Magazine for June 2009
A Spring Harvest Diary
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Steve gave practical suggestions for a daily “rhythm of life”. Discipline, he said, was the route to freedom. He reminded us that Jesus never talked about “spirituality”. He talked about “abundant life” – a 100% fusion of the physical and the spiritual. |
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Then we moved on to the “Encounter Bible Reading” with Colin Sinclair, who quickly became so popular that on Day 4 all seats were taken when we arrived, and we had to rush off to the Big Top instead. Listening to him we wanted “the fire of the Holy Spirit to burn out all the dross of our compromise and indifference.” |
Colin led an interactive session on criticism, discrimination and prejudice within the church, asking us in the audience to volunteer examples of our own prejudices. There was much amusement as these ranged from “people who drive 4WDs” to “net curtains”, and many variations in between. Discrimination, Colin reminded us, is an offence to God who accepts without discrimination all who repent and believe.
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Throughout the week we enjoyed music which was joyful, moving and full of life – a group called Northern Light in the Alternative Celebration, Graham Kendrick and his band in the Big Top. Saltmine Theatre Company entertained us every morning with zany humour as they introduced the theme of the day with comic sketches. |
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As Abigail says:
“I felt inspired by the speeches that some
of the leaders gave. They were also really
funny. I liked it when they told us funny
things that happened in their lives and we
could relate to it.”
What better testimonial could there be?
Sheila Robinson