Power to the SalvosI am blown away. Wow – that’s all I can say.
I would like to publicly thank the Healesville Salvation Army for providing the wonderful Power-lab school holiday program that was conducted during the first week of the holidays.
My daughter had a great four days of fun and interesting activities due to the efforts and energies of Graeme Mawson and the fabulous volunteers who ran the program.
As a working parents I am truly grateful for the Salvos and their contribution to the community in this area, as Healesville no longer has an affordable school holiday program. I would support any similar future programs the Salvation Army may run.
T. Rowland
Healesville
Monday, July 21, 2008
Genuinely blown away
I’ve just read last weeks local newspaper. In the letters to the editor, the following was included:
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Life north of the border
Greetings from Sydney!!!
Anita and I drove to Sydney yesterday, in what was a very pleasant drive - albeit with toilet stops for a preggers sisters along the way!
Today we drove to Bondi Beach to mix with the famous and infamous - of which we saw none! I did enjoy a nice coffee though, and we made sure we walked along the beach. Much to Pete's disappointment though, I didn't take up the suggestion to get caught in a rip just so I could be on Bondi Rescue! If we had hung around until 2pm we could have met the start of said show though!
We headed off to Watson's Bay for lunch - to the famous Doyle's Fish 'n' Chips. I can remember coming here years ago with my Nana and Auntie. The place has great memories.
This evening we went to Hillsong Church. It was an interesting experience. Being told that God will look after our finances if we give to Him - because if he didn't look after our finances we wouldn't be able to give to the church which he wants us to do. I got a bit confused...and tuned out. One of the songs was great - was full of rich theology. Oh...and Anita shouted me a hot chocolate after the service - from the Gloria Jeans cart of course! I actually wished we were going to Hillsong tomorrow night, as Mike Pilavachi is preaching - that would be awesome!
Tomorrow we are going to Ryde Salvos, then hanging out with friends Craig & Danni - and meeting Judah. I am really looking froward to tomorrow. And best of all...I am relaxing!!!
So...I look forward to 20 degrees tomorrow in Syd - a tad warmer than July in the 'ville!
Anita and I drove to Sydney yesterday, in what was a very pleasant drive - albeit with toilet stops for a preggers sisters along the way!
Today we drove to Bondi Beach to mix with the famous and infamous - of which we saw none! I did enjoy a nice coffee though, and we made sure we walked along the beach. Much to Pete's disappointment though, I didn't take up the suggestion to get caught in a rip just so I could be on Bondi Rescue! If we had hung around until 2pm we could have met the start of said show though!
We headed off to Watson's Bay for lunch - to the famous Doyle's Fish 'n' Chips. I can remember coming here years ago with my Nana and Auntie. The place has great memories.
This evening we went to Hillsong Church. It was an interesting experience. Being told that God will look after our finances if we give to Him - because if he didn't look after our finances we wouldn't be able to give to the church which he wants us to do. I got a bit confused...and tuned out. One of the songs was great - was full of rich theology. Oh...and Anita shouted me a hot chocolate after the service - from the Gloria Jeans cart of course! I actually wished we were going to Hillsong tomorrow night, as Mike Pilavachi is preaching - that would be awesome!
Tomorrow we are going to Ryde Salvos, then hanging out with friends Craig & Danni - and meeting Judah. I am really looking froward to tomorrow. And best of all...I am relaxing!!!
So...I look forward to 20 degrees tomorrow in Syd - a tad warmer than July in the 'ville!
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Healesville kids have got the Power!
Last week 36 primary school children attended "Power Lab", a four day school holiday program at Healesville Corps. Each day the kids enjoyed wacky science experiments, great songs, fun DIY projects, and explored how Jesus gives us the power to be thankful, brave, and live forever!
One highlight of the week was an excursion to Scienceworks, where the science fun continued! Although the 3 hour return bus trip wasn't that exciting - but we did get to go through the new Eastlink tunnels and over the West Gate Bridge!
Power Lab was made possible by a team of youth from Ringwood and Waverley Corps who came to Healesville as part of a divisional mission trip. Extra funding came from local community group, Healesville Nite Chicks (Healesville's branch of the CWA). Leaders got to meet Aunty Dot Peters while in Healesville, and learn about some of Healesville's aboriginal heritage.
On the last day, nine children decided to invite Jesus to be their "forever friend". Healesville Corps looks forward to a new follow up after school kids ministry commencing in August.
One highlight of the week was an excursion to Scienceworks, where the science fun continued! Although the 3 hour return bus trip wasn't that exciting - but we did get to go through the new Eastlink tunnels and over the West Gate Bridge!
