Hello again

You might’ve noticed that this blog has been a bit quiet for a few days…  Taking a little bit of time out to grieve with my (much) better half Susan and her family on the death of her brother Stephen, a gent if ever there was one, and a great loss.

IMG_0455Just a quick post today to say my heartfelt and profound thanks to the Dock community, who gathered round, prayed, supported and loved us through the past few days.  What an immense thing, in the midst of a stressful time, to receive a text message from the Dock volunteer team telling me that all my shifts in Dock Cafe had been covered by other volunteers going above and beyond the call of duty, and I was NOT to come in to work under any circumstances!

Is The Dock a church? is a topic of much debate.  (Well, I say debate, I mean long rambling conversations at theological college coffee tables across the land.)  If a church is where you find the warmth and grace of God’s love expressed in the practical kindness of his followers – then The Dock has definitely, profoundly been our church over this past week.

Thanks everyone!
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2 thoughts on “Hello again”

  1. Hi Chris and Susan, Very sorry to hear of the death of Susan’s brother. Will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. Hope you are both well under the circumstances. Have never made it to the Dock Cafe yet . Must call for a coffee and a chat sometime soon. Kindest regards to you both.
    God Bless you .
    Alan.

  2. Dear Chris and Susan, very shocked and saddened to hear of the sad death of Susan’s brother. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy and know you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are always keen to hear via Facebook ,news of The Dock, and that it has supported you so well , during this sad time . God bless and much love from us both , Christine and Dave .

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