I don't really fancy going to college tomorrow =[
What i do fancy doing however is, a trip to Aberdeen and to Starbucks, A nice walk in the lovely graveyard, come home early, transfer money for Africa, go buy some flowers, pay a visit to Mr Birthday Boy/Man , come home and watch Superman....but i can't!
Maybe i could pop into town after college though...late night shopping on Thursdays.
So, for tomorrow...Happy Birthday Dad, 51...Old Man! I miss you =[
4/30/08
4/26/08
God's Love...
Is the theme of the Vocational Fellowship meeting for our mission weekend in June.
And, Kelston's invited me to prepare a sermon for the Sunday morning in Findochty. Based on God's Love.
bible passage - Lamentation 3 v22-32...(i think, not set yet).
Songs: God's love is Wonderful.
When i got the letter from Kelston, i was in tears, simply because I don't like doing talky things, which most people know, but I've came round to it, and it'll get my first sermon over with quickly i guess, and plus, i have no reason to be scared..God called me to be an officer, so therefore he will supply all my needs for that day.
The End.
And, Kelston's invited me to prepare a sermon for the Sunday morning in Findochty. Based on God's Love.
bible passage - Lamentation 3 v22-32...(i think, not set yet).
Songs: God's love is Wonderful.
When i got the letter from Kelston, i was in tears, simply because I don't like doing talky things, which most people know, but I've came round to it, and it'll get my first sermon over with quickly i guess, and plus, i have no reason to be scared..God called me to be an officer, so therefore he will supply all my needs for that day.
The End.
4/23/08
Spiritual Gifts...
I have just been cleaning out my room, and found the spiritual gift quiz we got given to do again in a few months, and this time it's come out as this:
Being the top three:
- Service to Society
- Pastoral
- Teaching
Only one new one there, the society one. Well, teaching was one of my low one back in January, but through helping out with band learners, i think it's been a big help.
Being the top three:
- Service to Society
- Pastoral
- Teaching
Only one new one there, the society one. Well, teaching was one of my low one back in January, but through helping out with band learners, i think it's been a big help.
4/22/08
Testify to Love
I've been thinking a lot lately. Thinking about the Army actually.
I've had interesting conversations, the one that has stuck with me being the one i had with my doctor.
He was asking me what i was going to do with my life etc, and i said music, and then I'm off to London to the Salvation Army training college. And his response: "Oh wow, that's really good"....then we went on to say..."I've always had a soft spot for the Army, they're the ones who seem to help people before they get all preachy at them!" And it made me think, think of how much we are doing to help those people who are in need in the world, but more so, in our own town.
We give out food parcels, the doors open...etc etc, but could we maybe be doing more to help?
Like, every since i was working in Murdoch Allan's and was stuck washing dishes, i actually had a lot of time to think. And what seemed to somehow get into my head was a soup kitchen, and it's now something, after thinking about it, i would really really like to be involved in very much.
Maybe before i Jet of to London i'll get that chance. Would be nice.
Other than that, I've been doing some reading. Suggested reading for candidates, still reading I'll fight, trying my best to finish it for tomorrow and give it back to matthew and maybe start reading another one.
...."I'f i'm not called to stay maybe i should go!" -I'll Fight by Phil Wall.
For as long as i shall live i will Testify to Love ♥
4/17/08
...
The past week, has been sort of scary.
Scary because i had a cornet prelim which i wasn't ready for, a thought to prepare for church on Sunday night that scared me to death, then when i thought it was all over, i had to say my testimony whilst out with the Songsters on Monday night.
Gotta love God's sense of humour. Because, for someone who doesn't have the confidence to stand up and talk, like these things, it has been a very emotional week.
But i did it, i got through it. And it's all part of the training, as everyone has kept telling me.
But last night, someone from me at church told me that through the last six months everything that I've done talky wise that I've gained more confidence and that I'm going to be a good officer.
I seem to be hearing those few words a lot right now :"You'll make a great/good officer".
All this, like officership, has constantly been on my mind lately. 2 years to go now!
Scary because i had a cornet prelim which i wasn't ready for, a thought to prepare for church on Sunday night that scared me to death, then when i thought it was all over, i had to say my testimony whilst out with the Songsters on Monday night.
Gotta love God's sense of humour. Because, for someone who doesn't have the confidence to stand up and talk, like these things, it has been a very emotional week.
