Sue and Peter.

We attended a wedding on Saturday our dear friend Sue is now so happy having found her perfect partner Peter. A service was held at the London Mennonite Centre where Sue is the Pastor. The ceremony was a tribute to Sue and Peters love for each other and their commitment to Gods work in their lives amazing vows , also a very moving short prayer of Penitence, as both were previously married, and a challenging sermon from Peters old Church pastor David .A wonderful day, the weather was kind and after the proceedings some of us went for a walk through Highgate woods, culminating in a wonderful view over London. Others relaxed or played board games (Peters other Passion).They make a lovely couple and they are a testament to patience and trust, although the journey was very painful at times.An encouragement to all,

MAY GOD RICHLY BLESS THEM.

Shout 'wonderful' UCB NOTES
10 May 2007
'LOVE...ALWAYS HOPES, ALWAYS PERSEVERES...NEVER FAILS...' 1 CORINTHIANS 13:6-8
When you meet someone who needs encouragement, give it to them! Why? Because more people die of broken hearts than swelled heads. And that's true whether they live in a mansion or a mud hut. The story is told of a little boy who wanted to play darts with his father. He said, 'Come on, Dad, let's play darts. I'll throw, and you shout "wonderful!' You may smile, but we tend to become what the most important people in our lives think of us. So think the best, believe the best, and express the best toward them - for your words are helping to shape their destiny. And remember, change happens by inches, not miles! You didn't get there overnight and they won't either. Even when change seems simple, it's rarely ever easy. The only way we can break old habits is to form new ones - and that takes time and practice - lots of it! You can't tell people something just once and expect them to get it. No, they need to hear it over and over before they can make the adjustment. And how you tell them, the look in your eyes and the tone of your voice, can determine whether they freeze in fear or soar above the obstacles. It can also determine the coping skills they hand down to their children. So this is no small matter. Be persistent! Never give up trying to help them improve. Express gratitude for every step of progress they make. Flying off the handle doesn't help them; or you. The way to get lasting results is through patience and love. Remember, 'Love...always hopes, always perseveres... never fails...'