“Final Suppers” written by Mandla Gobledale

Tod & Ana Gobledale – Australia

Tod & Ana Gobledale – Australia

Final Suppers
by Mandla Gobledale

The loaf is plentiful
I give and receive
I eat the bread

It is passionately red
Bitter as betrayal
I drink the wine

Prayer is uttered
Everyone is fed
I eat the bread

Everyone is offered
None refuse
I drink the wine

All are forgiven
None are abandoned
We eat the bread
We drink the wine

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Mandla, 19-years-old on 28 July, has been an active part of the Boronia Church of Christ here in Australia. He starts at Occidental College, Los Angeles, in August, 2006.  Please keep him in your prayers during this time of transition.

Thank you for being our partners in mission.

Ana & Tod

The Gobledales serve the Common Global Ministries Board at Churches of Christ Theological College (Seminary) in Australia. Ana & Tod Gobledale serve as chaplains and lecturers at the Churches of Christ Theological College, Churches of Christ in Australia, near Melbourne, Australia. They are serving a 4 year term with Global Ministries.