Since leaving college – I’ve been seeing friends, went on holiday, and also been helping out in cafe and preschool at Cairns Road. Tomorrow there will be an opportunity for me to thank people, talk about some ‘high’s and low’s’ of my placement, and for us to pray for each other within the service. I’m really pleased that a group are coming from St George and hopefully the service will reflect the partnership well. I wonder what St George will feel worshipping with such a larger congregation (St George 10-15, Cairns Road 120-140), younger/family orientated one, singing modern songs, and having a less structured service. I’m not sure how many of them have had experience of going to other churches I hope they don’t feel to afraid about it! This month has been about ending well (not sure what that means really) and thinking about the future. I’m both excited about the next part in my journey but also tinged with sadness.
Lucy, I am sure they will love you for who you are, rejoice with you in your celebrations and forever be a bit possessive of you! Your concern and care for a ‘good ending’ (I’m working out what that means/looks like too!) mean that they will be welcomed and valued at Cairns Road I’m sure.
Enjoy a good rest, have a wonderful ordination when the day comes and be confident in Christ as you step out to the next stage.
Big holy hugs through the ether!
AMEN!