New Pastor at Ramsey

 It was a pleasure to be present at the induction service of Jonathan Chell at Salem Baptist Ramsey, yesterday 

Over 150 people attended. After the formalities and laying on of hands Pastor Nigel Graham form Warboys, spoke from Isaiah 6 verses one to eight.
Pastor Graham reminded us of the need for the church to have a big vision of God, his Glory and his Greatness. He stressed the need for pastors and churches to be God centred, and said that churches primary function was to be God worshipers.The vision lead to guilt, grace and gratitude. This sermon is well worth listening to. I will try to get a copy of it or link as soon as possible.

The tea afterwards was the typical high standard grace baptist fayre. It was good to catch up with old friends, and to meet new people.
May our great God work mightly in Ramsey.

Holiday 2010 - True Brit Grit

The first Friday of our holiday was a day of mixed weather, that seemed to change about every 20 minutes.Not put off we set off on the 5 minutes walk to the beach and duly pitched our tent, and showed that true British holiday spirit, or stupidity. There were many times when we could have packed up and gone, but just as we were about to the precipitation stopped and the sun made a brief appearance.

Where was everybody else?? A private beech all to ourselves - albeit with changeable weather

Holiday 2010 - no 2 Sunday Report

Unusually this year we were away for 2 Sundays. On the first Sunday we went to Bethesda Calvinistic Methodist Church, Nr Saundersfoot. The message in the morning was from Ezekiel - he has spoken it and he will do it (EZK 36) ; The preacher, whose name escaped me set about to demonstrate how reliable and faithful God is and to encourage us to trust God for the future. Simple, effective memorable and gave you a sense of the worthiness and awe of God, and a ground for faith. The church runs a stall as a witness on Thursday in the New Hedges Market, which we were pleased to visit.

The second week we went to Cardigan Baptist. 
In the morning the visiting preacher spoke to the children about the best book of all. However it seemed a bit incongruous that there were hardly any bibles in the church as the reading was projected onto the walls. I don't think that it was just my traditional upbringing that made that feel strange. I feel the bible needs to have its place, and be seen to have its place in the church and in the lives of believers.
It was a good message for the children.
The evening service was from Romans 7 and 8 - how to overcome sin..
The two most memorable points were the first Christ is victorious andthe final that we have the spirit dwelling in us. It was good to be reminded of these facts.


It is always good to meet fresh faces, and talk all be it for a relatively short time with those who are brothers and sisters in Christ. Holidays offer that opportunity.

Holiday 2010 - no1 Boat trip

Summer Holidays are drawing to a close. In July and August we spent  2 weeks in South wales and in no particular order I will post some thoughts

A Bay to remember. If in the Cardigan area well worth a trip. A fast boat ride ( a bit choppy getting out) to see seals dolphins, sea birds and sea caves. Guide was very informative and friendly. Children and especially Grandad thoroughly enjoyed the trip.