2009

Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God

                                                                                                                                                         Ephesians 5:1-22006

2008

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit 

                                                                                                                                                        Romans 15:132007

2007

The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble.  He cares for those who trust in him                                      Nahum 1 v 7

2006

If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation: the old has gone, the new has come                                           2 Corinthians 5: 17

2005 

I have loved you with an everlasting love: I have drawn you with loving-kindness, I will build you up.                                                                                                                                                             Jeremiah 31:3&4

2004 

The Son of God who loved me and gave Himself for me                                                                             Galatians 2:20

2003

My unfailing love for you will not be shaken.                                                                                               Isaiah 54:10

2002

The Lord stood at my side and gave me strength.                                                                                      2 Timothy 4:17

2001

God is faithful.                                                                                                                                       1 Corinthians 10:13

2000

See, I have placed before you an open door that no-one can shut.                                                              Revelation 3:8

1999

We wait for the blessed hope – the glorious appearing of our great God and Saviour, Jesus Christ.                    Titus 2:13

1998

But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do.                                                                      1 Peter 1:15

1997

Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in  prayer.                                                                              Romans 12:12

1996

We proclaim Him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ.  

                                                                                                                                                          Colossians 1:28

1995

For no matter how many promises God has made, they are “Yes” in Christ.                                                   2 Corinthians 1:20

1994

By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.                                                   John 13:35

1993

Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.                                                         2 Peter 3:18

1992

Now you are the body of Christ and each one of you is a part of it.                                                               1 Corinthians 12:27

1991

A people that are His very own, eager to do what is good.                                                                          Titus 2:14

1990

Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfector of our faith.                                                               Hebrews 12:2

1989

Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.                                           Hebrews 10:23

1988

And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God                                                                                                                                                     Micah 6:8

1987

Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong. Do everything in love.                                                 1 Corinthians 16:13, 14

1986

I will never leave you or forsake you. Be strong and courageous.                                                                  Joshua 1:5, 6

1985       

So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him.                                                     Colossians 2:6

1984

The Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and for evermore.                                               Psalm 121:8

1983 

This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it                                                                Psalm 118: 24

1982

Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervour serving the Lord.                                                      Romans 12:11

1981

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him.                                                        Romans 15:13

1980

For you have need of endurance, so that you may do the will of God and receive what is promised.                 Hebrews 10: 36

1979

Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that in due time he may exalt you.                     1 Peter, 5: 6

1978 

I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.                                          Philippines 3: 14