6 May – Back home
May 11th, 2012Jared’s Blog – 6 May 2012
Good morning everyone, and a warm welcome to Priestfield Church. It’s great to have you with us today.
Short Break and Conference
Well, last week it rained less in Kenmore than we were given to expect, and we had a lovely, if short, stay in the area. One of the highlights was a visit to a place called ‘The spirit of wood,’ a business that is part of a farm near Aberfeldy. We fully expected to have a nice time looking at the beauty of the various woods that entice you to touch them. The furniture had been skilfully made, and quite unexpectedly we came away with three smallish tables, a wooden plate and a few little odds and ends!
One of the tables, made of acacia wood like the Ark of the Covenant, is presently being used for the prayer tree to see how they look together, and the plate is just ideal for the bread for home communions. I look forward to using it.
This week I headed to Gartmore, just west of Stirling, to a three-day training conference for those who are supervisors of candidates for ministry. Who should be at that conference but the minister of Kenmore – and several old friends whom I have known for years. It was both an educational and fun time, refreshing the mind and the spirit.
Stewardship Season
May was designated our ‘Stewardship Season’ and we have already held one of our meetings to share information and find inspiration for the pathway ahead of us. I must confess that, despite the apparent financial challenges that face us, I was really excited by the things that are happening among us and the way we are seeing God at work. I believe there is a lot yet to happen at Priestfield and it is an enterprise for God’s Kingdom that is worth investing ourselves and our resources in.
During May we will be reflecting on our Stewardship of the world, of our relationships (especially with the poor), of our wealth (money and time) and of our talents. While of course this is intended to be encouraging and challenging, I also feel that it is so exciting that God has given us so much to steward on his behalf. We have been given a great privilege and responsibility.
Prayers for our students
It’s great for us to share together in worship with a variety of people, including our student friends. Regardless of whatever year of their degree this is, most of them will be facing end of year exams, or finals. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, particularly those of you who are coming to the end of this stage of your life. May the future be open with opportunities to put your learning into practice in a way that enriches the life of the world and advances the Kingdom of God.
Have a good week!
Jared.
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Rev Dr Jared Hay
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