We all know there are great things God is doing in our church family: People are coming to Jesus, and faith is growing in in so many lives. Confirmation is one expression of these good things. In November our Bishop, Gary Koo will be coming to our church to confirm those who are ready that declare their faith.

Confirmation is an opportunity for those who were baptised as children to publicly confirm the commitment to the Christian faith that was made on their behalf by their parents and godparents. This is a special opportunity for some to publicity show that they themselves stand with the risen Christ.

I think even more profoundly, it is a time of celebration. We come together as God’s people to recognise God’s work in lives of those around us! Our Father is preparing many for full life through Jesus, and as we see the faith of some we marvel at God’s goodness and kindness. No one is a Christian through there own effort or even their ability to make a better choice. We are so thankful for God’s grace in many lives!

Confirmation is something we rejoice in and take seriously. Those that seek confirmation will receive some training, think through what the Christian faith is and reflect on what it is to declare publicly that Jesus is the risen king.

Come and chat to me if you think you want to be confirmed and even if you just want to know more. If you’re not sure if this is for you come and chat to me anyway, I’d love to hear your story. You might be a teenager, a young adult or someone that was baptized long ago as a child and this is a helpful next step.

Amongst all the things happening at the end of the year, confirmation will be one of the best.