MyEdgeMag Winter 2014

MY EDGE MAG WINTER 2014

Others+ Me Aliens Among Us

Head, Heart & Holy Spirit If Church Was Like The World Cup

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s a kid, I was obsessed with anything to do with “outer space.” I’m showing my age here, but crowded together with all my primary school friends around a tiny black-and-white TV set, I was one of those privileged to watch Neil Armstrong take his first steps on the moon, so imagine my surprise when a mate told me that the Bible mentions aliens, and what’s more, it went so far as to say that .I was specifically they are living and walking among us. commanded by God to

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This was BIG “offer hospitality” to these news. There were other-worldly visitors. aliens here on earth!!!! Needless to say, I grabbed the nearest Bible and started trying to find the so-called “alien” texts. My friend was right. I found at least 60 references to aliens splashed across the Old and New Testaments of Scripture, and what’s more I was specifically commanded by God to “offer hospitality” to these other-worldly visitors. How COOL was that! I couldn’t wait to tell my parents that they were to open their doors to all manner of Martians, Venusians and other little green men, be they “lost in space” or on some “star trek” of their own. Wherever they were from, it was my responsibility to make them feel welcome on my planet.

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Words can’t describe my disappointment when my parents let me in on the secret —when the Bible talks about aliens, it is not referring to “other-worldly” visitors, but simply strangers, foreigners or guests in our country. Major downer!

Still, it got me thinking . . . and in some ways I’ve been thinking about the “alien” question ever since, especially in an age of “boatpeople,” controversial immigration policies, and inhumane detention centres. Regardless of where they came from, the Bible was clear: as followers of Christ, we had—no, make that have—a responsibility to all these “others” to make them feel welcome and care for their needs. Time and time again, prophet after prophet talked about four groups of people— widows, orphans, the poor and the aliens (there’s that word again) within our gates.

Starting with Moses in Deuteronomy (14:28) and the terms of the original covenant God made with Israel, to Job (29:12) and King David (Ps 146:9), Isaiah (1:17), Jeremiah (22:3), Zechariah (7:10) and Malachi (3:5) and every prophet in between, not to mention James (1:27), John (1 Jn 3:17-18) and especially Jesus (Matthew 25:40), the meaning was inescapable when defining our responsibilities to others. The little-known prophet Micah (6:8) put it perhaps most clearly of all: The Lord God has told us what is right and what he demands: “See that justice is done, let mercy be your first concern, and humbly obey your God.” (CEV).

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If Church Was Like the World Cup

1. The act or state of connecting.

2. A relationship in which a person or thing is linked or associated with something else.

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he 2014 World Cup in Brazil saw millions around the world united in their passion for football.

Regardless of the controversy the event has sparked, none can deny that the World Cup drew people together. From the die-hard fans to those (like me) who only have a vague idea of the term ‘offside,’ individuals were united in celebration of the game.

Spectators surged in Mexican waves, faces were painted in matching colours and voices mingled in a collective roar.

Crowds shared in their mutual feelings of jubilation or despair. In an address to the World Cup organisers in Brazil, Pope Francis recognised that the event could create “a feast of solidarity among peoples,” as individuals united under a common passion and set of values.

Christ. The church should have the same effect as the World Cup—as a fellowship in which boundaries are broken and all are welcomed.

There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave or free, male or female. For you are all one in Christ Jesus.

— Galatians 3:28 (NLT)

As the church, it is our primary goal and privileged task to draw people into this community. Fans of football represent every demographic on earth, each living and breathing the sport. Every race, gender and socio-economic status are among those who celebrated the World Cup. In the same way, the church must be a fellowship that welcomes each and every individual.

This is the manner in which Jesus and the disciples built the early church. As a community of diversity and unity. As a celebration of the Kingdom of God.

The incredible display of unity at the World Cup is a reflection of the connection individuals encounter in shared devotion to

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The world’s tallest LEGO tower is 28.7 metres high, made with 465,000 bricks!

Walt Disney planned his own city where everybody would be employed and working for Disney in some way. They would all pay rent for the privilege of living there and would always be ensured the latest technology in their homes.

The Dutch village of Giethoorn has no roads; its buildings are connected entirely by canals and footbridges.

There are around 96,000 kilometres of blood vessels in the human body. If you laid them out end to end, they’d stretch around the world more than twice.

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Yawning is contagious. Even thinking about yawning is enough.

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If you walk and talk with someone, eventually you will synchronise your steps with each other.

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esus left His followers with a command and a challenge, “Go and make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19). He challenged the early disciples and those who would come after them to go into all the world and spread the good news about Him and His sacrifice. At that time they did not even know how big the task was but they went. They shook the world – they changed history!

Today researchers tell us that there could be up to 40 times more people to reach than when Jesus sent His handful of followers out into the unknown. If you could stand today’s population one on top of the other they would more than reach the moon and come back—a distance of more than 800,000 kilometres. And every year the population booms by another 80 million.

