It's Our Party (And We'll Cry If We Want To)

*sings loudly* Happy 25th Anniversary to us, Happy 25th Anniversary to us, Happy 25th Anniversary Dear BCC, Happy Anniversary to us!" A truly excellent time was had by all on Saturday night as we donned our shoulder pads, heavy-duty makeup, leg warmers and flammable hairstyles (and that's just the men) for the 1980s extravaganza that was the er...80s Party. I went as the Karate Kid (see photo opposite - with thanks to one of the young people for that one) and it was so funny seeing everyone dressed up in assorted outfits ranging from Darth Vader to The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to Crocodile Dundee to The Smurfs (!?). Lots of pictures are circulating on Face Book if you want to see more. The Team who put the whole event together (Paytons, Summerhills and Pucketts) did an awesome job - a massive thank you from all of us to all of you for doing so well and also to Chef Jamie (no - not that one) for the brilliant canapes and treats.

It was an important milestone in our life together as a Church. We were celebrating twenty five years of God's grace over BCC. From the very early days of our existence to today, we have seen so much, been through so much and grown together so much and one things we can say is, "God good". I was talking to one of the "original" members who came over from Bath in 1985 to plant what was then a brand new, fledgling congregation. As we spoke I was reminded that every generation pays a price so that the next generation can advance. New members to BCC today, as well as most of the young people have no idea of the price that has been paid and the sacrifices made by our predecessors so we can be where we are today. They are not looking for payment or praise but I wanted to honour those early pioneers who have given so much to the Church so we can enjoy such great riches and blessings today.

You know who you are. And so does God. Thank you.