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We've just had a wonderful weekend at church camp, learning all about how we can be 'making a difference'. Nearly 70 of us spent the weekend (19-21 September) at Camp KCC in Karakariki, just out of Hamilton. Some of our highlights were:

• Being all in together - we were sleeping in cabins, which meant that barriers were broken down and stronger relationships were built;
• the whole church family was there - children, youth and adults all together - so we got to know people in congregation better;
• learning things about people that we didn't know before, learning about what they're going through;
• having the chance to think about, dream about and discuss how to make a difference in different areas of life (family, work, community, church);
• a good mix of presentations - Max's teaching, sharing in discussion groups, and our guest speaker (Howard Webb);
• getting a break! Delicious meals cooked for you, time away from the busyness, being out in the country... and in the sunshine!

A BIG thank you to everyone who helped organise our church camp and to everyone who came. Thanks also to those who stayed and helped our morning services to run smoothly while we were away.

On Friday 11 July, a group of 45 people of all ages from St Margaret's headed off to the AMF Panmure Superbowl for a great evening of family fun playing Ten Pin Bowling. Although this was a non-competitive event, we soon discovered who'd spent a lot of time practising as four of the men reached high scores in the 100s. Our Vicar, Max Scott, achieved a strike with his last bowl. Famished bowlers filled up at Burger King after the game. A big thank you to the organisers!

The lounge was decorated with balloons and party lights, the food was delicious and it was a most enjoyable evening. Twelve of us sat down to dinner and we appreciated having Don & Eleanor join us. We look forward to next week!