It’s been a quieter day at school today without our students in class, but our teachers and school officers have been hard at work continuing to build on their professional capacity.  I had the opportunity to lead prayer this morning, and I thought I would share elements of this with you, as the message is one that I feel is relevant for all at this time of year.

The theme of the prayer was “Peace - be still’.  We started with the Psalm 46 passage, “Be still and know that I am God”.  I then shared the Gospel of Jesus calming the storm in Mark: 

Jesus Stills a Storm Mk 4:35-41

35 On that day, when evening had come, he said to them, “Let us go across to the other side.” 36 And leaving the crowd behind, they took him with them in the boat, just as he was. Other boats were with him. 37 A great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so that the boat was already being swamped. 38 But he was in the stern, asleep on the cushion; and they woke him up and said to him, “Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?” 39 He woke up and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace! Be still!” Then the wind ceased, and there was a dead calm. 40 He said to them, “Why are you afraid? Have you still no faith?” 41 And they were filled with great awe and said to one another, “Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?”   

I gave the staff the opportunity to reflect on this passage on their own, as different people will naturally interpret and take different meanings from the text.  I hope you might be able to take time over the weekend, find Peace and Be Still - in whatever way might be nourishing for you. 

Finally, a very HAPPY FATHER’s Day for Sunday!  Being a father is definitely my favourite job in the world and I’ve been blessed to learn so much from my own father.  They are important figures in our lives, and I hope you are able to take time over the weekend to appreciate or spend time with your father/father figure over the weekend.  

REPEAT - Eisteddfod

If you have any questions in regards to Eisteddfod ticketing, please contact the Townsville Civic Theatre Ticket Shop, who are in charge of this.  Please note, the following information from the Townsville Eisteddfod Committee:

Parents & friends are able to watch performances. Under the current Covid restrictions, we are allowed 100% ticketed audience capacity.

Tickets will be available to purchase on-line or in person from the Townsville Civic Theatre Ticket Shop.

Cost for Day or Evening Session is $11 per adult, $5.50 per Concession, $2 per child age 3 to Year 12.

We strongly advise pre-booking to ensure a seat.there is an entry fee involved in attending.

Pax,

Nick