David's Notes

Season Greetings, 

We sit now with the aftermath of Christmas; the Advent services, end of year functions and the holidays with those closest to us - and now what? 

This Sunday coming we will have time to chew on the cud a little and absorb the season's treasures.   

Anne, Howard and myself would also like to thank the congregation for their generous Christmas gift.  We thank you for the continuous love and support of the congregation and we look forward to working with you in such a way as Paul so aptly put it in Acts 20:24, "bearing witness to the gospel of God's grace". 

All our love, 

Rev. David Barbour
033 3431708
barbour@absamail.co.za

David's Notes

Greetings,

The week the world stood still. It has been an emotional roller coaster the last few days listening to the umpteen speeches, sermons and prayers offered up in memory of Madiba. The greatest sermon for me was the Rabbi who likened Madiba to Joseph who was sent to prison unjustly, then rises to become the prime minister of Egypt and then on to forgive those who sent him to prison. The funniest anecdote for me was the Houghton neighbour who had him for tea and when telling him about their son who had left the country Madiba gets on their phone and tries to persuade him to come home. The most embarrassing for me was the behaviour of the crowds as foreign presidents gave their speeches or was it the interpreter for the deaf who was a complete "fake". The most surprising for me was how emotional I felt and how much a part of the country's sorrow I identified with. I would love to hear what this week has meant for you.

End of year Imbizo at Masibumbane

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David's Notes

Last week we took a lesson from David Steindl-Ras who proposed a simple way to help us get out of the time-famine of our busy life.  It was to stop, listen and then go.  A simple lesson every child learns when crossing the road.  It is simple isn't it but not often practiced.  The ability to pull in the reigns and check our direction, who is with us and what the purpose of our journey is all about.  Have you thought of any ways you can stop and respond to God's presence in the current moment? "There is another way to live in the world, to live from the Holy Center, the Divine Center Who abides in us, who can speak in us and through us at all times - if we listen" (Mary Anne Best)