Dear Friends,
Do you remember that sense of excitement and
anticipation in early September when the new
school year began? In my case—it was perhaps
getting a new satchel, a new pencil case and even
maybe a new school uniform, as you went back
after ‘the lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer to
maybe a new school, a new form and probably
new teachers.
September is, for us as Methodists, a month of
many new beginnings: the beginning of our church
year with all that it entails. It is the beginning of a
new liturgical year—some churches will have a new
minister, we will have a new plan, and notifications
of autumn meetings begin to filter through.
Harvest Festivals and Christmas events suddenly
seem to loom on the horizon.
We in Histon also face the beginning of our latest
building scheme with the prospect of a spanking
new toilet block planned—which obviously will
cause some disruption—but with our vision of a
busy, well-used community building further
enhanced and coming to fruition.
My encouragement to you is to enter this month
and this church year with that sense of excitement
and anticipation: try not to let the feeling of being
overwhelmed by the thought of all the forthcoming
events and commitments weigh you down!
We remember that God is with us every step of the
way, through the highs and lows of life and all it
entails, and we ask Him to be with us in all that
we do in His name, enabling us to pass on a
sense of joy, as we carry out His will in this place
and in the community.
As I write this letter on behalf of Jenny our
minister, we assure her of our love and prayers as
she enjoys a well-earned rest. We look forward to
her returning to us refreshed and able to walk
alongside us, as together we all endeavour to
share the love of God—and the peace and joy it
brings—with others.

Judy Wynn, Steward