The yearly program had been organised, and the first meeting got off to a refreshing start, when “that” global pandemic hit us all. The months of an enforced lock-down may have stopped four meetings, yet members kept in-touch with phone calls, texting, letters and notes, and “bumping” into each other in the local supermarket. All felt the strangeness of the direct impact when the church, funerals and businesses/workplaces were closed, and the simple experience of shopping became a new harsh chore, while we all waited for a healthy restoration. Yet we all learnt a lot about ourselves, the church, community and globally; of God’s ways in our own unhurried new lifestyle! We did lose an elderly faithful fellowship member at this time, and while some contracted illness and ongoing ills, we all knew we could still rely on each other for support. And believing our Ancient Mighty God is indeed with us. Life goes on, and it’s wonderful to be back together again.
Christine Schmidt, Secretary
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