Dear John & Pat Thanks for your wisdom, calm nature and kind encouragement. Every blessing

Dear John and Pat We would like to honour you and say thank you for your years of service to so many. Your love and words of wisdom and encouragement have blessed us in so many ways. THANK YOU BOTH The Lord bless you and keep you. Nigel and Rubina

Just sending love and deep thanks for you and your beautiful wife, xx

Dear John and Pat , thank you for being such an amazing part of our journey from the very beginning 30+years ago!! Your loving support and wisdom have been such a blessing. Much love to you both xxxxx

"Fixing our eyes on Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith". He's got His eyes on you John, cos He loves you! So do we. Bob, Becky, Joel & Sammy Reeve

Thank you John for your encouragement, support and kind words. In the short time I have known you, you have been a blessing to me and an example of God's love in action. May God bless you and Pat during these difficult days and may you both know His peace, joy and comfort.

Dear John thank you for your example of pursuing legacy not ministry......like your Lord you have modelled an example of a devoted life for the next generation to follow..

Dear Pat and John Just want to say thank you for all the love and support you have given me and my family over the years and for always being there for us .You have always been there steadfast and sure all my christian life. You are amazing !! All my love Marion and family xxx

Hi John and Pat. Thank you for all you have done at Godfirst. We pray you feel the Lords peace and grace at this time. We pray He blesses you each and every day.

John and Pat, How we love you, are so thankful for your time, service, heart and faithfulness in so many areas of church life. We say thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We love you so much,

Thank you for your service to the church which has been and continues to be a blessing to so many people. May God grace and goodness be sufficient in this difficult time Every blessing

Dear John and Pat; Thank you for being you! What a blessing you are in all of our lives; an inspiration and an example. I love you both so much!

Dear John & Pat We send our heartfelt thanks to you both for your love and friendship over the years. It has been a real joy knowing you both. Also John, thank you so much for loving and serving us, and our family, as Elder of Godfirst over the years. Your vision, leadership, and guidance, laced with much wisdom, has been invaluable to us. Much Love to you both Andrew & Valerie Anne Chapman

Dear John and Pat, Thank you so much for how you have served the church over the years. You are an inspiration to many, the way you seek God’s heart, wisdom, grace & love. We are thankful for you - the wisdom & insight you have brought, love & care you have shown us. Praying blessing & peace for you