New church, new job, new year

Today is our first day with Timaru Presbyterian Parish, after our Inauguration Day on Sunday. No pay rises, but more opportunities to do mission. Zach and Hannah played their recorders on the last song, which was a nice touch, I thought. We also had a couple of children bring the Bible in, and the children also put together some decorations during their time, and them brought them out to 'dress up' the church.
Janine made our contribution to the shared lunch, and Katarina was busy on the technology front, and then worked with the children.
Last night Chris and I shared a meal with Duncan and Tracy, and their two children, Abby and Jessie who are great fun. Abby started school this year, and is doing well memorizing her reading books, as they all do at her age. Jessie has masses of red curls, and they both adore being the center of attention.
Katarina is at home, doing some cleaning for me, some organising for Chris, and some craft for herself. She has big ideas but not the wherewithall to pay for them - not interested in finding a job either sadly, so the cleaning list is expanding!