The Great Wall of China

Elena and I at the Great Wall of China.

For more photos from our trip to China and Hong Kong, you can download and open a PDF photo slideshow album of the trip here.

David and Elena (post "Shear a Shepherd")

Elena and I, after a swim at the local pool. This is the "new look" me, after the Shear A Shepherd event last Sunday. 

Ministry at ECC

A snapshot of ministry at ECC (taken before the "Shear a Shepherd" event). 

Family Christmas

We had an early Christmas this year, due to the busyness of church activities, and so my parents joined our family for a Christmas Eve dinner and opening of presents.

I've provided a link here to the web gallery, which provides more photos that the smaller sample I posted earlier...

http://www.online-bible-college.com/galleries/family/

Bushwalk

I went for a bush walk with Stephanie and Jordan (and the dogs) this afternoon up Fourth Hill, in Warrandyte, and it was absolutely delightful. We had such a great time - laughing, searching for rocks, and just chatting about things in general.

Rather than post all the photos (too many for this blog), I've uploaded them as a web album. You can see them at:

http://www.online-bible-college.com/galleries/bushwalk/

New Year's Yum Cha

The family having yum cha on New Year's Day.

From left: Jessica, Jordan, Elena, David, Stephanie.

 

Carlos, Enrique and Me

During my visit to Uruguay in 2003, I met up with a number of our Spanish Team, including Carlos and Enrique. 

Elena

Elena under the banana palm behind our old home. 

Stephanie and Lorrikeets

A picture of Stephanie with some new friends.

 

Stephanie in a Box

An older picture of Stephanie, in the box she came delivered in. 

Me at the OBC Office

Me, working at the Online Bible College, in 2000. At this time, I was writing course material for the Biblical Studies Course. 

Mum and Me

My mum and me, at King Edward Park in Newcastle. 

Jordan's Moves

Jordan, doing his Tae Kwon Do "moves". 

Stephanie

Stephanie at a park in Warners Bay.

 

Jessica Sparring

Jessica with Wayne Doherty, her Tae Kwon Do instructor. Jessica is now a black belt. 

Stephanie and Jordan

An older picture of Stephanie and Jordan, after picking them up from school. 

Karenna and Jessica

Jessica with Karenna. 

Stephanie and Jordan with their Grandfather

Stephanie and Jordan, with my dad, whom they call "Papado". 

Collins Kids + Laklem Kids

A nice shot of the Collins and Laklem children (cousins).

From top left, clockwise: Gabriel, Stephanie, Ellysha, Jordan, Autumn, Tiffani, Tammi, Karenna and Jessica. 

Rebecca and Jacob Laklem

My sister, Rebecca, with her seventh child, Jacob, when he was newborn.

Rebecca writes her own online weblog at called "Ask Bec" at http://askbec.blogspot.com. 

Collins Kids Pointing at Mars

Jessica, Stephanie and Jordan out on the night of August 28, 2003, when Mars was closest to the earth. I love astronomy and always seek to instill the same love and sense of wonder in my kids. 

Jessica

Jessica, on my laptop computer. 

Jordan

Jordan, at one of the Collins-Laklem family gatherings. 

Karenna and Jessica

James Bond, move over! 

The Collins and Laklem Children Praying

The Collins and Laklem children, praying for their grandmother. 

Jordan and My Dad

Jordan Paul Collins with his namesake and grandfather, Paul Collins, doing a little spot measuring. 

The Chess Game

Mum and I enjoying a game of chess.

Yes, that really is me, with an extra 23 kg and a close-cropped haircut! 

Niagra Falls

Me, at Niagra Falls. This was my first visit to the Falls, and it made a very big impression on me. The sheer power and noise is indescribable.

See Psalm 42:7 for the analogy of the waterfall in our experience of walking with the Lord.