Scottsdale

Scottsdale, a great place to be!

The Corps has a building that is more than adequate for the present ministries. The people have a wonderful spirit, and are encourager’s to whom-ever they meet.

The Thrift Shop is well organized, with excellent stock, and is welcoming as you step into it’s spacious interior. The Staff are also a great advertisement for The Salvation Army.



John 15:12 (NIV)
My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.

Tassie's North East

Today, we spent some time investigating some of our area in the North East of Tassie. There is such a wide diversity of country, from the mountains with their valley’s, to the flat coastal plains.

It is a great challenge to befriend the population in each of the small communities and make connections that will draw people the Lord.


Psalms 91:1-2 (NIV)

He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, "He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust."

1950 Ford Mercury

Now that we have settled into Scottsdale, it was time to unpack my Christmas Present from Gwyn, a radio controlled ‘1950 Ford Mercury’. The headlights come on when in forward motion, and the taillights come on when in reverse motion. It is so cool!

Yes! That’s correct, ‘I am a FORD Man’ and proud of it!



Psalms 145:1-2 (NIV)
I will exalt you, my God the King; I will praise your name for ever and ever. Every day I will praise you and extol your name for ever and ever.

Installation

Today was our installation as the Corps Officers of the Scottsdale Corps conducted by Major Graeme McClimont the Tasmanian Divisional Commander. We are looking forward to the new ministry possibilities within the North East of Tasmania. There are pockets of good things happening within some of the small communities, and to be a part of this work will be of much blessing. To identify other communities for further work to be developed is a wonderful challenge for us, and The Salvation Army.

We were each presented with a 30 Year service badge, within the installation worship service.


Psalms 32:11 (NIV)
Rejoice in the LORD and be glad, you righteous; sing, all you who are upright in heart!

Journey to Scottsdale

Monday, January 11th we drove up a ramp and into the body of the ‘Spirit of Tasmania I’ to begin our journey from the Main Land to Tasmania. At 8.55am the ship left the Port Melbourne Docks, and arrived at Devonport at 6.15pm. It was a smooth crossing of Bass Straight, and an enjoyable journey. After passing through Quarantine, we set off towards Scottsdale, and arrived at 9.35pm with a warm greeting from our Corps Sergeant Major who showed us through the Scottsdale Quarters.

After a delay of two days our goods arrived on Thursday, January 14th. All was transported successfully, and safely. The two men, who delivered our goods, were as delightful as the two who loaded the container.

I was fortunate to get a game of Cricket with my new club, the Central Cricket Club, on the Saturday. We played at Winnaleah, in misty rain. I was to bat at No. 9, but we passed their total of 174 with overs and plenty wickets to spare. A good win in difficult conditions.


Philippians 4:5-7 (NIV)

Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Last Game

Loading the car for the last game of Cricket with the Morwell Cricket Club.
The day did not go as well as expected. We won the toss and elected to bat. I opened as usual and was the first wicket to fall in about the 8th over. A ball jagged back from outside the off, and I hit it with the inside edge of the bat and was caught behind way down the leg side. The rest of our inning did not fare well, and we were all out for 61.
With only 61 to defend, the first over put us under further pressure with 9 runs being scored. We rallied with some good bowling and fielding and had them 6 for 60. They quickly passed or total, and we had an early day finishing at 4pm.

Prison Carols

Yesterday the Morwell Corps supported the distribution of gifts at Fulham Prison, with a quartet of Brass Instruments playing Carols. The inmates were extremely pleased, and appreciated the interlude into their ordered lives, changing a cattle-procession to receive their gifts into a small concert or worship time, depending on their individual persuasion.

Luke 2:14 (NIV)
"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favour rests."

PSA

Pleasant Sunday Afternoon at Morwell

November 15 at 2.30pm, we engaged in a Pleasant Sunday Afternoon Concert. The Moe and Morwell Corps Bands and Songsters combined, along with the Latrobe City Brass Band and the Warragul Corps Songsters as guests for the afternoon.

Music Contents:

Latrobe City Brass
Entry of the Peers, Hallelujah Drive, Greensleeves, Eine Kleine Nachtmusic.

Warragul Songsters:
You Raise Me Up, Nothing But Thy Blood, Blessed Assurance.

Moe & Morwell Songsters:
Jesus is so Wonderful.

Moe & Morwell Brass:
Maddiston Gubilee, O Magnum Mysterium, He Is Real, Power of Your Love.

Combined Brass:
On a Hymn Song of Phillip Bliss, Hollinwood

It was a great afternoon!


Psalms 150
Praise the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens. Praise him for his acts of power; praise him for his surpassing greatness. Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet, praise him with the harp and lyre, praise him with tambourine and dancing, praise him with the strings and flute, praise him with the clash of cymbals, praise him with resounding cymbals. Let everything that has breath praise the LORD. Praise the LORD.