I was thrilled to hear two very significant pieces of good news at the home group leaders' meeting last night. Graham Woodard, who co-ordinates our home groups, has visited all leaders and shared the results of his conversations.Graham reported that there are now 74 members regularly involved with home groups and a further 15 'social members' who keep in touch. This is a very high proportion of our church's membership and I'm sure that opportunity to develop supportive friendships, to learn and study, and to pray together is a significant part of the life of St Paul's. I'm really grateful for the gifts and work of the home group leaders, who pastor, teach and encourage so effectively.
Another piece of news to rejoice over is that the group of thirteen who participated in the Alpha Course and formed a follow-on group have now decided to continue together in the Autumn. So we now have another home-group, that's eight altogether.
