Smiths' Ministry Update!
Hey there! Thanks for walking with us through this journey together. We're excited to see the increasing opportunities that He is opening up for us to see His Story have a greater impact on more and more lives.New 'SEASON' for the Men at Teen Challenge!!!![]()
There's only one more session of 'SEASON' with the residents at Teen Challenge's New Life Men's Centre. It's great to have this opportunity to journey with these guys through God's Story, and I'm excited to see the way they're engaging in the process.
In the first session, DESIGNED, one man was struck by the idea that God got up and personal in forming him. It was evident that they're thinking about the impact of their own mistakes when in BROKEN, a couple of them were talking about how they can tend to want to bring others into doing something they know isn't right, as a way of making themselves feel better about doing it. EXPECTANT saw them thinking through the importance of patience when needing to wait for something, and one guy commented that we tend to focus on how we have to wait for things and he hadn't thought about God having to wait for the right time as well. SATISFIED - In the story of the Mary anointing Jesus' feet with expensive perfume, just a week out from the cross, one guy wondered if the fragrance would still be on Jesus when He went to the cross - an interesting thought considering Jesus said she had anointed him for his burial. Another was impressed that Jesus committed to going through all that for us, and questioned his own commitment to Jesus. In MISSION one man said, "God had to do something drastic to get Saul's attention, I can relate to that," and someone else added, "God can change anyone. It doesn't matter who you are."
Pray that God continues to use this to bring lasting impact on the lives of these thirteen men.
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Interviewed at CLN
Mike was able to share about AccessTheStory at one of the weekly Christian Leader's Network earlier this month.
He had some great convos afterwards and is seeing some good connections forming and opportunities opening. Thanks to Casey, Sam, and Andrew. This week at CLN, Mike was approached by another guy who wants to know more as a result of this interview. They've set up a meeting for next week. |
Shared at Intercessors Prayer Meeting, Toowoomba
Annie Cathcart organises a growing prayer network in this region, with regular prayer meetings in the city of Toowoomba and surrounding areas through various prayer groups. She invited me to share about ATS at one of their meetings here in Toowoomba and they were greatly encouraged at the possibilities for this ministry in seeing the impact of God's Word increase.
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Please continue praying for these approaching opportunities:
Prayer Muster in Gatton
Annie Cathcart has also suggested the opportunity to share ATS with another prayer group in the nearby town of Gatton on 12 August. They usually have at least 30 people gather for prayer, and various ministry leaders are given time to share their prayer needs. Annie told me that she's mentioned the idea to pastors there and that they are excited to hear more. Pray that this and ongoing conversations would unfold according to God's plan and purpose.
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Helping a Local Minister reach Toowoomba StudentsConversations are continuing towards the possibility of Mike working with a local minister in an opportunity he's received to share the Christian faith with a number of students on 30 August. Please continue to pray for God's guidance and that the outcome sees a positive impact on all involved. |
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Verge2017I've heard that Verge in Victor Harbor, SA, this month was a great success with a number of people joining in from Cebu in the Philippines, and they are now exploring how they can see Verge happen in their own local setting. Check here for more from VergeSA.There are less than 8 weeks til the second VERGE event for 2017:
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God has always shown Himself faithful to us and we're thankful and excited to see the increasing opportunities that He is opening up for us to see His Story have a greater impact on more and more lives.
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