Name: NOTTAGE, Donald James
Award: Medal of the Order of Australia
Post-nominal: OAM
Date granted: 08 June 2009
State: Qld
Suburb: Curra
Postcode: 4570
Citation: For service to the community through The Salvation Army and ex-service groups.
Name: HINDLE, Constance Joan
Award: Medal of the Order of Australia
Post-nominal: OAM
Date granted: 08 June 2009
State: NSW
Suburb: Toronto
Postcode: 2283
Citation: For service to the community in the area of social welfare, and to The Salvation Army.
Name: HINDLE, Stanley James
Award: Medal of the Order of Australia
Post-nominal: OAM
Date granted: 08 June 2009
State: NSW
Suburb: Toronto
Postcode: 2283
Country: n/a
Citation: For service to the community in the area of social welfare, and to The Salvation Army.
May God bless you each and may this recognition affirm you in your honour to God.
1 Timothy 1:17 (MSG)
17 Deep honor and bright glory to the King of All Time— One God, Immortal, Invisible, ever and always. Oh, yes!
Tuesday, 9 June 2009
Monday, 8 June 2009
Major David Eldridge AM
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Name: ELDRIDGE, David John
Award: Member of the Order of Australia
Post-nominal: AM
Date granted: 08 June 2009
State: Vic
Suburb: Belmont
Postcode: 3216
Country: n/a
Citation:
For service to youth through policy development and service delivery to homeless and unemployed people.
Well deserved, Major Eldridge. You bring honour to God.
James 3:18 (MSG)
18 You can develop a healthy, robust community that lives right with God and enjoy its results only if you do the hard work of getting along with each other, treating each other with dignity and honor.
Name: ELDRIDGE, David John
Award: Member of the Order of Australia
Post-nominal: AM
Date granted: 08 June 2009
State: Vic
Suburb: Belmont
Postcode: 3216
Country: n/a
Citation:
For service to youth through policy development and service delivery to homeless and unemployed people.
Well deserved, Major Eldridge. You bring honour to God.
James 3:18 (MSG)
18 You can develop a healthy, robust community that lives right with God and enjoy its results only if you do the hard work of getting along with each other, treating each other with dignity and honor.
Saturday, 6 June 2009
Good Leadership
One of the things I look for in leadership is encouragement and affirmation. Where this is lacking, there won't be many followers. This is not to detach from reality where the truth hurts sometime, but I'm convinced that a good leader recognises the value of positive leadership.
More of us are leaders at some point in our lives. Let's do so with constructive intention to the glory of God.
Colossians 4:8 (MSG)
8 I've sent him to you so that you would know how things are with us, and so he could encourage you in your faith.
More of us are leaders at some point in our lives. Let's do so with constructive intention to the glory of God.
Colossians 4:8 (MSG)
8 I've sent him to you so that you would know how things are with us, and so he could encourage you in your faith.
Friday, 5 June 2009
More Answers to Prayer
God keeps bringing it on. With a meeting of one of His servants, He reveals answers to prayers that I've been speaking to Him about. Today, that's all I'm going to say about this. It's a little sensitive to others, so I'll keep the specifics to myself.
Thank you, Lord, for your faithfulness to us. You have my devotion.
Philippians 1:6 (MSG)
6 There has never been the slightest doubt in my mind that the God who started this great work in you would keep at it and bring it to a flourishing finish on the very day Christ Jesus appears.
Thank you, Lord, for your faithfulness to us. You have my devotion.
Philippians 1:6 (MSG)
6 There has never been the slightest doubt in my mind that the God who started this great work in you would keep at it and bring it to a flourishing finish on the very day Christ Jesus appears.
Thursday, 4 June 2009
Majors Allan and Lorraine Daddow
The Daddows are champions of the faith. They serve the Lord with gladness, integrity and humility. The time is coming soon when they will retire. We enjoyed a dinner programme tonight in their honour. You can imagine that they deferred praise to the Lord. They love Him and have served Him throughout their officership. Hallelujah!
