From the Chaplain

It has been a very eventful Term 2 for me as College Chaplain. The College marked Anzac Day with a special assembly to give thanks for those who died protecting us from the enemy in wars past. We also took the opportunity to also thank God for his Son, the Lord Jesus – who died to save us from our ultimate enemy – Satan, sin and death.

In the same week, our Registrar Suzy Song and I began conducting our first Christianity Explained course for interested parents over four weeks. A small number of parents attended and appreciated the opportunity to find out more about the Gospel of Jesus and to ask questions.

A major highlight this term was having Rev. Ashley Saunders from Barnabas Aid speak at both our Primary and Secondary Chapel services. Rev. Saunders explained to the students about the food.gives program being run by Barnabas Aid and invited the students to contribute. The response from the College community was immense and 50 boxes of non-perishable food was collected for distribution to persecuted Christian communities overseas. My thanks to Year 1 Teacher Miss Natalie Nheu for arranging much of this.

Secondary Teacher and Head of Biblical Studies, Miss Mardi Easton spoke at our Pentecost Assembly about the Holy Spirit and his role in the life of a Christian.

Our VCE lunchtime group continues to meet each Friday where we discuss various topics and conclude by praying together. In addition I am assisting with the Primary Friendship group each week.

I do enjoy visiting classes to present devotions in their homerooms. Lately I have visited every Year Prep to 3 class with my friend Monty Mouse to learn from the Bible with the students!

I trust that all College families have a holiday that is refreshing in every way. We look forward to continuing to partner with College parents as we teach the students entrusted to us about God, Jesus and the world.