Baptisms
I have been greatly encouraged by the last few weeks at King’s, as people continue to return to in-person services. In fact, our numbers have now returned to around 85% of what they were pre-pandemic, while some 200 people are joining us online each week. After the challenges of the last two and a half years, it’s still a joy to just be in the room with God’s people again. There’s a reason Paul exhorts us in Hebrews 10:25 to not give up meeting together – he knows that when we come together, we are encouraged.
A lot has happened in the UK in the last few weeks: the death of the Queen, the awful shooting of a young black man, Chris Kaba, by a police officer in south London, a new Prime Minister, and a looming energy crisis, which could plunge families and businesses into severe financial difficulties. It’s a lot to deal with. At times like these, it’s important to make time to keep drawing close to God, to remember that we stand on solid ground. Our hope and security is placed in Jesus, who rules and reigns and is sovereign over all.
Let’s also encourage one another by continuing to meet together. In fact, if you have not yet made it back to in-person services at King’s, this would be a great week to take that step. On Sunday, we have baptisms at all of our sites and more than 20 people will be bearing witness to their new-found faith in Christ. God is on the move! He is regathering his people.
So I hope you will join me this Sunday as we come together to worship Him. I look forward to seeing you there.