Power Lab was made possible by a team of youth from Ringwood and Waverley Corps who came to Healesville as part of a divisional mission trip. Extra funding came from local community group, Healesville Nite Chicks (Healesville's branch of the CWA). Leaders got to meet Aunty Dot Peters while in Healesville, and learn about some of Healesville's aboriginal heritage.
On the last day, nine children decided to invite Jesus to be their "forever friend". Healesville Corps looks forward to a new follow up after school kids ministry commencing in August.
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Power Lab leaders & Aunty Dot
Tonight the Power Lab leaders went and met Aunty Dot Peters, a community elder here in Healesville.Aunty Dot shared about her own family, some of the initiatives she has been involved in regarding reconciliation, and showed off her latest basket weaving project - an eel net!
It was good for the leaders to meet Aunty Dot.
We're half way there - two days down, two days to go! The Grades 1-3 went to Scienceworks today, and tomorrow the Grades 4-6 go. Then it will be Friday and it will be a fun filled finale!
Monday, June 30, 2008
It's about the Power!!
It's 11:30om, and I've retreat to my room after a very busy night.
There's been songs and actions learnt, name tags laminated (or there was a codeword for that I think), games and crafts sorted. And most importantly, a great time of prayer.
Tomorrow morning around 40 kids will rock up for what is hopefully a positively life-changing time at "Power Lab". We'll teach about how Jesus gives us the power to be thankful, the power to be brave, and the power to live forever!!!
Please pray for us - even if you're not a regular prayer - we would really appreciate it!
There's been songs and actions learnt, name tags laminated (or there was a codeword for that I think), games and crafts sorted. And most importantly, a great time of prayer.
Tomorrow morning around 40 kids will rock up for what is hopefully a positively life-changing time at "Power Lab". We'll teach about how Jesus gives us the power to be thankful, the power to be brave, and the power to live forever!!!
Please pray for us - even if you're not a regular prayer - we would really appreciate it!
Friday, June 27, 2008
Salvos best part of year 9 camp!
I was just chatting to one of the high schol teachers, and was informed that the year 9's visit to 614 Melbourne was one of the best parts of their city camp!!
The students visited the casino after their Salvo experience, and commented "why do people spend so much money on this when there are homeless people". How great that the kids are thinking this way.
Should be heaps of fun working with these kids next semester.
The students visited the casino after their Salvo experience, and commented "why do people spend so much money on this when there are homeless people". How great that the kids are thinking this way.
Should be heaps of fun working with these kids next semester.
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Hospital visit & year 9 camp
Been an interesting two days.
My lunch was interrupted yesterday by a loud knock at the door. A local women was desperately trying to get her friend to hospital to have emergency dental surgery. She was experience extreme frustration with ambulance and other medical services and was trying to find a volunteer driver to go from Healesville to Carlton. She was desperate, and I offered to drive her friend in to the hospital. Bit of a weird random thing to do, but a great opportunity to show God's love in a practical way.
This morning I hung out with the year 9's from the high school in the city. They are spending a few days "camping" in the city. Today they went to 614 Melbourne to learn about social issues faced in the city through the eyes of The Salvation Army. Kris from 614 did a great job opening up the young people's eyes to the issued faced by people experiencing homelessness.
So it's been an interesting few days! From helping someone experiencing hardship here in the 'ville, to challenging young people about addressing issues of poverty.
Some great news - I have now been endorsed by ACCESS Ministries as a school chaplain!! This provides an additional avenue for serving the community down the track.
Planning day for school holiday program tomorrow. I'm not answering any more knocks at the door 'cause I am running out of time to finish planning!!
My lunch was interrupted yesterday by a loud knock at the door. A local women was desperately trying to get her friend to hospital to have emergency dental surgery. She was experience extreme frustration with ambulance and other medical services and was trying to find a volunteer driver to go from Healesville to Carlton. She was desperate, and I offered to drive her friend in to the hospital. Bit of a weird random thing to do, but a great opportunity to show God's love in a practical way.
This morning I hung out with the year 9's from the high school in the city. They are spending a few days "camping" in the city. Today they went to 614 Melbourne to learn about social issues faced in the city through the eyes of The Salvation Army. Kris from 614 did a great job opening up the young people's eyes to the issued faced by people experiencing homelessness.
So it's been an interesting few days! From helping someone experiencing hardship here in the 'ville, to challenging young people about addressing issues of poverty.
Some great news - I have now been endorsed by ACCESS Ministries as a school chaplain!! This provides an additional avenue for serving the community down the track.
Planning day for school holiday program tomorrow. I'm not answering any more knocks at the door 'cause I am running out of time to finish planning!!
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