Jane writes: 
"As I was coming home from the prayer gathering, I had a picture of a dry stone wall. I could see the ‘odd’ shapes of the stones and how they fitted perfectly together to make a strong wall to be able to face the fiercest of weather and be a protection for whatever was on the lee side of it. I also felt that if ‘my stone’ was not there,  there would be a gap and the wall would be weakened. It could possibly collapse!! I don’t feel that is me being arrogant but in humility knowing with confidence I have a place in the wall.

"I felt that for St James’ by the Park it was a picture of us all being of great importance, all different shapes but fitting together to make something strong and beautiful, for dry stone walls are so much more beautiful than a ‘bland’ brick wall. They can a bit rough and ready - as individuals within the church, we are not perfect, but all together…. Who knows!

Many of you will remember us both, but to others we may have suddenly appeared, so Dan has asked us to fill in some gaps in our adventure over the past 14 years or so.
Jane and I came to faith in the early 90’s and grew with the nurture of so many friends at St James. Following a call to ordination we left in 2004 for my first post in Overton, followed by my role as Vicar on the west side of Basingstoke. Retirement from the position came in 2017. I was always going to have a short time in a full-time post given that I had retired from the police after 30 years’ service.
Like so many people God’s grace extends and enables gifts to be revealed. For Jane, her role within the diocese as a spiritual director has brought her and others many blessings as God is revealed in a very personal way to those seeking to deepen their faith. My roles have developed a teaching ministry as well as latterly a vocations adviser.
Moving back to Southampton to our family home presented many challenges as those of you in similar circumstances will know. We were received into a local fellowship and saw this as a period of adjustment to retirement. However, we both clearly heard God calling us back to St James, holding the psalmist’s words before us – ‘when I called, you answered me; you greatly emboldened me’. This has in fact brought us full circle to a fellowship where we both feel at home. Jane and I look forward to settling to this next stage of our adventure with God.
Kelvin and Jane Taylor

Ian and I prayed for healing for a Beacon friend at our supper In October. He has conditions which severely impact his life. He was open for prayer and I had a strong sense of Holy Spirit. Afterwards he said the top of his head was hot. His partner was impacted by what was happening. We will be visiting him at home to continue to pray.
P S. We’ve just visited the couple we prayed with at the Beacon Meal and he told us that the night after we prayed, he slept 12 hours which is really extraordinary for him. We prayed again tonight and again he felt heat in his head, specifically in an area where he normally experiences pins and needles and numbness.
Jacqui
I came down with pneumonia in August and needed treatment with oxygen in hospital, but despite that, continued to worsen and ended up in the ICU. I was warned full recovery would be long and slow. Many people prayed for my recovery and I’m up and running, and back on my bike much sooner than the doctors anticipated ☺️.
Susie 

I’ve struggled with insomnia all of my adult life, I just couldn’t find an off switch for my thoughts. From my first night at New Wine ‘19, things changed. God stepped in! With the exception of one night away with our Beavers, and without relying on the only routine that would give me my best chance of sleep, I’ve slept!
Lynne
Have you got any testimonies that you’d like to share, please send them to:
magazine@stjamesbythepark.org

We have a special opportunity on Saturday 9th November to receive God's healing touch in our lives, as we invite God's Kingdom to come in us. John Ryelands, our guest speaker, introduces the day here. Full details below. 

Letting the Kingdom Come: receiving God's healing touch
10.30am  Preparing to receive God's healing touch
11.45am  coffee
12.10pm  Receiving God's healing touch for ourselves
1pm         lunch (please bring your own)
2pm         Passing on God's healing touch to others
4pm         finish
Please email Theresa if you're planning to come.