Peace and love to you all brethren. We give glory to God that with much joy we are sharing another night of transition from the year "2021" preceding a new year "2022"together, both face-to-face and through the online media, all by the mercies of our God. In  truth, our God has enabled us cross the hurdles that confronted us  as we journeyed through the year "2021" and the joy of sharing fellowship here tonight. Hallelujah!

Beloved, kindly join me this moment to show appreciation to the Almighty God for all His goodness, faithfulness, mercies, provisions and protection we have enjoyed up to date. It is obvious that none of us knows what the new year has to offer but I can assure everyone that the Lord will keep watch over us all so far as we remain obedient to God’s word, hold on to our faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and remain focused on every assigned task. Come what may, the Lord God will carry us through each moment as the year "2022" unfolds. As challenging as the year "2021" had been, everyone alongside the leadership gave an unflinching support each moment. Friends, we gladly  acknowledge your generosity, kindness and commitment throughout the year and we say thank you and ask God’s abundant blessings with more grace over you, your families and loved ones.

Precious one, as we journey together in "2022", I wish to encourage you to continue having hope and trust in God always, for in Him alone shall we be safe and properly secured. Remember also that in this New Year "2022", there will be testimonies beyond our imagination awaiting us all at each required circumstances. Though, there will be battles to be done, challenging moments on our way, the Lord's providence will surely bring us solutions where and when they are needed. 

"The Lord watches over you— the Lord is your shade at your right hand; the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night. The Lord will keep you from all harm— he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore."

Psalm 121:5‭-‬8 NIV

Brethren, my prayer is that with God's help we will keep growing in grace, kept pure in Him, be firm in hope and with passion for the Lord’s service in ‘'2022’'.

It will not be by human might only but, the Holy Spirit will surely be our source of strength to commit to the Lord's mission in the New Year "2022".

May we never grow tired in praying for the body of Christ, every child of God and all FWC members to continually desire to grow in the grace and acknowledging of the Lord Jesus Christ.

In this New Year '‘2022’', much emphasis will be given to God's word and prayer which will help us grow in grace and knowledge of Christ Jesus our Saviour. Hence, our theme: “The Lord Your God Will Watch Over You".

I wish you all a fruitful, peaceful, joyous, blessed and a good new year "2022". May Grace, Mercy, Peace from our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ be upon us all! Never give up, hold on to your profession and put all your trust in the Lord and His word. Amen!

Rev. Richard Korley

FWC - Sheffield, UK.