Board and Stewardship Council Seminar Day

It was my privilege and pleasure to represent Presentation Family Centre, Balnarring at a seminar organised by Kildare Ministries for Boards and Stewardship Council members on Saturday 20th July.  Held at Killester College in Springvale, it was built around a theme of hospitality – God's hospitality to us and our call to offer hospitality to others.

 

The day began with a chance to explore some of the gospel stories of the hospitality offered by Jesus. Led by Father Michael Trainor who teaches Biblical Studies at A.C.U. there was not only the chance to hear something of his insight into this subject, but also to engage in some broad ranging observations from the group.  Coming from very different backgrounds, we all had the chance to learn from each other as well as from Fr. Michael.

 

Staff and girls from Killester College more than lived out the Hospitality theme of the day. We were all made feel welcome and were given the chance to see something of the school. This was the first of many chances to get to know some of the other Board and Council members.

 

We then gathered in the kitchens to learn how to prepare food from Pakistan – ably organised and taught by Ayesha Awan and her team from Wellspring for Women in Dandenong.  As we worked together, we not only learnt something of the work of Wellspring but also of the work being done by both Boards and Stewardship Councils in the ministries.  Food and conversation go well together and needless to say that sharing of experiences continued as we ate lunch together!

 

My thanks to Andrea Grant and her team at Kildare Ministries for organising a happy and informative day.

 

 

Rev. Christine Barren.  

Board of Presentation Family Centre. 

 

 

 

Here are some of the recipes from the day if you would like to give them a try!