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SOULIES Leadership Crew 2011

September 19, 2011 in life with 1 Comment

Soulies recently went away on our youth camp, Mission Impossible. It was a sweet, sweet, encouraging time in Philippians. Here’s a pic of our youth leaders. They’re legends:

I’ve been writing less on this blog this month, but increasing content on our youth website. Here are the latest 10 posts:

One year on the Beaches

September 5, 2011 in life with 5 Comments

It’s been one year since we moved to Narrabeen. Crazy, I know. We really are thankful to God for the provision of an amazing church family at St Faith’s to serve among with joy.

The above pic (courtesy of State Records NSW) is of the opening of the Narrabeen Tramway, c.1913. We haven’t seen any of the trams yet…

Rowena: slender, fair and white-haired

September 2, 2011 in life with 0 Comments

Pinch + Punch // September 2011

September 1, 2011 in life with 0 Comments

The title of this blog post loses some of its punch when I regularly post it a couple of days late! But nonetheless – welcome to a new month AND a new season!! It’s Spring, but it feels like Summer down here at Narrabeen Beach. Yesssss. September includes: MISSION IMPOSSIBLE; a new Soulies (non-residential) Study Camp; prep for NYMC; some serious planning for 2012 and sunbaking. Bring it.

Above is my fave pic from the September smashing mag desktop designs. If you are a new reader of DMDC – the posts below were the most clicked for the month of August. Check them out:

UNASHAMED + RICE + CONFIRMATION + MORE MISSION

August 23, 2011 in life with 0 Comments

I’m in the middle of a particularly busy time at the moment. (Sorry if I haven’t replied to your email!) Lots of good things going on at St Faith’s and Soulies as well as some external ministry opportunities. This blog post is a quick highlights package…

UNASHAMED – Friday night was great!! Over 350 young punks turned up to our northern beaches combined youth event! Awesome music by City Surrender (from St Paul’s Castle Hill) and a very sharp and pointy sermon from Ross Ciano. Approx 15 responded to the gospel with a bunch more recommitting themselves to following Jesus. Lots to thank God for, a few things to iron out if we do it again.

RICE – there were about 4000 young crew in at the Sydney Entertainment Centre for the rally. I really enjoyed the stripped back program… it actually finished early! Sam Chan gave an absolute cracker of a talk from Luke 19:1-10. I don’t know how many responded to the gospel, but there were hundreds… maybe 250-300? That’s a guess. I had the privilege of praying with 6 young guys afterwards. Such a buzz. Such a joy.

CONFIRMATION – I’ve really enjoyed the last month of Confirmation Classes with a bunch of year 10s and some older lads. We spent quality time learning the basics of Christianity from a John Stott outline and working through the catechism in the Anglican Prayer Book. Solid stuff. Sunday night was the confirmation service. Really encouraging. Killer sermon from the Bish (Glenn Davies). Packed house. Good vibe.

MORE MISSION – I’ve given 5 talks at universities across Sydney in the last week with 2 more to go this week. Lots of Christian uni students across the 3 campuses have been excited to be on mission together with many of them bringing guests to each event. I’ve had some good chats with people and know there have been a few respond to the gospel with many more keen to keep checking out Jesus. Rad.

Praise God for good gear going down.

3 of the 4 pics originally from here.

3photos: Hunter Valley

August 5, 2011 in life with 1 Comment

3photos of Sam in a Hunter Valley winery. Don’t worry, he drank hot chocolate.

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Pinch + Punch // August 2011

August 1, 2011 in life with 0 Comments

Hey blog dogs. July has been a lazy blog month. No apologies. I’ve got some fresh content lined up for August. Maybe some apologies? Hey good news about the Thankyou Water in 7-eleven campaign… read about it hear! Hey our soccer team jumped into the top four this last week. Yieeew. Hey I set myself a 6 kilo winter weight loss challenge. I’m half way there.

Above is my fave pic from the August smashing mag desktop designs. And here’s the best of July (according to clicks) and some other stats:

Pinch + Punch // July 2011

July 1, 2011 in life with 0 Comments

New reader of this blog? Pinch + Punch will give you a run down of some popular gear on DMDC for the past month. Likewise, you can check out my about page and/or archives. I’m thinking of selling some targeted advertising on this blog. It would be events/products that I think are relevant to readers of this blog. The aim wouldn’t be to make a squillion dollars, I have a job! But I am keen to try and cover some of the costs of this and other web projects. Let me know if you think it’s a dumb idea!! Or if you’d be interested in buying a spot.

