Who defines 'cool'?

Great article at adbusters on who defines cool...

GRASSROOTS

Getting back to grassroots here in Melbourne at the Forge network conference.
It's worth going to if you are in Melbourne - still lots of stuff to come.
Sally Morgenthaller compelled us to be authentic and true to who God made us to be - good to remember.
It may even be worth reading through Psalm 139 and thank God He knows what He's doing!
You are beautiful.

Homeleague and Fairtrade...

I was at a homeleague today... informing, and educating the troops on how they can make a difference in the world. We covered a bunch of stuff but one thing we looked at again is fairtrade...

By changing to fair trade today or getting involved in events, you can change the lives of farmers and producers across the developing world. Through such simple actions you can demonstrate support for producers and can trigger a positive change in peoples' lives in developing countries so why not Taste It, Try It, Support It ... Change It, Choose It.... this Fair Trade Fortnight.

Roof OVer every head

The Oasis documentary and the youth homelessness report is already gaining great media and public attention in Australia.
This is sure to be a great opportunity to use our voice on behalf of those who can't get people to hear their story!
Is it possible that in a country as resourceful and wealthy as Australia that 22,000 young people are homeless every night.
Surely it's a challenge to every salvationist, Christian and even your everyday average australian bloke?
Come on people - surely we can make a difference.
Check out this article in The Australian by David Eldridge - a giant of reform!
Then make sure you tune in to ABC at 9pm on Thursday night for the premier of the film AND then make sure you think about how you can contribute to a solution.

There is much to do. God help us.
As U2 once sang, 'please, get up off your knees now.' - let's put some of our prayers into living colour.

From the Ambassador for Prayer...

To All Salvationists & Friends of the USA Eastern Territory

Re: Prayer & Fasting for General Shaw Clifton -- Saturday, April 5, 2008

Dear Friends,

Please be in prayer and fasting for our General, Shaw Clifton, as he undergoes surgery tomorrow (Saturday, April 5, 2008) in follow up to chemotherapy treatments which he has been receiving for the past several months and are now completed.

I encourage you to set aside a day a week for the next several months for prayer and fasting for the General's health and healing, as well as for Commissioner Helen Clifton and their family.

This is our privilege and responsibility at this hour. Please share this invitation widely.

Thou art coming to a King
Large petitions with thee bring
For His grace and power are such
None can ever ask too much.

Fullness in Christ,

Janet Munn
Major
Ambassador for Prayer & Spiritual Formation
USA Eastern Territory

www.armyonitsknees.org

http://www.24-7prayer.com

You have been given fullness in Christ. Colossians 2:10
My house shall be called a house of prayer. Isaiah 56:7

New Zealand alive with Passion for Jesus!

Just back from new Zealand. While there I was able to participate in the JUST Action conference (social justice focused - holy spirit inspired) and the Freedom Congress - celebrating 125 years since the start of the SA in new Zealand.. the army was launched there by a 20 and 19 year old - David collinson take note... and is still going strong!
People were saved, sanctified and filled with holy passion to change the world! I can't wait to see more and more pace setting by the Kiwi's.
I remember reading the website of the new Zealand Salvation Army when they stated their two objectives were:
1. to eradicate poverty
2. to live simply

those are related - and I recall being PUMPED up that the NZ Salvation army had the boldness to say it outloud. Campbell Roberts is a legend! What a joy to be among those rowdy salvationists... infectious joy!

The Oasis Movie

check out the film here: http://www.theoasismovie.com.au/om/default.htm#

22,000 homeless youth in austrlalia - a heart wrenching look at a few of their lives, more indepth.
Even more stunning is the humilty of Paul Moulds - willing to lend his own reputation in order to tell their story with honesty, conviction and hope.
Despair is tempting - but the light of the gospel is undeniable... God is able to break every chain.
Pray for homeless youth - then get off your knees and find one... journey with them to wholeness.
God help us indeed.