As I write this, we have just one month until the Christmas break. Our time here has been breathless at times, but also slow. Someone said to us working at KICS the days feel ‘long’ but the weeks go ‘fast’ –
that statement seems to be a fair assessment. There have been
difficulties along the way, but also some high points. Some of the joys
for me (Gareth) have revolved around observing the progress and
achievements of others. I have been able to mentor and encourage
students here and have been delighted to see some grow in Christian
maturity. A real high point was working with a Grade 10 boy to deliver
his first ever sermon to the school. I feel certain that this will be
the first of many sermons he will preach.
A particular highlight of the semester was the parade of nations ceremony, celebrating unity in diversity.
Corinna and Lillia did a sterling job parading the Union Jack to the
stage where they were joined by the flags of 26 nations – all
represented at the school.
Rachel
has received much praise for her teaching, even being cited for her
practice in a staff training session entitled ‘Teach like a Champion’. I
am glad she has had the opportunity to flex her teaching muscles again
this year!
Outside
of school, Rachel and I have been serving a local Anglican community by
running some Sunday School classes, and I preached my first sermon in
an Anglican Cathedral (who’d have thought I would travel all the way to
Rwanda to achieve that accolade!)
It
is good to count God’s blessings during what has been quite a
roller-coaster of an experience. Thanks for your prayers and support, it
means so much to us.
Have a very merry Christmas
Love from the Garlands
