Don Dowling's Blog

Don's Blog

Hi all.

For our last display outside the church this advent we have Joseph and Mary, ‘the baby’ …… and the kombi van. As usual we have received many comments and people have written wonderful messages on our ‘Graffiti Board’. These displays have convinced me that we have been able to ‘make a connection’ with many who on a daily basis walk by our church.

I am especially grateful to the ‘volunteers’ who gave of their time and energy to help us. Without you it would not have been as successful as it has been. Your presence has meant that something has happened. If you had not been there it would have just been a ‘display’. My hope is that early in the New Year we will all get together and share some of our experiences.

I have received many Christmas Cards this year and two have been rather special. One is from a Wesley family, addressed to the Wesley Family, and me and shares how through a series of events they were led to worship with us. They share how they have enjoyed worshiping at Wesley mentioning especially the “magnificent music from the talented youngsters at UWA, the melodious and uplifting voice of the choir and the beauty of the church itself, not to mention the friendliness of the congregation”.

I must admit to feeling a little proud to read this…

The second card simply wished me ‘Seasons Greetings’ and came from Mohammad Agherdien the Muslim Imam from the Mirrabooka Mosque. (Mohammad took part in our inter-faith meeting earlier in the year) I felt rather humbled that Mohammed, someone from a different faith tradition, had taken time to pay his respects during our rather special season. It reminds me to remember their special seasons.

May Christmas be a time of blessing to you, your family and friends and to those around you.

Thanks for reading.
Don