Discipleship Reflection - Standing on Holy Ground by Bill Gillard

As far back as I can remember, every Sunday morning Betty and I have played sacred music to prepare us for whatever the day will bring to us either through worship at church, or meeting and visiting with friends or our family.  We also watch and enjoy the TV show Songs of Praise on the ABC that brings us sacred music and messages of hope.  On Sunday mornings, we escape from the troubles of this world for the day and try and concentrate on holier things…

Reflections on the Mid-Year Staff Retreat by Meredith Carr

From 14 to 16 August, our Mission Centre staff gathered for a time of retreat. These days gave us the opportunity to step away from the steady rhythm of daily work and to be fully present with one another. We shared meals around the table, prayed together, wrestled with difficult policies, laughed during team-building, and entered into honest conversations about the realities of work, life and ministry. There was a broad space to step back and remember why we do this work…