HIM FAMILY NEWS
Hope Perth Easter Camp
This year's Easter Camp at Hope Perth was nothing short of amazing; there was a tremendous outpouring of the Holy Spirit. We have been praying for our members and sensed that God wanted to refresh the church and draw everyone closer to His heart. The camp was themed "A Time of Refreshing". Not only God blessed us with an awesome camp venue nicely located in a scenic corner of the Swan River, but also He has blessed us financially to raise $8000 in a short period to provide financial support to encourage the student and family group to join the camp.
From 6-9 April, about 70 of us gathered to spend a quality three days and nights with one another. God turned up and everyone had an amazing time. The central message of God was be "refreshed in God's presence". Apart from a spirit-led worship and heartfelt preaching, we also had life enriching workshops to cover topics like health, career, relationship and personal finance. Ps Brendan did a workshop on how to answer difficult questions on Christianity, which turned out to be the most popular workshop.
We had the first ever talent night, where people displayed their various talents and gifting in a very warm and joyful atmosphere. This turned out to be one of the highlights of the camp. We had so much fun and it is so amazing to see the talents and gifts God has given us. Many who attended said that they were refreshed by the camp experience, and that this camp brought their excitement of knowing God to new heights.
Written by James Ling
Hope Brisbane - Ablaze Youth 5th Year Anniversary
On the 16th of March 2012, Ablaze celebrated it’s 5th year in serving God and it’s community with a quaint service of finger food and live music. It was a time of gratitude for all the blessings and trying times God has brought us through, and a time of looking ahead to what He has installed for our future.
The evening started off with a bang as we lift the Name of God through songs of praise. A homegrown multimedia was then shown, as we were all ears and eyes to what a few of our Ablaze members had to say about the God of our past, present, and our future! A heart-warming testimony by one of our Ablaze member, Sally, followed thereafter as she shared how God met with her and transformed her life through the ministry of our service. The worship team then brought us into a powerful time of worship as we broke into songs of adoration and thanksgiving unto our Lord.
Our service coordinator, Torch then took the stage by bringing home an inspiring message based on Isaiah 43.
Isaiah 43:18-19 (NIV) "Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.”
Torch encouraged Ablaze to not only live in the present but lay hold onto what our Lord has in stored for us in the future. The service was then capped with an impromptu prayer for Torch by the host and service as we gratefully remember the countless hours and investment Torch has made in the ministry of our service.
That evening ended with some light refreshments and a few hidden talents were discovered as many graced us with their beautiful voices and skilled guitar skills during our live music performance – a cherry on top of a delicious cake, one might add! It was indeed an evening of nostalgia, personal touches, intimate worship and tender.
This year's Easter Camp at Hope Perth was nothing short of amazing; there was a tremendous outpouring of the Holy Spirit. We have been praying for our members and sensed that God wanted to refresh the church and draw everyone closer to His heart. The camp was themed "A Time of Refreshing". Not only God blessed us with an awesome camp venue nicely located in a scenic corner of the Swan River, but also He has blessed us financially to raise $8000 in a short period to provide financial support to encourage the student and family group to join the camp.
From 6-9 April, about 70 of us gathered to spend a quality three days and nights with one another. God turned up and everyone had an amazing time. The central message of God was be "refreshed in God's presence". Apart from a spirit-led worship and heartfelt preaching, we also had life enriching workshops to cover topics like health, career, relationship and personal finance. Ps Brendan did a workshop on how to answer difficult questions on Christianity, which turned out to be the most popular workshop.
We had the first ever talent night, where people displayed their various talents and gifting in a very warm and joyful atmosphere. This turned out to be one of the highlights of the camp. We had so much fun and it is so amazing to see the talents and gifts God has given us. Many who attended said that they were refreshed by the camp experience, and that this camp brought their excitement of knowing God to new heights.
Written by James Ling
Hope Brisbane - Ablaze Youth 5th Year Anniversary
The evening started off with a bang as we lift the Name of God through songs of praise. A homegrown multimedia was then shown, as we were all ears and eyes to what a few of our Ablaze members had to say about the God of our past, present, and our future! A heart-warming testimony by one of our Ablaze member, Sally, followed thereafter as she shared how God met with her and transformed her life through the ministry of our service. The worship team then brought us into a powerful time of worship as we broke into songs of adoration and thanksgiving unto our Lord.
Our service coordinator, Torch then took the stage by bringing home an inspiring message based on Isaiah 43.
Isaiah 43:18-19 (NIV) "Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.”
Torch encouraged Ablaze to not only live in the present but lay hold onto what our Lord has in stored for us in the future. The service was then capped with an impromptu prayer for Torch by the host and service as we gratefully remember the countless hours and investment Torch has made in the ministry of our service.
That evening ended with some light refreshments and a few hidden talents were discovered as many graced us with their beautiful voices and skilled guitar skills during our live music performance – a cherry on top of a delicious cake, one might add! It was indeed an evening of nostalgia, personal touches, intimate worship and tender.
