Category Archives: Youth Ministries Australia

On Track Now On Line

Every month we publish our family newsletter, OnTrack.  In it you will find all the latest news, updates and ministry reports, as well as prayer requests and partnership needs.  The latest editions can be found under the About Us tab. … Continue reading

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Post Immerse

This past week we have been helping to run the third Thailand Immerse. It was, I believe, a success. The young Thai leadership team really stepped up this year and lead well. The small group leaders did a great job. … Continue reading

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Songkran

I have been in Thailand for just over a week now. First impressions… Very friendly people who love life, value community and enjoy celebrating. In just a few days it will be the Thai new year celebration, Songkran. Can’t wait. … Continue reading

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Thailand Immerse

After much planning, prayer and anticipation, today we finally head off to Thailand. Not sure what to expect. Expecting to be amazed. Amazed that God chooses to work through cracked pots like me. Stay tuned.

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Creativity

I never stop being amazed at the creativity that God’s story inspires in young people. I’ve been speaking at a youth camp this weekend, introducing the idea of God’s heart for restoration. After each session, everyone is invited to draw … Continue reading

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Up The Hill

I took this photo last week whilst enjoying an afternoon out in the Blue Mountains, west of Sydney.  A group of us climbed most the way up Mount Hay and enjoyed the views, the fresh (very fresh) air and great … Continue reading

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Immerse Overflow

Last night, we had a most wonderful experience at church. We called it Immerse Overflow. Basically, we had an Immerse style service, where we looked at four scenes from the Presence episode. After each section of narrative was read we … Continue reading

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Restored

And so we come to the end of another Immerse event here in the west.  God has been speaking to us.  We look forward to the future with expectation because in God’s Kingdom, where love and peace and joy prevail, … Continue reading

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Mission

The Cracked Water Pot A water bearer in India had two large pots, each hung on each end of a pole which he carried across his neck. One of the pots had a crack in it, and while the other … Continue reading

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Satisfied

As I contemplate the death of Jesus, his burial and resurrection, I can’t help but wonder about the people who knew him personally. The disciples, his family, the people who’s houses he regularly stayed in. I wonder what they felt … Continue reading

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