Charismatic prayer group celebrates its 35th anniversary

The St John’s Charismatic Fellowship (SJCF) marked its 35th anniversary with a Thanksgiving Mass celebrated by Msgr Leonard Lexson on September 26, 2017.

Some 80-odd SJCF members and former members were present.

In his homily, Msgr Leonard said when the Lord constructs anything, he will see it is completed.

Msgr Leonard added that God also constructs relationships. He knows the problems in the break-up of relationships. Jesus asks the crowd, “Who is my mother, brother and sister? My mother, brother and sister are the ones who keep the Word of God, listen and practise it.

“We have come here as a family of God. We need to go beyond our own family and love others and build a loving community.”

The parish priest went on to say that we are rejoicing for a purpose. We are celebrating life. Not only are we celebrating the 35th anniversary of SJCF, we are also celebrating 35 years of faithfulness to God. We must see everyone as brothers and sisters in the Lord.

Msgr Leonard said we need to be affiliated like SJCF, a ministry that is a sign of a united community. We are called by the Holy Spirit as he opens us to the

Word of God. He wants to use us for the glory of the Lord. Whatever our affiliations, we thank God for the 35 years of being faithful and witnessing to others that Jesus is the Saviour of the world.

After Mass, all adjourned to the Community Centre for a light dinner fellowship.

Article reproduced from Herald Malaysia online