A group of people from around the district gathered together at a farm called “Retreat” an hour’s drive from here for a day retreat called “Abiding In Christ” based on Jesus’ words in John 15:1-17,

The location is beautiful.

 

 

There were readings and music followed by lots of time to think, reflect and listen to God.

 

The afternoon session turned to art and craft. Not my scene at all, but I stuck with it.

There was lots of time for hanging out with extended morning tea, second morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea breaks.

 

The thing I noticed during the retreat was how peaceful it was.

 

When I came home, I noticed that I had relaxed, and months of accumulated pressure and stress had disappeared.

The sermon for September 9th 2018 is now available on the New Life web-site.

In this sermon, which is based on Isaiah 8:11-22, I talk about Peace in an Age of Fear.

Click here to listen on your browser, here to download the mp3.