YUM & YUM!

Tonight we had another good training night at the Cricket Club. Although it was cut a little shot as I had to be at Band rehearsal at 7pm. I managed to get to rehearsal with 7 minutes to spare. This was another fine achievement in the organizing of the time management side of things.
Training may be a little interesting this year; our two Ovals are to be refurbished. The heavy machinery has moved in and has commenced removing the top layer of grass and soil. When they arrive at the practice area we will be practising at another facility.

My wife cooked some beef vindaloo, which I had with rice for tea after rehearsal. It was hot and delicious. Yum!!!

Talking about Yum, checkout Maya’s Cinnamon Raisin Challah, 23rd August 2007. It looks delicious, and if you want to know how to do the braiding, you will find on the left of the blog a Section: Watch My Video, which has a Utube, Braiding a 6 Strand Challah. This is very easy to follow. You will find this and more at the site;
http://chaitimeblog.wordpress.com.

Happy, 5768.

Deut. 30:15-16 (Message)
Look at what I've done for you today: I've placed in front of you

Life and Good
Death and Evil.
[16] And I command you today: Love God, your God. Walk in his ways. Keep his commandments, regulations, and rules so that you will live, really live, live exuberantly, blessed by God, your God, in the land you are about to enter and possess.

DO YOU SEE

At the office we have a challenge each week. It is all to do with speed, and observation. After the publications are put out for the Corps, then the challenge is on, as a copy of the War Cry is handed out, the concentration levels peak, adrenalin kicks in and those with a competitive streak, go for it.
The challenge is to locate ‘Tum-Tum’ who is hiding in the War Cry. The editor has had him in some sneaky places, where he is hard to find. In one publication Tum-Tum was found in two places, how sneaky is that!!!
He has been in crowds, shopping centres, on TV, in prison, in pockets, on pockets, etc. This week he is a …….. (sorry editor, I nearly spilt the beans).




Matthew 9:1-2 (KJV)
And he entered into a ship, and passed over, and came into his own city. And, behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven thee.

NEW SOLDIER

On Sunday we added another Senior Soldier to the Corps. A lady who had been a soldier in her teens, has now returned, and renewed her Covenant and has been Sworn-in as a Senior Soldier.

It was arranged for the Swearing-in to be on the 10th September, a few months ago. This was one of those special days that are God designed. Firstly was the days’ subject, Total Commitment, and secondly the Generals Pastoral Letter ‘Covenant’.

Monday, I had a stress test that was an hour and ten min. later than the appointment time. Came through the experience with flying colours, and am proud of myself. This was followed by an evening Corps Council meeting that was very profitable.



Psalm 119:1-3 (Message)
You're blessed when you stay on course,
walking steadily on the road revealed by God.
You're blessed when you follow his directions,
doing your best to find him.
That's right—you don't go off on your own; you walk straight along the road he set.

CROSSING THE ROAD

The 52-year-old accountant from Sydney's north shore was released on bail yesterday, after being unable to speak with his family and lawyer, The Sun-Herald reported.
Mr McLeay, who has three children, said he spent the night in a city police cell with an ice addict before facing charges of assault and resisting arrest via video link at Parramatta Bail court.
In the video footage Mr McLeay can be heard trying hard to explain to the officers that he was just attempting to protect his glasses.
He also told ninemsn reporters at the scene that he was only "walking down to have lunch".
"I crossed the road. That's all," Mr McLeay said. Police then prevented ninemsn from filming as they took Mr McLeay to a secure zone under the Westin Hotel.
Mr McLeay's wife, Sophie, told The Sun Herald she was not allowed to speak with him because of APEC.
"The children are traumatised. We spent the night sleeping together on the sofa. How does walking to yum cha with your 11-year-old son end up with 22 hours in jail and no access to a lawyer," she said.
Mr McLeay told the newspaper he had astigmatism, which made it difficult to see without his glasses.
He said the worst thing about the situation was that it had happened in front of his son.
"You want your children to grow up respecting police but how can they when they see this kind of thing?" he said.
"I was just crossing the road. Never have I felt so mortified, embarrassed and invaded. I feel violated."
During APEC, police have been given authority to arrest people and hold them until the summit is over.
Magistrate Kevin Flack granted Mr McLeay $1000 bail when he faced court yesterday, on the condition that he not enter the 3km APEC exclusion zone in the CBD until Monday morning.
The police prosecutor asked for bail to be refused under the special APEC powers, saying Mr McLeay had a second assault charge outstanding against him.
A police spokesman said he could not discuss the matter as it would soon face court, but said police would issue a statement later in the day. A spokesman for Parramatta Bail Court said Mr McLeay would face Downing Centre on September 25.

