WEST kicks off
Kerry Orchard
Students, staff and supporters gathered on
Saturday, 12 September
for
the WEST
Dedication Service to mark the beginning of
the new academic year.
Principal Jonathan Stephen explained the
values underlying the work of WEST and
Union. These are: delighting in God; growing in Christ; serving the church and blessing
the world. Jonathan said:
‘We
join God’s
mission to fill the earth with the glory of
Jesus as we are led by the Spirit.’
Who is against revival?
Kerry Orchard
The week of June 21-28 was distinctly
summery and the nearby beaches were well
frequented in the free periods as the 15th
WEST revival conference took place.
The principal of the Highland Theological
College, Hector Morrison, brought his special
brand of biblically theological preaching that
‘cuts across the fields to the cross’, through
preaching from 1 and 2 Samuel and Psalm
126. He also lectured on the revivals of his
native island, Lewis. Emyr James, associate
pastor of
the Welsh Evangelical Church,
Cardiff, made light of preaching each morning from Leviticus and took us from the shadows to the glorious reality of Christ.
Thankful WEST
Kerry Orchard
May 17 saw the SaRang Thomas Centre nearly full for the WEST thanksgiving service.
The
service was
led by
the principal,
Jonathan Stephen. Phil Hill, pastoral and
church theologian, read Acts 20.13-38 and
led in prayer. A number of leaving students
were interviewed. All were enthusiastic about their WEST experience. A number are awaiting church votes to confirm leadership places
in churches from a range of denominations
across the country.