Our building project at Christ Church will soon be completed and, by a happy ‘God-incidence’, during our 150th year. The story of its development, however, has sadly been a mixed one with nearly ten years of delay caused by endless opposition. A similar opposition was present when the church was reordered in 2006-7 and when the lounge and kitchen were built in 1980-81. The book of Nehemiah is often rather neglected but is instructive in presenting the challenge that will always be present when God’s people attempt such tasks. As we study the book, we will also see the role of faith, prayer, courage, integrity and commitment in ensuring that our new buildings serve God’s purpose in bringing more of his loving rule to New Malden.
Image
to