We are so excited that Rev Pierre van Blommestein has accepted a half time ministry with Yass and will be starting in September after he and his wife settle in the Cliff Street Manse. He will share his time with Goulburn where is has his other half time ministry. Please see our August newsletter for some more information about Pierre and Cherie.
We have been without a minister for a long time now, but through Elders, particularly its Chair, Dr Owen Graham, we have continued to have meaningful services each week. We have had numerous regular ministers and speakers of the message. We especially thank our regulars that we think of as "ours", Rev Christine Moimoi (who also joins us most weeks at our online prayer meetings), Rev John Braakman, Russ Neal, Rev Ann Ryan, Rev Charles Vesely, and a number more. We also have three church members who step in as needed as well. They continue to bring inspiring messages to us and we thank them very much for this and hope that they will continue during our weeks without Pierre.
We also have a good number of people who help each week in providing: music, prayers, greetings, announcements, morning teas, serving communion, flowers, and filming to Facebook live.
We also couldn't continue without all the people who are providing leadership and help through Parish Council and its task groups.
We appreciate all everyone is doing.