens. Geoffrey and Paul really are unsung heroes at S. Barnabas and are always most supportive and hard working. A parish with effective church wardens is always on the right course- and we are certainly lucky in that department.
This morning we met to discuss many different aspects of our Church life. Examining what is going well and evaluating the challenges before us. As ever the conversations were useful and constructive and I want to put on record my sincere gratitude to them both for all they do.
So here is to Church wardens everywhere- and most especially to Geoffrey and Paul!
Lord, we thank you for the many different people who contribute to the life of the church. We thank you for the dedication and hard work of churchwardens- and ask that you bless all those who offer this invaluable service throughout the church in this land, may they- like S. Vincent de Paul- offer themselves with love and dedication to the work of your kingdom. Amen.
