Dear Faithful Facebook Followers, We have just concluded our Diocesan series on Prayer - our final instalment being "prayer in pain". In the context of increasing global upheaval, appropriately we turned to reflect on Jesus' prayer at Gethsemane just prior to his arrest and crucifixion. In the face of this overwhelming agony, Jesus was able to pray the immortal words "Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done." (Luke 22:42) The composure and obedience are breathtaking. Not that any of us are going to die for the sins of the world, it is worth reflecting that God's will may involve serious pain, but also can lead to serious good. I shared this message at Ridgelands yesterday in the CWA Hall; Ridgelands being about 30kms west of Rocky, part of Anglican Church Wandal, Rockhampton QLD. The previous week 10th June I presented at Ministry Matters SMBC, introducing the Rockhampton Diocese and discussing Anglican Identity. I caught up with many great folk including my OT lecturer and dear friend Revd Dr Kirk Patston. The postcard shot of the beautiful SMBC campus is included for your reference. The week before that 9th June, I attended the Sod Turning Ceremony of a housing development at Emu Park. Anglicare Central Queensland in collaboration with Qld Govt and Livingstone Shire Council are delivering much needed housing for families in the region. Here I am giving Adam, the AnglicareCQ Housing Director some earthmoving tips. Finally, a huge thank you to Anglican Relief and Development Fund Australia - ARDFA for the flood relief funding. See what we did with the funding here https://ardfa.org.au/flood-appeal/posts/central-qld-flood-update In addition to individuals being supported we sponsored a community dinner in Jundah. Top effort Jundah Hotel & Caravan Park Please keep praying for wise appointments to our Diocesan Parish vacancies. Until next time, Blessings in Abundance +Peter (fb)

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