Mainly Music

After much prayer and planning, our playgroup has adopted the Mainly Music format, and for the last few weeks of term we have been 'test running' it. For those who aren't familiar with it, Mainly Music is kinda a playgroup to music, with a very strong focus on ministering to the children and families.
Week one saw three new families, and the return of an 'old' playgroup family. Praise God! May it be that this is just the start of greater things to come.
I've always found children's ministries a challenge, but I love to sit with the other mums and just show them the love of God through my friendship. Being a parent to a participating child allows me to lead by example. I pray that the example I show is pleasing to God.
And praise be to God for the team that are behind this change in evangelism. Their passion, and enthusiasm are such a blessing and a HUGE answer to prayer.
My prayer focus in the two weeks off is that God will bless this ministry, and use it as a stepping stone to meet the needs of a community who need Christ.
Bless ya
Penn

Shackles (Praise You) - Mary Mary

What a Weekend!

It's the weekend we have been holding our breath for.

Saturday began at 5.50am when Bella woke up to her 8th birthday. It's hard to believe our Arabella Rose is already 8.... where did the years go? We shared breakfast at home with Grandma and Granddad, baked cakes and then shared Bella's favourite lunch - Fish and chips.

Following lunch, we met some friends at the pools with 2 cakes, because today Harrison turned 2! Yes 1 day after the other! I don't think Harrison really gets what's happening, but he sure loves cake!

And today brought another blessing, Bella was enrolled as a Junior Soldier. She says the best part of the day was having her photo taken lots with her prayer pal!
We were challenged during the sermon to be our brother's keeper - keep an interest in each other. During some quiet time we prayed for a person God brought to our mind. Michael was greatly on my mind. Mick is an important part of our family. He and I have been friends since we were 4, we were enrolled together as Junior Soldiers, and he is Bella's God Father.
Mick came to church today to at Bella's request. My prayer is that her love for Jesus will shine and touch Mick's heart, that he will reconnect with God.

Bless ya
Penn

I Can Only Imagine

Come, Change the World.

We've been blessed to share in Candidates Weekend over the last few days. WOW. God is moving in our church, and raising leaders to take up their cross and change the world in His name.

Firstly I praise God for the ministry of Len & Marney Turner. The Holy Spirit surrounds them and is reflected through them. The prayer and passion they brought to the weekend glorifies God.

As for our journey, we feel more at peace now than we have for a long time. The Lord placed the right people with us to answer our questions, reconfirm our calling, heal our hearts and challenge our mind, soul and ministry.
What does the future hold? What year?
Jeremiah 29:11 "'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future'".
In God's time.
What now?
With a renewed vision we return to the Gully to be the fishermen God has called us to be.
Bring it on!
Al & Penn.