Church News 29.7.07

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Amazing Grace

On Thursday night [26th], two cinemas were booked out for a Fusion fundraising event at the Orange Metro 5 cinemas. We pre-paid for tickets to see Amazing Grace [Ioan Gruffudd, Albert Finney, Youssou N'Dour, Romola Garai, Benedict Cumberbatch]

"Amazing Grace is based on the true story of William Wilberforce, a British statesman and reformer from the early part of the 19th century. This feature film chronicles his extraordinary contributions to the world, primarily his 20-year fight to abolish the British slave trade, which he won in 1807. Wilberforce was also instrumental in passing legislation to abolish slavery in the British colonies, a victory he won just three days before his death in 1833." - Cameo Cinemas

It was surprisingly brilliant with a nice blend of humour, romance, testosterone, sadness, and victory. The sets were awesome too!

As a church outing, it was great to go to the movies with our "extended families". We just might have to get a group outing organised to go and see Evan Almighty when it's released on Sept 20 :o)

'Abundance' - Youth Service

More about the Youth Service. Yep, that's right - the youth organised the service and ran the whole thing. The only thing they needed was the authority to do it. That's the same for everyone in Abundant Life Church. The leadership of ALC are about authorising God centered service, no matter how old, young, experienced or inexperienced you are or are not. The thing that matters is that your activity is God centered and serves the vision of the church. Don't be suprised by the success of the Youth Service. 1 John 2:14-16 talks about how the veterans (that's us oldies) know Jesus, the One who started it all (The Message). But the NewComers - the next generation - will win a victory over the evil one. I'm certain that the 'newcomers' won a victory over the evil one that day, and will continue to do so as we 'the veterans' love the One who started it all, and give authority for the 'newcomers' to act in the power the God has given them.

Keep worshipping and loving the One who started it all - Jesus

God Bless, Ps Col Crome

Youth Encounter

This morning at church, The youth took over the service! They planned everything how they'd like it, and it turned out great!
We had fellowship and a cuppa before the service. It was weird having a coffee before church, because as you're talking with people, mentaly you're usualy kinda getting ready to leave. It was nice to step out of the comfort zone.
I'm assuming the youth picked all the songs, and they were all awesome songs!

Parishioner participation was encouraged in the form of jumping around to the music. We should dance and praise the Lord! It's within us, crying to get out.If we feel passionate about something, It's got to come out somehow.Weather it be tapping our feet, or dancing in the isles, It's a great thing to encourage!

“Let them praise his name with dancing and make music to him with tambourine and harp” (Psalm 149:3)

This is a great action shot! It looks like we are one people - One in the Lord. Where does one person start and another finish?
The LORD said, "Behold, they are one people, and they all have the same language. And this is what they began to do, and now nothing which they purpose to do will be impossible for them" (Genesis 11:6)

All music needs an honourable heartbeat [And nice socks!]

The messege was bought to us by two wonderful hearts [Sorry Kristy, the photo didn't turn out :o/]

They both had great things to say, and their words really spoke volume! They both did such a great job and we look forward to them speaking again in the future, both near and far!

After the messege there was more awesome music. And then the youth blew us away [Again!] by leading the prayer at the alter call.

Thanks guys, For doing such a great job! :o)

The First Of Many.

The movie night was a great success! There was lots of yummy food and great company & I think everyone enjoyed the movie.
Thanks to the wonderful people that helped out with setting up and cleaning up. It was very much appreciated :o)

This will be the first of many movie nights hopefully!

Uuummm... One of these guys might have been in trouble if the other had turned around! lol

Christmas In July

Tomorow night [Friday 13] we will be having a dinner & movie night. It is at the Blayney Presbyterian Church hall on Adelaide St. We are having it there, because it is warmer.

Please bring a plate to go towards our shared dinner that will start at 6pm. Then the movie will start at 7pm.

We are watching The Nativity Story. A beautiful story that "Humanises" Mary, Joseph & the people around them, And the journey they took together as a couple. Even though we know how this story ends, It's nice to be reminded that people in the bible were just that - People. People just like us with every day lives.

So come along and have some great fellowship!

There will be a donation entry, With all money going to the Watoto Children's Ministry in Uganda.

And children need to be supervised so everyone can enjoy the movie.

See you there!!