Mens Weekend Away at Tahlee 21- 22 May 2016 – Some 75 men gathered at Tahlee Bible camp on the weekend to enjoy a great time of fellowship, learning and singing amidst the very picturesque surroundings of the Tahlee complex.
The weekend commenced on Friday evening with a hearty BBQ followed by an introductory talk by the keynote speaker Andrew McClenaghan who introduced the topic for the weekend “ God, you and the work you do”.
A film followed entitled “Gods not dead” which was a very thought provoking film depicting a worldly and vindictive attitude to mankind by God’s absence. Thankfully God was made to be seen alive and his love for his people was made real when a class of Philosophy students who were initially ambivalent were convinced via a mock trial as part of a class tutorial challenge that God is indeed not dead but very much alive. This film had quite an impact on all who were present.
Andrew’s following talks were entitled “ the theology of work” “Theology and ethics of work” “A Christian work ethic” and finally “ Jesus work of redemption: our true rest”.
Other speakers included:- Brian Walsh speaking on “Cursillo”, Phillip Ashley-Brown on “ Journey of icebergs”, Adam Matthews “ Balancing act” and Nathan Killick “Making your bed”.
The weekend enjoyed superb weather and gave everyone the opportunity to soak up the sun and get to know new friends in a very relaxed environment. Meals were certainly enjoyable also prepared and served by a very dedicated staff who could not do enough for us. Music was uplifting and enthusiastic and we were introduced to many new songs that were very inspirational and suited the weekend theme very nicely indeed.
Overall the Men’s weekend which has been going now for many years under a different title “Beer Bibles and Football” is well and truly entrenched into our Faith calendar and tribute should be paid to all who have kept it going over the years particularly Col Johnson and now to Dr James White who has accepted the challenge to ensure not only its survival but its growth into a very significant addition to our year of Christian celebration.
Cursillo has always been a supporter of this weekend and will continue to assist in any way it can, as a result, Cursillo is thankful to receive considerable interest in it’s operation and has received 4 requests for enrolment into our 3 day weekend with another 3 people who are seriously considering becoming involved in our wonderful Cursillo program.
The weekend finished at lunchtime on Sunday preceded by a Eucharist led by The venerable Arthur Copeman and was a fitting end to a great Christian weekend.
Thanks be to God.
With Blessings Brian Walsh. .