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INTRODUCTION

elcome to the most recent edition of MOSAIC. On page 10, Jo has an engaging piece that focuses on the
As I write this, it is hard to believe that another prophetic. We review Michael Marshall’s latest book, Lent
Wyear has already passed and that so much has with the Beloved Disciple, on page 15, which is an excellent
transpired around the globe; nevertheless, there are six-week resource for personal study or group use.
a lot of things for which we should be grateful to God,
and I hope that within the following few pages, you will The edition of MOSAIC is also an excellent opportunity
find both encouragement and inspiration. to introduce you to a new team member, North of the
Borders, as Jon Timms joins us. You can learn more about
Together with the Fenlands Church in Cambridgeshire Jon and his family on page 4.
and the Acoustic84 communities in Dorset, we rejoice
in the recent baptisms in their communities. The Finally, may I share a thought that God has been placing
congregation of Mount Zion church was astounded by on my heart over the past few months, that is, for us as a
God’s provision in the form of a Lego café, which brought network to become more intentional about prayer. We will
in more than ninety individuals, both adults and children. be developing some resources over the coming months,
We continue to hold Open Blue in prayer with the recent which you might want to keep an eye out for.
launch of work in Wellington Place, a small MOD estate in
Wiltshire, but we are expecting great things because God
is clearly in charge. Revd Simon Mattholie
CEO Rural Ministries
There are some encouraging updates from the Cotswolds;
the church building in Stow-on-the-Wold [Page 8]
is increasingly used by the community and hosts a
dementia café, food bank and a Community Hub. Prince
Andrew’s Chapel in Norfolk has offered their grounds to
the local green spaces group, who have planted them Don’t worry about anything; instead,
with a wildflower bed to which the church has added a pray about everything. Tell God what
bench and a birdbath.
you need, and thank him for all he has
We have another article from Steve Aisthorpe, who works done. Then you will experience God’s
for RM in Kilmalieu, Scotland one day a week to assist in peace, which exceeds anything we can
establishing another Rural Hub. This time, Steve discusses understand. His peace will guard your
the day of small things [Page 16]. We take heart from what
the Holy Spirit is accomplishing North of the border, and hearts and minds as you live in Christ
we would be grateful for your continued prayers as we seek Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 (NLT)
to respond to the developments and opportunities.

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