Fireworks illuminate the skies across the world as people celebrate the arrival of a new year. Whether gathered at iconic landmarks like the London Eye, enjoying a peaceful countryside retreat, hosting a cosy house party, spending time with family or strangers, there are countless ways to spend New Year’s Eve.
2024 has indeed been a challenging year for many, with the rising cost of living, increasing crime rates, and impacts on health and mental well-being. As a result, some people might not look forward to the new year, while others are eager to leave 2024 behind and start afresh.
But how can you guarantee that the next 365 days will be different? The truth is, while no one can predict the future or guarantee it will be completely smooth. God knows what lies ahead, and He is the One who can guide and help us through the challenges that the new year may bring.
But have you considered ending 2024 and beginning 2025 in the Presence of God?
As the year comes to an end, we often reflect on our achievements, the resolutions we’ve made, and those left incomplete. Each New Year’s Eve renews our hope to strive for better. However, for many, the weight of disappointment can make it seem like nothing ever changes, year after year.
If this resonates with you, know that a transformed life begins with a single step:
“Commit your way to the Lord; trust also in Him, and He shall bring it to pass.” (Psalm 37:5)
The New Year’s Night Vigil is an opportunity to begin the year with renewed strength and purpose—not just for yourself but for your family as well.
Bishop James Marques, who leads the Universal Church in the UK, highlights the importance of dedicating the first moments of the New Year to God: “Bring your frustrations, but also your plans, to this New Year’s Night Vigil of the Family. On this special night, ask God to guide every decision and step you take, and you’ll see how 2025 can become a victorious and fulfilling year for you.”
Dedicating the first minutes of the New Year to God is a powerful act of faith. When you invite His guidance, strength, and purpose into your life, you can confidently step into 2025, knowing that everything will align with His Will. By entrusting your goals and dreams into His Hands.
Join us at the Cathedral of Miracles this New Year’s Eve to welcome 2025 in the Presence of God. Take that step towards a brighter, more hopeful future.
We look forward to seeing you and celebrating together.
For more information about locations outside London, call 020 7686 600 or WhatsApp 020 7686 6010.
Event: Vigil of the Family New Year’s Eve
Date and Time: 31st December, at 10pm
Location: Cathedral of Miracles | Rainbow Theatre, 232 Seven Sisters Road, London N4 3NX (For more information about locations outside London, call us on 020 7686 600 or WhatsApp us at 020 7686 6010)
