Minister's Message

Message from the Minister – May 2026

Message of Hope and New Beginnings

Dear Friends,

I give thanks to the Almighty for granting me a safe return from Ghana, where daily temperatures ranged from 34 to 42°C, and even the evenings settled at 24°C. Life there moves with a gentle rhythm — joyful, communal, and unhurried. Time is held lightly as  people go about their work, family responsibilities, and religious activities with a natural grace.

This Easter was a particular blessing. I was privileged to reconnect with friends and family and was unexpectedly invited to preach to over 600 adults and 150 children. For nearly 55 minutes, I proclaimed the message of the risen Christ, then administered the communion elements. It was a moment of profound humility and gratitude, and I returned to the Circuit strengthened by
the faith and warmth I witnessed.

Living as Easter People

Easter does not conclude with the final hymn on Easter Sunday. It continues to shape our worship, our service, our prayers, and our shared life. We remain Easter people, and the month of May invites us to embody that identity with renewed purpose – carrying resurrection hope into the ordinary rhythms of our days.

Across my four churches, we stand at the threshold of a new season. A new minister will soon join us, bringing with them fresh gifts and perspectives. Such transitions naturally stir anticipation and renewed energy. Yet they also remind us of a deeper truth: our hope does not rest on personalities, methods, or human plans.

Scripture gently reorients our vision. The strength of the Church has never depended on one individual but on the unwavering faithfulness of God, who calls, equips, and sustains His people. “He must increase, and we must decrease.” Christian renewal is always rooted in Godâ€'centred obedience, not human enthusiasm.

Foundations for the Season Ahead

As we prepare for what lies before us, may we hold fast to three guiding truths:

• Christ  remains our focus. Ministers come and go, but the Lord is the eternal Shepherd of His Church.
• Walking with God is our calling. Not to chase trends, but to deepen trust, prayer, and discipleship.
• Our mission is shared. God works through all His people, drawing each of us into His purposes for blessing, growth, and care.

When our eyes remain fixed on Jesus, hope does not fade after the first weeks of a new appointment. Instead, it grows, matures, and becomes a steady light for others.

Stepping Forward in Faith

As we enter May, let us open our hearts to the future God is shaping among us. Let us welcome our new minister not as the source of renewal but as a fellow servant whom God will use alongside each one of us. The Church flourishes most when Christ is at the centre, and God’s people walk forward together in faith.

We are Easter people. Hope is our language. Christ is our centre. And the most beautiful chapters are written when God leads the way. Every blessing to the Merrow, Stoughton, West Horsley, and Sheerwater congregations.

Thank you.

Rev. George Quarm