Well, a new year and the beginning of new things once again. This whole blogging thing is a new experience for me but it is cool to be able to keep you all out there up to date with a few of the happenings out here on the edge of the desert.
There is a fantastic vibe abroad in our newly forming community. It's been fantastic to hangout playing mafia (still not sure if this is a great community bonding activity :) ), learning at the shop, diving into lectures and getting to know each other. Right now I can hear the boisterous strains of yet another epic table tennis match outside in the beer garden and I find myself getting really excited about this year. It is such a privilege and a challenge to spend a year with a group of men and women who are genuinely seeking after God's heart. Praise God for these moments of clarity when he allows us to get a little glimpse of his plan and pray for us as we strive to join with him in it.
Monday, January 28, 2008
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Mission Order?
During team prep we ran lectures about being part of a mission band, taking that extra step of commitment in order to help achieve the great commission. I am not sure that the message of what it means to be in a mission order really came through correctly. Is this man ready for team?
Monday, January 21, 2008
Orientation begins
The orientation program began in Broken Hill today and will continue for the next 3 weeks. All 9 disciples have arrived, settled in and have started to get used to the place. 
Much unpacking has taken place, study booths have been chosen and everyone has decided where they are sitting in the lecture room. I wonder if we will have any trouble from the back row?
We have been really fortunate that the weather has been mild, especially with the air cooler not working in Elizabeth House. In fact you couldn't have asked for better weather for our community BBQ tonight. It was good to see everyone interacting, getting to know each other. A lot of potential for a very good year. It all depends on the choices that people make.
Thinking about it, that's what it comes down to; choice. You can have all the talent in the world but if you don't use it then it is a waste. God will take those who are available, rather than those who are gifted. Which, if you think about it is a real waste as God gave them those gifts for a reason. It is not that the choices are always the big ones either. It is the little choices throughout the day that are important. Choosing to be thankful rather than grumble, to forgive rather than resent, to be joyful over being bad-tempered. It is the moment by moment choices that matter.
Much unpacking has taken place, study booths have been chosen and everyone has decided where they are sitting in the lecture room. I wonder if we will have any trouble from the back row?We have been really fortunate that the weather has been mild, especially with the air cooler not working in Elizabeth House. In fact you couldn't have asked for better weather for our community BBQ tonight. It was good to see everyone interacting, getting to know each other. A lot of potential for a very good year. It all depends on the choices that people make.
Thinking about it, that's what it comes down to; choice. You can have all the talent in the world but if you don't use it then it is a waste. God will take those who are available, rather than those who are gifted. Which, if you think about it is a real waste as God gave them those gifts for a reason. It is not that the choices are always the big ones either. It is the little choices throughout the day that are important. Choosing to be thankful rather than grumble, to forgive rather than resent, to be joyful over being bad-tempered. It is the moment by moment choices that matter.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
broken hill 2008
A new year is upon us and we are just about to start first year all over again. I have set up this blog so that people can keep up to date with what is happening at our centre. One of our aims this year is to improve our communication with those that are praying for us and to share some of the stories that happen each year that often go untold. Hopefully there will be different students and staff posting to this blog so that you get a broad spectrum of perspectives about life in Broken Hill
Currently we have nine students who will begin orientation lectures on the 21st January. Again we have a bit of an overseas theme with disciples coming from Canada, Indonesia, Zimbabwe and South Africa. This year we have a few more guys which is great.
It is really exciting to be able to impact people who want to learn how to reach Australia's unreached. Jesus told us to "pray to the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into the fields". Join us in praying for the disciples this year and that we will be able to have a full quota of 14.
Currently we have nine students who will begin orientation lectures on the 21st January. Again we have a bit of an overseas theme with disciples coming from Canada, Indonesia, Zimbabwe and South Africa. This year we have a few more guys which is great.
It is really exciting to be able to impact people who want to learn how to reach Australia's unreached. Jesus told us to "pray to the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into the fields". Join us in praying for the disciples this year and that we will be able to have a full quota of 14.
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