Anglican Down Under: Oh, so that is why you have been somewhat distracted lately ...

Tuesday, August 28, 2018

Oh, so that is why you have been somewhat distracted lately ...

It is true. Blogging will never be the same again. I will need to be even more diplomatic than I have, ahem, ~~always~~ mostly tried to be. But I will keep blogging even though this is now my life. The ways of God are mysterious and I never thought I would reach this day, but it has come to pass - thanks be to God.

17 comments:

Unknown said...: This is great news Peter! God bless you in your new ministry. And please don't stop the insightful commentary on here :); August 28, 2018 at 4:05 PM
Jean said...: Ahh Congrat’s Peter!! I had my suspicions but they were only that : ) ... it is nice to hear some good news. As for diplomacy, I would say you are very well equiped in that field...; August 28, 2018 at 5:07 PM
Unknown said...: Very good news Peter - may God's peace and wisdom continue to be with you. Learne; August 28, 2018 at 5:36 PM
Anonymous said...: Hi Peter; what an excellent choice. Congratulations.

Nick; August 28, 2018 at 5:44 PM
Peter Carrell said...: Thanks Hirini, Jean, Learne, Nick
Blessings
Peter; August 28, 2018 at 6:57 PM
Anonymous said...: Congratulations Peter. The Diocese is in good hands. God's blessings on you and your ministry.; August 28, 2018 at 7:48 PM
Gene Packwood said...: The LORD be with you, Peter!
Enjoyed worship with a lovely bunch of folk at St David’s in Christchurch on a family visit last May.
Love in Jesus,
Gene (who is not the other one).; August 29, 2018 at 1:12 AM
Unknown said...: Another funny hat for Peter! ;-)

The Communion is blessed to have another neutestamentler, not just porphyrogenitus, but wearimg the purple himself.

BW; August 29, 2018 at 5:04 AM
Peter Carrell said...: Thanks Shawn, Gene, Bowman!; August 29, 2018 at 5:24 AM
John Sandeman said...: You have now joined the ranks of the blogging bishops. A rarified crowd. congratulations.; August 29, 2018 at 7:31 PM
Jonathan said...: Hope you will still find time for ADU - your posts, and the variety of responses have been and are helpful for stimulating my thinking... Blessings!; August 30, 2018 at 12:17 AM
MarcA said...: Congratulations from Canterbury England Peter!; August 30, 2018 at 12:49 AM
Mark Harris said...: Peter: Wonderful news! You will bring great blessings to the tasks you will undertake, and I hope you will continue to think out loud on your blog. We could all use a bit of sanity out here in the messy world of Anglican doings. Best to you and your family and church.. Mark; August 31, 2018 at 1:40 PM
Peter Carrell said...: Thanks John, Jonathan, Mark
I will do my best to contribute to Anglican sanity :); August 31, 2018 at 8:39 PM
Peter Carrell said...: Thanks Perry!; August 31, 2018 at 11:05 PM
Anonymous said...: Congratulations on your new calling, Peter. I will be praying for you throughout this week that the Lord will grant you strength, wisdom, encouragement and all material resources to preach, teach, counsel and plan for His Kingdom, so that more and more people in the diocese will believe and trust in Christ.

William; September 1, 2018 at 9:00 PM
Peter Carrell said...: Thanks William - your prayers are coveted!; September 1, 2018 at 10:06 PM

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Tuesday, August 28, 2018

Oh, so that is why you have been somewhat distracted lately ...

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