On his last visit to St Michael’s prior to his retirement in October, Bishop Mark reflected that his first visit to us has been during the reordering 11 years ago when we were worshiping in the Kepier Hall. He said how much he has seen the church change and grow during his time and that he was particularly delighted with Space4 our outreach project. Our readings this morning were taken from Proverbs 9.1-6, Ephesians 5.15-20 and John 6.51-58 Bishop Mark asked us to think about when we are at our very best because he felt that these readings were encouraging us to do just that. He went on to say that when we are at our very best that is what God sees as our true selves and indeed we should too. He noted that things come along in life that lead us to stray from being our true selves; difficulties and dilemmas that cause us to be unkind to others and to ourselves. He gave us plenty to think about and lots of the congregation had

positive things to say to the Bishop after the service. Simon Hardy, church warden, had baked a lovely farewell cake which went down very well with tea, coffee and chat.