But i did it, i got through it. And it's all part of the training, as everyone has kept telling me.
But last night, someone from me at church told me that through the last six months everything that I've done talky wise that I've gained more confidence and that I'm going to be a good officer.
I seem to be hearing those few words a lot right now :"You'll make a great/good officer".
All this, like officership, has constantly been on my mind lately. 2 years to go now!
4/13/08
My Thought!
Hebrews 11 shows us some great examples of faith, and how God used the people of that day. These people in Hebrews, like Sarah, Noah, Enoch, Abraham, they all did something that was thought to be the impossible. With God all things are possible, which is why we have our faith. Faith to be sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. We need our faith to be invincible, Hebrews 11 v 1.
From verses 3 – 31, most of them start with “It was by faith”, by faith that these people let God use them and did things that in that day seemed impossible.
I am called to be an officer, and through that calling God may ask me to do some things that I Samantha Davies can’t do, but with by acts of Faith and by the Holy Spirit I can do what God wants me to do. I wasn’t very keen on doing this tonight, because I don’t really have the confidence for speaking in public, but through prayer, faith and placing my trust in the Lord, God will provide the confidence that I need.
In Hebrews 10 v 35 it says “So do not throw away this confident trust in the Lord, Remember the great reward it brings you!”
This verse makes me think of college at the minute. It gives me reassurance to not give up. I had a prelim the other day for my grade 8 cornet exam, and let’s just say it didn’t go very well. I went into my prelim with so much on my mind that I broke down into tears. Through that first half hour my tutor was very helpful, and reminded me that I could do my grade 8, and when I told her what I was talking about tonight and said I didn’t know what to say, she started laughing, I had just explained to her a situation that I could not do unless I placed my faith in God and believed in him.
It’s by faith & the Holy Spirit within them that they could believe and do what God was asking of them. This is how we are invincible, by faith and by having the Holy Spirit living and working with in us.
When we become invincible we don't like to see people hurt, people gossiped about, people left out. We want to make a difference. We want to use that special power inside us. And you can have these special powers. Power to love the unlovable, befriend the friendless. Give hope to the hopeless. That special power is the Holy Spirit.
Hebrews 11 v 39 – 40 says this: “39These were all commended for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promised. 40God had planned something better for us so that only together with us would they be made perfect.
Therefore together with God, we are invincible.
4/12/08
Don't give up!
Fridays cornet prelim didn't go too well. I got in there and broke down in tears in front of my tutor, but if you put aside all the music and the whole grade 8, it was actually a nice half hour, was nice to talk to someone who doesn't know me that well, do wasn't directly involved with all that's been getting me down. Dorothy has been amazing recently, and I'm glad she was so supportive and interested yesterday. She's ace =]
And Cindy and Kelston have again been a great support recently, through cards, hugs and texts, they've made things seem less scary. They have given me some good advice;They've just been amazing ♥ I wish they weren't moving in August, I'm really going to miss them =[
And Cindy and Kelston have again been a great support recently, through cards, hugs and texts, they've made things seem less scary. They have given me some good advice;They've just been amazing ♥ I wish they weren't moving in August, I'm really going to miss them =[
3/10/08
Imagine...
Imagine your life different. Well that's what we were all doing at the weekend.
I was off at the training college for the weekend, with Cindy, Kelston, Christine, Chris and Phillip.
The weekend started off on Saturday morning for me anyways, as i got ready to leave, and caught the train from Laura's to Johnstone, where my uncle dropped me off at Glasgow airport.
I was flying from Glasgow, everyone else from Aberdeen, but their flight was delayed, so i was finding things to amuse myself with for three hours.
They arrived just after 5, and then we all hopped onto and off of trains, then arrived at the college, dumped our things then went to get some food. While on this bus, cindy decided to do my hair for me, so i was then walking round London with piggy tails. We went to this little Chinese place, was nice, then went for a walk round London.
We arrived back at the college with millies cookies and sweets, and Christine and i had Tea/Coffee, and the boys came and joined us before they decided to go watch the football and go on their own little tour of the basement.
Sunday went off to a good start, we were all up in time, and ready for 9. But i realized my fringe was longer than the other side, so, Cindy gave me a haircut, lol.
From 10 till half 10, we had refreshments in the dining room, followed by worship from half 10 till just after 12. Which was really nice. It was full of Cadets' choir, drama's, the worship band, and walking around shaking hands with everyone. A song they sang was this:
I was off at the training college for the weekend, with Cindy, Kelston, Christine, Chris and Phillip.
