A message from Jeremy Rensford, Chair of Greater Shepparton Ministers’ Association
It’s so good to celebrate milestones. I love the way our great city has people from all over the world ever so keen to celebrate the meaningful things in life. At my local church (GVCF – The Church on Pine) this is certainly the case, as we have over 20 birth nations represented in our community (beautifully reflecting our wider multi-national city) itching to celebrate. And what a great opportunity we currently have to celebrate as this year is our 50th anniversary!
I’m so proud to be a part of a community that has served the north end of Shepp all these years. It’s a privilege to belong to an accepting, genuine and loving community that has taken in all comers. Most of us are in the struggle; whether it’s finding enough to pay the mortgage, overcoming addictions of the worst kind, or working our way through anxieties that cripple – one thing I’ve learned is to fight these battles with a God that overcomes, and the added bonus of being surrounded by other like-minded people that empathise – it’s an irresistible notion.
This celebration will be extra special, because it will be one that acknowledges that we are all far from perfect, but we’ve seen, time and time again for fifty years now, lives transformed because of a loving God’s help and because of each other. And today, it’s still happening, more than ever! After all, it’s not about me, it’s about we. For this we celebrate!
GVCFs 50th celebration service will be held on Sunday morning the 16th of November from 10.30am.
