There are many sacred places throughout the world in settings that take our breath away. One of these is the Church of the Good Shepherd, Lake Tepako, New Zealand. From the few wooden pews in the seventy five year old stone church, people are amazed by the view of a large turquoise lake with the Southern Alps on the horizon. It is magnificent.
The Church of the Good Shepherd is beautiful in its simplicity. This tiny church attracts hundreds of visitors from all over the world. Yet it continues to be an active worshipping community. Peace reigns in this little stone church and it's a holy space with tranquility and stillness. Tourists whisper. Others sit in deep meditation and prayer. The vision of the builders was to have a church built to the "glory of God". From it's opening, the Church of the Good Shepherd has broken denominational barriers and is still a Co-operating Parish for all christians in the McKenzie region to hear scripture and receive the sacraments.
As I sat quietly in this tiny stone church, I thought about the people I care for at my home Church of the Good Shepherd which is celebrating it's 100th Anniversary of mission and ministry in another part of the world. "The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want".
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