Virtual Links
As always, while meeting this challenge, the resilience of the brethren and sisters was on show and their enthusiasm for embracing new technology to continue their Bible reading classes, to join the memorial meetings and communicate with each other on a virtual basis was an amazing example and blessing. It was only last year that the Burnside ecclesia had established virtual classrooms to link our Fijian youth in isolation to their own local ecclesial activities as well as to youth activities of the Burnside ecclesia. So the hardware and familiarity was in place pre-pandemic and they fully embraced the opportunity to continue their fellowship and spiritual growth in the current reduced conditions. Recently Zooming in to a Sunday morning Fijian memorial meeting from here in Australia was quite a highlight. The brethren and sisters were full of enthusiasm and we could see their vibrant interaction and family life on display. The “Bula” afterwards was such an outburst of fellowship and joy that we had to take turns, one at a time to join the conversation. So wherever internet connections are available, this technology has opened the horizon for meaningful Bible study and communication from all around the Pacific into Fiji and visa versa. God willing a group of young people and brethren and sisters will head for Fiji as soon as travel restrictions are lifted and international flights resume, to build stronger links with their youth groups. If you are interested in joining contact Sis Chloe Bailye, Burnside Ecclesia.
For more information please write to [email protected].
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