I guess this will be my last official posting as I really need to start writing the assignment. Well there was a different feel again this month. Some new people along one of the non-christians came back which was good. A new person took part. All fairly encouraging although getting people involved felt like pulling teeth at times. We had purposely not prepared many songs, so at times it felt really hard work. There were some good conversations that arose though. Little by little I guess.

With the encroaching deadline for the essay one is forced to ask some of those reflective questions. How did it go? Was it a success? Are there things that could have been done differently? How effective was it?

But how do you begin to measure success and effectiveness. Were their people who engaged with Bare Soul who wouldn't have engaged with any other christian activity? An almost definite yes. Has it brought those people closer to the kingdom? Well that is something only Jesus can answer - I would like to think so even if it is breakdown preconceived ideas of what christianity is about. Has it been effective in transmitting the gospel? Well you could have a big 'ol discussion on what the 'Gospel' actually is but I would probably have to say no in all honesty. Not that that couldn't be done at a later point in time. Has an effective community been built. Well that takes time but again I would probably have to say no! Again that could still develop. Was it a worthwhile activity to take part in? Yes. Is it church? Well you'll have to read the essay to get the answer to that one.

Well this is Dave signing off.

Let the Adventure continue!