Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
That's the same for all of us who knows and follows Christ.
God wants us too, to learn and grow in loving the family He has given to us. For He has thought it through before He allowed us to be born into a family and it was not an accident we have been placed into this particular family. So hopefully the article below gives you some tips to love your family more in the coming new year.
How to L.O.V.E Your Family By Mac McIntire
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Listen unconditionally. Clear your mind of any judgments or preconceived notions you may have about the person or their ideas. Hear them out fully before drawing conclusions or taking action.
2
Overlook flaws and faults. Look for the good in people. Most of us only see the exceptions, the discrepancies, the negatives. It is much more difficult to notice the every day and routine successes people achieve. Too often we take for granted their good behaviors and only point out the bad. You need to "catch people doing things right."
3
Voice your approval on a regular basis. Your family members need to be acknowledged. They need recognition and reinforcement. They need to know they are valued and what they do is good. No matter how long a couple has been married or how old one becomes, we all still covet the approval of our spouse, children , friends, and, yes, even our mothers. It motivates us when we know what we do meets the approval of others.
4
Extend yourself by spending time and showing interest. There is no greater motivator of people, whether our spouse or our children, than to spend quality time with them. Spend time with your family. Go to where they are. Talk on their level. Show interest in what they are doing and how they are doing it. Find out what is important to them and take a genuine interest in it. Ask meaningful questions. Listen to the answers and respond appropriately. Focus only on them. Don't have somewhere else to go. There is nothing you could do that is more important than talking to your family.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
IN WORSHIP: HEALTHY LIVING as an ACT of WORSHIP
He is, after all, the Creator of all things, my body and my soul included. Wouldn’t He be pleased if I try to take care of it well?
The thing about Jesus sacrificing His Son and covering over all of our sins on the cross is that we don’t have to DO anything to please God. He is pleased with us. Period.
But as a rule, I see healthy living as one more step in setting my life in a rhythm that acknowledges God, His creation, His presence. It brings me closer to Him; no, I draw closer to Him with every glass of water, every bowl of brown rice. I see the beauty of His creation around me, and I recognize it in my own life; so I want to take care of all things well – my body and my world.
When I strive to make decisions of health, I think God is pleased.
2. Bring your gift
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Christmas Giving
Tear Australia
Tear has "Arguably the world's most useful Gift Catalogue". Give the person who has everything, something for the person who has hardly anything. For example, Twenty Tree Seedlings, Water Supply for One Person, Village Medical Kit, Child Immunisation, A Year of Primary Schooling, A Year of Family Health Care.
Anglicare
Why not make a donation online to support Anglicare's Christmas Appeal?. You can now easily buy Christmas cards and gifts from the online Anglicare shop.
GoodWill Charity Card Shop
GoodWillCharity has card shops across Australia supporting various charities.The 2010 season begins on Monday 20 September 2010, and our hours are Mon-Fri 9.30am to 4.00pm (Not Saturday).The shop is located in Room 17, Level 7, The Dymocks Building, 428 George Street (between King & Market Streets). The shop comprises twelve Australian charities who each supply their own unique range of Christmas cards. Because the shop is staffed by volunteers, all the proceeds raised are returned to the charity to fund vital education programs, research, special projects and other activities.
Host your own Fundraiser
J.R wrote in from the 'Blue Mtns' of Victoria - The Macedon Ranges. This year one of the members of her Apex 40 club volunteered to cater for a Christmas in July, and 24 sat down to a traditional 4 course meal in their dining/living room. The money that was left over went, on her request, to the Pink Ribbon section of the Anti-Cancer Council. A simple fun idea that everyone can do, to benefit charity.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
God for making seasons and also the day and night. This has led mankind to come up with 24 hours a day and 365 days a year.
Log online now to purchase a present voucher at http://c4k.net.au/2010 or at the information desk before or after service (MS and AS only). Donations are accepted until 5th December. Donations over $25 are tax deductable.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Sept: Nicole, Samuel & Daniel
Oct: Cathy & Hannah
Nov: Ming
Dec: Jaevis, Gary, Yee Yee & Leann
Venue: Runcorn Tavern (124 Gowan Rd, Runcorn)
Modern Australian Steak Restaurant
Date: 30th November 2010
Time: 7pm
So please save the date!
date: 18th December 2010
time: 5pm - 7pm
venue: Peter & Jojo's Towhouse BBQ & Pool Area
No one plan fits all, but get one.
The same with work-life: Different experts will expound the right way to achieve balance and “have it all”. Ultimately, we need to know ourselves, stop making excuses, take personal responsibility, and start with whatever works for us; but don’t just sit there and sulk!
Getting started is a challenge, but maintenance is what’s key.
