The past year has seen the office coping with the usual vast variety of demands which result from a busy outward-reaching city centre church such as Carrubbers. Many of these cross over the boundaries to other ministries. Working with these ministries, both external and internal, involves manifold tasks to deliver the support service they require to function.

I am never sure if the Sunday attender appreciates how much actually happens on a regular basis within the church building on a weekday. The building opens its doors Monday to Friday to a number of events which engage communities both local and gathered.

The office benefitted this year from a generous offer of free office furniture from a church member whose company were moving premises. So we now have more modern chairs, desks and tables.

Other changes this year have seen the office manager becoming more involved in some aspects of the finance side of church business. Also for many years we were well served by volunteers who supported our IT needs but with the office space being used by more and more folk during the week this has necessitated us moving our IT support to a professional external company. We have also seen an increased use of the guest flat over the past year.

From time to time, we do need holiday cover and so if you think you can help in this way please email us at officeadmin@carrubbers.org

Points of praise...

• Faithful service of the folk who regularly help keep the office running week by week.
• Excellent teamwork and camaraderie with those who help the office staff achieve their objectives.

Things to pray for...

• As the demands grow that the office will be able to keep up with this increased demand.
• In the busy-ness of the office work we still find time to be there for people who need help in some way.
• That the office gets things done that God wants done, for the benefit of His people and His glory.