Don Dowling's Blog

Don's Blog

Hi all.

….. and weren’t we impressed with the presence, gifts and abilities of our Penrhos College families last week? Again I received many positive comments after the service, many who are grateful for the connection we have with them. I only had two mothers this year approach me saying that I conducted their weddings!!

On Tuesday morning around 60 people gathered to farewell Mavis Scadden at her funeral service. It had a good feel as we remembered her life, gave thanks and committed her into the hands of God. It is hard to condense 101 years of life into a few minutes but Rev Geoff Blyth gave us a very good picture of her life, loves and faith. We will continue to offer our support and prayers for Laurel and Jill as they readjust to life without their mother. Below are more details regarding a special celebration we will have at Wesley Church.

Every Wednesday a group calling themselves “Perth Prayer” meets in the UCIC Centre. They have been meeting every Wednesday since June last year and on 23^rd June they celebrated their first anniversary. They represent a broad spectrum of Christian denominations having grown slowly to about 30 people with weekly attendance averaging between 10 and 20.

During the 45 minutes they spend together there is a focus on sharing, prayer and a commitment to Christian Love, Unity and Humility. From time to time I am able to attend and I always find warmth and welcome that allows me to feel comfortable to be with them. It is a very gentle group and I always hear the heartfelt compassion and desire from the group that they might be a blessing to other people who work in the city.

This Wednesday a young man shared his story about working in South Africa, where he shared his music with thousands of people listening. He then sang for a song, “Heal this land”. As he sang my mind drifted to the land, the people, the politics, the church and his song became a prayer.

May we always be reminded to offer and participate in healing, as we are able.

Thanks for reading

Don