Chaplain’s Chat

There is something about new beginnings in life. Whether this is the start of a new school, a new job or a new sporting season. New beginnings bring about excitement, expectation and even hope. New beginnings give us the opportunity to experience new things, face different challenges, and grow as people. There are times when new beginnings take us out of our comfort zones.

For those that are new to the Shore Community this year, I would like to welcome you. No doubt there will be many new families and students in Year 7, but there are also older boys beginning at Shore, as well as many new faces in our Boarding Community. I do trust that your time at Shore will be a wonderful time and deep friendships are bound to be formed.

In Chapel last week, we reflected on how we are all precious and important in God’s sight. As the Bible says, every single one of us is ‘made in God’s image’. We have been given our minds to learn and grow in knowledge of so many things, while our bodies are able to complete many physical activities. And yet, we are also created as spiritual people. We were made for relationships not only with each other, but also with God Himself. As we begin a new year here at Shore, I hope we can all consider afresh the spiritual journey ahead and growing our relationship with God we can have now and into eternity. As Jesus says in John 17:3, “Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.”

Reverend A Benn
Chaplain

Top image credit: Reverend A Benn, Chaplain