| Dear Friends,
With this newsletter being the last for 2024, Carolyn and I want to take this opportunity to wish you all a very happy, safe, and blessed Christmas. We are mindful that for some, Christmas can be a tough time, and we pray especially for those who have lost loved ones or are struggling during this season.
As we reflect on the past year, 2024 has certainly been one of significant change and transition. We are incredibly grateful that, in His wisdom and grace, God has called us to journey together. We feel so blessed to celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus with our CBC family.
Looking ahead, 2025 is shaping up to be an exciting year, with an intentional focus on engaging our community with the good news of Jesus. One key goal I have is for us to deepen our focus on prayer. If, by the end of 2025, we can say that both personally and corporately we have grown in our commitment to and engagement in prayer, it will be a truly successful year.
On a personal note, Carolyn and I will be taking a break between Christmas and New Year. In early January, I will spend time preparing for the year ahead and finalising plans for our Vision Sunday on the 2nd of February.
May you know God’s abundant blessings more and more throughout 2025. May the light of Christ fill your heart with peace, your home with joy, and your life with love. May His grace guide you, His hope sustain you, and His presence bring you comfort and strength. Let us give ourselves fully to the work of the Lord and serve Him together (1 Corinthians 15:58), so that more people may hear the good and wonderful news: a Savior has been born, and He is Christ the Lord!
Wishing you a blessed and joyful Christmas!
Ian & Carolyn |
