THREE FANTASTIC WEEKENDS

Grace & I think this has perhaps been our best ever summer. A wonderful holiday in France at the end of July, followed by an August in which I have been able to get lots of work done, while also enjoying lots of time with the family. And the past three weekends have been particularly good...

Two weeks ago was the Bournemouth International Air Festival. I am not a plane-spotter, but it is a great event - loads going on for all the family, a vast, good-natured crowd, and there is nothing quite like the Red Arrows. And all for free!



Last weekend was our Together At... event which felt a big step up from the previous year. 1,500 people gathered together in the New Forest, enjoying God. It was wonderful.



And then this weekend... Yesterday was the Dorset County Show, which we love - everything from giant vegetables to monster trucks to dozens of foxhounds.



Then today was Vision Sunday at Gateway, which seemed to go really well, followed by the rather funky Party in the Park at Ashley Cross.

We just feel very blessed to be living here.

Tomorrow the kids go back to school, normal life resumes, and there is much to be done. Life keeps rolling on, but we have savored these past few weeks.

Soli Deo Gloria!