May each of our lives point to the grace of God so well.
1 Peter 2:5 (MSG)
5 Present yourselves as building stones for the construction of a sanctuary vibrant with life, in which you'll serve as holy priests offering Christ-approved lives up to God.
May each of our lives point to the grace of God so well.
1 Peter 2:5 (MSG)
5 Present yourselves as building stones for the construction of a sanctuary vibrant with life, in which you'll serve as holy priests offering Christ-approved lives up to God.
Wednesday, 3 June 2009
TrueFaced
The men from Leadership Catalyst were with us tonight, teaching insights on the ascent of a leader. They spoke of relationships of trust and environments of grace. It's Biblical and compelling.
It's very much about being like Jesus. They use the expression, trufaced. That's in contradistinction to being two-faced. None of us positively appreciate people who are two-faced. Why would we want to be that way? I'm aiming to be truefaced. You?
Philippians 4:8 (MSG)
8 Summing it all up, friends, I'd say you'll do best by filling your minds and meditating on things true, noble, reputable, authentic, compelling, gracious—the best, not the worst; the beautiful, not the ugly; things to praise, not things to curse.
It's very much about being like Jesus. They use the expression, trufaced. That's in contradistinction to being two-faced. None of us positively appreciate people who are two-faced. Why would we want to be that way? I'm aiming to be truefaced. You?
Philippians 4:8 (MSG)
8 Summing it all up, friends, I'd say you'll do best by filling your minds and meditating on things true, noble, reputable, authentic, compelling, gracious—the best, not the worst; the beautiful, not the ugly; things to praise, not things to curse.
Tuesday, 2 June 2009
Partnerships
God designed us for relationships. Our deepest satisfaction is found in relationships.
Now think about corporate relationships. Is it possible that God would lead us toward these as well? I absolutely think so. It fits with His plan for us to be interconnected, valuing and trusting each other.
Now what do we do? Healthy relationships and intentional partnerships.
2 Corinthians 5:18 (MSG)
18 All this comes from the God who settled the relationship between us and him, and then called us to settle our relationships with each other.
Now think about corporate relationships. Is it possible that God would lead us toward these as well? I absolutely think so. It fits with His plan for us to be interconnected, valuing and trusting each other.
Now what do we do? Healthy relationships and intentional partnerships.
2 Corinthians 5:18 (MSG)
18 All this comes from the God who settled the relationship between us and him, and then called us to settle our relationships with each other.
Monday, 1 June 2009
Christian Management of Australia Conference
This is a good group. Their conference is this week in Melbourne. Along with other Salvos, I was at their pre-conference intensives today, where the Truefaced team was teaching. It was worth every minute.
The conference continues tomorrow and Wednesday. I'll be there.
1 John 5:20 (MSG)
20 And we know that the Son of God came so we could recognize and understand the truth of God—what a gift!—and we are living in the Truth itself, in God's Son, Jesus Christ. This Jesus is both True God and Real Life.
The conference continues tomorrow and Wednesday. I'll be there.
1 John 5:20 (MSG)
20 And we know that the Son of God came so we could recognize and understand the truth of God—what a gift!—and we are living in the Truth itself, in God's Son, Jesus Christ. This Jesus is both True God and Real Life.
Sunday, 31 May 2009
Pentecost and Candidates
As God would have it, our Candidates Seminar Sunday and Pentecost Sunday were one in the same. Plainly stated, when a person is filled with the Spirit of God, they will take the right steps.
The Holy Spirit anointed us this morning in His presence. There are quite a few from most parts of the territory that were there seeking God's grace. Hallelujah!
We thank Majors Len and Marney Turner for their faithfulness in leading the experience throughout the weekend.
Acts 2:39 (MSG)
39 The promise is targeted to you and your children, but also to all who are far away—whomever, in fact, our Master God invites."
