AMUC is on again!

AMUC is on again in 2010. Are you ready? It’s going to be everything you want it to be and more!

Guest speaker this year is Steve Said from TEAR, and the experience you’ll get from being immersed in Inner-City life in Perth will blow your mind. But, that’s what you want it to do!

Have a look at what God is up to on in and around the “Urban Community” of Perth, and then SIGN-UP! Or, at least be inspired to go back to where you are from and know how to suss out what God is doing there, so that you can sign up there!

Go to the website here.

Get your Full Size Poster here.

Get your Application Form here.

Do it!

I desperately need you right now.

I was in Perth this week, and had an afternoon of flicking through channels on Mum & Dad’s Foxtel. Now, It’s been weeks since I’ve watched any commercial television at all, let alone had access to several hundred channels – so it was a novelty. But, interestingly (well, maybe it might be normal..) there was nothing on! Nothing that grabbed my attention anyway! Except.. I saw “veggie tales” on the episode list! And, I thought – “that’s just what I feel like watching!” But it wasn’t on for another 25 mins. So, I flicked to the channel anyway – it was “ACC” – the Australian Christian Channel.

Anyway, to make a long story short, the program on before ‘veggie tales’ was featuring a preacher who was a quadriplegic. Her story seemed quite amazing, they had a little piece prepared about her life before she came on. And, in the end I only stayed to watch the TV for a few more moments, but I heard the first point that she wanted to make in her ‘preach’.

WAKE UP EACH MORNING DESPERATELY NEEDING JESUS

She went on to fill in her point with some anecdotes and scripture – and the sentiment of the line sunk in with me, and stuck for the rest of the day – and evidently enough for me to write about it. I think lately, even though I’ve been growing in my listening and obedience (Praise God!), I haven’t felt a desperate need for Jesus – first thing. Or, I haven’t known that I’ve needed it. I’ve been reflecting on my days and realised that I do desperately need Jesus. There is no greater need in my life. I’ve got no strength outside of His. None at all. No wonder I’m tired, I’m trying really hard all on my own.

God please transform the first moments of my day – renew my passion for your love, and your strength. Keep reminding me about how much I need you.

Related to this, I was listening to 614’s “Souls and Justice” album on the way home in the car today, and kept having to go back and play this song over and over.
Lord, I need you. Thanks Danielle for writing words so familiar to my heart’s cry.

“The Wall” – Danielle Strickland

I see the wall before me,
I wonder will I ever be free,
Oh, I know the pain to try and climb
Yet, in You, peace is mine.

Lord I need you now,
Lord speak to me just now,
Lord, wrap in your might, teach me to fight somehow.
Lord, I need you,
I need you right now.

I see the giant face-to-face,
And, I can fight, but only by your grace.
Oh I, seem so small in this war,
And yet, there’s hope – that’s what your power is far, what it’s for.

Lord I need you now,
Lord speak to me just now,
Lord, wrap in your might, teach me to fight somehow.
Lord, I need you,
I need you right now.

I see the cross before my eyes,
I know the place where I must die.
Only, only by the strength you give,
Can I learn learn to die and live, again.

Lord I need you now,
Lord speak to me just now,
Lord, wrap in your might, teach me to fight somehow.
Lord I need you now,
Lord speak to me just now,
Lord, wrap in your might, teach me to fight somehow.

Lord, I need you,
I need you right now.

I need you, right now.
Wrap me in your might, teach me to fight, somehow.

Freedom Day!

Wow! What a weekend!

Saturday 19th April was Freedom Day in the city of Perth!
The Salvos and other freedom fighters (world vision, ywam, and a myriad of others..) were out in full strength to walk for freedom in the city.

We blew up balloons, we banged drums, we raised banners and we walked in strength in an effort to allow people to see and hear the call to freedom, justice, mercy, love and the stopping of traffik.

And, we made Stop The Traffik / Salvation Army T-Shirts and looked fantastic while we were wearing them! The logo to the right on the front and a MASSIVE Red Shield on the back!!

During the walk, and the afternoon session in the City we gave out nearly 800 flyers with information about Trafficking, and an invite to a free* screening of The Jammed in Northbridge.

Many conversations were had, many children were excited by the FREE magazine! (KidZone’s galore!) and MANY of the people we gave flyers to during the day, came to watch the movie – and not just because we were offering food** (although that did seem to draw the crowd!)

An estimation of more than 80 people flooded an auxiliary room at the Perth Fortress Corps to watch The Jammed. More than half of those in attendance came through the flyers we gave out, or because of the young enthusiasts just outside the Corps bringing people in!

The movie is incredibly graphic and confronting, but there was opportunity for prayer, support and comfort after the movie, and there is much hope that people did not feel helpless, but through the info from the talk prior to the movie, and the resources available, feel strong to move forward in the fight for freedom.

In the lead up to the event and on the day, we made important connections with organisations and individuals in Perth who are already working for a traffik free world. In particular, a young enthusiastic representative from YWAM walked with us, stayed all afternoon in the city making incredible connections with passers-by and invited 5 of her friends to the movie.

There are some links here, to show you what these groups are up to;
Lost in Traffik (YWAM Perth)
Don’t Trade Lives (World Vision – STIR, Perth)

Thanks for listening to my recap. There will be more news soon about JUSTSalvosWA’s ideas/events and more.

Grace.

*The screening was technically free, but we encouraged a Gold Coin donation on entry, and raised a total of $275.80 for The Salvation Army’s Counter-Traffiking project in India.

**The free food on offer was Fair Trade, and Organic – and for some even gluten and dairy free!! Thanks Fair-Go Trading!