Eastward has commenced this year with record registrations for our full time course. All 18 enthusiastic students have almost completed the introductory L.I.G.H.T course and are making great life long friends. The health evangelism course escalated to a health expo on 14 March 2010 in Nambucha Heads, organised by local church Health Ministries leader Andrew Lumsden (2009 Eastward student). Setting up began at 6am following a very rainy night - our prayers for fine weather was answered by a sudden and dramatic stop to heavy showers. At the street market venue, students conducted a range of health assessment measures including the Harvard Step Test, Peak Flow Test, blood pressure, a health age questionnaire, seated massage and demonstrated contrast baths. Some also tried their skills in health and spiritual counseling. Crowds started to swell mid morning after a slow start, and in all over 30 community folk plus church members were taught new health and spiritual principles by midday. Students expressed their experience of having some quality and some deeper level conversations over a hearty lunch. A rewarding and encouraging start to what promises to be a year of deep enrichment for all.
Scott Thomas (Student)
