Fresh start - in the Churchyard

The sun was shining, the pool was full, and we were ready for this year's outdoor baptism service in St James's Churchyard.

St James, St Anne's and Rhema Church met together for this great outdoor celebration where little Evie; her mum, Carla; Susan; and Vanessa were all baptised.

Musicians from St James and St Anne's led the singing (including the now traditional extra verse to 'we are marching in the light of God:' 'we are serving God in Bermondsey'), and we were treated to two extra musical contributions from the highly talented Rhema youth choir.

Paul spoke about Zaccheus and the new start in life that God can give to anyone who comes to him and then went on to draw our attention to two particular bible verses: 'if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation, the old has gone, the new has come' and 'everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.'

Then in the evening at St Philip's, Avondale Square, Carla, Susan, and Vanessa were confirmed by Bishop Michael at the Bermondsey Deanery confirmation service, the conlusion of a great and joyful day.

Confirmed this evening