A Feast of Farewells

This past weekend, I've done very little other than PARTY

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On Saturday (26th), my lovely friends, Sarah & Andrew Mann, opened their home and garden for a 'friends farewell'.

We ate and drank, reminisced and laughed. It was soooooo good to be together with friends I see often, and those who I maybe don't see so often, but have been part of shaping my pilgrimage in different ways.

I would like to say a HUGE THANK YOU to Pauline & Jon, Terry & Jo, Sheena, Kirsten, Gary & Chris, Emily, Suzanne, Janet & Ernie, John & Vanessa, Rod & Jenny, Denise, Helen & Deano, Lance & Julie, Becky and Henry.

With an extra special THANK YOU to Sarah & Andrew,

for being such generous and gracious hosts.

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Sunday (27th) was my final service and farewell at St Mark's church.  I came to faith at St Mark's on November 23rd, 1986 and have been involved in the church all this time, in between my many meanderings 😀

As always, it was a pleasure and a privilege to preach, especially on my final Sunday at the church.

Thank you, St Mark's, for the beautiful flowers, lovely card, generous gift, and also for being part of my journey with Jesus, for so many years 💖

Thank you too, for the very enjoyable and relaxed BBQ, after the service.  To all those who came along, but especially to all the folk who helped set up, cook food, and clean up afterwards!