pastor tim retirement & ice cream sunday 12/7/2008

Panoramic view of part of the second service.

Pastor Hollis preaching during the first service.

Pastor Hollis preaching during the second service (shot from back in the congregation).

edge member Makamae leading the prayers at the second service.

Giving Pastor Tim his official St Nicholas' church canoe during his final retirement ceremony.

Chris, Pastor Tim and assorted others after the service.

People laughing and greeting each other after the second service.

Youth minister Erin, Chris and Grace laughing together.

Don with Rosie looking Middle Eastern.

Pastor Tim with part of his fan club.

Ice Cream Sunday, with children leading the charge and a few mothers trying to keep up.

Colin sending an M&M to its fate. The ice cream cowers in the bowl, awaiting its turn.

Bishop's warden Dot eating with assorted church members during the big pot luck to celebrate Pastor Tim's final retirement.

Pastor Tim taking a congratulatory phone call.

Chaplin Corey leading the Advent Bible Study entitled Emmanuel.

Eddie complete with his famous smile and beautiful blue shirt.

Rosie with Pastor Tim and Pastor Hollis.

Pastor Tim's retirement cake.

Pastor Tim cutting the cake.

Jenny, visiting from the mainland, attended both services today.

Family minister Vicki meeting one of St Nick's younger family members.

Big sister Christine helping little sister Ashley back up to the top of the slide.

Colin and friend engrossed in a portable video game.

Riding the Spiral #1

Riding the Spiral #2

Riding the Spiral #3

Christine disguised as the Monster from the Attic, along with her sister Ashley.

edge member Mike after the service.