Galston Uniting Church

Thanks for stepping up ....

During May and June, our minister Geoff has been taking a wellearned break. So that our services could continue, as usual, some faithful people were approached to lead our worship. To step out of your comfort zone and into a pulpit is not for the faint-hearted. And so, to Duncan and Kate McLean, Pr. Corrie Byrne and Rev Geoff Stevenson, we say thank you for leading our worship while Geoff was away. Each brought their unique skills and personalities to the task, which made each one memorable. Kate and Duncan are members of our congregation. Kate is a high school teacher of Aboriginal Studies. In what was National Reconciliation Week, Kate brought her passion for reconciliation with First Nations people to draw comparisons with Nicodemus in John 3, pointing out how Jesus challenged Nicodemus to change direction, as we all must to achieve reconciliation in Australia.

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Jesus called together his disciples prior to his ascension, it was a bit like a Poirot climax!)

When pentecostal Pastor Corrie Byrne led worship, it was Pentecost Sunday! In addition to leading worship, he brought some of his congregation with him, and we enjoyed a great time with them later over a cuppa.

Rev Geoff Stevenson is our Presbytery Chairperson and a great support to our church. It is always a joy when he comes to visit, and we thank him for a most uplifting service.

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