I want to share with you some thoughts. The Ripley Circuit came together many years ago from different directions (at one stage the Codnor circuit involving parts of Belper, and the other connections with Heanor and Huthwaite) but during our time together much has been achieved. You will have memories of great circuit events, of gatherings, of personalities, and of friendships. No doubt, there will also be difficult and sad memories as you think of Churches and people no longer with us, but through it all I hope and pray you feel a sense of Gods presence, of Christs journeying with us and of the power of the Holy Spirit.