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Mission Trip to Stroud 7th – 9th November 2025

Saturday 7^th Gospel Concert.

I am the vine; you are the branches.  If you remain in Me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from Me you can do nothing. John 15:5 (NIV)

We were on home territory again. After a year of missions abroad, Sincere Praise, Reverend Taylor and the team was departing to minister in Charlford, a small village nestled in the beautiful Cotswold Hills, in Stroud, Gloucestershire

As our two minibuses inched their way out of central London, through the Friday evening rush hour traffic, there was a sense of relief as we left behind the sounds of emergency sirens and horn blowing motorists.  It wasn’t long before we were proceeding along quiet country lanes and experiencing a more calm and relaxed pace. 

It was late evening when we arrived at the accommodation where we would be spending the next two days.  Some of the group, had come straight from work, having taken their cases with them in the morning.  Nevertheless, spirits were high and there was an eager anticipation of what God was going to do. 

The following day, early afternoon, we left to go to Charlford Baptist Church, a small congregation of approximately fifteen people.  After a week of rain, shafts of golden autumnal sunshine radiated down from a clear blue sky.  We could see as we approached the church, that a large poster had been erected outside, announcing a Gospel concert, featuring Sincere Praise.  As we stepped out of the minibus we were enveloped in warm embraces, there were no formalities, we just felt as if we were among close friends we had known all our lives.

The church, built in the 1800’s, was situated on a hill, all around us was the most stunning panoramic views. The whole setting from the traditionally built local stone church with its wonderful architecture was a snapshot of quintessential England.  

We noticed as we entered the church that there were rows of empty seats. There were a few people scattered around, some seated, others standing talking to each other. The small group of believers from the Fellowship had worked hard dropping leaflets provided by Worldwide Mission Fellowship, through doors, into shops or handing them directly to the locals.  They had been praying and desperately believing God that the usually empty church would be full, that God would bring in people from outside.  We also knew that Pastor Dennis and the church back home was praying,

After the opening prayer and introductions, Minister Jenny led the choir in song.    Each song was hand-picked by the ‘Holy Spirit’ for a specific purpose.  The almost empty church was now packed, with people also standing at the back.  As God used Minister Jenny as the conduit through which He would powerfully flow, each member of the choir moved in perfect harmony with that flow. The usually reserved English demeanour dispersed as people stood up, waved their hands in the air and begun dancing.

God gave Reverend Taylor a life changing Word for those present.  As she prepared to speak the ‘Holy Spirit’ instructed her to change her prepared sermon for the Salvation Message.  When she opened her mouth God took the words and combined it with the anointing that He had placed upon her and it became spiritual dynamite, demolishing demonic strongholds and melting hearts. Tears ran down people’s faces as they openly wept, healing took place, hope replaced despair and lives that didn’t know Jesus was submitted to him.

There were numerous testimonies as people eager to share what had happened to them waited to tell someone .  One young lady asked, “What must I do to be saved?” and was led in the Salvation prayer as she submitted her life to Jesus. 

Someone who was passing by the church came in and gave her life to the Lord. A member of the church who led her to the Lord  wept as he did so, amazed at what God was doing!

How do we adequately capture and describe such a divine move of God?

Only God could do this!  Only He has the power to make what seems impossible, possible.  Only He has the ability to truly transform lives. 

To Him only be all honour and glory and praise!

1 Corinthians 2:9, (Amplified Version)

But just as it is written [in Scripture],  “Things which the eye has not seen and the ear has not heard,  And which have not entered the heart of man,
All that God has prepared for those who love Him [who hold Him in affectionate reverence, who obey Him, and who gratefully recognize the benefits that He has bestowed].”

Scripture Reflection

On the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.” – John 7:37-39

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Early Morning Departure

It was still dark as members of the group awoke and got ready to meet the coach to Nicosia where the team would be ministering. As we walked to our meeting place the normally bustling harbour was silent.

We sat and talked quietly amongst ourselves while we waited in the crisp morning air for the coach to arrive. Some of the group had returned home. God had used them in a tremendous way!

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A Significant Day in God’s Calendar

We came to Cyprus just before the start of Sukkot, the Feast of Tabernacles, tomorrow would be the last day of Sukkot and today our final day of ministry. God had allowed us to be in Cyprus at this very significant time.

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Ministry in Two Fellowships

When we arrived in Nicosia, one half of the group went to a small church led by Pastor Marcela, (Church of God World Mission) where the Pastor and most of the congregation were from the Philippines.
The other half went to the Sri Lankan Christian Fellowship.

At both churches there was a dynamic and powerful move of the ‘Holy Spirit’ through praise and worship and the inspired Word of God delivered under the anointing by Rev Taylor and Elder Chris.

As the invitation was given to those who didn’t know Jesus, Praise God, there was a wonderful response across both fellowships.

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United Praise Service in the Afternoon

In the afternoon the whole WWMF team came together to attend a praise service at the Church of God World Mission. The event was also attended by other churches in Nicosia.

God used Rev Taylor as His chosen vessel to bring forth a word in season. She exhorted those present to let their faith in accordance with God’s will, release from His kingdom what they needed from Him.

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Heaven Came Down in Worship

As Sincere Praise ministered in song led by Minister Jenny, the praises went up and heaven came down. It was as if the flood gates of heaven had opened! Just as on the last day of the feast when Jesus cried out! “If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. He who believes in me out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.” Living, rejuvenating, refreshing, spiritual water was poured out all over the sanctuary.