We are now looking at a population of 3.5 billion who do not even have a nominal connection with Christianity and almost 1.5 billion who have not even heard the story of Jesus. If we are to take the challenge and commission seriously we need to grapple with the numbers. It seems an impossible task.

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Was Jesus just talking to the professional preachers/ministers of the time or to every follower?

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concept of the priesthood of all believers (see I Peter 2:9) and presses home the thought that all are to minister. Paul takes this even further to tell as that we are all Christ’s ambassadors, taking God’s message to the world! (2 Corinthians 5:20). It is fair to say that all disciples are “sent”.

At its genesis, Adventist youth ministry was organised and run by the youth themselves. Because of their overwhelming desire to be involved in the mission of the church, they called themselves Missionary Volunteers! We have witnessed a number of different approaches to youth ministry over the past 30 years. We are currently witnessing a move back to missional youth ministry1 and an endeavour to recapture the spirit of mission.

Kirk and Thorne are two young The missional model Christians who have thought is about being sent, seriously about the command it is about going of Jesus and I into all the world’.. have adapted their approach to youth ministry and encapsulated it in the model illustrated on these pages.

There is something very familiar in this approach that Adventists can relate to!

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The missional model is about being sent, it is about “going into all the world”. It is about believing enough and getting our hands dirty. Rich Melheim, in a passage from his proposed book, retells the experience of Mother Teresa: Mother Teresa had the annoying habit of leading guests, pilgrims and visiting dignitaries out of the chancel during Holy Communion and into the alleys to place a dying beggar in their arms and whisper, “The body of Christ, given for you” . . .

Jesus is out there, touching and healing, loving and living in the strangest of places.

The problem is, we church people don’t

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like strange places. We like pretty places with pretty people talking about antiseptic topics. We don’t like to get our hands dirty.2 Over my 40 years of ministry, I have not seen a time when the youth have shied away from the challenge. Yes it is big and growing, but with God’s Spirit it is achievable. Tony Campolo made the following observation after a conversation with a parent lamenting the fact that their child wanted nothing to do with the church: “Young people are not going to be attracted to a church that tries to entertain them, but they will be attracted to a church that calls them in a ministry to others. Young people want a church that will provide them with concrete ways to become agents of God’s revolution.”3 I believe he is correct.

Back to the challenge—was Jesus asking the impossible or was he for real? Just think about it for a minute. If one Christian

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young person would win another person and then disciple that person for the next six months so that person could win and train another, at the end of six months there would be only two people. However, if those two won two more and discipled them during the next six months, there would be four . . . But look [above] to see what happens as this unfolds!

If we got serious and just the 17 million Adventist Christians took Christ’s great commission as our mantra, how soon would the challenge be realised!

See the recent work of Brian Kirk and Jacob Thorne, Missional Youth Ministry: Moving from Gathering Teenagers to Scattering Disciples, Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2011; and Sudworth, T. Mission-shaped youth. London: Church House Pub. 2007. As far back as 1999 Pete Ward, God at the mall, Peabody: Henrickson, 1999, was pushing the missional model.

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Let Your Light

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are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be Y ou hidden. Men never light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick;

and it gives light to all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

—Jesus.

Jesus doesn’t say try to make your light shine, He says let your light shine. Without shame or fear, it’s a lot easier to let your light shine. We sometimes hesitate to express our faith but we shouldn’t. Sure, there’s a time to keep quiet, but people have a hard time believing that your faith is worthwhile when you’re ashamed to express it freely or if it’s unnatural. “Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks” so when the faith of Jesus is in our hearts it’s not difficult to express it in words.

It’s not a performance, it’s being who you are in Jesus.

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Sherise, my wife, is always posting pictures of our son on Instagram with clever little captions like, “One year.. Indescribable!”

“I like bananas”, “Like my vintage overalls?”, and “OK I’m wearing a pink bib . . . where’s the food already?” You’re probably not interested in sharing pictures of Max with people online like she is, because he doesn’t live with you. You do not spend time with him. You do not love him like we do. It’s the same with witnessing. You cannot share a love that you don’t have.

Sherise, though, has a genuine relationship with her son and a growing love for him.

This makes her witness authentic.

Witnessing is something we do but it’s also something we are. “You are the light of the world” (Matthew 5:13). Light doesn’t try to shine. It just does.

Don’t just try to witness, be a witness because you are one.

It’s almost as if Jesus is saying, when you are light you can’t not witness. You are called to be a city on a hill which cannot be hidden. Whether we know it or not, our life is a testimony.

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Jesus says, “Let your light shine.” Not someone else’s. Every light bulb is different, but every light bulb serves the same purpose. If you only had one type, you’d be limited. God’s ability to share Himself with the world is limited when you withhold your witness because you’re not exactly what someone else is. You have the privilege of sharing God’s light the way no other person could. Be grateful that God has made you with a unique personality and unique abilities, so be what you can for God’s glory.

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Ask your family and friends for their responses to these questions, and share and compare them with your answers.

