September 27th was a day
of heartfelt goodbyes and joyful celebration as ACTS Community Church said
farewell to Isabel Espinoza and her family.
Isabel has
been a valued part of TylorsTeam, Warm Welcome and Caffi Croeso. She also
developed the curriculum for our after school club, bringing together crafts
and games for the children to enjoy. We are grateful for the time, creativity
and care she has shared with our church and community.
Alongside
the farewell came a special milestone. Isabel and her husband, Liam, were
baptised, becoming the first people to be baptised inside the ACTS Centre!
Previous baptisms have taken place in the river, in a pool borrowed from
another church, in the sea and at a local swimming pool. It was a joy to
celebrate this step of faith together in our own building.
We also
shared in the dedication of their baby son, Mateo, giving thanks for his
life and praying for him and his family.
The family
have now moved to London, but they remain very much part of our ACTS family.
There is even a possibility they may return!
Thank
you, Isabel and Liam, for all you have shared with us. We will miss you and
pray that God will guide and bless you and little Mateo as you begin this new
chapter.
