Moderators Messages
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"OH LORD, I'M BORED"
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Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52
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An on-the-net conversation: "How have you been? Hope you are well, and enjoying life.:-)" To which he replied... "Hi I'm good thanks but feeling bored sometimes..." My response... "Sorry to read you are bored, you may need to kick-start your day, think creative, go for a walk, take in the fresh air, explore a suburb, take a camera with you, and seek out creative scenes & camera angles." "There is no need to be bored when there is so much around you to keep you un-bored/on-board.:-) "
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We often need a daily boost of inspiration, time to reflect, a time to capture our imagination, and challenge us. Jesus constantly challenged our thinking, our imagination, this is one of the reason he told experiences/stories in the form of parables.
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An example of one of his parables, is when he was asked what the Kingdon of heaven is like... so he responded in ways that challenged their thoughts, for them to not just be told outright, but to contemplate, to get brain matter working... how could any one ever be bored when travelling lifes journey with Jesus to stimulate your brain...
45-46: "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it."
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We tend to cling on to our own personal treasure, our Nintendo DS, Sony Playstation, our Surround Sound system & BluRay or even 3D DVD player etc. They can often be distractions, but knowing Jesus is even better, better than knowing our favourite 'toy'. It is like finding the best treasure ever!
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Be challenged, and you'll never get bored. May God bless you, and keep you, may God challenge you each day at a time... and as I have said on a number of occasions... "Let Go - Let God"
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Yours in Christ
Pastor Shane Andersen
Snr.Pastor OMA (Sydney).
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Our OMA MISSION STATEMENT:
Outreach Ministries Australia Vision, Mission and Values Vision Statement
Outreach Ministries Australia is compelled by an unfinished calling and a prophetic destiny. We are a global movement of spiritually diverse people fully awake to God’s enduring love. Following the example of Jesus and empowered by the Spirit, we demand, proclaim, and do justice in the world.
Mission Statement
· Outreach Ministries Australia is an increasingly global and diverse people who proclaim and practice a spirituality that is liberating and sufficiently profound to address the issues of our volatile, uncertain and complex world.
· We are called to develop and equip leaders, congregations, and ministries to do the work of justice, compassion and the integration of sexuality and spirituality.
· We will do this through high-value training, cutting edge theological exploration, expanding partnerships and engaging with similarly minded justice movements.
Core Values
· Inclusion -We want to be conduits of faith where everyone is included in the of God, and where all parts of our being great God’s table.
· Community -We are committed to equipping ourselves and each other do the work that God has called us to do in the world.
· Spiritual Transformation -We believe that when people are invited to experience God the life and ministry of Christ, lives will be.
· Justice -Working to talk less and do more, we are committed to the structures that oppress people and standing those who suffer under the weight of oppressive, being guided always by our commitment to human Rights.
Breakthrough Objectives
· Global Growth: Become a growing multi-cultural, international, spiritual community
· Justice: Boldly claim our prophetic role as a justice movement for the 21st century
· Congregations and Ministries: Expand the number of healthy, vibrant churches and ministries
· People: Cultivate, nurture and deploy lay and clergy leaders that are equipped and empowered to carry out our global mission
· Finances: Non-Profit Organisation of Social Justice and Community Welfare to achieve our vision and mission... with Pastors & Pastoral Care Team around the world.
A special variation of a
much loved global song +
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