Update from the ‘ville

Life's been very crazy, but here's a snapshot of a few things I've been up to:

It seems to be a season of finishing. After 6 years, I have completed my Bachelor of Ministry degree at Tabor Victoria. Assuming I pass and my calculations are correct! It will be sad to be finishing Tabor, but you never say that you are not going back! Who knows what the future will bring. I am investigating further study in 2009, but at this stage do not think it will be at Tabor – perhaps in 2010!

We have finished the breakfast program for the year at Healesville High School. This has been an amazing success, with over 50 students, teachers – and the principal! – attending each week. There are plans to come back next year, as well as some additional serving at the high school. More next year when things are finalized! I can announce that a new award will be presented at Healesville High School this year – The Salvation Army Community Service Award. This will be an annual award present to a student/students who have given back to the Healesville community in one way or another. We haven't finalized the name, or what sort of perpetual item we will buy – so any ideas are welcome.

The final Christian Education class for the grade six's was last week, and we used Kidzone to explore the story of Jesus' birth, and to make a reindeer Christmas ornament for our tree! The teachers want me back again next year, but I'm not locking anything in at this stage. There's been some creative suggestions so will have to see how it all fits together. We gave a New Testament biblezine to each of the kids as well – they seemed to like reading them too!!!

Today we had our shop volunteers Christmas lunch. Everyone got a present!!! I got a Christmas tie that lights up and plays music – might have to wear it on Sunday to our next Café Church!

Still a few things to go…mainly music has another few weeks. Lots of Christmas parties to go to! I'm trying to be good…but have only been to one event so far!

I'm enjoying being an uncle, and have had my first stint at babysitting, and learnt how to change nappies and get Zac to sleep. Mum, Zac and dad continue to do well – but naturally wouldn't mind more sleep! A friend took some great photos of Zac – check them out at www.clairbremner.com – go to the blog page and scroll down to Zac. Book Clair for your next family photo shoot!

Anyway, that's enough updating from life in the 'ville for now!