Our church is not only a great place of worship and Bible teaching, but it is also a fully fledged college of sound and media arts. Students spend week days in our church building, learning the art of film making and sound engineering amongst other artistic skills. The upside for the congregation is that we are spoiled with wonderful presentations to back up our lessons or to advertise happenings in our church life.
Adam was approached (through our Sunday School leaders) by this team of students to star in the Easter production. The lesson for our Easter weekend was that we are joined to one another by a cord that also binds us to Jesus. Many people go through life, doing what they do without noticing this cord. If you notice this cord and follow it to the cross, your life will never be the same again.
Adam had a fantastic day on set. He learned so much about film making and acting and thoroughly enjoyed the attention as he was the only child in the film. The end result is a gorgeous movie which gives great glory to God and allows Adam to shine His light. Through this short film clip (and Adam's great acting debut) it is my prayer that many come to notice the cord that binds us to Him and find new life in Jesus.
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Saturday, April 7, 2012
sports round up
We pulled back a bit on activities this term to give the taxi driver a break and regroup. It didn't stop the boys achieving well in everything they tried out for.
Russell was awarded the much coveted green belt in karate at the end of the term. He has worked hard and has fantastic style and skill in this martial art. Green belt is considered to be the first rung in the senior ladder and the climb to new colours becomes steeper, tougher and longer from here.
Term 1 is the swimming term at school and Russell was awarded runner up in the Year 5 boys for Mt Pleasant Primary. He went on to swim in the inter school meet where our school won. He won his backstroke race and placed in all other strokes. He went down to look at the local water polo club and is considering giving that a go next summer.
Adam completed another cricket season of "In 2 Cricket" skills clinic. He loved being part of the action and became quite proficient with a bat. He can now go on to play for a team at the end of this year.
Hugo had the term off from extra sport as the jump to preprimary and full time school was quite a big adjustment for him. He was exhausted at the end of a school day and often fell asleep in the afternoon.
All three boys got back into rugby at the end of this term and are preparing in earnest for the matches that start at the end of this month.
But for now, we are enjoying Easter break for three weeks before the next load of activities roll out!
Russell was awarded the much coveted green belt in karate at the end of the term. He has worked hard and has fantastic style and skill in this martial art. Green belt is considered to be the first rung in the senior ladder and the climb to new colours becomes steeper, tougher and longer from here.
Term 1 is the swimming term at school and Russell was awarded runner up in the Year 5 boys for Mt Pleasant Primary. He went on to swim in the inter school meet where our school won. He won his backstroke race and placed in all other strokes. He went down to look at the local water polo club and is considering giving that a go next summer.
Adam completed another cricket season of "In 2 Cricket" skills clinic. He loved being part of the action and became quite proficient with a bat. He can now go on to play for a team at the end of this year.
Hugo had the term off from extra sport as the jump to preprimary and full time school was quite a big adjustment for him. He was exhausted at the end of a school day and often fell asleep in the afternoon.
All three boys got back into rugby at the end of this term and are preparing in earnest for the matches that start at the end of this month.
But for now, we are enjoying Easter break for three weeks before the next load of activities roll out!
Granny Pat
Our boys have adopted Rob's aunt as their honorary granny. She doesn't have biological children or grandchildren so I think she is quite enamoured with the status from the boys. A few months ago we suggested that Pat considers making the international flight from London to see our new home and catch up with us. To our delight, she didn't hesitate and booked immediately. Granny Pat arrived late on Wednesday night and will spend a month taking in the sights and sounds of Perth. I am a bit concerned that the sounds coming from this Wilson house may be a bit too much for her usually quiet and solitary life!
So far she is enjoying her visit. The weather is perfect autumn in the late 20's and we are getting out for walks and plays in all the beautiful parks.
So far she is enjoying her visit. The weather is perfect autumn in the late 20's and we are getting out for walks and plays in all the beautiful parks.
It was a year ago that we celebrated Easter with our other grandparents and a great reminder of that lovely visit so this is a real treat for us all to have Granny Pat share our home and life in Perth.
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