Easter journeys

Katarina and Janine have had a wonderful time at Easter Camp, held at Tirohanga. I went out on Sunday night to celebrate communion with them, and they weren't very pleased to see me! The young people have had a great time and it was neat to see young folk that we first met as campers three years ago stepping up into leadership roles now. The girls are enjoying an extra day to sleep in and catch up on washing and homework today.

Zachary and Hannah came to Oamaru on Saturday as we connected with the Timaru and Christchurch cousins. It was a noisy and active afternoon as you can imagine. We couldn't stay longer as Chris was preaching and taking communion at North Taieri on Sunday morning.

Chris has had a very productive Easter, putting the finishing touches on the study, and we also had a heat pump installed this week in anticipation of the winter to come. With the extra insulation we have put in, we are hoping for a slighty cosier winter than previously.

On Monday night we all enjoyed catching up with various Knox people at Mark and Anne's home - they hosted a get together as Alistair and Jackie were down from Wellington for a school reunion. Our paths do not always cross despite living in the same city, so it was good to have the opportunity to hear what people are up to.