Welcome to our services of worship today. It is always a privilege to have you come and spend time with the Lord in worship with us.
This past week I returned to Christchurch after four weeks in Auckland where I have been attending lectures for two block courses relating to my Master of Theology degree through Laidlaw-Carey Graduate School. The courses I am currently undertaking are: “Themes and trends in Acts, then and now” as well as an in-depth study of “Pneumatology (Holy Spirit)”. These weeks have left my head fill of new insight and information which I will gradually piece together as I complete my assignments during the next couple of months.
So I am back on deck in the office on Tues / Wed, these being my two paid Opawa days of work each week and once again I am fully immersed in my various roles of husband, father, pastor and student.
This morning is our last service with Judy More as she departs for Puerto Rico on Friday. As we commission her today we are sending her out with our blessing and acknowledge the work of the Holy Spirit in preparing her to be willing and have the courage to follow this pathway.
Note: Our Senior Pastor, Rev Dr Steve Taylor is on study leave