Thursday 8 January 2009

I went to Church house group this evening. I have been before, but with the build up to Christmas, it was slightly different to the norm.

I enjoyed the discussion and prayer but I have still not plucked up the courage to give prayer for others myself. I listen carefully to the words and always feel that 'I would like to say that' but cannot begin to speak. Other members have said "just speak-God will not judge you for not being eloquent" but so far I am still nervous.

During house group plans were made for the months ahead, one of them being the Alpha Group, which I am greatly looking forward to. Its around a 12 week course with the informal meeting and the away day. Its sort of an introduction to religion course and a chance for discussion and asking lots of questions (which I am good at.

At the end of the course we have the option of being Baptised!!

Wre also discussed projects to help in the community, the plans are to visit Elderly peoples homes as the Carol singing service around the community went so well, but we are still in the process of thinking what to do this time, maybe just visit and chat with them or maybe play games?? We need to give it more thought.

During the discussion of baptism, I took the opportunity of mentioning that Grace has never been christened and I would like perhaps a dedication for her.....we saw a dedication in a service before Christmas and it was lovely and Grace was pretty impressed too, and that way it means that she still has the option of being baptised herself when she is of an age to decide for herself.