James Cuénod's Newsletter 2012-12-24

James, a bond-servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To those
interested who are dispersed abroad: Greetings.
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

I have a theory that the frequency of newsletter writing is inversely
proportional to its importance. This one (which should have been written a
month or two ago), marks a beginning and an end. It is the literary
threshold at the edge of the college room and actual real life next year.
The door opens to Trinity Church Hilton (TCH). TCH is a CESA church (or
ReachSA Church if you're up to date) - that is, it's the same denomination
as GWC. I'm not certain what work will entail, I know that I'm going to
get exposure to everything that happens in a church in kind of internship
position and that I'll be involved at Grace College, a nearby school,
where I'll be teaching Bible Ed, doing some mentoring and some IT support
(the school is supplementing my income).

I have loved this year. The research/writing component was exhilarating
and undoubtedly my favourite aspect. The Old Testament module, which I
think I mentioned last time, didn't go too well but aside from that the
courses have been excellent and I have learnt an enormous amount. Honours
really gives you a chance to dig a lot deeper into what is being studied:
rather than rushing through 10 busy subjects a term and trying to keep
afloat, this year has afforded me the chance to excavate some issues
(which has always resulted in the awareness of being in over my head).

At the beginning of the year I moved out of res and have been renting a
flat with one of my classmates. This too I have really appreciated. I have
really developed quality relationships with a few guys and although it's
sad to be dispersing now with limited prospects of seeing each other much
in the future (from seeing each other every day), it's the kind of sadness
that I would wish on someone because it is the mark of joy.

My plans at this point are to stay at TCH for at least two years but I'm
hoping to continue with a Masters (hopefully overseas) after that. I don't
know where overseas, I don't know how I'll fund it, I don't know just
about anything. They're just pipe dreams at this point but hopefully far
down the line I'll be able to get into teaching at a Bible college.

Thank you for your support and particularly your prayers. Please don't let
them stop, I do not expect that ministry will be easier than college.

In Christ,
James


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