DIOCESE AND ITEMS OF INTEREST

1-year Anniversary of St Monica’s New Church

By: Marcia Anderson-Esson

Sunday, February 21, 2010

Many have toiled, many have sacrificed

Over the years, they paid many a price

Finally the vision, was given for all to see

A house of the Lord, would be a reality

Members and non members, had played their part

Always with a very open and willing heart

Many groups were formed, much money was

diligently raised

We opened our new building, giving God thanks & praise

Our heavenly father led us and showed us the way

Come what may, we are here to stay

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1 year has now past

We are worshiping in our house and holding steadfast

Praising, loving and honoring our Lord

Sunday after Sunday, we study his word

Our church has been growing, increasing day by day

Upon these rocks, is where we will stay

Many young ones have now joined us here

They will need teaching, nurturing and tender loving care

Past members have returned and welcomed back into the fold

Embrace them we must, they are more precious than gold

Lets go forward in thanksgiving and praise

Serving our Lord Jesus, the rest of our days.

A Dream Fulfilled

By: Kerry-Ann Stewart

Sunday, February 21, 2010

When a dream is fulfilled,

It blossoms like an enchanted rose that never wilts.

Its beauty is reflected through the hands of an architect,

Like his creations it stands towering, dominant, and erect.

And in the face of opposition,

It stands positioned,

Not letting any obstacle subvert its mission,

Or decision, to give every individual a sense of joy, hope, and prosperity.

For a dream is fulfilled, when it becomes part of our will,

To be the best we can be physically, mentally, and spiritually.

So how does a dream become fulfilled instead of deferred?

It becomes fulfilled when it is taken to the Lord in prayer.

For in Matthew, Jesus already told us that,

“If you believe you will receive whatever you ask in prayer” (Matthew 21: 22).

“Every good and perfect gift is from above” (James 1:17),

Because the Lord sends down His love and peace in the form of a dove.

With God the impossible becomes possible, and the unseen seen,

All you have to do is accept Him in every aspect of your being.

And in return He will make your dreams a reality,

Not only to last for today or tomorrow, but for all eternity.

So “Let us not become weary in doing good,

for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up” (Galatians 6:9),

All we have to do is lean on the Lord whom we trust.

And our dreams will shine as bright as a star,

For us to remember just how great Thou are.