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“Live wisely among those who are not believers, and make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be gracious and attractive so that you will have the right response for everyone” (Colossians 4:5, 6, NLT).

How important is witnessing in your understanding of the Bible, Jesus, faith, church and a Christian’s life?

Why can witnessing sometimes seem so awkward?

What makes the difference?

Is “living a good life” a sufficient witness or does effective witnessing mean something more than that? Why?

How can we be confident enough in our Christianity to feel able to share it with others?

In times and places where witnessing is dangerous, forbidden, illegal or unacceptable, how far should a person go to witness?

Which of the stories in “Miraculous Mosaic” (page 10-11) do you most identify with? What might be your “thing” that you could use to connect with others and be a context in which you could share your faith?

When we read the stories of the early church in Acts, witnessing seemed like a natural and easy thing for Jesus’ disciples to do, despite continual opposition.

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When have you specifically and directly told someone about your faith? Are there times in your life that you now wish you had spoken up for your faith?

Have you ever been witnessed to? How did that make you feel? What advice would you give to someone who feels they should share their faith but are not sure where to begin?

Do you believe that sharing your faith is important? What experiences have you had in sharing faith? What is the one thing you would like to develop or obtain to help you be able to share your faith better? Is there some kind of training that you think might make you more effective in sharing faith? What kind of “witnessing” might be sufficient to make you change something of what you believe? Who are the people you are most likely to find believable? (discussion q&a) SYNC | 07

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What Connection?

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ow many times have you looked around a room and felt like the odd one out? You scope the place and it seems like everybody knows each other, everybody is part of the “group” and you’re just chilling on the side. I’m going to assume we’ve all been there, and if that is the case, this applies to you.

HOW TO CONNECT

As youth, we’re constantly being told, “These are the best years of your life!”

And so far it’s probably proving to be pretty accurate. We’re stepping out into the world, discovering our independence, our freedom . . . and at the same time we’re bumping into a whole lot of stress, responsibility and “grown-up” stuff that we’ve only seen in movies. We’re having the time of our lives, while secretly flailing around like fish on land wondering how everybody else seems to have it all together.

SPEND TIME WITH PEOPLE Do the scary thing and put yourself out there. Be open, honest and meet new people whenever you have the opportunity. You’ll be surprised at how many people feel just as terrified as you and how quickly friendships can form.

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We have to work for our connectedness . . . you don’t just pick a human, decide you want to be friends and wake up the next day with an unbreakable bond.

What I love the most about this situation is that most of the time, we’re all feeling the same. We all want to be accepted, to be part of the “in crowd”, yet we often see ourselves as the only one who isn’t!

How come? Well to be honest, when we’re overloaded with Instagram photos, Facebook tags and huge friend counts, how can we not feel inadequate? At the same time as being happy for our friends and their adventure-filled lives, human nature kicks in and we start to compare ourselves, often leaving us feeling restless and disconnected.

When we focus on what other people have, or how other people live, we can become dissatisfied with the way our own lives are going and we begin to withdraw. A life lesson we all figure out pretty quickly is that nothing worth having in life comes free. We have to work for our money, save for our toys and clean up our own mess. In exactly the same way, we have to work for our connectedness.

For example, the friend-making process doesn’t happen overnight. You don’t just pick a human, decide you want to be friends and wake up the next day with an unbreakable bond. It needs to be worked for! And as a self-confessed introvert, I can safely say that this can be hard. So here are some tips I find useful:

KEEP THE FOCUS OFF YOURSELF

TRY TO STAY POSITIVE

DO SOMETHING!

NEVER COMPARE YOURSELF

Even though we love to do it, constantly talking about ourselves can be shockingly boring to others. Listening and taking a genuine interest in somebody else’s life can show that you’re interested in them, and more often than not they will return the favour.

It is healthy to share your worries and concerns with people close to you. However, when meeting new people, try to keep the mood light. Positive attitudes attract positive people and showing your happy side will help others feel comfortable.

Getting active with new friends is a great way to avoid awkward silences, make good memories and gives you something to talk about next time you meet up. Go bowling, surfing, throw a LAN party. Do whatever makes you happy.

This is our forte, what we’re good at. But keep in mind that Facebook posts and Insta-stuff isn’t all there is to a person. Get to know the heart behind the writing and be content with your own story.

To be happy for others, we need to be happy with ourselves.

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How Beautiful Are Your Feet?

