...Hammer and Nails...

Hey guys,

I agree I kind of got out of the way of blogging for a while. Life has been extremely busy however and as promised at the start of March I would update with lots of exciting news. I most certainly have lots to share so let's give a brief overview. Being the good Presbyterian that I am, here are 3 big things that happened to me in March:

- In March the Session of APPC voted to extend my contract for a further 3 years and, further to this, to sponsor me for a Green Card alongside it. This is extremely exciting news and I am excited by what God has in store for the future.I feel humbled and privileged by what is entrusted to me and I just hope that through everything we do with the Church, the young people and everyone, that it can give glory to God.

-I also got a few days off and several of us (myself, Melodie-the associate Pastor here, Jeff & Carrie O'Riley- a couple from the church) embarked on a several day visit to New Jersey and New York. We spent a night in Princeton exploring many things including most notably the Seminary that is there (for potential future reference!!). Then we trained it to New York and saw many of the sights on offer there. I have included a few pictures:

Holding the Statue of Liberty



Times Square




Central Park





For the political junkie - The UN World Headquarters




...and it wouldn't be New York without some Cheesecake




- Further to all of this (and kind of like a late birthday present to celebrate my half century) I decided to get a little big of company for my house. So at the start of March I got a little companion, rescued from a Humane Society in Huron Valley. His name is Warner, he is a 1 and a half year old puppy. He is a Labrador Retriever Weimaraner mix. He is a beautiful light black, dark charcoal color! He loves to go running, play with soccer balls and tennis balls and he loves to chew things...most notably two of my Bibles!!





I hope to be a little more consistent now that Easter is over with. I did get the opportunity to preach twice over Easter. You can find one of the sermons on the church website. Enjoy!

I hope everyone had a great Easter and has lots of exciting summer plans ahead. Look forward to catching up with everyone soon!! For anyone that has exams coming up....GOOD LUCK!

Love and Party Rings! SP x

Warner is so gorgeous! Congrats on the 3-year appointment, exciting times for you, keep making the most of it all! :)