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I've always loved John 1.

No chapter in the entire Bible introduces us more fully to Jesus than this chapter. The names and titles for Jesus keep on flowing, each full of their own meaning: Son of God, Lamb of God, Word, Son of Joseph, Messiah, Rabbi, Jesus of Nazareth, King of Israel etc.

However it is four little words that capture my attention at the start of another Carey year: Jesus is the light (1:9) and the life (1:4). Jesus is full of grace and full of truth (1:14). It is as if John 1 is a 'table of contents' for the rest of the gospel because it is these four characteristics about Jesus that keep coming up in the subsequent story. Why not take 60min to discover this for yourself and read through the gospel of John in one sitting during this week?

There are two implications of these four words that are on my mind...

(a)They say something about us

As followers of Jesus we follow his example. Now that does not mean that we always expect to do what he did. After all none of those names and titles listed above are true of us, are they? Some things about Jesus are uniquely Jesus and are un-followable by us. And yet as we slide across to light and life, grace and truth it is these qualities that need to ripen in every community of Jesus-followers. Because we are the 'only Jesus some will ever see', these qualities need to be seen in us.

(b)They say something about our world

'Light' suggests that there is a darkness in which people go missing. 'Life' suggests that there is a suffering, even a death, from which people cannot escape. 'Grace' suggests that there is a hardness, even a bitterness, which tramples on people. 'Truth' suggests that there are lies and deceit in which people are drowning. It is true. There is more than 'suggestion' going on here. The absence of these four qualities does create messes in our world.

Let's not lose sight of these qualities of Jesus this year. Let them develop as the headlines in our lives. But as surely as "the Word became flesh and blood and moved into the neighbourhood" (1:14), let's not forget that the place where light and life, grace and truth are designed to be is out in the communities around us. While that is not always easy to do when we are focused on an intensive season of training, let's never lose sight of this ultimate purpose for our lives.

Paul

DAILY WORSHIP

Monday 12.40-12:50pm

"Prayerstop"

Reflection and worship facilitated by George Wieland

FORMATION TUESDAY....

Community Worship 11:15-12pm

Summer Stories

Paul Windsor

After Dinner Mints

Paul Windsor

Carey's structures, procedures and systems require a team effort to keep things moving smoothly. This is a session aimed at helping you to get to know different staff members, and some of the things that they are involved with behind the scenes and beyond.

WEDNESDAY

CHIPS PRAYER

9-9:25 in chapel

Wednesday 12.40-1pm

Worship for the whole community - creative, visual reflection.

SECURITY

Please keep an eye on your valuables when you are onsite. Lockers are available in the library, where you can lock laptops and bags during the day. Keys and sign-up available at reception. Please also avoid leaving valuables in your vehicles.

WELCOME TO SEMESTER ONE!

Whether a distance, onsite, full or part time student, we're glad to have you join the Carey community in 2007. Our prayer is that this year will be a rewarding one for you wherever you're based.

@THE LIBRARY

Welcome to the Library for 2007!

Library orientations will take place prior to the afternoon and evening lectures. Make suretake advantage of this training option.

The Library opens at 8.30am and closes at 6.30pm from Monday to Thursday. On Fridays it's open from 9am to 5pm. Saturdays 10am to 2.30pm.

ACCESS TO BUILDINGS

Dining Room/Chapel:

From 8:00am-5pm Monday - Wednesday

From 8:30am - Thurs-Friday.

With the exception of Tuesday mornings during Formation, this building is card access only.

Lecture/Admin: Main entrance is on open access from 8:30am-5pm. The back door is card access only.

FEES AND ACCESS CARDS

Fees for distance and onsite students are now due! Please ensure that these are paid as soon as possible.

The access card has your photo on it and is multi-purpose acting as your access, ID and library card. However please note: your fees need to be paid in full before you will receive this card.

FIELD EDUCATION & CMT STUDENTS

There will be a short meeting in the chapel on Tuesday 27th Feb at 1pm with Mike Crudge, for a brief introduction and tips on these courses. Onsite students can collect their workbooks at this meeting or collect later from reception. Distance students will have workbooks sent to you. A summary will also be put on careyonline.

PARKING

Student parking is available at the rear of the campus in the WHITE SPACES only. If you do not have a blue parking sticker to go on your windscreen please get one from reception. These are important to ensure that you are not towed away!

CRECHE

On Tuesday mornings during teaching weeks and while Formation activities are underway, crèche is offered to those with children under 5 years. 

9:30am - 1pm in the recreation room.

Please contact Fiona Warring (ph  527 3567) or Cheryl Baxter (ph 527 2331) to register your child(ren) and for more information.

FROM THE PRINCIPAL...

We have a Summer Stories tradition with our first Community Worship (Tuesday) each year. A couch will be up the front. The opportunity is there for you to share something of God's work in your life over the summer. Come ready to participate. Thanks.