August as to be expected was hot and busy ! So many of us are looking forward to a cooler September ! We hope to see some of our “swallows” back with us.

Ordinands. During the month of August, Santa Margarita welcomed two ordinands from London who have a long association with Menorca.

"Kath and Jamie have two young children (Amelie (5), and Noah (3). They live in King's Cross in London, and are based at a large Church of England church there called KXC where among other things they oversee Mission and Evangelism which includes prison ministry, refugee and asylum-seeker ministry and Alpha. They were previously church leaders in another denomination for a number of years, but last September began their training for ordination within the Church of England. As part of that training they are required to complete an 'alternative placement' for a few weeks in a different part of the Anglican Church to KXC. Jamie grew up spending extended time in Menorca since he was a baby and has cumulatively now spent years of his life there. Kath and their two young children have also become adopted Menorca-enthusiasts over the years! Together, they are excited about getting to join in and serving the church out in Menorca this August."

They were pleased to assist at the Sunday services, preaching (including recording their talks), the prayers and acting as server (although the latter was very much a new experience for them - wearing the long white alb and the duties associated with the role!). They also participated at the baptism on the Isla del Rey, a funeral, and the mid week services. They are very grateful to Paul and Santa Margarita for giving them the opportunity for their “alternative placement”.