This afternoon we held a service of re-dedication, blessing and thanksgiving from high up on the scaffolding surrounding the nearly completed St Andrew’s tower reconstruction. There were three of us up the tower and a further five on the ground, all taking part in the service.

O Lord our God,
We give you thanks for this restoration project.
You give vision to your people;
you grant skill to craftsmen;
you inspire us to praise.

Bless all who ring this bell,
and grant that the message of the bell
may lift the hearts of all who hears it,
comfort the lonely and sorrowful,
bring joy for new and married lives,
strengthen the faithful
and draw all people closer to you.

We pray that we may pass each day in your service
and in love for each other.
We remember with gratitude,
all who have worshipped here over the years.
We give thanks for the fellowship of those who have met here,
those who hear our bell, and all those whose prayers are prompted
through the presence of this church in our community.

We offer these prayers through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.