Not only did we welcome the Mayor, but also
his wife, Councillor Lynda Eaton, and his guests which not only included
councillors from Oadby and Wigston, but also the deputy High Sheriff and the mayors
from many other boroughs.
At heart, the service followed our normal
pattern, and we reached the 2nd commandment in our series on the 10
Commandments. The mayor had chosen some of the hymns and there was also an act
of commitment in which the mayor and the councillors committed themselves,
before God, to the service of the people of the borough.
At a time of great financial pressure, we
will be committing ourselves to pray for wisdom for the mayor and the other
councillors as they make difficult decisions and will be praying for strength
for them to be able to carry out their vision.
