It was a great 5 days spent with fellow Minterns. I really enjoyed the sessions that we had. Val’s session challenged us to incorporate what we do in our everyday lives with the Gospel, and to think about the bigger questions that could link the Gospel with shopping, cooking, working. It made us think about intentionally living our lives within the Gospel outline – effectively living an undivided life. Ben’s session the following day was a great follow on of this with at least 40 ways that we should communicate the Gospel. We also spent some time prioritising and praying for the semester ahead, and the last half of Minty! The Minterns led Bible study in Nahum and Jonah every morning and on Wednesday we presented our evangelistic talks, which all went quite well. Our resident chef was Andy, who cooked up a feast for us at every meal time! I can’t say that we weren’t amply fed with delicious food and fresh bread rolls...MMMMM....
I really loved spending time with the 5 other Minterns. It was encouraging to hear stories of their work on the different campuses in Wellington and Lincoln, and it was helpful to talk through struggles that we shared. They really are a great bunch and I feel privileged to be journeying with them this year.
Also extremely encouraging is the support that I have been receiving. It’s encouraging to have people pray for me and it’s encouraging to know that God is listening. Psalm 117:2 - “For great is his love toward us, and the faithfulness of the LORD endures forever.” The Lord’s love is amazing and my faithfulness in return is a small ask. What a privilege it is to spend this year immersed in ministry training and for me to be doing something of God’s work every day for His glory. Thank you SO MUCH to my supporters (that’s you if you’re reading this!) and a big thank you to “Anonymous” who appeared on my Minty Support Break-down this month.
Minty is based on Psalm 92:12-15:
The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, they will grow like a cedar of Lebanon;
planted in the house of the LORD, they will flourish in the courts of our God.
They will still bear fruit in old age, they will stay fresh and green,
proclaiming, "The LORD is upright; he is my Rock, and there is no wickedness in him."
This year, for me, is the beginning of a fresh and green life. Halfway through already and I’m praying that I will still bear fruit in old age :)
