Last Sunday morning service, the congregation of Mossley brimmed with pride and joy yet mixed with a sense of sadness. This was because after ten years service in youth work, Elaine, Simon and Georgia, along with the volunteers and young people, took their final bow.

The turnout to support them was lovely, as we saw the congregation swell with parents and past to present attendees.

This milestone occasion quickly became teary eyed, as it brings to a close a golden age of youth work, spanning over twenty years. Firstly Simon and then Elaine carried the baton running what can only be described as a stellar race.

The hard work and behind the scenes dedication on Elaines part will never be fully known. However we trust in the Lord that seeds planted, watered and nurtured in those children and young people will equip and follow them into their adult lives. 

As a congregation, memories of Georgia Gowdy growing up from a toddler, through the ranks, into the beautiful young follower of Jesus that we know today, are lasting and deeply cherished by us all. It must be said how moving it was to witness an emotional Simon through tears stating that ‘these kids helped raise Georgia’. 

Just a final word of thanks Elaine, and to say what an amazing privilege it has been to watch and pray from the sidelines. May Our Father bless you three, and continue to use your many talents within our church, for the glory of His Kingdom. Amen