Today was a normal day. I got up early, read my Bible and prayed while I ate my porridge. Then I drove into the office, wrote an answer to a question the ladies had in Bible study (finally!), started writing a report for a grant application, started planning a 'Day Away' conference for 2 months time, decided to run a 'Challenging Da Vinci' Sunday, met up with Matt and Kylie for the afternoon, rushed home to cook dinner. Was still eating dinner while people from Bible study arrived. Bible study. Ate dinner after Bible study. Blogged.
Today Shannyn and I reminisced about the week that was Cedarville. Until next year. Can't wait.
Tuesday, May 30, 2006
Monday, May 29, 2006
Oh Man!
Today I spent the day taking the Cedarville team around the city and Manly (don't worry- I've swapped my day off for this week, for those of you who think I'm bludging!) It was a glorious day- the kind of day that makes you glad you are alive and living in such a beautiful city like Sydney. Sydney turned on a winner of a day...breezy on the Parramatta River but warm enough to notice the sun. The beach was inviting- the water fresh, and the company great!
Of course, I'm sad that my time with the team is coming to a close...only a few more days before their trip to Melbourne. We've had so many laughs, and shared so many good times ministering together. Its hard forming such good friendships, only to say good bye. And I still miss last year's team as well. I'm so glad I will have heaps of friends in Glory. This is yet another good reason to call heaven my Home. And may the good times continue.
Monday, May 22, 2006
Cedarville has Landed!
The 2006 team from Cedarville is finally here! This week we are hosting 15 university students from CU this week. We had a great day in church yesterday with them, and the week can only get better. Today we are all taking a much needed day off and going into the city to see the sights. If you get a chance, and if you live in the same country, head on over to church hear the team sing about Christ.
Thursday, May 18, 2006
The Holy Spirit in Scripture
Today in Scripture I was teaching about the Holy Spirit. The students had to write down in their work books something about who the Holy Spirit says he is. Here's what one kid write:
'Yo! I'm the Holy Spirit! Get Down! Yo Bro! Wassup?'
I admit, I had to laugh. And then wonder about my teaching skills...
'Yo! I'm the Holy Spirit! Get Down! Yo Bro! Wassup?'
I admit, I had to laugh. And then wonder about my teaching skills...
Sunday, May 14, 2006
All things Kermit
Call me a weirdo, but people who have known me more recently don't realise this about me.... I have a soft spot for a certain green frog. I have followed his career for quite some time, and have grown to love the little green dude. I felt like a part of him was gone when Jim Henson died, and my favourite childhood toy was a Kermit puppet that I still have.
Imagine my surprise when my brother sent me a link showing me that you can actually buy a Kermit the Frog replica....of the original Muppet puppet. How cool would that be! My capacity for doing kid's talks in church just suddenly escalated.
The only downfall is that he costs $199 US.
Imagine my surprise when my brother sent me a link showing me that you can actually buy a Kermit the Frog replica....of the original Muppet puppet. How cool would that be! My capacity for doing kid's talks in church just suddenly escalated.
The only downfall is that he costs $199 US.
Friday, May 12, 2006
Mundine Annoys Me
I just happened to be listening to the radio last night and Anthony Mundine was on the sports programme. I don't get annoyed easily, but I must say that his arrogance irritated me. Here's what he was saying about his upcoming fight with Danny Green:
"He's going to find it hard to hit me and he's going to be hit more often than he's ever been. You can't train for speed, man. Very few fighters in the world have got it, like I've got it. It doesn't matter if he is sparring Superman or the Six Million Dollar Man."
"I can defeat anybody the way I am feeling right now and that's going to start with Green. I want to reign this division and prove that I am the best of the best."
And serisously, what's with the get up dude? Definitely not Superman or the Six Million Dollar Man. More like Mr T gone formal.
"He's going to find it hard to hit me and he's going to be hit more often than he's ever been. You can't train for speed, man. Very few fighters in the world have got it, like I've got it. It doesn't matter if he is sparring Superman or the Six Million Dollar Man."
"I can defeat anybody the way I am feeling right now and that's going to start with Green. I want to reign this division and prove that I am the best of the best."
And serisously, what's with the get up dude? Definitely not Superman or the Six Million Dollar Man. More like Mr T gone formal.
Friday, May 05, 2006
Previously on Lost...
Currently WatchingLost- Season 1
Some would call it self-induced tiredness...I reckon its just reckless fun staying up until all hours and watching Lost. So what am I blogging to you for...I'm gonna go watch this glorified-Gilligan's Island TV show. Thank goodness for sleep-ins on days off... Tootles!
Thursday, May 04, 2006
The Ministry Opportunities our Government Gives us
I'm a big fan of teaching Scripture in the local public school, even if I do complain about how naughty the kids can be. This week I actually prayed that they would listen to what I had to teach them and God answered my prayer beyond what I could hope for!
In the first class, the students just fired me with questions, which I answered one by one!
Like:
· How did we get the Bible?
· Who wrote the Bible?
· How can you believe something we can’t see?
· How can Jesus be God?
· How do you know God is real?
· Who made God?
Its interesting the questions kids are asking today- very similar to the ones adults were asking years ago.
In the second class, as I taught about the resurrection, and a sweet and sincere little girl came up to me afterwards and asked ‘If I say sorry for all my sins will I go to heaven?’ So I explained the gospel to her!
Its opportunities like these to teach the gospel that our Government gives us by allowing Scripture to be taught in our NSW public schools. If you don't do it already, plan to pray regularly for future opportunities to teach Scripture in our public schools for generations to come. Who knows how many people will be in heaven on the Last Day because of School Scripture.
In the first class, the students just fired me with questions, which I answered one by one!
Like:
· How did we get the Bible?
· Who wrote the Bible?
· How can you believe something we can’t see?
· How can Jesus be God?
· How do you know God is real?
· Who made God?
Its interesting the questions kids are asking today- very similar to the ones adults were asking years ago.
In the second class, as I taught about the resurrection, and a sweet and sincere little girl came up to me afterwards and asked ‘If I say sorry for all my sins will I go to heaven?’ So I explained the gospel to her!
Its opportunities like these to teach the gospel that our Government gives us by allowing Scripture to be taught in our NSW public schools. If you don't do it already, plan to pray regularly for future opportunities to teach Scripture in our public schools for generations to come. Who knows how many people will be in heaven on the Last Day because of School Scripture.
Sermon in Progress
983 words and counting!
(Sorry, I couldn't resist...it seems like a lot of my friends are taking me on a ride with them when they write their essays these days...just thought I'd join in the fun!)
(Sorry, I couldn't resist...it seems like a lot of my friends are taking me on a ride with them when they write their essays these days...just thought I'd join in the fun!)
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