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bring good tidings, who n some countries, it’s demeaning proclaim salvation”(Isaiah to point at items with your foot, as 52:7). Imagine mountain it’s considered a horrific insult to use feet: hot, sweaty, stinky, such a degraded and “dirty” part of your wrinkled because of the body! Few people actually like feet. Feet accumulated moisture, get a bad rap because, let’s be honest, probably looking like Hobbit they’re not usually the most beautiful or feet. But those mountain celebrated parts of the human anatomy. feet are beautiful because Eyes, hearts, minds, hands are loved, but they proclaim good news, peace feet—as much as folk try to dress them up, and salvation! From that context, the fact remains that they are usually a Paul suggests that all feet are beautiful method of transport and not meant to tug when they carry the gospel. Earlier in that at the heart strings. They accumulate dust, chapter, Paul writes that those who “Call dirt and sweat over the course of a day and on the name of the Lord will be saved.” in the case of many Pathfinder hikers, a Then he asks “But how can they call on stench that is not easily forgotten! Still . . . that name if they have where would we be without not heard of the name?” our feet? While all parts Good question. of the body are important, the feet allow ambulation Few Christians feel The problem is that we are and automatic adjustment hoarders of the gospel as to the terrain that we take comfortable sharing Christians. It’s as if when for granted. Imagine what it found the beauty of their faith with others, we’ve would be like to lose them? salvation by grace alone and consequently most freely given us through our It might surprise you then, Jesus Christ—who that the Bible actually sees have ugly feet. Saviour Himself came to show us feet as being beautiful! the Love of God the Father Paul in Romans 10:15 whose character has said, “Anyone who carries been maligned by Satan’s the gospel has beautiful accusations in the Great feet.” Paul was quoting the Controversy—that we hide it, seemingly prophet Isaiah who said, “How beautiful on unwilling to share its beauty with those the mountains are the feet of those who around. Unwilling, no not unwilling . . . bring good news, who proclaim peace, who This illustration was drawn by Jess Calleja, who is currently in Year 11 at Edinburgh College, VIC.

scared that we will be rejected or laughed at or feel that we’re unable to tell it right—those are probably closer to the truth. Whatever the reason, the fact remains that few Christians feel comfortable sharing their faith with others, and consequently most have ugly feet.

The antidote is what Paul writes in Romans 12:1-21. Simply put, live a life of sacrifice not directed by the world’s standards, but instead guided by God without judgment on others, using your spiritual gifts to enhance relationship building, even with your enemies, by overcoming evil with good!

Put that into practice and you’ll always have beautiful feet, carrying the gospel just by living. What could be simpler or more beautiful than a sermon in shoes?

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Most Christians are not commissioned to ministry by the church, but everyone is commissioned by God. When we answer our ministry call, things sometimes look fragmented, perhaps even chaotic. Even if it’s not church organised, our ministry is always kingdom directed. Standing back, we can

Surfing Ministry

I met Billy Otto seven years ago when he was an enthusiastic teenage Bible worker. He is now more seasoned by experiences that have taken him around the world but the energetic vibe is still there. His creativity has found complimentary outlets in film making, recording music and youth ministry. Despite being a bit of a free spirit, Billy has also knuckled down and got his teaching and chaplaincy qualifications.

Workplace Ministry

“What ministry?” was the reply to my SMS seeking an interview. Sherryn Kieltyka, 32, works as a clinic for an emergency department (ED) at a regional NSW hospital. For her, work and ministry are merged activities. Quietly spoken, but of deep conviction, Sherryn believes that God has placed her where sh

ACTIVITIES >> Sherryn is responsible for the education and support needs of 70 emergency n particularly those of the new nurses.

IMPACT >> Her focus is on improving the workplace and making the patient’s journey better notes, “ED is a stressful environment but people do seem to notice the difference in my ac of my beliefs, but also appreciate those beliefs are not forced on them.” She is a mentor t nurses come to for advice and support.

ACTIVITIES >> In his spare time, Billy is building a ministry group in Crescent Head, NSW, affiliated with Christian Surfers (an international ministry).

The transient and relaxed nature of surfers favours the informal building of relationships one-to-one. Billy intentionally surfs with young people, often inviting them to a meal or other Christian Surfer events.

GETTING STARTED >> Sherryn has been a registered nurse for 10 years. Two years ago, s encouraged to go for her current position and believes she mainly got the job both becau work ethic and love for looking after patients, qualities which are inspired by her Christi

IMPACT >> “The coolest thing is being able to paddle out at Crescent Head and knowing that everyone knows my name and where you can be part of community and help change the culture” exclaims Billy. He believes God has called him to help reach the tribe of one-in-20 Australians who are surfers. “Only a surfer really understands surfers,” he maintains.

CHALLENGES >> As part of only a very small group of Christians in ED, Sherryn feel are always watching, even if they do not let on that they are. With so much going on sometimes goes home wondering, “Did I miss opportunities?” and keeps remindi herself that this is not just a job but also a way to spread God’s love. She has felt particularly challenged when questioned about her beliefs by superiors whose views and lifestyle choices are in clear conflict with hers. Sherryn confides ,“It’s particularly hard when bad things happen to patients and people ask, ‘Why would a loving God allow these things to happen?’”.

GETTING STARTED >> Billy grew up surfing, but gained a ministry heart for surfers while filming a documentary in Indonesia.

