In reply to Joan Simons.

we grieve, but not as those who have no hope. The whole point here is not to beat yourself up over changing circumstances. True, there may be "invisible" people in our community that are overlooked, but at times the stark realities is that demographics have shifted irreversibly - especially in our rural communities.

Jesus promised that His church would never perish. He did not promised that "St Johns by the cornfield" will last forever. The Lord knows His sheep, and His sheep know Him. On this we rest our hope in time and eternity.