The weekend started off on Saturday morning for me anyways, as i got ready to leave, and caught the train from Laura's to Johnstone, where my uncle dropped me off at Glasgow airport.
I was flying from Glasgow, everyone else from Aberdeen, but their flight was delayed, so i was finding things to amuse myself with for three hours.
They arrived just after 5, and then we all hopped onto and off of trains, then arrived at the college, dumped our things then went to get some food. While on this bus, cindy decided to do my hair for me, so i was then walking round London with piggy tails. We went to this little Chinese place, was nice, then went for a walk round London.
We arrived back at the college with millies cookies and sweets, and Christine and i had Tea/Coffee, and the boys came and joined us before they decided to go watch the football and go on their own little tour of the basement.
Sunday went off to a good start, we were all up in time, and ready for 9. But i realized my fringe was longer than the other side, so, Cindy gave me a haircut, lol.
From 10 till half 10, we had refreshments in the dining room, followed by worship from half 10 till just after 12. Which was really nice. It was full of Cadets' choir, drama's, the worship band, and walking around shaking hands with everyone. A song they sang was this:
what can i do but thank you
what can i do but give my life to you
what can i do but give my life to you
Hallelujah, hallelujah
What can I do but praise You,
everyday make everything I do a hallelujah
A hallelujah, hallelujah
We all then pilled into the dining room for lunch, then had a tour of the college.
Then our three sessions: Essential, a short time experience and a glimpse of college life. Unfortunately we never got to the last one, because we had to go to the airport. But all in all, it was a really good weekend.
Even if my phone battery died Saturday evening. Was a good weekend.
What can I do but praise You,
everyday make everything I do a hallelujah
A hallelujah, hallelujah
We all then pilled into the dining room for lunch, then had a tour of the college.
Then our three sessions: Essential, a short time experience and a glimpse of college life. Unfortunately we never got to the last one, because we had to go to the airport. But all in all, it was a really good weekend.
Even if my phone battery died Saturday evening. Was a good weekend.
3/9/08
Back from the training college!
Too much travelling. I'm shattered.
But, London was well worth it.
And the training college is beautiful. Was a good weekend.
Will blog tomorrow in more detail. But for now, i'm off to bed.
P.S - Cindy gave me a hair cut this morning, lol!
But, London was well worth it.
And the training college is beautiful. Was a good weekend.
Will blog tomorrow in more detail. But for now, i'm off to bed.
P.S - Cindy gave me a hair cut this morning, lol!
2/14/08
I'll not turn back
Lyrics are two posts down if you want to read them again.
The songsters sang this song last night, and it means so much to me. Means so much to me because it reminds me and makes me think about officership, reminds me of certain people, and is just a great song in itself. Well done Mr John Gowans :)
And as Hazel said "This is a weepy one"...i sat there recording the songsters, but at the end i had to run to the toilets.
"If doors should close, then other doors will open"...."I'm called to live, to love and save the lost"
And a little note to the Bennett's if you're reading this. Hope you're having a lovely holiday, and enjoying time with your family =]
I had to do the report about the youth rally for the salvationist. I sent it to Kelston yesterday, who said i could be a journalist, haha. Got to send the salvationist a bit more details and it should be in next Sunday.
The songsters sang this song last night, and it means so much to me. Means so much to me because it reminds me and makes me think about officership, reminds me of certain people, and is just a great song in itself. Well done Mr John Gowans :)
And as Hazel said "This is a weepy one"...i sat there recording the songsters, but at the end i had to run to the toilets.
"If doors should close, then other doors will open"...."I'm called to live, to love and save the lost"
And a little note to the Bennett's if you're reading this. Hope you're having a lovely holiday, and enjoying time with your family =]
I had to do the report about the youth rally for the salvationist. I sent it to Kelston yesterday, who said i could be a journalist, haha. Got to send the salvationist a bit more details and it should be in next Sunday.
2/7/08
Moves are out.
Got the text this morning.
Cindy & Kelston are moving to Plymouth. I'm gutted.
Those two have became like family to me. Kelston's been like the dad i lost when i was little.
I'll miss them loads. =[
But i know that Plymouth are so lucky to be getting them as officers. And i know it's for the best, and God will take care of them.
