Last Saturday it was the end of year service at London Theological Seminary. Things were a little different this year in that there was a second service after the main one to mark the retirement of Principal Philip Eveson. On reflection this might have been better arranged. Combined with a bit of ill-discipline in the lengths of the two services it meant we were sat for a long time listening and tea on the lawn was a rather rushed affair. Ah well, as the chairman Irving Steggles pointed out we won't be doing this too often, hopefully.
The preacher in the first service was Michael Haykin. He spoke very well on the power of God's Word. My father-in-law reached in the second service - a very appropriate and personal message for Philip from Psalm 92. My only fear was that the non-Welsh might find it a little difficult but hopefully not. In the first service we had the usual report on activities and the testimonies of the leaving students. We were particularly interested in Fred from Madagascar who has been a member of our congregation during his time in LTS (see pic). We were also glad to see Derek Sewell of LIP completing four years of part time study. Others leaving include Claudio who was sponsored by members of our church adn Andrew Hill who is due to become the new minister at nearby Highgate Road Chapel. In the second service Graham Harrison spoke (on behalf of the faculty) and Dr David Earl (on behalf of students).
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