yet another week over

Well I haven't blogged this week! Its been a very strange week, lots going on placement wise and in life in general.

I am looking forward to just under three weeks time when I will have two weeks off! I am looking forward to having some time and space with friends. Going away for both weeks! First week I will spend on Iona (www.iona.org.uk) it is Student week and should be fun. I was there last year for Student week too. So it will be my third time on Iona. I think the contrast between Kings Cross and Iona will be stark. It will be a much needed break and will be good to catch up with people (there is a group from Lancaster going for the same week). I like Iona alot- it gives space from daily life, without internet access and also without much phone signal! The food is always good- lots of home made bread and scones! I really appreciate the worship too- the music is always good- with lots of singing! Who knows how long I might sing Mayenziewe for! It has been known for me to sing it for 4 hours constantly! The fellowship is good too! Last year when I was on Iona it was just before Candidates cttee and I came back refreshed and rested. SO am hoping to come back rested!

The last few weeks have been challenging with work for various reasons, so a rest is needed! The second week I am going to Spring Harvest with Emma S, Kieron and Sarah E! Should be a fun week too! Although much craziness I am sure! This will hopefully energise me! Spring Harvest gives lots of teaching and worship! Catching up with friends there too will be good. At Christmas we got together and it was crazy! Think we will be rationed on sugar- or Skegness may not be able to cope for 5 days!

So three working weeks and then break! Its scary how little time I will have left in London. I am learning soo much, I have surprised myself how much I am actually missing academic work though! Have spoken with Formation in Ministry this week and all things being equal I will be at Wesley House from September as posted previously.

So exciting holidays and times of refreshment coming up with God and friends! One of the lessons I am learning for ministry is that times such as these are much needed! Rest, recharge and the oppurtunity to have space to think and be nurtured.