Oh, and to top it off, Fiona is moving too. Going to Bolton. Leaves two days after our Africa trip.
I actually meet Fiona for lunch today. Had a lovely 2 and a half hour chat, and coffee, was a good laugh! =]
Cindy & Kelston are moving to Plymouth. I'm gutted.
Those two have became like family to me. Kelston's been like the dad i lost when i was little.
I'll miss them loads. =[
But i know that Plymouth are so lucky to be getting them as officers. And i know it's for the best, and God will take care of them.
Oh, and to top it off, Fiona is moving too. Going to Bolton. Leaves two days after our Africa trip.
I actually meet Fiona for lunch today. Had a lovely 2 and a half hour chat, and coffee, was a good laugh! =]
2/3/08
I'll not turn back!
To be the servant of my Servant Lord,
If darkness falls around the path of duty,
And men despise the Saviour I've adored.
I'll not turn back, whatever it may cost
I'm called to live, to love and save the cost
I'll not turn back, whatever it may cost,
I'm called to live, to love and save the lost
If doors should close, then other doors will open,
The word of God can never be contained,
His love cannot be finally frustrated,
By narrow minds or Prison bars restrained
I'll not turn back, whatever it may cost
I'm called to live, to love and save the cost
I'll not turn back, whatever it may cost,
I'm called to live, to love and save the lost
If Tears should fall, If i am called to suffer,
If all i love men should deface, defame,
I'll not deny the One that i have followed,
Nor be ashamed to bear my Master's name
I'll not turn back, whatever it may cost
I'm called to live, to love and save the cost
I'll not turn back, whatever it may cost,
I'm called to live, to love and save the lost
- John Gowans
1/22/08
Spiritual gifts
I will praise you more and more.
I will tell everyone about your
righteousness
All day long I will proclaim your
saving power,
though i am not skilled with words.
I will praise your mighty deeds.
O sovereign Lord.
I will tell everyone that you alone
are just."
After Vocational Fellowship, i've been doing a lot of thinking, and spending like a lot of time reading my Bible, and time in prayer. Time with God, asking him to help me, asking him to give me the courage and strength to explore the spiritual gifts that he's been laying on my heart since Friday night.
And all that, for some reason, led me to the bible study tonight. Usually i wouldn't go unless someone was coming with me, or back when laura and i used to go on Tuesday nights. But yesterday and today, i've left something different. Like something within myself has went all calm, and like i knew i needed to be at that Bible study for some reason.
On Friday night, Kelston prayed that we'd each get a conformation of God's call on our life. And without thinking, like totally forgetting all weekend he had prayed that prayer, got to church on Sunday morning. Matthew's illustration that morning was, what do you want to be when you grow up?.Then he turned it round by saying that sometimes God has other plans for our lives and that we basically can't run from that. That, with what someone reminded us all on Friday night..."God will equip you with whatever you need, in his time".
So, thats the run down of my life right now. I am exploring the spiritual gift of preaching.
And on top of that, i'm trying to get myself ready for my teaching exams these next few weeks.
1/9/08
The run down of my 1st Candidates Interview
What would I do if I got sent to a Corps that didn’t have a brass band? I have no clue to be honest.
I am called to be a Salvation Army Officer so maybe it would be okay. God’s not called me to be a Band Master, so if I did get sent to a corps without one, I should be okay about it.
So, I have survived my 1st Candidates interview. And the above was one Question I got asked. The interview went quite well. Better than I thought. And by the time I got to DHQ, I managed to get myself together and stop crying. Which was good.
Lots of questions were asked. Like how I ended up in an interview talking about wanting to become an officer, what makes the Salvation Army any different from any other church, if I had to choose between working in a
And do end with the DC said this “Well, I think we’ll take you on to the next step. So you’ll come back for another interview in six months”
All in all, it was good.
=]
12/25/07
A Christmas Present!
So, my first official Candidates interview is on the 7th of January, 7pm at DHQ. With Martin Hill, Kelston, Matthew and Catherine.
I will be getting introduced to the towards officership document, which is going to help me with my development towards training college.
Today's been a good day so far, got nice presents, and I'm looking forward to spending time with my family <3
Have a lovely Christmas Everyone.
