Don’s Blog
After
a really busy week at Christmas Island I have now settled back into the
“routine” (if it could be called that) of a week at UCIC. Although it has been
a short week, I have managed to fit in quite a few meetings, catching up on
some unanswered emails, preparing for worship this Sunday and visiting some
people in hospital. A good week for me.
I
did enjoy my time with the Chaplain at Christmas Island. It turned out to be imperative
that face-to-face meetings needed to happen. We can still keep Malcolm and Judy
in our prayers as they face the challenges of assisting asylum seekers on a
daily basis.
As
promised last week, I did create a small video clip, which can be found at: https://vimeo.com/50409567. It was
created on my iPhone but I think the quality is good. Enjoy!
There
will be follow up meetings and reports from my time at Christmas Island and
hopefully we, and I mean the UCIC, may be able to make a contribution in some
way in the future.
Tonight
at our Wesley Elders meeting we have our first look at the artists who will
offer their works for our Advent/Christmas Art Exhibition. The title of this
exhibition is, “A Child is Born” and takes up the stories surrounding the birth
of Jesus. As you can imagine it will be an interesting time.
On
Saturday night I am assisting Heather, my daughter, with a fundraising event
for Uniting World’s trip to India later this month. Heather, her two children
and my son Philip are all heading off with Uniting World for an exposure trip
to an Educational facility with whom the Uniting Church as a connection. The fundraiser
is in the form of a Karaoke night, so if you are interested come along. 7pm, in
the UCIC hall. $10.00 admission. I know we have some good singers out there!
In
the pipeline is planning for a special service on Sunday 25th
November, for victims of crime and abuse. In the week preceding, victims of
crime and abuse are remembered and Wesley has been asked to host a special healing
service. I imagine this will be a very moving and significant service and I
will let you know more as information comes to hand.
Next
week, Monday 8th Oct, Kay and I begin four weeks leave so I will not
be able to write a blog during this time. During my leave I have arranged for
guest preachers and you can see who is coming in the information below. I think
you will enjoy their input and insights.
We
are both looking forward to the rest and recreation, with some of the time
being spent with Children and Grandchildren. Now you know I would say that!
I
hope to see you all again on my return.
Don
Sunday 7th
October
8.30am
Discussion group.
10.00am
Worship, Reflecting on Mark 10: 13 - 16 “Let the little children
come to me”
Sunday 14th
October
8.30am
Discussion group.
10.00am
Worship, Preacher Rev Lee Edwards
Sunday 21st
October
8.30am
Discussion group.
10.00am
Worship, Preacher Rev Tom Wilson
Sunday 28th
October
8.30am
Discussion group.
10.00am
Worship, Preacher: Rev Geoff Blyth
Sunday 4th
November
8.30am
Discussion group.
10.00am
Worship, Preacher Rev Brian Carey.