The Holy Spirit anointed us this morning in His presence. There are quite a few from most parts of the territory that were there seeking God's grace. Hallelujah!
We thank Majors Len and Marney Turner for their faithfulness in leading the experience throughout the weekend.
Acts 2:39 (MSG)
39 The promise is targeted to you and your children, but also to all who are far away—whomever, in fact, our Master God invites."
Saturday, 30 May 2009
Bands in the Round
Five brass bands joined together tonight at the Northcote Town Hall. Each band was great and their choice of music superior. We were inspired and affirmed. The bands were:
Box Hill Corps Band
Waverley Temple Corps Band
Camberwell Corps Band
Ringwood Corps Band
Melbourne Staff Band
Thank you each for your witness and declaration of the Lordship of Jesus.
Judges 5:3 (MSG)
3 Hear O kings! Listen O princes! To God, yes to God, I'll sing, Make music to God, to the God of Israel.
Box Hill Corps Band
Waverley Temple Corps Band
Camberwell Corps Band
Ringwood Corps Band
Melbourne Staff Band
Thank you each for your witness and declaration of the Lordship of Jesus.
Judges 5:3 (MSG)
3 Hear O kings! Listen O princes! To God, yes to God, I'll sing, Make music to God, to the God of Israel.
Friday, 29 May 2009
Prime Minister's Office
Here's a perspective of a meeting of the minds.
Colossians 2:2 (MSG)
2 I want you woven into a tapestry of love, in touch with everything there is to know of God. Then you will have minds confident and at rest, focused on Christ, God's great mystery.
Thursday, 28 May 2009
The Prime Minister
We met with the Prime minister today in his office in Canberra. According to our records, this type of meeting doesn't happen very often. He is a genuine person with a great passion for Australia. His concerns are compelling and his plans for the country are in large measure consistent with our concerns.
It was deeper than a "meet and greet." We couldn't afford to confine ourselves to pleasantries. His awareness of not only our historic foundations, but theological background was impressive. He showed us great respect by his preparation, frankness and hopes for the future. As partners in so many efforts across the country, we are fortunate to be known so well and valued. God bless Mr. Rudd.
1 Peter 2:17 (MSG)
17 Treat everyone you meet with dignity. Love your spiritual family. Revere God. Respect the government.
It was deeper than a "meet and greet." We couldn't afford to confine ourselves to pleasantries. His awareness of not only our historic foundations, but theological background was impressive. He showed us great respect by his preparation, frankness and hopes for the future. As partners in so many efforts across the country, we are fortunate to be known so well and valued. God bless Mr. Rudd.
1 Peter 2:17 (MSG)
17 Treat everyone you meet with dignity. Love your spiritual family. Revere God. Respect the government.
Wednesday, 27 May 2009
Knowing God
When you know God, life is sweeter, more beautiful, and fulfilling. You can experience His love and holiness that refreshes your soul and stirs your hopes. God has found a way for us to relate to Him in terms we can understand. His name is Jesus. When we consider Jesus and the amazing way He served His Father, we begin to see how God desires to know us and relate to us.
After we know Jesus, we begin to see that certain people around us actually resemble Him and live their lives in the hope that they might reveal God to people around them.
Perhaps it's the other way around, where the person resembles Jesus who is the image of God, so our first awareness comes from holy people who know God. That sounds easy. Anyone can know God that way. What a plan.
1 Kings 8:60 (MSG)
60 Then all the people on earth will know God is the true God; there is no other God.
After we know Jesus, we begin to see that certain people around us actually resemble Him and live their lives in the hope that they might reveal God to people around them.
Perhaps it's the other way around, where the person resembles Jesus who is the image of God, so our first awareness comes from holy people who know God. That sounds easy. Anyone can know God that way. What a plan.
1 Kings 8:60 (MSG)
60 Then all the people on earth will know God is the true God; there is no other God.
Tuesday, 26 May 2009
Constructive Ideas
There's always room for constructive ideas. The critical ideas have their place, but generally, we're probably aware of our faults already.
