Month: July 2010

Bike Scheme

Since September 2009, a bike hire scheme has been available in Cardiff, following the lead of several cities in Europe. I have never used it, but think it is a great idea. The first 30 minutes are free, and it would take less than that to travel around the town centre. Well, I’ve just discovered that there is a rental spot just around the corner from us, on Station Road in Llandaff North. Typical, we are moving in 3 weeks time and that’s when they set these up.

Last deputation meeting

Last night was our last deputation meeting. Esther was speaking to the ladies of the Welsh Evangelical Church, and I was in St Mellons Baptist Church while the children were being looked after by a friend. It has been a real privilege and blessing to meet so many Christians over the year. I have always felt welcomed, and people have shown a real interest in the work of the gospel in Brittany.

I have travelled from the very north of the British Isles, visiting Shetland, to not quite the very south, stopping at Clevedon. In Wales, I have traveled from North to South and East to West, but not speaking in Mid-wales this time. Next time, I’ll try to start in Cornwall or Plymouth, and travel all the way to Muckle Flugga.

I’ll have to work out how many miles I have travelled, that would be interesting. I might post a list of all the churches I have spoken in as well, that would be interesting.

Last shift in Costco

Today was my last shift in Cotsco. Two years ago exactly, I was attending a recruitment meeting in Ninian park. Following that, I join the demonstrating team there. It has been a good experience. I have met some very interesting characters, most of who I would never have met otherwise. I cant’ say I’ll miss the job itself, although some aspects of it are interesting and challenging. But I’ll definitely miss the people I worked with, the Costco staff, and some of the members (costco does not have customers but members). Some were very sweet, wishing me well for the future. I tried to see as many as possible, but that’s not possible.

I am now looking forward to the first Costco opening in France. Not to go and work there, but to go and shop there.

After the Revolution by Albert Mohler | Reformed Theology Articles at Ligonier.org

The following article appeared in the June issue of Tabletalk magazine: After the Revolution by Albert Mohler.

Extract:

Like the Reformers who seized the opportunity afforded by the Gutenberg Revolution, we must see the world of new media as an arena for Christian truth-telling. Our engagement with new media is driven by impulses that are evangelistic, missiological, and grounded in apologetics.

And here is his conclusion:

Like every information revolution, the rise of new media requires Christian discernment. At the same time, there is no way we can ignore this challenge and deny the revolution. We can hardly expect to explain the hope that is in us when we aren’t even part of the conversation.

After the Revolution by Albert Mohler, Tabletalk magazine, June 2010.

Commissioning service

Last night was our commissioning service in the Heath Evangelical Church. There were a lot of people, many from our church, but some had travelled a fair distance to be there: Carmarthen, Cricieth in North Wales, Clevedon… A family even cam from Southend on Sea, about 160 miles away. It was a great privilege to be there and we are overwhelmed by people’s love and kindness.

Our Pastor preached from Romans 1:16: For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. He reminded us that we were called to gospel ministry and gave us some reason why we should be excited about it: It is a good news about salvation, it is the power of God, and it is for everyone.

Thank you all for your prayers and support.