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We went to Justin Moffatt’s Induction tonight. He’s now in charge (under Jesus) of the Anglican Church on York St in the city. It was a really good service and supper.
I’ve chatted with Justin online for the last couple of years, but this was the first time I’ve properly met him offline. It’s encouraging to hear of Justin’s enthusiasm to preach Jesus to the City of Sydney. Praying for revolution! Do you believe in Jesus?
At KYCK 1997 (then called KYCKSTART), during Ian Powell’s talk on Luke 18:9-14, I first understood that Christianity is not about what you do, but trusting in what Jesus has done. My world was rocked! This year I’m going to KYCK for the first time since 97. Vid:
I’m going with the crew from Willoughby, and I’m really looking forward to it. Scott Petty and Ross Ciano will be speaking. I think they’re the two best youth preachers going around. Bring it! You going?
I’ve pretty much nailed this whole Verbal Aspect thing. This picture might help you.
If this post makes no sense to you – go read the Bible in English – start with Philippians.
Back in Jesus Life Culture Design #3 (May last year) – I was pondering whether I should twitter or not. The decision was not. I said in this talk at the start of January that twitter was stupid. But. I think it’s time to give it a crack. It’s still not very big in Australia – but lots of dudes I read and interact with in the States are rocking the twitter show.
So check out my twitter feed – you can see it in my left sidebar – and it also automatically updates my Facebook status. Last night I provided live coverage from Blue Tongue Stadium for the Mariners loss against the Roar in the A-League semi-final. The incredible coverage is provided below for your convenience. All the usual Saturday gear is below that.
…for one weekend! 2009 is connect09 in Sydney Anglican churches. The aim of connect09 is for churches to be connecting with their communities and helping their community to connect with Jesus.
This Sunday it’s all set to launch with the BIG DAY IN – a live simulcast across the city at 10am. Garage Hymanl, Col Buchanan and Peter Jensen* are all set to rock the show! I’m really looking forward to it… also hoping there’s no technical glitches.
Will there be a larger multi-campus church in the world this weekend???
*I just googled ‘peter jensen’ – I don’t think this is him!
We live on a well lit, busy street that drunken people often stagger along late at night**. Over the years, we (Rowena and I) have picked up a number of drunk, disoriented and vulnerable girls. Row is very good in these situations. Tonight we picked up Jess*. She’s only 15 years old. She was distressed.
Jess* has been kicked out of school, isn’t welcome at home and gets drunk too often. Tonight she was drunk again and walking in the wrong direction from where she wanted to go. Row comforted her, and we gave her a lift. Upon arriving at her friend’s house, she said “Sorry that I’m off my chops”. We took her inside and she said we should catch up with her for lunch. We’re going to take her up on that offer. Row will call her in the morning to see how she is doing.
Why do we want to take her up on that offer? Quite frankly, because she is hopeless… that is, without hope. We want her to know Jesus and the living hope that can only be found through his death and resurrection. And indeed for the many lost teenagers on the Central Coast and beyond.
Do you know Jesus? He is your only hope for this life and the one to come.
*Not her real name… **We actually went out to investigate a disturbance with a girl screaming on the street while I was writing this! – sxc pic
Last week we started going to church at Willoughby. Today ‘word’ started. It’s a Sunday arvo year 7-9 Bible study group. Good times.
We kicked off by looking at “God’s Word on God’s Word” from 2 Timothy 3:15-17 –