Our National Advocate is on the move yet again!
In a complete contrast to the weather when
the National Advocate, David Latter, visited
Leeds in February’s snow and ice, the visit
to the West Devon Circuit LWPT Weekend in
July was during the very hot UK summer.
The weekend started with about 40 people
joining together at Hatherleigh Methodist
Church. David spoke about the current
work of LWPT, supporting preachers of all
denominations with resources, training
and grants. Members of the Circuit gave
us an hilarious perspective of the Fruits of
the Spirit, entitled ‘Fruit Orders’, with the
evening finishing by everybody singing six of
the nation’s favourite hymns.
On Sunday morning David led worship at
Hatherleigh, focussing on 2 Corinthians
David blending in well with the ‘locals’!
12:2-10, where Paul tells of strengths and
weaknesses in his life. David challenged the congregation to help those in
our society who felt weak, offering the strength of God, as evidenced by
Paul. Worship was followed by Sunday lunch at the home of Ian and Sandra
Trenaman, the organisers of the Weekend, where visiting preachers to the
Circuit were also invited.
On Sunday evening the Circuit
gathered in Okehampton for the annual
recognition of Local Preachers and
Worship Leaders, with three Long
Service Certificates being awarded.
Worship was led by the Superintendent
Minister, Rev. Liz Singleton. David
preached a sermon entitled ‘For What
Am I Being Called?’ from Ezekiel 2:1-
5, commenting that the Circuit had a
total of over 570 years of preaching
Guests enjoying a splendid meal together
experience within it. He left a challenge,
similar to that which Ezekiel was given, to be a watchperson, looking out for
potential preachers to continue the spread of God’s word in the world.
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