WHAT SUSTAINS >> “Spirituality has helped me 100 per cent when it’s been tough and I start thinking I can’t do this anymore,” says Sherryn. She uses the time when walking to and from work as a great opportunity to connect with God in prayer. She finds real strength in being heavily involved in church as an elder and participating in mid-week prayer meeting.

HOPES >> “My ultimate goal is that my work colleagues will be ready at the Second Coming—even ones I didn’t realise would be.

I would love someone to show an interest to the point of taking a Bible study and visiting church. Maybe I’ll have the courage to invite someone when I preach next,” says Sherryn.

CHALLENGES >> The surfing world is corrupted by drug use and heavy partying. Billy shares, “Not drinking, smoking or being sexually active makes you wonder about making your boundaries more flexible to be more relevant and fit in more. However, I can’t do that knowing I have been called to be a light in darkness.”

WHAT SUSTAINS >> The support of a core team of people that hold to the same values and truths. He says, “Find mentors that will keep you accountable.”

HOPES >> The short-term goal is to build a group at Crescent Head. In the longer term, it is to move to California or Hawaii and become a chaplain on the ASP World Tour to minister to the professionals who influence surfers.

ADVICE >> “God’s kingdom is a sending kingdom. God asks us all differently based on what’s in our hand,” says Billy. He advises us to seek blessing from church leadership but also to ask God, “What have you put in my hand?” Be prepared to do alternative ministry.

“Stop talking and just do. Share the vision with others.”

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ADVICE >> Sherryn cautions us to not underestimate the impact that fellow believers and church can have on your strength to be a Christian.

She has also discovered that really trying to visualise the Second Coming and who will be standing there helps to encourage your actions.

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Chris Foote shares how the ripples of one young man’s actions 25 years ago are still spreading today.

Now under ADRA, Vital Connection functions as part of a Brisbane network of social service agencies and volunteers from all walks of life look after the disadvantaged.

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ACTIVITIES >> Vital Connection operates every Saturday, Sunday and Monday night, feeding 15,000 three-course vegetarian meals a year to disadvantaged people on the street.

IMPACT >> Apart from the service and connections with disadvantaged people, it also provides a way for people to give back to the community. Approximately 10 volunteer enquiries are received per week.

GETTING STARTED >> A young person, 25 years ago, noticed people doing it tough in the parks of Brisbane’s CBD. He was so moved that he went home and cooked up a pot of soup and brought it back to share. He kept doing that regularly and the ministry grew from there.

CHALLENGES >> “Adapting to the new levels of compliance demanded by council and policy provides growing pains”, says Chris. But even while mandating compliance for new regulations, the Council provided $20,000 to help achieve them, such was their regard for the service.

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Much of the food is provided free by Foodbank and by some wholesalers. Central Brisbane SDA Church provides the kitchen facilities.

HOPES >> Chris explains, “We want to keep the current service running well.” Given the length of time the ministry has been operating, equipment is now wearing out, including the stove and the van that has done 460,000 kms.

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ADVICE >> 1. Don’t sit still but start looking for and finding You can sometimes hear the emotion experience volunteering. 2. If you have an idea to start crackle in David Hughes’ voice as he speaks about something, do the research to ensure you are filling Flourish Cambodia. It is highly personal and he feels the a gap as duplication only dilutes. 3. Working weight of responsibility. While feeling unqualified and underin a service ministry involving interresourced, he and his wife Sherree are sure of God’s leading. Living denominational participation provides in Albany, WA , they sought a change in their family’s life that would expose an enriching experience. them to how most of the world lives.

ACTIVITIES >> Sex slavery and the use of prostitutes is rapidly spreading HIV amongst Cambodian families. Flourish Cambodia sets up sustainable centres to help stabilise at-risk families, usually single mums with AIDS. Here women gain textile and business skills. These centres include accommodation and workshops. The products are sold in Australia via a grassroots network of people who wish to help. The product range includes “Rescue an Angel” peg dolls and recycled denim wallets and handbags.

IMPACT >> With donations, land has been purchased and accommodation, a sanitation block and a workshop have been built and equipped. Selling the Peg Dolls for $5 each raised more than $20,000 last year. Currently, five ladies have subsided housing and earn a good wage. David explains, “Flourish Cambodia is not a welfare organisation, so over a three year period the women are encouraged to re-enter the community with new skills.”

GETTING STARTED >> Sponsoring orphanage kids led to going on mission trips. David says, “We got bitten by the bug,” which led to living in Cambodia for six months looking after an orphanage. This then led to being introduced by a Cambodian Baptist pastor to a group of ladies with HIV that were not able to be supported because other non-government organisations (NGOs) had too many projects. The Hughes responded to the challenge and setup Flourish Cambodia as an NGO even though they had no real experience.

CHALLENGES >> The goal is for the operation to be self-sustaining. Things are still ramping up given that they have been going for less than a year. Selling through retail chains is a challenge but people have been selling at a grassroots level. Red tape and culture differences can be quite daunting though perseverance is paying off.