There are always warning signs when your work-life gets out of sync with your intended outcome or values. Scheduling brief but regular times of reflection or allowing a mentor or life coach to ask you the hard questions will ensure you stay on track in living the life you desire.
So start with small and achievable work-life goals. Perhaps it might be as simple as taking a minute each day to pause before opening the front door in order to switch gears from a hard day of work.
Help is always helpful.
It’s good to have like-minded people who share your work-life pursuits and desires. But not all of us have the good fortune to be in the same boat with people who understand what you’re going through and try to work with you instead of rowing the other way. So find a trusted friend – not a know-it-all – who can offer you the right amount of sympathy and challenge.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Venue: Runcorn Tavern - 124 Gowan Rd, Runcorn
http://runcorntavern.com.au/bistro.html *Tuesday Night - 2 meals for $25 (off a selected menu)*
Date: 30th November 2010
Time: 7pm
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Mark 16:16 “He who believes and is baptised will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.”
Acts 2:38 “Then Peter said to them, ‘repent and let every one of you be baptised in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”
We will be having our exciting church conference over the weekend of 19-21st Nov.
Touching Heaven, Touching Deep
-FORTNIGHTLY PRAYER MEETING-Let your prayers and praise rise up to heaven tonight
as we gather together to pray. Be blessed.
Date: Tuesday 9th Nov...thats tonight!
Time: 7:00pm till 8:45pm
Place: Princess Theatre, Woolloongabba
Come together to be ministered to & to interceede for your lifegroup & church
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Jesus did it! As Christian moms, we are called to follow the example of Jesus Christ in all area’s of our life and even Jesus stopped at times and drew away from the crowds to pray and find rest.
Mark 6:31 – “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.”
I think this is one of my favorite verses in the New Testament. I read this as a personal invitation from Jesus to come with him and rest. He knew that our rest is only found in him. He understood the importance of stopping and drawing away for rest and solitude. He understood the importance of prayer and he was Jesus Christ! If he did it, we should too!
Be Prepared. When we read, study & meditate on the Word of God we are better prepared for what God has in store for us that day. Let me be clear, when you spend time with God it won’t change what happens in your day, it changes the way you react to what happens. Think about a soldier. How does he prepare for battle? He doesn’t walk onto the battle field in his blue jeans, t-shirt and baseball cap. He has special equipment that he puts on because he knows that once on the battlefield his chances of survival are much greater fully armored than if he had no gear on at all. He prepares himself.
Ephesians 6:13-18, “Be prepared. You’re up against far more than you can handle on your own. Take all the help you can get, every weapon God has issued, so that when it’s all over but the shouting you’ll still be on your feet. Truth, righteousness, peace, faith, and salvation are more than words. Learn how to apply them. You’ll need them throughout your life. God’s Word is an indispensable weapon. In the same way, prayer is essential in this ongoing warfare. Pray hard and long. Pray for your brothers and sisters. Keep your eyes open. Keep each other’s spirits up so that no one falls behind or drops out. (The Message)
We are in a battle everyday! Our husbands and children are not the enemy though you may feel like it at times. Satan is the enemy and he wants our families to fail.
John 10:10, “The thief comes only to steal, kill, and destroy; I have come that they might have life and have it to the full.”
Renew our minds.
Ephesians 4:23- “let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes”
We face so much negativity in our day. We need our mind renewed in the things of God. We need to be reminded daily of His promises to us and we need his wisdom to fill our minds so that we can be the moms that God has called us to be. We need to be renewed in the truth that in spite of all the bad that is going on around us, God is right and true and holy.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
DATING YOUR MATE
by Focus on the Family Singapore on Monday, October 18, 2010 at 7:10pm
Many marriages following the honeymoon lose the wind in their romantic sails, and wallow in the doldrums for months and even years.
Sailors in the days of wooden ships and sails feared pirates and storms. But their greatest fear was that their ship might encounter the doldrums. The doldrums was an area of the ocean near the equator abounding in calms and light shifting winds. It meant almost certain death for the entire crew of sailors. The ship's food and water would often run out as it wandered aimlessly for days and even weeks, waiting for a strong breeze to blow them back on course.
Well, marriages that were once exciting and loving can also get caught in the romantic doldrums, causing a slow and painful death to the relationship. Author Doug Fields in his book “Creative Romance” writes, "Dating and romancing your spouse can change those patterns, and can be a lot of fun. There's no quick fix to a sour marriage, of course, but lay aside the excuses and begin to date your sweetheart again."
Allow new breezes to fill the sails of your relationship. It'll take a conscious effort, but be creative. How about breakfast in bed? A kiss in the rain? Or re-reading those old love letters again? The honeymoon need not be a one-time experience.
GUEST SPEAKER AT LIFEGROUP
Date: 29th October
Time: 7-9:30pm