That was the week that was!

What a week we've just had. We are getting back into circulation after a fantastic time in the UK and an amazing weekend in Greece..

First, David, Jamie & DW travelled to the UK for our annual time with the brothers who relate to Derek Brown - called "Success in the air"! About 150 guys from all over the world gather for this time.. It was powerful, provocative and challenging. Speakers included - John Crowder "The New Mystic's" - Doug Heck, Horizon's Church, Seattle and Derek. This week we take some days to revue all we heard. It was a powerful confirmation of many things we have heard from the Lord in recent months so we are greatly encouraged.

In addition lots of friendships were renewed and new ones too - very good, like a rich feast.

Friday, we returned to Thessaloniki - One of the churches in the city was holding a women's conference that our girls went to en force! Christine Caine (who is Greek) from Hillsong's was the main speaker with her husband Nick. I have to say it was really good and the guys here managed to sneak in on a couple of open sessions. Again relationship with some friends from Athens were renewed and we plan to visit before too long. Chris & Nick had a very powerful word for the church in attendance. We identified strongly with their message and look forward to pressing in with the leaders of this church in the next few weeks.

Sadly the Mother in law/ Mother/ Grandma of our friends Mike & Maria & their girls went to be with the Lord early Sunday morning - she was a believer which eases the pain a little. Joanna was staying over and called to get Dad to collect her. We had been praying for the Lord to intervene in her situation as she was seriously ill. So today we attended our first Greek funeral to stand together with this family.

So, we look forward to BIG WEEK as it's known here! We will meet with many this week and celebrate the Ressurection by roasting a lamb - but more of that later...