[open]Bill Booth's Blood and Fire Drop-in (6)

[Abiel]

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[GodsoldierClintus]

Before the thread was rudely split...That's great! Praise God.

In Brisbane we had our first Congress in years apparently. It was great - you know how I hadn't seen a brass band before - well I saw four today lol. It was great, I absolutely loved it, will definitely learn the cornet to bring a brass instrument back into our band. It was completely different to how our services run, but I've been told it's typical Salvo and o I loved it!

First time that I've sung any songs from the songbook, and o it's going to take my years to learn all the names of all the different salvationist from everywhere but it was soooooo cool!

 

[mac8]

I love the sound of brass instruments. I'm glad you had a good gathering in Brisbane!

Warmest blessings, Eleanor

 

[GodsoldierClintus]

Thanks Eleanor.

It was a good day, except we couldn't directly talk about Jesus to people, unless they asked us what we were doing, because of legal issues. Is this the cost of being registered as a non-profit organisation?

 

[mac8]

Oh good grief. That's awful.

I would have serious problems with that. I have problems with the way our schools in the UK can no longer give a Christian education unless they are specifically faith school. I home educated for all those years because of this. Tough stuff.

The church has a long adjustment ahead to post-Christendom.

Cornwall Church Health just got invited to lead at a cathedral gathering, so my imagination is full of beautiful buildings, and wondering what we can put together that will work well and be a blessing! It is lovely working ecumenically.

Warmest blessings
Eleanor
Sister under private vows

 

[Andy Broadley]

Thanks Eleanor.

It was a good day, except we couldn't directly talk about Jesus to people, unless they asked us what we were doing, because of legal issues. Is this the cost of being registered as a non-profit organisation?

The church got where it is today largely by the fact that when the Apostles where charged by the Authorities not to talk about Jesus, they did so anyway.

 

[mac8]

Andy that is so true.

E.

 

[GodsoldierClintus]

Yeah. Hmm, I guess I shouldn't have worn my uniform then...coulda made it easier to talk to people. I'll keep that one in my mind.

 

[GodsoldierClintus]

It's a bit annoying how I would think a majority of Australians think the Salvation Army is a charity - even other Christians. It's annoying because it means we are very well known, but for the wrong reasons. What good does it do for others if we give them food and give them aid and all but they never get to hear the gospel? Captain Strickland was right..pray for a spiritual revival!

 

[Abiel]

new drop-in! Is the kettle on?

 

[mac8]

I like Danielle's blog today - lets get rid of sermons!

(grins)

Eleanor
who loves stirring things up....

 

[GodsoldierClintus]

She has a blog? where?

 

[Abiel]

my other half tells me that the point is made in the first 5 mins and the rest is just silly repetetion

 

[GodsoldierClintus]

I found it...Good Blog!

 

[Andy Broadley]

Evening All

 

[mac8]

Hey Andy,

All ok here, just very tired.

We need to pray for the General - an announcement has been made that he has a health problem.

Blessings
Eleanor

 

[mac8]

Armybarmy blog has details.

 

[Andy Broadley]

Hi Eleanor

Tired too. Been up 22 hours now....

3 to go

 

[GodsoldierClintus]

Prayers for the General, and for a spiritual revival in this army.

 

[Andy Broadley]

Prayers for the General, and for a spiritual revival in this army.