The team's conclusion
The visitation team saw obvious relief and pleasure in both congregations that they again had a minister and a future.  A sense of a new start was observed in both parishes, although some minor adjustments were thought likely to continue until a programme of worship services and a balance of the minister's workload is established. There were deemed to be sufficient office-bearers representative of the congregation; an active social life was seen with a number of activities being held throughout the year.  Our active approach to visiting and recruiting new mwmbers was noted.  The team also commented that considerable thought and planning had been given to the pattern of worship within the churches and observed great joy that numbers of worshippers had picked up and new life was emerging following the adoption of a new pattern of weekly worship.