Above is my fave pic from the July smashing mag desktop designs. And here’s the best of June (according to clicks) and some other stats:

I wrote you a song

June 7, 2011 in life with 2 Comments

Today is our 8 year wedding anniversary. Here’s a recent pic of Rowena with our two young punks. When I proposed to Row, I wrote her a song – the last line was the proposal. She said yes. I considered writing her another song. Time is one issue; talent is the other… I’m a one hit wonder. So I got one of my friends to put this one together. Thanks Mick:

According to the most recent Australian Bureau of Stats figures I could find, the average Australian marriage lasts for just over 8 years. So I’m praying we’d help to take the average higher! I’m praying that for you too.

I gave Row some books, flowers and chocolate. She gave me some music and another son. We’re going out for dinner on Thursday night. At the risk of public display of affection… Love ya Row!

Here’s some previous anniversary blog posts: 3rd; 5th; 6th; 7th.

Pinch + Punch // June 2011

June 1, 2011 in life with 0 Comments

Pinch + Punch is the monthly post that doesn’t really say much. But if you’re new to dmdc, then it might give you some highlights from the last month. If you missed my 50 tweets proclaiming the good news, we had a new edition to our family during May. Praise God! Find pics here, here and here. June has now begun, so has winter. I wore shorts today to celebrate! Here’s my selection of the June smashing mag desktop calendars:

Here’s the best of May (according to clicks) and some other stats:

Darling Harbour Sunshine

May 29, 2011 in life with 0 Comments

We had an early start on Saturday for Equip. Here’s a mobile phone pic in Darling Harbour:

I spent the first half of the day hanging out with Thomas. The second half ushering at the conference. And then the evening having dinner and hanging with peeps from St Faith’s.

Debussy + Fine Art = High Cultured Kid

May 28, 2011 in life with 0 Comments

This vid is originally from here. The song has special significance. Sam rocks the pencils.

My Family // May 2011

May 22, 2011 in life with 3 Comments

This is my family: Sam is laughing at something; Tom is doing what he does best; and Row and I are pretending to not be tired! We’re all well and thankful for quality time together.

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After a week off blogging, regular blog posts will resume tomorrow. Peaceout.

Enlightened Eyes

May 14, 2011 in life with 1 Comment

Meet Thomas. Favourite shot so far. Eyes open. Praying from Ephesians 1:15-23.

Enlightened Eyes

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Thomas Kentwell Miers

May 13, 2011 in life with 7 Comments

In case you missed it, we welcomed Thomas Kentwell into the out-utero world! Thomas is 3.65kg, 52cm long and 36cm head. Mum did (and is doing) an amazing job. Dad is looking forward to assembling a soccer team. And Sam is confused, yet excited! Here are some pics:

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Praise God for his kindness! Thanks to our family, church and friends for support.

Pinch + Punch // May 2011

May 1, 2011 in life with 0 Comments

Hey blog dogs. If you’re new to dmdc, click here to see different ways to subscribe to content. Pinch + Punch is pretty much like a party. So celebrate the new month by hooking up a new desktop wallpaper calendar thing from Smashing Mag. Here’s the one I’m rocking:

Here’s the best of April (according to clicks) and some other stats:

Zimbabwe + Zambia with Tim, Steve & Naomi

April 25, 2011 in life with 2 Comments

Steve & Naomi Chong are currently traveling to Zimbabwe and Zambia with Tim Costello from World Vision. Here’s a vid explaining the trip. Looks exciting.

They’d value your prayer. Keep up-to-date with their video blogs.

Pinch + Punch // April 2011

April 1, 2011 in life with 7 Comments

Ok. I’m up to my old Pinch + Punch tricks again. It’s the 3rd day of the month. But I’m going to backdate this post and pretend I wrote it on the first of the month. Deal? Deal. Here’s my April desktop thingy from smashing mag. Rock. On. April. Boom.

Here’s the best of March (according to clicks) and some other stats:

Cheesy Graduation Photo

March 18, 2011 in life with 3 Comments

I graduated! Woot. Here’s a cheesy photo in the cape and hoodie with my lady:

Shout out to Row, Sam and the rest of my family for supporting me throughout college. Props also to Moore College Faculty, Staff and class mates for the love. And thanks to Christ Church St Ives, Willoughby Anglican and the many other churches/ministries/youth groups I hung out with during college.

Hugs and kisses.

Moore College Graduation 2011

March 8, 2011 in life with 1 Comment

So I’m graduating next Thursday night (17 March). You’re more than welcome to come.

Moore Theological College is a fine institution. Lots of study options – check them out.
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