From Katoomba to Killcare

Am in the process of recovering from a draining but exciting week.

Had our housegroup weekend away up in Katoomba (and in the process realised that my body can't keep up with first years!) All nighters, sing star, choccie fondue, soup, log fires, bushwalks and plenty of fun and laughter with our housegroup all made for a great weekend in the mountains (check out below photo taken at the Three Sisters, as well as others via our housegroup blog on the side)

Then, seemingly in a blur, after a wet and sultry Monday day off (basically rugged up all day indoors with the exception of going to see M:I 3), was off the next day to Killcare for our church's pastoral team retreat.

It was an excellent, rewarding and encouraging week as we reflected on what has happened over the past year, and then started to dream, scheme and brainstorm for the year ahead. Was encouraged to see our diverse yet unified pastoral team working together and I think I came to appreciate the way in which God works to build up the body of Christ.

As we talked specifics (whether it be church planting, witnessing, discipleship, specific ministries), it was great to be reminded about engaging in "new creation" work but also being able to experience this in the context of our church.

But the busyness doesn't stop there.......workers meeting next Wed, then I'm chairing an evangelistic event in the city with a talk by former Wallabies team doctor, Dr John Best.

Shameless plug: If you're able to make it along next Thursday night from 6-8:15pm, please come along!