Monday, December 12, 2005
Christmas Letter
Hey folks -
This is an electronic version of what went out with the Xmas cards.....
Dear Friends and Family,
The past three months since I moved to Alsask, SK have been challenging, engaging, heart-warming, and enriching. From the moment I arrived in this little town with my supervisor and her grand-daughter waiting to have a cup of tea with me (complete with a casserole in the oven for my supper!) to being asked to preside over the regional Legion branches' Remembrance Day services, it has been a real taste of rural ministry. I have been constantly awed and humbled by the friendship, faith and service offered by the people in my community and my congregations.
With February 2006 fast approaching, I have been busy preparing for the World Council of Churches 9th General Assembly. I spent three days in Toronto at an orientation event for the delegates, advisors and observers from the Canadian churches delegation. I have been asked to participate in a panel discussion at a plenary session on the theme of the Assembly, “God in your grace, Transform the World.” The Assembly takes place in Porto Alegre, Brazil from February 14-24, 2006.
As you'll see from the picture at the bottom of this letter, there has been a new addition to my little household. Her name is Zen, and she is a young lab retriever / boxer cross whom I adopted from the Calgary SPCA in September. She is a wonderful blessing in my life, despite the fact people her say she is Zen in name only, not in disposition.
Biggest news is the addition to our family of my new nephew- Blake Robert Lansdowne who was born to Robb and Susan on November 23, 2005 in Vancouver. I arrived home for a week's vacation the day he was born, and he had us all smitten at first glance! I look forward to a lifetime of getting to know him!
My latest news can always be found [here on my blog]. Blessings to all of you during this time of waiting and Advent. Warmest greetings, and may you all find some sabbath time during the Holiday rush to spend with family, friends, and those whom you love.
May peace be with you all!
This is an electronic version of what went out with the Xmas cards.....
Dear Friends and Family,
The past three months since I moved to Alsask, SK have been challenging, engaging, heart-warming, and enriching. From the moment I arrived in this little town with my supervisor and her grand-daughter waiting to have a cup of tea with me (complete with a casserole in the oven for my supper!) to being asked to preside over the regional Legion branches' Remembrance Day services, it has been a real taste of rural ministry. I have been constantly awed and humbled by the friendship, faith and service offered by the people in my community and my congregations.
With February 2006 fast approaching, I have been busy preparing for the World Council of Churches 9th General Assembly. I spent three days in Toronto at an orientation event for the delegates, advisors and observers from the Canadian churches delegation. I have been asked to participate in a panel discussion at a plenary session on the theme of the Assembly, “God in your grace, Transform the World.” The Assembly takes place in Porto Alegre, Brazil from February 14-24, 2006.
As you'll see from the picture at the bottom of this letter, there has been a new addition to my little household. Her name is Zen, and she is a young lab retriever / boxer cross whom I adopted from the Calgary SPCA in September. She is a wonderful blessing in my life, despite the fact people her say she is Zen in name only, not in disposition.
Biggest news is the addition to our family of my new nephew- Blake Robert Lansdowne who was born to Robb and Susan on November 23, 2005 in Vancouver. I arrived home for a week's vacation the day he was born, and he had us all smitten at first glance! I look forward to a lifetime of getting to know him!
My latest news can always be found [here on my blog]. Blessings to all of you during this time of waiting and Advent. Warmest greetings, and may you all find some sabbath time during the Holiday rush to spend with family, friends, and those whom you love.
May peace be with you all!
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Nice hot pink outfit on Zen - I copied this photo to my files- hope you don't mind. Congrats on the nephew! First boy I've heard born out of 6 people I know in the last two months.
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