This is a guest post from my daughter Charis (aged 9). We would do well to follow her example in listing things that she is grateful to God for. I am sure you don’t need me to tell you how pleased I was to read this, especially to see a few of the items she listed. Here is her list, written without any help: God the bible church the resurrection food water play/fun family friends shelter toys/games sports school/education art... Read more
We had a fantastic time this year in Brighton. Next year will be the end of an era as the last Together on a Mission takes place July 12th to 15th. Wherever you live in the world you want to be considering putting those dates in your diary right now. Here is this years highlight video. Download from Vimeo. Read more
These are my notes from the final session from this years Together On a Mission. The preacher was Joel Virgo. David fought many wars. It initially seems odd that this one gets prominence. It is surely not just because the writer has a sense of humor and wishes to remind us of the humiliation of men effectively having their trousers removed. David is given outrageous promises. He is told that his descendant will rule over the universe for ever. This... Read more
Terry began by recommending Lou Fellingham’s new CD, and Lex Loizides‘ new resource on making and using your own personal tract. We had sung one song form that CD which although I had enjoyed hearing it, had never really hit me before today. “Christ in me! My hope and my glory!” Ephesians 6 First we saw the call to be strengthened with the might of God. Then we saw the need to be protected by the armor. Now we get... Read more
Gods purposes fulfilled through scattering. “Now those who had been scattered traveled as far as…” Acts 11:19ff Dave was encouraged by a prophecy during the worship, “The greatest scattering is now before us. Together to be scattered for Gods glory.” When God is about to initiate a major move forward, he does lots of things at the same time to prepare them for that. He arranged for Moses to be found by Pharaoh’s daughter, when there had been persecution. When... Read more
Terry began his Wednesday afternoon session by reading out the following tweets from PJ SMYTH: Discovered lump in neck on Mon. Saw 1 GP & 3 specialists in 4 hrs. Said i can’t travel to uk for Newfrontiers conf. Op done y’day. Op went well. Bit sore & groggy. Biopsy results from removed lump due Fri. Very peaceful & grateful to perfect Father for good & ‘bad’. Huge thx for prayers & support. Secure in fortress of Rms 8v28. Ash... Read more
This year more than most there is much that I am experiencing here that I really cannot write properly about. I thought I would share a list of some of them here: The joy of working hard with my wife by my side. It is so nice to be partnering with her. I just love the photographs she is producing for each post. It is incredibly busy trying to cram everything into our days here at conference, but for me... Read more
Simon Pettit once preached a movement transforming sermon here at this conference on remembering the poor. Dave asked the question, how have we done since? 1 in 4 families struggle go get food on their table in the USA. In the UK inner cities half of the children live near the poverty line. Dave took us to Isaiah 58. What is the broad context? Everyone was expected to be involved in the care of the needy. There was no welfare... Read more
I thought I would highlight one of several other bloggers who are here at the conference. I enjoyed watching my friend Brian’s two video reports of the event. I thought I would share them here. They may not be slick videos, but they are a great insight into one man’s impression of this conference. Personally, I really like this kind of raw videography. Why not follow Brian’s blog as the event proceeds. Brian is the leader of Jubilee Church, St... Read more
Terry began by saying he has always loved the book of Ephesians. He admitted at one point his Bible probably fell open at Ephesians 4! The book has a remarkable focus on the church and clarity about the gospel. The whole book seems to be preparing us for this chapter and for warfare. The new age has begun. New man has been created. Mystery has been revealed. There is, however, a backdrop of fierce opposition. He is giving strength to... Read more
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