In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:16 The Bollywood night was a great example of one of our ‘good deeds’ ‘before men’! Our faith and deeds demonstrated Gods love and compassion. Around 160 people, including children turned up to help raise funds for the Sathupally orphanage in India. The night was filled with vibrant colours, beautiful costumes, a variety of vegetarian Indian food, Indian music and dancing. A total of about $3500 was raised for the orphanage.

Prior to Belmore Road, Scott and I have attended 5 different churches in our married life. Everywhere we go I seem to have learned new things that help me in my walk as a Christian. For example, in Magnolia, we attended Magnolia church of Christ. One thing they were involved in was Bible Bowl. Bible Bowl is when a book of the Bible is chosen and studied for about 4 months and then you travel and compete with other churches over the material learned.

Some of you may wonder what activities come under the umbrella of the Adult Fellowship ministry here at Belmore Road Church of Christ, and with what responsibilities we’ve been assigned. In summary the Adult Fellowship activities past, present, and future for 2010 are as follows:-

The most significant event that has already occurred so-far this year was Camp-ING, which in reality requires a very large collaborative effort from many church members, and a proportionally larger effort from a smaller organising group – none-the-less this is generously supported by all of us here, and by our visitors, and visiting brothers and sisters too. Can you imagine a year without CampING? I hope not, and it’s always a highpoint for the Team in the year ahead.

I don’t like conflict. In fact, I prefer to avoid it whenever possible. Yet we all know that sometimes conflict can’t and shouldn’t be avoided. Certain conflicts can be healthy and bring about better outcomes. Some call this “creative conflict”.