United!

Today was a day of unity...

This morning my church St Matt's had a joint service of all its 4 different congregations. It was a cool time to all meet together & here about all the different things that are going on in & around the church. It really is a massive church, with what is effectively 4 large virtually independent congregations... I kinda wondered why they don't church plant more - but apparently that is on the horizon which is really cool. After church we had lunch together, so it was good to get to know a few people a little better.

Tonight was ChurchTogether in Perth. 10 000+ Christians met in the Supreme Court Gardens, sandwiched between the CBD high rise & lights, & the Swan River. It was a very cool setting - a warm evening & full moon - & as Hillsong United cranked it up on the stage it must have echoed around the city. I have never seen fireworks used as part of a worship music slot before, but it was fairly cool - especially as I'm missing out on the whole Guy Fawkes Nov 5th vibe today. J John gave the message - good to hear what sounded like a thoroughly English accent again! Though with all kinds of Greek-Cypriate undertones. It was a good thing to have so many Christians together from many different churches - lots to learn in how to be more unified.

I actually walked to the city from St Georges with a few other guys. It was a cool walk, with some good views. Then saw the news of Saddam's sentence (to be hung) whilst gorging ourselves in Hungry Jacks (Burger King) - made me think about his evil & issues of justice... was reading what the Bible says about this in Revelation 14 this morning - lots to think about & allow to sink into my heart.

Otherwise, I have been sleeping lots - but still managed to fall asleep for 2 hours this afternoon when I was reading! I think it must be all that revision I have been doing. Maybe. This is now exam week. Hmmm.