Volume 3

Issue 2

Washington Church of Christ

April - May News

2001

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Wedding Scottish Style

       On the 27th of April John Lowden and Amanda Pollock were married at the church building.  Many of you will know Luke and Stephanie Gibson from there trip to Lubbock last summer.  The service was very special with a distinctly Scottish theme to reflect Amanda's ancestry.  I think it will be remembered by all with great fondness.

Baptisms

        The month of May was a particularly joyous month for us here in Washington as we were able to witness 3 baptisms.  On the 13th of May Julie Reid, the wife of Frank Reid was baptised.  On the15th of May Richard Gillit, who attends services in Newcastle upon Tyne was baptised into Christ.  Then on the 27th of May Linda Graham, who works as the voluntary church secretary was baptised into Christ.  The Lord has truly blessed us immensely over this past year and we praise His name for these recent events.

Julie Reid 13-5-01

	Linda Graham 27-5-01

Asylum Seekers BBQ

      On the 28th of May a BBQ was held at the building for all of those in Washington who are seeking asylum in the U.K.  and those who are working with them.  We had a great day with more than a hundred people in attendance.  Most were Asylum Seekers from around the world.  We had people from Iran, Russia, Sri Lanka, the Czek Republic, Poland, Somalia, Romania as well as some visitors from America in attendance.  Everyone seemed to have a great time and it was extremely interesting to see the various cultures mix.

Family News

       On the 17th of April I had my first day in court, officially sitting on the bench.  It is a little bit hard to get accustomed to being referred to as 'Your Worship'.  I thought about getting Michele and the kids to help me be referring to me in this manner at home, but decided that this might not be the best idea I have ever had.  Everything went well and now I have had a number of opportunities to sit in the various courts of North Durham.  It has been very interesting and I have learned a lot and met a large number of new people.

      Jonathan and Joshua are in the midst of their exams at school.  For Joshua this an extremely important time.  Depending upon his scores on these exams he will either repeat this past year or move ahead to his next level.  For Jonathan it is important as well, but he only has one year invested in his exams instead of the five that Joshua has invested in his.

       As many of you may already be aware, Michele, Heather and Jared left for Lubbock on the 31st of May for a 3 month furlough.  The boys will be arriving on the 3rd of July and I will follow on the 10th of July.  We look forward to seeing everyone and thanking people in person for all of their prayers and support.  May God bless you richly.