WHAT SUSTAINS >> David emphasises that prayer is a “no-brainer” when you are doing something like this, “God keeps blessing every time we run out of money.” He recalls how, once being $10,000 short of funds just prior to going to Cambodia to purchase the property, a lady stopped him in church and pulled the exact amount out of her handbag.

HOPES >> Flourish Cambodia is hoping to raise $75,000 in the next year to improve its power supply and equipment, landscaping and to build three more houses.

Building a second workshop on the property, will allow 20 to 30 women to be in the program. Ensuring all supported family children have education is also important, including offering scholarships so they can go to university.

DVICE >> “Just get out there and have a go,” encourages David. “Let God lead and e will open up opportunities. If you are willing, God will move in your life even if you el unqualified—you just have to be willing and ready to develop skills. You can start sponsoring children and then go on mission team trips and you will likely find inistry passion.”

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Over the last six years, the Lord has been doing some recreating in Paul’s heart, just as David prayed in Psalm 51:10 “Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a loyal spirit within me.”

With the love and support of his family and church community, Paul is actively involved in sharing God’s grace and his faith. Pastor Cheonneth Strickland states, “As the youth director of Greater Sydney Conference, I have seen Paul Namakadre grow in his leadership from being a member of the 12 | WORLD CHANGER (testimony)

choir to youth leader and now an elder of his local church. He is very passionate about Jesus Christ and is a disciple and follower of Jesus! He is a great leader among his Fijian community but also has the ability to cross into other cultures and make a difference.”

Paul has been involved in running a couple of small groups during the week. One that has grown in popularity is the “Tagane’s* Group,” which is a guys’ only time where the boys come together on a Monday night at McDonald’s. They use the Worldchanger Bookmark Bible Studies, worship and share their lives together. During the summer months, Paul runs a get fit workout early on a Sunday morning for the youth and their friends at Coogee Beach. He says that “connecting with people is important, and, I believe that when we emotionally connect with people, then they are more open to connecting with God.”

Every week on a Wednesday night, Paul meets with a group of youth and they too have been working their way through the Worldchanger Bookmark Bible Studies over the past year. On Sabbath, July 5, 2014, one of the young people who has shared this Worldchanger journey with Paul and the rest of the youth group got baptised! Paul sees himself as a practical person and so for him, ministry is about doing what Jesus did. Connecting and building up people. *Tagane means MAN in Fijian, and can also imply strength.

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It seems logical that if we know our Bibles and know Jesus, it’s going to a lot easier to talk about Him. But They spoke in the power of be there seems to be a bit more to it than the Holy Spirit; and under that. Having a head knowledge is not The disciples knew Jesus as the influence of that power, enough. well as anyone, probably better. And yet thousands were converted. they still waited for the Holy Spirit before they began sharing Jesus. It wasn’t just their minds that were ready, it was their e’ve all heard of the “Gospel hearts also. Again in The Acts of the Commission.” Jesus clearly says Apostles (page 31) it says, “No argument however logical “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the would melt the hard hearts or break through the crust of whole creation” (Mark 16:15). One of our core callings worldliness and selfishness. The gospel would be made as Christians is to share Jesus.To let them know of His effective only as it was proclaimed by hearts made warm love for all people and the sacrifice He made by giving up and lips made eloquent by a living knowledge of Him who His life. Yes, we all know this. But the thought of it can be is the way, the truth and the life.” downright scary. Probably more so with our friends and family than with complete strangers. I mean, where do So how do we get our hearts ready? The obvious answers you even start? are to read our Bible and pray. That would definitely be the right place to start. But it seems that to go to that Maybe the disciples were on to something when they met next level, to really have a heart for people, to yearn for in the upper room. They had just seen Jesus ascend into people to know Jesus, we need to ask for the Holy Spirit to Heaven and now they were in a room together. I imagine completely fill our lives. Then we can move that they were praying, sharing memories about Jesus from a knowledge that Jesus needs to be and talking about the awesome responsibility they now shared, to a complete had ahead of them. I’m sure they were encouraging and desire to share Him. uplifting one another.

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And then the Holy Spirit came. Ellen White writes in The Acts of the Apostles (page 22) “After the descent of the Holy Spirit, the disciples were so filled with love for Him and for those for whom He died, that hearts were melted by the words they spoke and by the prayers they offered.

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Making History Indeed

by Nicole Sandy

It’s Monday morning. Sunny. Cloudless.

Sweltering. 7am.

Eyes still foggy I skim the daily devotional: “we have a purpose . . . ‘For I know the plans I have for you’ . . . making history”. Such words float idly inside my brain, not resonating, not registering any meaning. Brushing away the intent of the devotional, the usual morning preparation begins; dressing, breakfast, teeth, mental checklist, train rush, bus wait. A usual day of listening, jotting, hopefully, important notes, meaningless gossip, bland sandwiches.

It’s Monday evening. Dark, starless. Sticky. 7pm.

Making history indeed.

When did life become so mundane, so predictable? Why such a lack of fulfilment?

