A tale of two winds

Nick preached an excellent message on baptism to a church full of very attentive listeners...there are varying views on baptism in our church, but Nick presented what we understand and believe to be the biblical teaching on full immersion of believers. The day was so beautiful that we opted for some outdoor time by way of a walk/ride to Caroline Bay. Turns out it's quite an easy walk from our place! Along the way we met an older couple out walking and struck up a conversation, and in so doing met a brother and sister in the Lord. Jan and Brent Soper attend Wilson Street Baptist, and with an instant connection we chatted quite a lot of the way down to the bay itself. It was blowing gales most of the way...I was annoyed with the wind which keep blowing my hat off and whipping hair into my eyes - Nick's photo captures it superbly. On the way home the wind suddenly stopped; we rejoiced in the respite but not for long as a cold southerly started up within a minute - the drop in air temperature was sudden and noticeable. So this is what Caroline Bay looks like - it's Timaru's main swimming beach.