As Every Praise to our God was sang, the whole sanctuary erupted in rapturous adoration as people jumped, danced and clapped their hands in jubilation and in the liberty and the freedom that only Christ can bring.

We can truly say, “Lord God you are worthy of all the praise! The glory! and the honour! It all belongs to you.”

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A Spirit of Love and Hospitality

The team received such warm hospitality given with a depth of love and generosity from the Fellowship that was truly humbling. The Fruit of the Spirit was manifest in its entirety.

We know that nothing worthwhile can be achieved without prayer. It has the power to change circumstances and transform lives. We want to thank everyone who prayed for this mission trip to Cyprus. May God continue to bless you and renew your strength as you wait upon Him.

We want to give God the highest praise from grateful hearts that are overwhelmed by all that He has done and continues to do.

Sri Lankan Christian Fellowship – Morning Service, Nicosia

Church of God World Mission – Afternoon & Combined Praise Service, Nicosia

Reflections of Praise – Testimonies from the Cyprus Mission

On Monday 6th and Wednesday 8th October in the morning we had times of fellowship and testimonies, at the Avanti Village conference room Paphos. Here are some of the testimonies shared by members of the team.

Sunday 5th October
Limassol

Daniel 2 v 20 & 22
Praise the name of God forever and ever, for He has all wisdom and power (NLT).

He reveals deep and secret things; He knows what is in the darkness, And light dwells with Him.
(NKJV )

We awakened on Sunday morning to the warm golden rays of glorious sunshine in a clear blue sky. It was an early start for the group as we left Paphos for the 1.5 hour journey to Limassol, situated on the southern coast of the island. Our diverse group ranged in age from a little toddler to two grandmothers in their nineties. Each one had their part to play in God’s marvellous plan as we later learned during our time of sharing.

As we travelled South East we passed mixed terrain; majestic mountain ranges, lush areas of green vegetation interspersed with bright flowering shrubs contrasted by dry, arid, sun scorched regions.

We were greeted by Pastor Christadoulos and his wife when we arrived at the building they are now using for their services.

As Sincere Praise sang the sweet presence of the Holy Spirit filled the sanctuary. There was a visible change on the faces of those present as the Holy Spirit was able to move unhindered. Each song selected by Minister Jenny was under the divine inspiration and guidance of the Holy Spirit for that specific moment in time and in keeping with the needs of those present.

Reverend Taylor delivered a Kairos word which was for the appointed time.

Pastor Dennis shared a prophetic word on hope. He stated that he is always conscious about time . Our days are numbered and it is so important not to waste one second doing something that has already been done. Some things God has already predestined for us.

During his message Pastor expressed that the Word of God tells us that God makes all things beautiful in its time. The onus is on us to understand God’s timing. We can do the right thing at the wrong time.

God says in Jeremiah 29 v11, “He has come to give us a future and hope.” He takes the broken pieces of our lives and makes them into something beautiful.

Pastor concluded by declaring, “All that the devil has stolen from us is coming back.”

Pastor Christadoulos and his wife were so encouraged when they heard these messages. They shared that they are in the midst of a terrible crisis. Even their lawyers have told them that there is no hope. They said it could only be God that led minister Jenny to come at this time to their church after many years of not coming to Cyprus. It could only be God that led Rev Taylor and Pastor Dennis to bring such specific messages that have so encouraged them and given them hope.

To you Lord God belongs honour and glory!! You are the revealer of deep and secret things.

How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!” Isaiah  52:7

A troop of WWMF soldiers, in the Lord’s army, descended on Kato in Paphos with one mission in mind. To tell as many as possible about the good news of Jesus Christ. This would go out in word and song, through a gospel concert, to be held in the harbour later that evening.

Some of the group had never been to Cyprus before, but all were resolute in their mission to ensure that all those they came into contact with had an opportunity to hear the Good News of the Gospel. They left no stone unturned. A grandmother pushed her granddaughter in her buggy while distributing leaflets, such was their determination to let nothing stand in their way. The WWMF group fully embraced the word the Lord had impressed on Pastor Dennis at the beginning of the year to build Him an army. As they stepped out in faith the Holy Spirit did the rest. 

People gathered an hour or more prior to the start of the concert. Tourists, together with local people filled the seating areas and the hum of excited chatter filled the air.  

As Sincere Praise opened with a jubilant song of praise…”High and lifted up in all the earth is who you are,” Jesus was indeed lifted up. People stood and begun clapping their hands in time to the music.

A blind man who was seated on the front row was moved to tears and told one of the group, as she helped him out at the end, that he didn’t want to leave.

There was a hush as Rev Taylor shared a message of hope. In a world where we see chaos all around us people need the hope that is found in Jesus.

Pastor Dennis gave a Holy Spirit led invitation for people to receive Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour . We praise God for the timely response.

People were reluctant to leave, there were cries for more, some wanted to share what they had experienced. One lady said she cancelled a dinner engagement to attend.  She was so overwhelmed by what she experienced that she recorded the event on video and sent it out to people she knew in different countries around the world.  She expressed that she had never experienced anything like it.

Another man and his family wanted to know more about following Jesus.  He was put in contact with a local church and sent a link to a recent sermon by Rev Taylor titled:  What must I do to be saved.

Thank you, Jesus! Mission accomplished!