I ponder this after deciding to reread the devotional. Does it always take something radical to reach a point of “making a 14 | MANIFEST (creative arts)

difference”? People seem to move overseas, donating all their money to the poor. Is this realistic for everyone? Even a poor, run-of-themill, plain-Jane university student, studying a bachelor of nothing, leading to nothing? When does the turning point come?

It’s Tuesday morning. Today’s different. Today I will try harder to live for God and make a difference.

It’s Tuesday evening. My plan turned out to be unsuccessful. Why was it still an ordinary, uneventful day? I drown the dishes in a pool of buoyant bubbles, attempting to also drown my frustration of failure with it. Making history is hard. I give up on my resolution to change.

It’s Wednesday morning. Scrap what I thought last night; things don’t change in one day.

Things happen after research. People only move to a developing country after they’ve done some research, people donating all their money

to the poor have to research which organisation to give it to. Research will just have to wait till after university.

It’s Wednesday evening. Deadlines are looming but this research is more important and a tad more exciting, I reason with myself. I dust off a book from the bookshelf and settle down on my bed with the fan whirring on high speed.

I am raptured by the passion and conviction of women who have made history. Part way through Florence Nightingale a stark trend is illuminated: every one of these women who made history helped people. From nursing the sick to educating women, they all helped other people. That’s where I’ve been going wrong. I will help others but, more importantly, is be less self-absorbed.

It’s Thursday morning. The sun is bright and beautiful. I breathe through the suffocating heat and feel light. I’m being His hands and feet today.

Karl Lindsay, 24, from Bonnells Bay, New South Wales, took this Manifest Creative Arts Festivalwinning photograph in the Eastern Province capital of Mambwe, Zambia, in 2013. “I first saw the shop the day before shooting the photograph,” says Karl, who entered the Avondale Fine Arts Photography competition. “I thought, That would look awesome under a starry night sky.” Fortunately, starry night skies are common in Zambia and Karl got his shot. “It makes the perfect statement.” Karl used a Nikon D600 with a 14-millimetre lens and a 30-second exposure to capture the stars and the Milky Way. —Brenton Stacey

This story was short-listed for the Signs Publishing Writing Prize at Manifest 2014.

It’s Thursday evening. I tried. I really did but I became distracted and by the end it felt “normal”. Making history is far more difficult than I first appreciated. I’m beginning to wonder if maybe my calling is not to make a drastic change. I will sleep on this disheartening notion.

It’s Friday morning. Dark. Enveloping. Chilling.

Today is one of those days I wish I could bury myself in a heavy doona while sipping burning, hot chocolate. Yet I haul my body from the bed and limply begin the morning routine. I read my Bible on the train due to my sluggish effort this morning, making me miss my morning reading.

Mark 10:12: “Jesus looked at him and loved him.”

What? I reread the text, “…loved him”. How have I missed this? How do I always miss this?

My mind erupts, heart explodes and body buzzes. Love! All this time, all this time trying to make history. Instead, I am the rich young

ruler; futilely trying to free myself by following the rules and yet still being blind to the Man standing in front of me, loving me. “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud”—all the qualities needed to make history. I have completely blindsided this trying to make my own history. The only history is in Jesus and His love.

The train stops and I leap off: thrilled, free, loving. I look around at the people scrambling along, looking at the ground. I lift my head, smile and love. I love the man who smokes his cigarette shamelessly on the corner. I love the woman who adds a swear word in every sentence. I love the grumpy bus driver and the old man sitting in front of me grunting away.

I turn and say, “Hi,” to the lady across from me. She meekly says hi too. But I love her so I continue and ask how her day is. She says fine. I continue and ask where she’s going. She says university. I say I’m going there too. The

somewhat one-sided conversation continues until she smiles, timidly at first but then I see her shoulders relax, her breathing return to a normal rate and we talk.

Of course nothing comes to fruition from it except the fact that I was able to love her and hopefully make her feel loved, the love of her Saviour. Even if she doesn’t feel that love I’ve felt it and I know what life cannot be lived without; love.

Indeed, I am making history.

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This feel-good song by Pharrell Williams is part of a global movement focusing on happiness. From conferences to songs, to the endless pursuit of pleasure, people are seeking happiness any way they can.

The most popular courses at Harvard and many other universities are on Positive Psychology (aka happiness). In 2008, there were more than 4000 books published on happiness compared to the miserly 50 books published in 2000.

Clearly people are fascinated—and dare I say—obsessed with all things happy.

Let’s define happiness as that feeling you get where you feel light, carefree, pleased, contented and joyful about something. It is about being satisfied with your life, and feeling that you are on track with your life purpose. The pursuit of happiness would then be doing those things that produce more and more of those feelings. We experience more happiness when we feel useful, when our talents are being used for good purposes, and when we are in meaningful relationships with others that meet their and our needs.

