Greetings to the Koonung Heights Community,

What to write for the last time? … that’s the question.  It seems that saying ‘thanks’ is not enough for all the love, care, support and generosity that I’ve received from the members and friends of Koonung Heights congregation since I was inducted here in 2019.  We have done a lot together since then, and it’s been a blessing to journey with you.

As the time for farewell comes closer, I have been thinking about how we will all continue to journey, but in different directions that are not fully known as yet.  I will be with a new community and you will make community with a new minister.  While the uncertainty can be both exciting and a little scary, I am comforted when I recall these words from Jeremiah 29:11 … ‘For surely I know the plans I have you for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope.’ (Jeremiah 29:11)

I know that God has great plans for all of us.  May we find peace in knowing that our stories are held firmly in the hands of the faithful Creator who promises to walk alongside us always.

Blessings – Heather Hon (she/her)