Just a few weeks ago the country was swept by nationalistic fervour with the Royal Wedding. I wonder how many of you tuned in on the television because you wanted to watch an historic event in the life of the nation, to show support for the royal couple, or maybe because you wanted to see the dress! Others hung banners out of windows and joined street parties, all wanting to be part in some way of the celebrations for Harry and Meghan’s big day. Some people travelled to London, even camping out overnight, to be there and get a glimpse of them. There is something exciting about royalty or seeing famous people. And it is always good to have something to celebrate.

Celebration is part of our faith. Last month we had our church anniversary, an opportunity to reflect on all the things God has done here in the past year and to think of where He is leading us now.

God is doing exciting things in this place, and we are all part of it. Each of us has a valuable part to play. God is a wonderful God, but He is also accessible to each one of us. We don’t have to queue for days to come to Him and only catch a glimpse. He is always there for us and wants to be part of our lives. That is definitely something to celebrate.