The last few days have been taken up with a number of church things that needed to be dealt with. But I have also continued to listen to lectures given by Eugene Peterson at Regent College, Vancouver. He gave his lecture series the title 'Soulcraft' and expands on what this means by a study of Paul's letter to the Ephesians. Each lecture lasts just over 90 minutes and he expresses much to ponder over. He reminds us that the 'church is not a utopia but a workshop' and he emphasizes again and again the importance of the Christian community to which we belong which, of course, is clearly part of the message of Ephesians. It is an interesting exercise to read through this short letter of Paul and note the importance the apostle places on the Christian community and our part with it.
But more of that when I can sort out the notes I have taken so far. Just one more lecture to go.
Later today Annette and I will he heading up to Scotland to visit family and take part in a family reunion with members of Annette's wider family, some of whom she has not seen for over 30 years.
I am sorry to be missing the prayer vigil at church being organised by our young people as part of a Tearfund initiative. I hope they will be well supported through the 24 hour period from 7pm tonight.
No blogging for a few days now.
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