Don's Blog 12th April 2012
Hi All,
This week has been a much gentler a week. After preparing the service for Sunday I had some time for filming for the Synod as they prepare for their “Make Ministry Happen” day. So far I have interviewed two Ministers regarding their journey of ministry. Eventually a DVD will be made, asking the question, are there people within the congregation who may be experiencing a call to full-time ministry. It is a question I heard way back in 1972 and I am glad someone asked it, as it led to my journey into ministry. At another level, it is fascinating to be involved in the making of this video because I made the first one way back in 1982. I’m still doing it 30 years later!
Thank you for the many comments regarding the death of Michael Daly. It was comforting to know that many people were thinking of him and me. Unfortunately, because he has no next of kin, his remains and possessions (meager as they are) are it is now in the hands of the Mortuary and the Public Trustees. I have been told it may take up to 3 months before we are able to conduct a funeral. I feel incredibly sad about this, as I would like to afford him the dignity that many other people have at the time of their death. But this is the law.
On Monday Judy, my PA, and the Manager from Crystal Halliday, spent the afternoon cleaning up Michael’s room. In amongst his clothes and other bits and pieces we found some information that helped us understand a little bit more about who he was, where he lived and his previous family. However, his life mainly remains a mystery and we will probably never know what led him to come to Wesley and to be as reclusive as he was. When we finally know when his remains are to be released I will let you know about a funeral.
Last weekend Kay and I enjoyed a relaxing time down at our house at Dunsborough, and yes I did think of you gathering for the 10 o’clock worship service. John Barendrecht told me that he really enjoyed being with the congregation last Sunday.
One of the meetings I had during the week concerned placing a labyrinth in the church, which will happen on Wednesday 30th May. A labyrinth is a prayer-walk and if you would like to see a diagram of one you can look it up on the Internet. Go to; http://www.reep.org/resources/advent/2004/labyrinths_christian.php
The labyrinth we are placing in the church is 7.5 meters square and necessitates moving some of the pews to the side. We have decided to leave it in the church all day, Wednesday 30th and Thursday 31st May, returning the pews to the place ready for our Sunday worship. If you would like to experience it please make a point of coming to the church on those days. There will be someone in attendance who can help you, if needed.
Yesterday, I attended the monthly board meeting of Crossroads, which was held at the Warehouse Café, Shenton Park. I was asked to share some of the stories of the Café, which I was really happy to do. Crossroads has been granted a significant amount of money so that they can refurbish the café and in a couple of months it will be fully operational. It will be a wonderful to see the café connecting with the community again. Christine and Donald Nicolas have done a wonderful job in taking on the Warehouse Café as a Mission Project for the church and as I have already sent to them, I think they will be amazed at the opportunities that will come to them.
I look forward to catching up on Sunday or sooner.
From your minister,
Don
Sunday 22nd April
8.30am Discussion Group in the Guild Room
10.00am Worship – The Third Sunday of Easter. Reflecting on Luke’s witness to the resurrection.
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