General
40 Days
Forty days. That’s always a significant period of time in the Bible. Think of the incredible things that happened in a 40 day period: Noah, Moses, Elijah and of course Jesus could all testify that big things can happen in 40 days. I’m pondering this because of course we’re 40 days from commencing our…
Long weekend working bee report
Well, that was a working bee, and what a 4 day weekend it was. Bring it in close and let’s go over what’s been achieved: Thanks for reading. Let us know if you want to join us for the next working bee. They’re fabulous, especially if you can handle a few puns. Thanks to…
School starts in 100 days
Just when I thought I was getting used to it being 2026, now I have to get used to the fact that it’s already March – for another week. Then there’s getting used to carpooling or just not going somewhere, due to fuel prices: so many things to get my head around, but my…
Music Camp 2026 & Bushfire Update
It’s been a busy time for some of our team who just finished up at Music Camp a couple of days ago. Once again a very wonderful and successful time together, with a few highlights being: Here at Granya we’re continuing to watch this Walwa/Mt Lawson fire which remains closer to us than is…
Bushfire near Granya
A happy new year to you, I hope you’re getting used to writing 2026. We’re lying low surviving some very hot days and getting some rest here at Granya, but our usual peace is slightly disturbed by a growing bushfire about 12-15km away. The good news is that it hasn’t moved much in the…
December 2025 Ministry Update
I am experiencing too much excitement not to share it. But first, as a measure of how much I’m loving what we’re doing at the moment, a nerdy secret from the vault: ring it in close… I keep a diary. Have done for the last 20 years. Not a thick book I fill each…
November 2025 Ministry Update
Spring is always a wonderful time of the year, even if only as that goldilocks time of the year between too cold and too hot. Right now the weather is close to perfect! We’ve loved the blossom on the fruit trees, been swooped by magpies and seen our first snakes of the season. But…
