Monday, August 30, 2010

meal after service


meal after service
Originally uploaded by james veltmeyer
It was time for another meal with 6pm.
After the service we enjoyed fellowship over a meal of potato & leek or chicken & vegetable soup with garlic bread and for dessert home made ice cream or cheese cake or both.

When was the last time you had a meal with someone from church?
When was the last time you had a meal with someone who isn't from church?

Monday, August 23, 2010

40hr famine


40-hour-famine
Originally uploaded by james veltmeyer
The 40hr famine was on over the weekend. St Mark's had a bunch of young people involved. They went without: food, talking & furniture.
We met a girl Sami from Kenya who was 8 years old. It's hard to believe & take in how she lives each day.
I asked the people who were going without furniture what they were going to do when they finished their 40hrs. Jump on their bed, lie on the couch & other things.
Unfortunately people like Sami don't get the luxury to make that choice.

Prayer:
Awesome God, help me to give generously towards the work of World Vision. Give me a heart for people who are struggling in other countries. Amen

Monday, August 16, 2010

prayer


prayer
Originally uploaded by james veltmeyer
I was really encourage at our 6pm service last night. We had an open prayer time where anyone could pray out loud about anything or choose a prayer point that was written on the white board. The first 3 prayers where by 2 grade 6's & a grade 4, people I've been teaching at Sunday School over the last year & a half.
After the service I prayed with another lady for one of our people who has a bad back at the moment, we even had a bit of oil action - See James 5:13-16 for our framework.

Prayer
God help me to come to you in prayer for every part of my life. Amen

Monday, August 09, 2010

Refresh


Refresh
Originally uploaded by james veltmeyer
Last Fri we had a combined Youth Event called Refresh.
There were about 90 people there.
John preached on being salt & light.
It was an encouraging night.

Prayer:
Awesome God help me to be salt & light (at work, school, around family & friends, at sport...) and in everything I do. Amen

Tuesday, August 03, 2010

Op-shop fasion parade

We had an Op-shop fashion parade to day at church. I wore I few smashing outfits from the op-shop. After the parade we had lunch. The parade was to raise money for Operation Christmas child.

Praise:
# Over 100 people attended
# For the money raised
# Opportunity to connect with our community

Prayer:
# That people will give generously to Operation Christmas Child
# People will come along to other events at St Mark's
# Refresh (combined youth event in Hobart) on this Friday, that youth will come along with friends