Much Love, Sam xox
12/16/07
My Generation
i want to serve the purpose of god
in my generation
I want to serve the purpose of God
While i am alive
I want to give my life
for something that will last forever
Oh i Delight, i delight to do you will
What is on your heart
show me what to do
let me know your will
and i will follow you
<3
Those words were brought up in Driven tonight, and it reminded me of the years when i was at Music school. They were always printed on the first page of the weeks activities and timetable. Then i remembered that i sang this song a few weeks back, and they meant a lot to me, they still do.
These words helped me through wen i doubted officership, when i doubted in myself being an officer. So by simply singing those words tonight, it just meant a lot. It was a nice night at driven tonight, nice chats, and yeah, i really liked it.
Matthew asked us tonight you should we go to first, you should we reach out to type thing, and all i could think of were William Booths word: "Go for souls, and go for the worst!"
And to end of my Sunday night, I'm away to spend time with my mum :)
in my generation
I want to serve the purpose of God
While i am alive
I want to give my life
for something that will last forever
Oh i Delight, i delight to do you will
What is on your heart
show me what to do
let me know your will
and i will follow you
<3
Those words were brought up in Driven tonight, and it reminded me of the years when i was at Music school. They were always printed on the first page of the weeks activities and timetable. Then i remembered that i sang this song a few weeks back, and they meant a lot to me, they still do.
These words helped me through wen i doubted officership, when i doubted in myself being an officer. So by simply singing those words tonight, it just meant a lot. It was a nice night at driven tonight, nice chats, and yeah, i really liked it.
Matthew asked us tonight you should we go to first, you should we reach out to type thing, and all i could think of were William Booths word: "Go for souls, and go for the worst!"
And to end of my Sunday night, I'm away to spend time with my mum :)
12/15/07
I do promise - My Gold helping
It was our last Vocational Fellowship of the year last night, and it was a really good night.
The night started off with managing to arrive at Cindy and Kelston's on my own, and surprising them by knocking on the door, haha, they were impressed. Since i turned up about two hours early, we had a nice wee blether, gave them some christmas pressies, watched TV and played a quick game of Buzz before we left for the Christmas Meal.
The Christmas meal was this wee, like warm cottage type place, and i loved it. We had a nice meal, good chats, shared some laughs then headed back to Kelston & Cindy's for desert, and for some fellowship. Which was really good. We talked about making resolutions, and how we hardly ever keep keep them. And instead, if we want to make some resolutions this year, to try looking at Romans 12: 1 -3., then we spent some time in prayer.
That all finished about 10, and we all left at 11. Which left us all with an hour, which was actually a really nice hour. I sat with Cal, Chris, Tim, and Phillip and just to chat with them, and laugh with them, something aout it just clicked. I liked it, was good fun.
Roll on next year, good things in store for VF by the sounds of it =]
The night started off with managing to arrive at Cindy and Kelston's on my own, and surprising them by knocking on the door, haha, they were impressed. Since i turned up about two hours early, we had a nice wee blether, gave them some christmas pressies, watched TV and played a quick game of Buzz before we left for the Christmas Meal.
The Christmas meal was this wee, like warm cottage type place, and i loved it. We had a nice meal, good chats, shared some laughs then headed back to Kelston & Cindy's for desert, and for some fellowship. Which was really good. We talked about making resolutions, and how we hardly ever keep keep them. And instead, if we want to make some resolutions this year, to try looking at Romans 12: 1 -3., then we spent some time in prayer.
That all finished about 10, and we all left at 11. Which left us all with an hour, which was actually a really nice hour. I sat with Cal, Chris, Tim, and Phillip and just to chat with them, and laugh with them, something aout it just clicked. I liked it, was good fun.
Roll on next year, good things in store for VF by the sounds of it =]
12/12/07
Christmas Bells
Last Friday night was our usual Divisional Christmas carol service, this year, in Fraserburgh.
After college that day, i quickly headed into town, jumped on a bus and tried to find my way to cindy and kelston's and trying not to get lost. Well, that didn't really happen, because i got off at the wrong stop and Kelston came out looking for me once again. (I just hope i get off at the right stop this Friday) Arrived at theirs and got some lovely food. Had a nice chat with Cindy, then the three of us made our way to fraserburgh.
We arrived like well over an hour early because kelston had to sett some things up, so i spent some time with little George <3
This was the first Divisional carol service that i have not took part in for a long time, so it was nice just to sit back and relax for once. To actually hear an army band for once, and not just hear yourself play, and listening to the Gospel choir and not just hearing yourself sing, was great. For some reason, it just made the whole night really good. I don't know how to explain it., but just listening for once, and enjoying it, was amazing.
