Yesterday our solar power system went online. The system can generate a maximum of 10Kw, and we believe over the course of a year it will generate about what we use in a year, or thereabouts. The panels I posted about on Wednesday are installed and hooked up to this blue box. The little green …
The 21st century continues to arrive at mgpc. Having a capital-items-only bequest allows us to invest in these solar panels. If we’re going to hold capital it has to be productive for kingdom work. Money not spent on electricity will be money available for mission and ministry. We’re not saving the planet; our job is …
Tomorrow at mgpc we’ll consider the Spirit inspired warning about the danger of departing from the faith contained in 1 Timothy 4:1-5 and learn the best defence to ensure a continuing relationship as part of God’s Kingdom. A focus on God’s faithfulness and generosity toward us is in order, and we’ll prepare for worship singing …
Brian Croft features this pearler about how to spend year one in a new parish (especially for first time pastors): “Preach the Word. Love the people. Don’t change anything.” You can read the rest here to find all the necessary qualifications. 2004 in Mount Gambier Presbyterian was pretty similar to 2003. My predecessor, Rod Waterhouse, …
