What a wonderful and blessed service of confirmation was held on 6th September at St Mary's. Five of the candidates were from St Mary's and one each from AMICA and the United Benefice.
We welcomed Bishop Sarah who led our service and confirmed each of the seven candidates into the Christian faith with the following words 'God has called you by name and made you his own. Confirm, O Lord, your servant with your Holy Spirit'.
The candidates were very well supported by friends, family and members of their church congregations. Many of us recalled our own confirmations as Bishop Sarah preached about confirmation being a start in the walk with the Holy Spirit. As a special touch, one of the candidates sang the opening verse of 'Make me a channel of Your peace' as a solo.
After the service, everyone shared in refreshments, including home made cakes.
Defend, O Lord, these your servants with your heavenly grace, that they may continue yours for ever, and daily increase in your Holy Spirit more and more until they come to your everlasting kingdom. Amen