Monday 17 September 2012

Life on the Island


Praise the Lord for his testimony in Victoria.  May the Lord continue to gain His testimony here.  I was very much supplied by all the portions of the saints during our Lord's table and prophesying meeting.  In smaller meetings like this, you can't hide in the back row because there is none!  We enjoyed the morning revival series on 'The Vision of the Proper One Accord in the Church.'  

One point that touched me is that we need to serve the Lord with the one vision, the vision of the age that includes all the vision of the Bible, based on the teaching of the apostles.  We may love the Lord, serve Him, but if we do not have this vision as revealed in the Bible, we cannot be one and the Lord cannot pour out His commanded blessing (Psalms 133).  May the Lord give us such a vision that He may gain the oneness among us He desires.


We were treated for a buffet meal for lunch

Almost all Victorians tell me that Victoria is more beautiful than Vancouver.  Less rain, less clouds, more sun, more boats.  I'll post more photos so you can decide!


Lots of tourists

Horses are pretty common

Very similar to Vancouver's Granville island.  I kind of like this one better :D


Water-taxi.. only on an island would you find this

Seals at the harbour!

Water taxis.. and yep, water-homes as well!

Parliament buildings

Pretty random but we saw Darth Vader playing the violin


As for work, things are great.  Learning lots in the clinic and I'm fitting in quite well.  And I finally moved into my new place with Internet access so I can keep in touch/Skype with you all.  In my free time I'll spend most of my time in the fitness centre across the street from my place.  

Please let me know how you're all doing and I hope to see you soon!!




3 comments:

  1. I'm glad that you've settled quite smoothly in Victoria. I don't know much about Victoria other than the fact that it's the provincial capital, lots of government employees and lots of senior citizens. It's a good thing that Jerry works near Victoria so you have a church 'buddy' there. Thank God for giving you the opportunity to work on your coop term at CBI which is related to your career goal.

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  2. ah, it looks so beautiful there, and the saints, though few but excellent. Your title, life on the island,yet there is one crucial element that makes John experience on patomos so special, that is the spirit.
    hahah tree of snapples

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  3. Hi Pat,

    I'm so glad that you have a blog and I can read how you are doing. Victoria does look beautiful and it looks like you're having a good time. I'll call / skype when I'm home in Vancouver. I'd love to hear more about your work life and all the experiences you're having. I have lots to share about Europe too!

    love,
    lou

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