=]
And now, i'm in the middle of some lovely exams at college. 1 down and 2 to go. One three hour theory exam tomorrow morning, which i am away to study for, and a 10 minute presentation on my views on anything to do with teaching music you could possibly think of. Lovely.
But to top the exams week off, i get a bursary, so Christmas shopping is getting done on Friday afternoon, then I'm going to Cindy & Kelston's a little bit early, helping them with the food, then i have VF Christmas Feast =] yaaay! Can't wait
After college that day, i quickly headed into town, jumped on a bus and tried to find my way to cindy and kelston's and trying not to get lost. Well, that didn't really happen, because i got off at the wrong stop and Kelston came out looking for me once again. (I just hope i get off at the right stop this Friday) Arrived at theirs and got some lovely food. Had a nice chat with Cindy, then the three of us made our way to fraserburgh.
We arrived like well over an hour early because kelston had to sett some things up, so i spent some time with little George <3
This was the first Divisional carol service that i have not took part in for a long time, so it was nice just to sit back and relax for once. To actually hear an army band for once, and not just hear yourself play, and listening to the Gospel choir and not just hearing yourself sing, was great. For some reason, it just made the whole night really good. I don't know how to explain it., but just listening for once, and enjoying it, was amazing.
=]
And now, i'm in the middle of some lovely exams at college. 1 down and 2 to go. One three hour theory exam tomorrow morning, which i am away to study for, and a 10 minute presentation on my views on anything to do with teaching music you could possibly think of. Lovely.
But to top the exams week off, i get a bursary, so Christmas shopping is getting done on Friday afternoon, then I'm going to Cindy & Kelston's a little bit early, helping them with the food, then i have VF Christmas Feast =] yaaay! Can't wait
11/29/07
The joy of candidaticy
I don't like this word official anymore. It's got some scary thoughts to it, well for me anyway.
In just about under 6 weeks, i shall be having my first 'Official' Candidates interview at DHQ, with Kelston, Matthew and the DC. Wearing Uniform. Like official. The reason why everything is happening so quickly, is that Kelston feels that nothing has really happened, and if i want to go in three years, they need to start interviews.
Oh, and my after that my next step is to fill in registration forms. Which makes it all final, and it's all sounding far too scary, and exciting. But at the same time, i need some time to get my head around this.
Anyway. Christmas is coming which means the following:
7th - Divisional Carol Service
14th - Vocational Fellowship Christmas feast, at Kelston & Cindy's
15th - The Greenock bunch are up <33
17th - Gig at the Blue Lamp, Aberdeen
- Laura home (?)
18th - Day off (?)
21st - Band at harbour for the lights thingy (like last year)
- YP workers Christmas meal
22nd - Madeleine is home =]
- Gemma is home =]
- Driven Christmas meal
24th - Working (?)
-Watch night service =]
25th - Christmas Day, Hatton (?) <3 =]
In just about under 6 weeks, i shall be having my first 'Official' Candidates interview at DHQ, with Kelston, Matthew and the DC. Wearing Uniform. Like official. The reason why everything is happening so quickly, is that Kelston feels that nothing has really happened, and if i want to go in three years, they need to start interviews.
Oh, and my after that my next step is to fill in registration forms. Which makes it all final, and it's all sounding far too scary, and exciting. But at the same time, i need some time to get my head around this.
Anyway. Christmas is coming which means the following:
7th - Divisional Carol Service
14th - Vocational Fellowship Christmas feast, at Kelston & Cindy's
15th - The Greenock bunch are up <33
17th - Gig at the Blue Lamp, Aberdeen
- Laura home (?)
18th - Day off (?)
21st - Band at harbour for the lights thingy (like last year)
- YP workers Christmas meal
22nd - Madeleine is home =]
- Gemma is home =]
- Driven Christmas meal
24th - Working (?)
-Watch night service =]
25th - Christmas Day, Hatton (?) <3 =]
11/18/07
Youth Councils! <3
It was youth councils this weekend, and I've been looking forward to it for a long time, because i missed last years, and it's always good to meet up with everyone.
The whole theme of the weekend was 'HEROES!'. Saturday night was Bowling and a social. After bowling we all shard some food, then had a had few songs, and good fun trying to come up with our own superheroes in little groups. Good good fun! Ha ha.
