04 May 2025
Over the next few weeks we are revisiting the St Peter’s mission statement that states that St Peter’s Vision is to see the town of Shipley changed by the power of God. That we want to see this happen through a Church which is filled with the power of the Holy Spirit and committed to the Word of God. That serves others in order to bring God’s Kingdom.
We want St Peter’s to become a key ‘transforming community’ bringing about this change, as a church alive with the joy of knowing and worshipping Jesus Christ. In other words we want to be: Following Jesus – Making disciples – Serving Others. What a wonderful vision.
As we reflect on this over the coming weeks, I wanted to also share with you some words of encouragement for us all. “Who is she (the church) that looks forth at the morning, fair as the moon, clear as the sun, awesome as an army with banners?” (Song of songs 6:10) We are to stand out, we are to be a community that praises God and knows who He is. We are to be awesome – and we are. We need to have the confidence and faith in the God who loves us and desires the best for us. We are to share this love in different ways so that we can transform our community, bringing God’s kingdom here on earth.
Rev Natasha Thomas
