Big news, big news

The big news this week is that I have won a scholarship, the Begg-Dickie memorial scholarship from the School of Ministry. They hand out one a year usually, and I am pretty excited. This means that I can actually pay for the course that I have started or at least pay off the Student Loan. It also raises the possibility of doing further study, which probably won't surprise anyone! There will be a sort of official announcment at the School of Ministry on Wednesday - the new director wants to make a bit of a fuss about it.

We have had a good start back into the routine of life in Dunedin. Zachary has started soccer again, and the two younger children have music on Saturdays. The girls are playing netball again this term which makes Thursday nights busy for Janine. Our Sunday's continue to be full; we enjoyed going to Alofa's ordination last night after a street party on North Road held by the Salvation Army and the Fire Brigade.

Temperatures are continuing to fall and there is a hint of frost in the air. The city is beautiful in her autumn colours. Life is good.