Positively Wonderful

This Sunday I had the privilege to present a certificate of completion to one of our folk who had gone through the "Positive Lifestyle Programme". She has come along way and has blossomed into a wonderful person who loves Jesus and her family. God has a wonderful plan for this lady.

The Positive Lifestyle Programme (or PLP for short) is a 10 week program that helps people develop their life skills. the programme covers

1. Self Awareness

2. Anger

3. Depression

4. Stress

5. Loneliness

6. Grief & Loss

7. Creative Problem Solving

8. Assertiveness

9. Self Esteem

10. Goal Setting

It is by no means an easy course and each person only gets out of it what they put in.

Aren't YOU worth the effort?

Well Done Tania!!

Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

Purpose of Sunday

Sunday is a great day.
It's a time when the church comes together to worship our wonderful God.
It is also a time to recieve refreshment for the journey.
It is also a time to fellowship with other christians.
It is also a time to hear from God through His word.
It is also a time to welcome new people.
It is also a time to be trained for service.
It is also a time to serve.
It is also a time to be with God

In our busy world we seek to do much on Sunday.

Exodus 20: 8 "Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy.

Potential Planters Conference

So i've just got back from an amazing weekend. I went down to the Geelong Conference Centre with one of my Corps leaders (G'day Ron) to attend the Potential Planters Conference. It was a time to hear from those within the Australian Southern Salvation Army world about planting new Corps, new congregations and new communities for Jesus. I had been a bit weary because of my own journey, but this was just the tonic I needed. I was able to spend some different time with God, as well as be inspired and challenged about the opportinities of planting.

I love God.
He knows what to do at just the right time!!

I come away from the conference with fresh insight and plenty of challenge to the task he has called me to. I want to thank Maj Winsome Merritt and her team for the work they put in, but most of all i want to thank God.

Isaiah 43:19
See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland.