THE PILGRIMS HAVE SAFELY ARRIVED

Firstly may I apologise for not blogging sooner, but I was experiencing difficulties logging on at home so have come into work. So here goes:-

Everyone gathering at Truro Bus Station at 7.15 on Saturday morning. Bishop Tim was there to meet the group and prayed with them before they departed. A copy of his prayer is below:-

Our brother Jesus, you set our feet upon the way and sometimes

where you lead we do not like or understand.

Bless us with courage where the way is fraught with dread or danger;

Bless us with graceful meetings where the way is lonely;

Bless us with good companions where the way demands a common cause;

Bless us with night vision where we travel in the dark, keen hearing

where we have not sight, to hear the reassuring sounds of fellow travellers,

Bless us with humour - we cannot travel lightly weighed down with gravity;

Bless us with humility to learn from those around us;

Bless us with decisiveness where we must move with speed;

Bless us with lazy moments, to stretch and rest and savour;

Bless us with love, given and received;

And bless us with your presence, even when we know it in your absence.

Lead us into exile,

Until we find that on the road is where you are,

And where you are is going home.

Bless us, lead us, love us, bring us home

Bearing the gospel of life.

On Saturday at 5.33 I received the first text from Sarah to say:-

We've made it to Heathrow, all well but tired. We're just about
to make our way to the departure gate and looking forward to a sleep!
David has barely stopped talking!

I don't know what she means by that last sentence! Anway tonight I received the next text at 7.00 to say:-

We've arrived, found our guide, picked up the minibus and arrived in Cederville. All well but tired! We celebrated Kate's 18th with a present and cake. Love to all at home.

As soon as I hear any more news, I will let you all know.