Well, we have made it through another week – easier for some – more difficult for others. I hope you have managed the week as best you were able. It’s not always easy, but in terms of what is happening in other countries, we are managing quite well here. It’s important for us to stay in our “bubbles” and stay at home as much as we can. But it has been good on fine days to get out in the sunshine in the garden or around our local area.
Maxine and I joined the queue (2 metres apart!) at our medical centre to get our second “jab” on Wednesday. It will be good when as many people as possible have been vaccinated. It makes life a little safer for us and we are less likely to pass infection on to others. I think that is something that is not always appreciated – that it isn’t just for ourselves but also for the safety of the community. I hope you take the opportunity to be vaccinated when it is offered to you.
Life at St Andrew’s goes on – but in a different way. Adelina And Jillene are working from home and keeping things ticking over with answering queries and dealing with reservation. We really appreciate the work they are doing. Laetetia, who didn’t get away because of the lockdown, is continuing part-time to support Adelina and Jillene and to help us with Zoom meetings.
We had a Zoom staff meeting on Monday and another Zoom meeting tomorrow afternoon with Peter to see if we can have some music at the Zoom service on Sunday. Isn’t modern technology wonderful!!
It is – when it works! Some of you had trouble connecting last Sunday and we have made the following arrangements: if you have trouble connecting at 10-00am ( and you can only connect when Zoom is “live” at that time) you can ring Lynne Dover on 029 279 8120 and she will try to talk you through the steps to connect.
I was thrilled at the number of people who managed to attend the Zoom service last Sunday. At one point there were 58 households linked in. We have another Service this Sunday morning and the link is:
St Andrew’s On the Terrace is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: St Andrew’s on Zoom 29 August
Time: Aug 29, 2021 10:00 AM Auckland, Wellington
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4522899959?pwd=R29tZUkxNk13YjBrZXBGMFczU1BOZz09
Meeting ID: 452 289 9959
Passcode: 633794
One tap mobile
+13017158592,,4522899959#,,,,*633794# US (Washington DC)
+13126266799,,4522899959#,,,,*633794# US (Chicago)
Here’s a link to the Order of service : 2021-8-29 Zoom Service
To view the full e-news click here: https://mailchi.mp/619be70f6d0b/this-weeks-newsletter-from-st-andrews-on-the-terrace-4775046
