On Sunday, for the first time since Christmas 2010 when we had the Christmas party, we pushed 160 in worship (130 am and 30 pm).
Better than that are the many stories that are behind the number:
Many are attending a newcomers lunch this Sunday coordinated by Judith.
Our mercy seat has been used in 3 morning meetings this last month.
Harry, our newest soldier, initiatied care for the visitors we had on Sunday morning.
Sally, our small groups coordinator, reports 55 enrolments in our seasonal studies for this term. This doesn't include the new youth Bible study being run by Mavis and Catherine or the exisiting groups, e.g. Lillian's KYB group.
After many years away from the Corps, some have been with us almost every Sunday this month.
We have had first time visitors to every service this month.
Other spiritual indicators, such as giving, are up - noticably the open plate at Glenelg has grown a little.
The feedback we received from our guest two weeks ago, Andrew Evans, was that we had an 'open church' that is well placed for good growth.
Everyone has coped well with the building restorations and it hasn't spoilt anyone's activities or worship..
Thank you to everyone for the service you are giving that is shining God's light in Adelaide's South. Your contribution to our vision to see a multi-cultural, multi-congregational, multi-campus church serving all generations is meaning that others are joining us as disciples of Jesus Christ.
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