Jeremy
Jeremy is a lively and energetic preacher who preaches with a passion for the Word of God.  He met Kim when he was 16 and they married 7 years later.  Jeremy loves Basketball, but tells everyone he has given up playing (any child over the age of 5 who plays basketball in our local park will tell you this is definitely not true!).

Jeremy Sandy became Pastor of Goldings Church at the beginning of the New Millennium, January 2000.  Jeremy had been aware, since the age of 16, that God was calling him to be a preacher. Before entering into the ministry Jeremy ran his own security company providing security officers to McDonalds, Burger King and Wimpy - mainly in central London.  He also ran a Christian Bookshop, but was notorious for giving away the stock free of charge.

When Jeremy became Pastor of Goldings, his eldest son Benjamin was 7 years old, Joseph was 3...and Rachel hadn’t even been born!

Kim
Kim actually met Jeremy at her baptism - he was being baptised on the same day!  Kim is an author and has written a children's fiction book called, 'Slam Dunk Into Reality' (ages 9 - 12 years) published by Christian Focus Publications.  Kim enjoys art, music, writing and computers. She is the editor of the Church Magazine, and she made this website.  She is also a British Sign Language Interpreter and like Jeremy has a real heart for deaf people.  Kim plays the guitar and enjoys table tennis (and can beat Jeremy!!)

Benjamin
Benjamin is now 16. He loves reading, (his favourite authors are currently H.G. Wells and John Steinbeck).  He loves the computer (arrggghh, close down that MSN!) and is passionate about playing the electric guitar, acoustic guitar, semi-acoustic guitar, and classical guitar (note the common denominator!) He now plays lead guitar in our worship services, and is also a rhythm guitarist in his school band called Evanition.  Ben plays classical guitar with Redbridge guitar ensemble, and he also plays the piano. Ben enjoys table-tennis, and badminton.

Ben is now an A Level student studying Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Music and Critical Thinking.

Joseph

Joseph's ambition is to be as tall as his big brother, Ben. He is 12 years old and is the much adored brother (and occasional enemy) of his little sister Rachel.  He is quick witted and has a lovely sense of humour. Joseph plays the drums and the bass guitar— he plays the drums in our church worship band. He first played drums publicly at a wedding when he was 11 years old. Joe also plays drums for his own school band, and writes songs and musical arrangements. One of Joseph's favourite authors is Anthony Horrowitz. Joseph supports Arsenal (he comes from a long line of West Ham supporters—oops!) Joseph enjoys table tennis ...must be something in his blood! Joseph loves being BOTH a little Brother and a big brother.  Joseph’s name means, ‘God shall add another Son.’

 Rachel

Rachel is 6 years old and amazingly tidy! (What a blessing after two very untidy boys! Thank you, Lord!) She is very proud of her 'princess bedroom'. She loves having 2 big brothers at her beck and call and she loves dressing up in her room, and she changes her clothes several times a day… (guess you could blame that on the British Weather!!) or at least until someone yells STOP.  Rachel loves to pray for the people who she loves, and has been known to pray emergency prayers when she can’t get her hands on any chocolate. Rachel is a family girl, and very loving.  She wakes up smiling, giving kisses and asking ‘can I have chocolate for breakfast?  What about for lunch?  For Tea-time?  Just fifteen pieces and then no more….’  You’ll be pleased to hear that she does love fruit and vegetables too…(especially when coated with chocolate—just kidding!)

Rachel is counting down the days until she is 7 and can start having piano lessons!! Her favourite lessons at school are I.T, Music, P.E and History. Her favourite TV programme is Newsround, which she can't bear to miss. This year she had the starring role in her school Christmas production where she played a very pretty and utterly cheerful 'Scrooge'. A star is born!

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