Had a great day in church today….big crowd in…which is always good….they really sung this morning, got into it! It was good to see some folk back in church and enjoying it. Our worship team seems to be getting bigger and more skilled and interesting to listen to. Good music really helps me to worship at church…there is something about it when Gods people relax and go with it….

I spoke on tha passage where Jesus explains that a seed needs to die in order to bear fruit.
It was recieved well…and I spoke on obedience at the communion time…which tied in with the theme for the day.

The Kids ministries had their ‘Supa Sunday’ and this went well…by all accounts. A lot of the teachers enjoyed having the music in for the kids, and we also attracted some more parents along, which was awesome.

Afterwards a few of us kicked on down at the Bayswater River picnic area…and Clem swam across the river to this little island he is always bugging me to be allowed to swim too…so today I let him! He loves adventure and exploring, like any boy I suppose.

Read a fascinating article in the State newspaper this week where the author was demoaning the lack of ‘space’ for young and emerging artists to display, and even create their art. Coupled with the demise of the Rhechabite theatre (community performing arts theatre) in Northbridge, I am even more convinced of the direction our church is heading.

The arts and drama is something the early church was right into. Our God is a Creative Creator….and something that resonates within me.

I see opportunities for us….so much….such a different way of thinking about church and its role in the community, so many opportunities for us to engage with our culture and community, with the synergy being opportunities for young people and community groups….

Lord…we wait upon You for direction and provision.

This made me laugh out loud….

This is pretty sobering stuff….from Chuck Warnock….

“I have visited countries in Asia where whole families live in barns, or chicken coops, or cardboard boxes. I have traveled in Mexico, and visited border towns, and tourist havens. I rode through Mexico City where 26-million people eke out a living amid both splendor and poverty. We expect to see grinding poverty, hunger, and homelessness in the two-thirds world. But, in America? In the most properous country in the world? This is the new America for some.”

“This is the sin of a society where executives of a failed global enterprise take home millions in “bonus” earnings, passing the victims of corporate greed and criminality in their BMWs and Mercedes-Benzs. This cannot, must not, should not continue to be the only America.”

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Add your own music…it finished with the ressurection….

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It can be really frustrating when you can see with clarity what is the truth…it is so clear, but to help someone else see it can be really frustrating.

Knowing Jesus as my Lord and God….it is such a blessing. It means I am accountable, it means I cant just live how I want…but the rewards are such a blessing.
Sometimes it means persecution, being misunderstood, not being liked, being uncomfortable…but there are moments of utter joy as we rest in Him.
There is not a tension at those moments, there is not a sense of frustration.

Lately I have been reading my pda bible before I even get out of bed. It is really great. I dont have to disturb anyone, and it allows the Spirit to speak and help me, and set my heart right…before my day even starts.

I hope that everyone discovers what knowing Jesus as their Lord and God means…it brings real purpose, fulfilment and joy.
Sorry is this post sounds like a evangelical rave…it is not meant to be..its just how I am feeling at the moment.

In my view, the best ever Western Derby….for a few reasons…
A win in the dying minute…..
My brother in law Scott had come with me, a died in the wool Budgie supporter…had to endure my son and me all the way home…
And…Gossage said so!