Of course there are things you can do that will enhance your happiness such as:

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1. Having an Attitude of Gratitude

Regularly expressing gratitude in your life, being grateful for the things you have or appreciate in life, is a neat way to shift your focus to positive things and increases your thankfulness, releasing powerful endorphins in your brain. One really neat way to do this is every morning as you wake to spend the first few minutes of your day expressing all the things you are grateful for: warm bed, fresh air, skin, hair, music, house, friends, family, bible, shower, toilet paper, cars, trees, sunshine, a brand new day and so much more. You can even build gratitude into your prayer life and express your thanks to God. Gratitudes, like prayers, are best expressed out loud because more of Gratitudes, like prayers, your mind is used in the process and are best expressed out loud this makes the experience even more powerful for you. Another cool way is because more of your mind is to start a book of “Gratitudes” where you add more and more to your used in the process. list every day.

We were made to be happy, to experience pleasure and all the wonderful emotions that go with it. By far the greatest pathway to happiness that will also lead you to the highest quality of life is to be found in contributing to the good of others. Just like we were made to be happy, we were also made to bring happiness and joy to others: to serve them with love and kindness, to shower appreciation on them, to do acts of service (yes even random acts of service) just because we can.

When we think of unhappiness, we tend to think in terms of pain, loneliness, heartbreak, being bullied or harassed, being used or

2. Practicing Mindfulness

abused, too much stress, burnout, or feeling We live in a world that is obsessed with self overwhelmed. By way of contrast, happiness to the exclusion of others (selfie anyone?) and by extension the quality of your life, is — but this is the pathway to unhappiness about connection with others, in the end. Because if engaging in rich relationships, I live with it all being building fun friendships and about me, then I am doing meaningful things Just like we were made missing out on the really together. Happiness is about way to experience to be happy, we were also cool sharing wonderful experiences happiness that will last with your friends, it is about made to bring happiness through serving and worshipping together, sharing loving others. and joy to others. the good times and coming Jesus’ recipe for life through the bad times, it is is remarkably simple, about connection with others “Do to others what you outside of yourself and serving would have them do to you (Matthew 7:12).” them with a big heart.

Notice how this is phrased in the positive and implies an active part on you and me in the doing and keeping of this verse. Doing nothing is not an option. Rather, to fulfil this verse we need to be active in doing things to others along the lines of what we would have them do for us. Bear in mind that I don’t think Jesus would have been thinking about self harm when he said this, so negative actions toward others are not even on the board. This is Jesus’ recipe for getting along and building your life and being happy.

Serve others in the way you want to be served. Be proactive in serving them with the kind of things you would like to receive— kindness, love, affirmation, protection, justice, care, hope, food, shelter, clothing, comfort, water, and so on, without measure, without thinking what’s in it for me. When we do this, we will experience the blessings, the happiness that Jesus intended for us to experience.

Mindfulness is the ability to take a third-person perspective on yourself in your ordinary everyday life and catch yourself when you are drifting into complaining, whining, negative self talk, gossip or any other activity that would cause harm to others or yourself. It is a great way to minimise the impact of negative states of mind and bad habits and bring them under control. It is a habit of mind you cultivate that enables you to spy on your actions and thoughts and then to choose a more helpful response in those moments where that would be helpful.

You can notice yourself being hassled or upset, and say to yourself, “Oh, I am doing that thing again” and notice how this changes how you feel about it (less intense, more free, and more in control) so that you can then choose a different, more helpful response. Add to this the possibility in those moments where you can literally ask Jesus: “What would you want me to do?” Then checking out the source and trusting the response take the action your are prompted to take. Bear in mind this will never be in violation of clear biblical principles nor will it be at the expense or abuse of others or ourselves, because God always loves, hopes, protects, builds up, long suffers, and so on (Read 1 Corinthians 13 for more details).

This illustration was drawn by Taylah Mitchell, who is currently in Year 11 at Edinburgh College, VIC.

The world is rightly looking at what brings happiness.

Pharrell’s song, while catchy and cool and filled with possibilities, only goes so far and misses a great opportunity to share what really brings happiness: serving others, contributing to their welfare and working toward meeting their needs.

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2. Now go and do these three things for others and start a global happiness movement of serving others.

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B uildin g Bl ocks Creating a trustworthy and safe place for the teens to feel that they can bring their friends to - any program from socials to Sabbath school or church.

Wahroonga Teens bonfire on a Friday night, with soup, buns and worship.

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Spending time in the Word with teens, offering Bible studies and preparation for baptism.

Talking straight about issues related to teen culture today.

Helping teens see Jesus in everything.

Helping teens see the value in serving others in the church and outside of the church.

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Strengthening pride and ownership in their church through involvement, service in church roles, being part of committees where their views and ideas are of value.

Encouraging intergenerational relationships with in the church.

Strengthening our teen family through events where the whole family can attend.

Teaching the teens that we a part of a bigger church through involvement with conference and other teen events.

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All kinds of tertiary students are welcome: university, TAFE, gap-year, year 12, apprentices, don’t-know-what-to-do-when-I-grow-up etc...

Speaker: Roy Ice