Mark Herbert (Candidates Director) was here this weekend as a speaker, and i thought he was really scary to start with, bad idea telling Fiona that, because she told him, so when he talked to me it was all awkward. But it's okay now.
Today was the day that made me think the most, today was the day that, i don't know, just planted something inside of me that i can't really explain, Even if i tried i wouldn't do it any justice.
This morning, I had to say my testimony about officership. Before the meeting this morning, Kelston asked me if i wanted to pray with them all. So i went out to pray with the band, Russell, Mark & Martin, And Cal. It was a nice way to start the whole day off, and it encouraged me so much.
The meeting went on, and it was nearly time for me to share, after Cal shared his testimony. Which was really good, it's nice to hear how he's getting on, and how God is using him through the essential programme. Then i got up, a little unwilling, to be honest, but kelston handed me the mic, and i just got up there, and done better than i thought. A few people told me i spook really well. But what stuck out to me more, was that, there's this girl i've known since i've been like what, 8 or something. She came up to me after youth councils had ended, gave me a hug, aked me how i was, how i was doing, and then said this "You have given me some hope. I always thought i was too young to do anything!" That girl, my friend, made me smile, made me cry. I am thankful to God for her <3 class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">saturday night, that she has had an experience with god, and is now like on fire for him, and that was so evident today, and yeah. It was nice to see her again!
I had a chat with Mark after tlunch today. Well it was more of a, Samantha come here, from Kelston, to a table with Him, Cindy, the DC, Russell and Mark, ha ha. It was a good chat though. And they're sending the officership training stuff so we can get started with that, and i'm meeting my officers on tuesday afternoon.
Excitment!
' And I will live for all my days
To raise a banner of truth and light
To sing about my saviours love
And the best thing that happened
It was the day I met you
I've found Jesus
I've found Jesus
I've found Jesus
I've found Jesus
Well you lifted me from where I was
Set my feet upon a rock
Humbled that you even knew about me
Now I have chosen to believe
Believing that you've chosen me
I was lost but now I've found...'
- Delirios?
The whole theme of the weekend was 'HEROES!'. Saturday night was Bowling and a social. After bowling we all shard some food, then had a had few songs, and good fun trying to come up with our own superheroes in little groups. Good good fun! Ha ha.
Mark Herbert (Candidates Director) was here this weekend as a speaker, and i thought he was really scary to start with, bad idea telling Fiona that, because she told him, so when he talked to me it was all awkward. But it's okay now.
Today was the day that made me think the most, today was the day that, i don't know, just planted something inside of me that i can't really explain, Even if i tried i wouldn't do it any justice.
This morning, I had to say my testimony about officership. Before the meeting this morning, Kelston asked me if i wanted to pray with them all. So i went out to pray with the band, Russell, Mark & Martin, And Cal. It was a nice way to start the whole day off, and it encouraged me so much.
The meeting went on, and it was nearly time for me to share, after Cal shared his testimony. Which was really good, it's nice to hear how he's getting on, and how God is using him through the essential programme. Then i got up, a little unwilling, to be honest, but kelston handed me the mic, and i just got up there, and done better than i thought. A few people told me i spook really well. But what stuck out to me more, was that, there's this girl i've known since i've been like what, 8 or something. She came up to me after youth councils had ended, gave me a hug, aked me how i was, how i was doing, and then said this "You have given me some hope. I always thought i was too young to do anything!" That girl, my friend, made me smile, made me cry. I am thankful to God for her <3 class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">saturday night, that she has had an experience with god, and is now like on fire for him, and that was so evident today, and yeah. It was nice to see her again!
I had a chat with Mark after tlunch today. Well it was more of a, Samantha come here, from Kelston, to a table with Him, Cindy, the DC, Russell and Mark, ha ha. It was a good chat though. And they're sending the officership training stuff so we can get started with that, and i'm meeting my officers on tuesday afternoon.
Excitment!
' And I will live for all my days
To raise a banner of truth and light
To sing about my saviours love
And the best thing that happened
It was the day I met you
I've found Jesus
I've found Jesus
I've found Jesus
I've found Jesus
Well you lifted me from where I was
Set my feet upon a rock
Humbled that you even knew about me
Now I have chosen to believe
Believing that you've chosen me
I was lost but now I've found...'
- Delirios?
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