There have been so many happenings lately, but so little time to write them down. So where shall I start?
September 19 was a very special day in the life of our family, because my dear grandmother turned 100! It was such a blessing to experience this day together with her, still being in good health for her age, and also being able to understand what's happening around her and still knowing the people who love her and care for her. Even the Lord Mayor of our city came to congratulate her!
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| Grandmother and I |
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| Newspaper article on the visit of the Lord Mayor |
Another blessing is that our move to the new church building is imminent now. Yesterday, we worshipped in our old building for the very last time! So today, every member is encouraged to help with the big move. In fact, we already started moving the non-essential items last Sunday, but there is still quite a bit that needs to be done both in the old and in the new building. All is still work-in-process, but with the Lord's help, we will soon have an ideal space for our church services. The Lord is good!
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| With some dear Sisters at our old church building (the boy is extremely sad to leave this house...) |
Last weekend, the Pope came ot Belgium. It was a huge endeavour for the city of Brussels, and I don't even want to know how much money has been spent on the security aspects alone! On Sunday, before he flew back to Vatican City, there was a public mass held at the big stadium right by the atomium, and about 35.000 Catholics from all over came to see the "Holy Father". I was quite impressed by the dedication these people manifested. They cheered and waved their flags, and even children were brought to him so that he would bless them. But why do they put this man on a pedestal? Never having been part of the Catholic church, this has always been a mystery to me. After all, it's not people we should worship, but God alone. But I pray that these Christians will come to a right understanding of the bible, making it their one and only foundation of their believes.
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| Many people came in busses to see the Pope |
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| Thos who didn't get a seat in the stadium, could watch everything on screens outside |
