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The Rector: Colin Gibson

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Colin Gibson

 

Hello. I am the Rector of St Matthew's and have been here since April 2002. It was great coming to the church and finding the people so warm and welcoming. I am married to Elisa who is from Finland and is a nurse. We have four wonderful children: two come to church with us and two have grown up and left home.
 
My vision for St Matthew's is that we become an Acts 2 church. In the Bible, Acts chapter 2 verses 42 to 48 describe the early church in the first few days of its existence, newly sprung from the Holy Spirit. It describes four activities they were devoted to:
  • the apostles' teaching
  • fellowship
  • breaking bread
  • prayer
and five key values they shared:
  • they were filled with awe in God's presence
  • they lived in unity
  • they were full of generosity
  • they showed hospitality
  • and God gave them growth.
Arguably this is how God wants His church to be! It is certainly the kind of church I would like to belong to and I am taking St Matthew's in this direction by exploring Cell Church together.
 
I can be contacted on 01922-624012 and ct.gibson@tiscali.co.uk

RECTOR Rev Colin Gibson     48 Jesson Road

 

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