Julie:
On Sunday the community of Hillston gathered on the banks of the now flowing Lachlan River to give thanks for the recent rains. Over 60 adults and kids from all the churches in town and other community members came together to celebrate the 141mls of rain that have fallen so far this year and also the fact that the river is running again.
It is hard to explain the impact that the river has on a town like Hillston but to see it drying up and going stagnant was a constant source of conversation. Now we have people showing pictures on their cameras or phones of the water starting to run and talking about how excited they feel seeing the water again .... and of course I get to go kayaking again.
So it was with a profound sense of gratitude and a great deal of excitement that the service yesterday was planned by representatives from all the churches. The day went really well, and the service was a lovely blend of different traditions. I was very privileged to be able to do the kids talk.
lunch in the park together afterwards was a terrific time of fellowship.
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