Consider the situations of your life at work, or home, or at church. Then focus on the positive solutions to these very issues. It's a much more satisfying journey and it might be the key to going forward.
2 Thessalonians 1:11 (MSG)
11 Because we know that this extraordinary day is just ahead, we pray for you all the time—pray that our God will make you fit for what he's called you to be, pray that he'll fill your good ideas and acts of faith with his own energy so that it all amounts to something.
Consider the situations of your life at work, or home, or at church. Then focus on the positive solutions to these very issues. It's a much more satisfying journey and it might be the key to going forward.
2 Thessalonians 1:11 (MSG)
11 Because we know that this extraordinary day is just ahead, we pray for you all the time—pray that our God will make you fit for what he's called you to be, pray that he'll fill your good ideas and acts of faith with his own energy so that it all amounts to something.
Monday, 25 May 2009
A Hope and a Prayer
At the beginning of this day, I was asking the Lord for a certain confirmation of a very important hope. During the day He answered my prayer with a larger confirmation than I expected. Hallelujah!
Prayers answered. Onward march!
Philippians 3:13 (MSG)
13 Friends, don't get me wrong: By no means do I count myself an expert in all of this, but I've got my eye on the goal, where God is beckoning us onward—to Jesus.
Prayers answered. Onward march!
Philippians 3:13 (MSG)
13 Friends, don't get me wrong: By no means do I count myself an expert in all of this, but I've got my eye on the goal, where God is beckoning us onward—to Jesus.
Sunday, 24 May 2009
Thank you, Australia
We've been receiving reports over the territory and the country that Australians have again stepped up to support their neighbours by giving to the Red Shield Appeal. Thank you, Australia.
The numbers are not all in and the appeal actually continues yet for a bit, but with today being the official door knock day, I must express the gratitude of TSA. My thanks goes too to the many who are working so hard to make it all work. It requires the whole community.
In this, while we celebrate the support, we do not celebrate the increasing need for Salvo help within the communities.
2 Corinthians 9:13 (MSG)
13 This relief offering is a prod to live at your very best, showing your gratitude to God by being openly obedient to the plain meaning of the Message of Christ. You show your gratitude through your generous offerings to your needy brothers and sisters, and really toward everyone.
The numbers are not all in and the appeal actually continues yet for a bit, but with today being the official door knock day, I must express the gratitude of TSA. My thanks goes too to the many who are working so hard to make it all work. It requires the whole community.
In this, while we celebrate the support, we do not celebrate the increasing need for Salvo help within the communities.
2 Corinthians 9:13 (MSG)
13 This relief offering is a prod to live at your very best, showing your gratitude to God by being openly obedient to the plain meaning of the Message of Christ. You show your gratitude through your generous offerings to your needy brothers and sisters, and really toward everyone.
Saturday, 23 May 2009
Red Shield Appeal
It's here. We need to work together to make the appeal successful. One million people are counting on us.
1 Corinthians 16:2 (MSG)
2 Every Sunday each of you make an offering and put it in safekeeping. Be as generous as you can. When I get there you'll have it ready, and I won't have to make a special appeal.
1 Corinthians 16:2 (MSG)
2 Every Sunday each of you make an offering and put it in safekeeping. Be as generous as you can. When I get there you'll have it ready, and I won't have to make a special appeal.
