Just proving I am actually here in Melbourne.

A church member creates two of these incredible floral arrangements each Sunday. There is one placed on each side of the pulpit.

Thought I would include a picture of the church's incredible pipe organ. There is a free organ concert at noon every Thursday.

I am conducting two Baptisms this Sunday. As you know, one of my favorite things to do. I am very blessed to be able to hold a child in my arms and affirm their worth, value and affirm they are loved with a love that will never let them go!

The picture is of the Baptismal font in the church which a local artist created for the church.

It was great to preach yesterday at the church where my ministry began. I posted a few pictures. St. Michael's is an extraordinary place right in the heart of the city of Melbourne. St. Michael's is on Collins Street and one of the pictures is a tram running down the street right in front of the church.

Mingary is an incredible ministry. The old chapel of the church was renovated into a quiet and meditative place (Mingary is Gaelic for "the quiet place"). There is a rock with a crack down the middle of it representing the pain we all experience. Water runs over this rock representing the healing presence and grace of God that is with us in our pain. People at all times during the day simply go inside and sit.

G'Day Mates! I made it! I forgot how long 15 hours can be on an airplane. I am 17 hours ahead so the plane left LA at 11:30pm Wednesday night and arrived in Melbourne Friday morning at 8:30am. I lost Thursday in the travelling.  Thank God for the show Vicar of Dibley. It is a show that used to be on the BBC. I was able to catch several segments on the plane. Extraordinarily funny! It is amazing how easy it is to make fun of Pastors.

 I am a little frustrated as I can't get my outgoing e-mail to work. Incoming is fine but outgoing is inviting me to take a second breath or two. Hopefully I can sort that out today so I can stay in better touch with Laurie, Jacob and Jonah.

Spending today working on my Message for tomorrow. I will try to post some pictures this week. I have to go now and put some vegemite on my toast for brekkie (didn't take me too long to get the lingo back  :)  )