It's the weekend...

Two thirds of the leadership development course are now behind us, and only two weeks remain before the delegates and staff prepare to head home to their different parts of the world. Yesterday we decided to have a class outing to nearby Benalmádena, where some enjoyed walking on the beach, while others enjoyed walking in Paloma Park with its landscaped gardens and famous collection of cactus plants. The children enjoyed seeing the rabbits, ducks, geese, peacocks and other creatures that wander freely around the park. In the evening, we all gathered at Villa Rehoboth for a delicious barbecue and salad bar. Sadly, it was also a time of praying for and saying goodbye to one of the families who had been with us since the start of the LDC- a couple and their young son who had come all the way from Vanuatu. A scan showed that their unborn child might have developmental problems, possibly spina bifida, and so the couple has decided to pursue the possibility of foetal surgery in Germany. As we send them out, we continue to remember them in our prayers.
Looking ahead to week five of the LDC, Dagmar and I will be teaching about how to identify and write down our personal and ministry values and vision. We'll also be beginning to look at the subject of leadership coaching and mentoring. Thanks for your prayers.