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Unlike many years in the 1990s, Her Majesty the Queen has done a good job identifying the meaning of Christmas.

While some are wrapping Christmas presents, I’m wrapping up at work.

Wodonga TAFE had its end of year staff party on Friday. It was great to catch up with colleagues there and say good bye. They’ve encouraged me to pop in when I’m back in town from time to time, which is nice.

The Board of Albury Wodonga Christian Broadcasters met on Saturday and appointed my successor as Station Manager. Richard Campbell has been an announcer and board member on and off for several years. There were also new members added to the Board, putting the organisation in a stronger position for the challenges ahead.

It’s great to see God calling people to take on things I’ve been doing and teaching me to hand over these responsibilities as I take on others.

(There have been developments in the search for a flatmate, but nothing is certain yet. Your prayers are appreciated.)

Photo: Wrapping paper evolved by waldopepper (Licensed under Creative Commons)

Things have moved along somewhat since my last update. The meeting with the Theological Education Committee (TEC) went well. There were plenty of tough questions to answer, but they have recommended to the Presbytery of Benalla that I be made a probationary candidate for the ministry. I think it is safe to assume that the Presbytery will accept this recommendation, as they unanimously supported my application.

In short, I am going to theological college.

I’ve resigned as Station Manager with Albury Wodonga Christian Broadcasters as of 1 January 2012 meaning someone else will be appointed to run 98.5 The Light soon. My name is down for a unit at the college in Melbourne and I hope to move in early in February before lectures start in the second week of that month.

In the meantime, there is paperwork to finish for my teaching practicum so I can graduate with a Graduate Diploma of Vocational Education and Training and a house full of stuff to sort out and pack. I guess there’ll be a farewell or two in there somewhere too.

Thanks for your prayers and support so far. I’ll be keeping you updated as things go on.