Matthew 2:16-18 Herod, when he realized that the scholars had tricked him, flew into a rage. He commanded the murder of every little boy two years old and under who lived in Bethlehem and its surrounding hills. (He determined that age from information he'd gotten from the scholars.) That's when Jeremiah's sermon was fulfilled: A sound was heard in Ramah, weeping and much lament. Rachel weeping for her children, Rachel refusing all solace, Her children gone, dead and buried. (Message)

DANGER

This last week some people have found themselves in difficulty with the authorities for having a mock motorcade in Sydney. A statement by a senior police officer said that the snipers set up around the area were under instructions to ‘shoot to kill’, is a disturbing revelation for our country.
Whether you agree with the motorcade stunt or not, there are some frightening realities that are being revealed.
a. We are joining a worldview that life has little value.
b. Violence and destruction are acceptable at any cost.
c. One people group is better than another.
d. Christ like values, are to be disregarded.

It is time for Christ's people to make a stand!

2 Cor. 12:10 (KJV)
Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.

TRAINING

Tonight was the first training session that I have been able to attend. Yes, that’s right, it’s preseason cricket training. It was a good session for an hour and fifteen minutes. I managed to get through my laps, catching, bowling, and batting, without to much difficulty. I felt good after training, but will have some tender muscles tomorrow.

Following the cricket training was Singers practice, and then Band rehearsal. Sitting still was not such a good thing after the first training run.



Matthew 13:52 (Message) He said, "Then you see how every student well-trained in God's kingdom is like the owner of a general store who can put his hands on anything you need, old or new, exactly when you need it."

THE LEADER

Many millions of dollars are being spent on security measures for the safety of visiting World Leaders who are here in Australia. Are these measures over the top? Streets, have been closed, security fences have been erected, snipes are positioned, air support is in place, etc… One of those present is called the “Leader of the free world”, a title which in my thinking is not appropriate for any human.

I reflect on the one who is the true “Leader of the Free World”, and whose leadership, is founded in vulnerability, and servant hood. No massive military support, no armed guard, no legion of angels destroying those in opposition to him. If this then is the way of the King of the Universe, the Ruler of the Mighty Angel Armies, where does man get off on, NOT BEING VULNERABLE!


Luke 2:26-35 (Message)
The Holy Spirit had shown him that he would see the Messiah of God before he died. Led by the Spirit, he entered the Temple. As the parents of the child Jesus brought him in to carry out the rituals of the Law, Simeon took him into his arms and blessed God:

God, you can now release your servant;
release me in peace as you promised.
With my own eyes I've seen your salvation;
it's now out in the open for everyone to see:
A God-revealing light to the non-Jewish nations,
and of glory for your people Israel.

Jesus' father and mother were speechless with surprise at these words. Simeon went on to bless them, and said to Mary his mother,

This child marks both the failure and
the recovery of many in Israel,
A figure misunderstood and contradicted—
the pain of a sword-thrust through you—
But the rejection will force honesty, as God reveals who they really are.

FLOWERS

The days are getting longer, with the warmth of the sun being a real benefit. What a joy it is to just stand in the sunshine and feel the warmth.
It is now Spring and there are some joys in observing the garden of a new house, to see what the previous tenants have planted. The dormant bulbs spring into life, and produce their amazing flowers of surprise. The simple joy of an amazing flower, gently opening its petals toward the suns’ warming rays. The new blooms are delicate, fragrant, colourful, and joyous, in their spontaneous display of new and abundant life.


1 Peter 1:3
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, (KJV)

55 TODAY

The Person on the left is

55 TODAY!

Happy Birthday!

1 Peter 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, (KJV)

IMPORTANT

Another busy, busy, day with much to be done, and little time to do it. It seems that it is on these days that there are many interruptions to the desired plan of attack. With two volunteers not being available to do their important task in the Emergency Relief area, this had to be covered by an Officer. With an already tight schedule, and not being at the peak of physical performance this was an added burden that we could have done without.
There are many interesting aspects to ministry such as this, however it is in these times, that the important life issues come to the fore.


Ps 63:3 Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you (NIV)

FATHERS DAY

Fathers Day. A day in which there are different emotions expressed by different people. Today our people remembered and expressed their appreciation of, their Fathers and those who have also been Father figures to them.

Chocolate frogs were available, to remind the Fathers to:

Fully Rely On God.

For our Heavenly Father it is Fathers Day everyday.

John 15:9
As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love. (KJV)