The practised teeth sucking a removal’s estimator and the necessity of packing means the hour has come for a good sort-out and it’s enlightening! We’ve discovered things we’d forgotten we had; realised that much we’ve felt we “must keep” over the years is now just so much clutter we don’t need – or want. Jesus words echo true, “Do not take a bag for the journey. Do not take extra clothes or sandals or walking sticks” (Matthew 10:9-10)!
The study can’t escape and I’m finding files and folders filled with mainly useless items only worth recycling! What drives us to hang on to so much? Perhaps it’s a sign of the urge to self-preservation; hoarding may be a primitive instinct, but I wonder how much that we keep makes life happier or safer? Maybe it’s a matter of clinging to the familiar at any price, a sign of human sin – ensuring we are safe, warm or comfortable no matter the cost to others. The Lord calls us to recognise, “since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy that was set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” (Hebrews 12:1-2).

Thank you all for the privilege of journeying in faith with you this past six years and the opportunity of sharing your gladness and sadness. We praise the Lord for the good things that have happened in our congregation and our family. But the work continues, I know you will welcome and pray for Kapembwa and Margaret Kondolo and in still moving on together may all be done to the glory of the name of Jesus!
God Bless, David Miller