Exciting News

At last we have a decision from Mosgiel, and they have decided not to renew Chris' stated supply contract for a further 6 months. This means we will be finishing there August 7, and so marks the end of this particular period of ministry in our lives. It is, of course, disappointing and sad not to be able to continue there, and the big girls in particular will miss the friends they have made. However, session asked for a high level of support from the congregation, which they didn't get and so there really aren't more options left.

It is good to have the decision finally made, although August 7 is fast approaching and there are no obvious options for jobs on the horizon. This has financial implications for us, and longer term raises some big questions about where we might live long term. We don't have any idea about what we are going to do, so watch this space and we will keep you updated as we hear.

Last week was a big week for us, as we had Sylvia and Daniel Purdie staying with us for a week while Sylvia attended a block course at KCLM, and MJ had two days in Auckland with studentsoul meetings. She also had the chance to catch up with her uncle who has not been well recently. The children all seem to have managed the transition back into school routines, and we survived the first full on Saturday for this term. Soccer will only continue for this term, and the day will be much more manageable with only music and ballet to worry about next term.