Friday, 22 May 2009
Twitter Red Shield
This initiative of using twitter to support the Red Shield Appeal by Aaron, Grant, Phil & Rowan is awesome check it out... www.bit.ly/reds
You Tweet to share your life. Now you can Tweet to change the world. Your fingers. Your keyboard. US$5. Share a story. Then feed the hungry. House the homeless. Support the isolated. Change the world... How? Buy a Tweet. A Tweet that shares the story of the broken and the forgotten. A Tweet that shares how we can help restore equality to humanity. A Tweet that actually makes a contribution to a better world.You can purchase a Tweet for US$5. This Tweet will share how The Salvation Army serves our communities. The money goes to The Salvation Army's Red Shield Appeal. The funds raised in The Red Shield Appeal are used within The Salvation Army. The Salvation Army gives the money back to the community by providing food shelter, homes and personal support to the broken and forgotten of our world. Go on. It's only US$5.For more info check out www.salvationarmy.org.au/redshieldappeal
Isaiah 61:1 (MSG)
1 The Spirit of God, the Master, is on me because God anointed me. He sent me to preach good news to the poor, heal the heartbroken, Announce freedom to all captives, pardon all prisoners.
You Tweet to share your life. Now you can Tweet to change the world. Your fingers. Your keyboard. US$5. Share a story. Then feed the hungry. House the homeless. Support the isolated. Change the world... How? Buy a Tweet. A Tweet that shares the story of the broken and the forgotten. A Tweet that shares how we can help restore equality to humanity. A Tweet that actually makes a contribution to a better world.You can purchase a Tweet for US$5. This Tweet will share how The Salvation Army serves our communities. The money goes to The Salvation Army's Red Shield Appeal. The funds raised in The Red Shield Appeal are used within The Salvation Army. The Salvation Army gives the money back to the community by providing food shelter, homes and personal support to the broken and forgotten of our world. Go on. It's only US$5.For more info check out www.salvationarmy.org.au/redshieldappeal
Isaiah 61:1 (MSG)
1 The Spirit of God, the Master, is on me because God anointed me. He sent me to preach good news to the poor, heal the heartbroken, Announce freedom to all captives, pardon all prisoners.
Thursday, 21 May 2009
The Whole Story 2
Another opportunity came to us tonight to do basically the same as last night, but in the Geelong area. I think that our plans here would rival any community of equal size in Australia.
There is a productive board and a solid strategic plan to serve even more people in this area. It's not that Geelong has greater needs, they have an sincere interest to help their people.
I'm convinced that by the will of God we can join with this good community to bring help, healing and hope to many. Hallelujah!
Psalms 40:10 (MSG)
10 I didn't keep the news of your ways a secret, didn't keep it to myself. I told it all, how dependable you are, how thorough. I didn't hold back pieces of love and truth For myself alone. I told it all, let the congregation know the whole story.
There is a productive board and a solid strategic plan to serve even more people in this area. It's not that Geelong has greater needs, they have an sincere interest to help their people.
I'm convinced that by the will of God we can join with this good community to bring help, healing and hope to many. Hallelujah!
Psalms 40:10 (MSG)
10 I didn't keep the news of your ways a secret, didn't keep it to myself. I told it all, how dependable you are, how thorough. I didn't hold back pieces of love and truth For myself alone. I told it all, let the congregation know the whole story.
Wednesday, 20 May 2009
The Whole Story
At a special gathering of donors tonight we were able to tell the whole story of TSA. Often, people don't really know who we are. They might say, "The Salvos do good things for people." That is not the whole story.
Let the world know that we do what we do because of the love of God. Do not tell them out of pride of rightness, but out of our love for God. Let them know how much He cares for every person and how He hopes for a loving relationship with each of us. Do what needs to be done to help a person understand. Call it social work. Call it social justice. Call it love. Tell the whole story.
John 4:25 (MSG)
25 The woman said, "I don't know about that. I do know that the Messiah is coming. When he arrives, we'll get the whole story."
Let the world know that we do what we do because of the love of God. Do not tell them out of pride of rightness, but out of our love for God. Let them know how much He cares for every person and how He hopes for a loving relationship with each of us. Do what needs to be done to help a person understand. Call it social work. Call it social justice. Call it love. Tell the whole story.
John 4:25 (MSG)
25 The woman said, "I don't know about that. I do know that the Messiah is coming. When he arrives, we'll get the whole story."
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