Hi, Akita here - trust you are having a great week and smiling.

A Consistent + Commitment Dog.

Our dog is very excited and nosey. If anyone walks past our home she runs down the side of the house to the picket fence to peep through to see the "offenders" and often bark at them or closely watch them as they walk past our property. She has been doing this for a long time yet doesn't seem to tier from the activity.

While walking around my garden this week I noticed that the side of the house needs to be mowed as the grass is around 20cm high. That is when I noticed that there was path through the overgrown lawn that leads right to the picket fence where the dog spies from... our dog had made/worn down a path. Her path was very noticeable as all the rest of the grassed area is so high.

This suprised me as she only has paws the size of a 50 cent coin, yet has created a flat path leading down the full length of the house. By her constantly traveling down that route she has somehow made an impact. Her tiny paws constantly treading in the same area has created something.

This path would not be there if she had gone all over the place, and drifted from her route... she must of had to keep to her track all the time to maintain such an impression. Could be a message in there for us...... but I still have to mow the lawn.

Being committed or consistent at something (activity/skill/quality/behaviour) can make a greater impact... than a one off attempt. If you arrive on time once... that doesn't make you reliable.... consistency matters... it has a greater impact.

Blessings,

Akita.
8-2-07

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Study/dinner night - Last year it was called "Q+A's".... this year it will be in a variety of venues... so stay tuned and collect a term planer fom church this Sunday. The first study night will be on THIS Sunday the 11th Feb, from 7-9pm. Please bring something to share with for dinner - yes you!!! Aimed at ages 16yrs - 21yrs. The night includes time of hanging out, eating meal together, and a study/discussion. The venue for the 11th will be the McCourt's home, details in church bulletin.

Vineyard Conference - Go online today and register for the "Naturally Supernatural Conference", being held on the 23rd + 24th of March (Fri + Sat). This conference will assist in understanding and using the gifts of the Spirit, through teaching + workshops, with guest speaker Gary Best. To be held at Bunbury Vineyard Church. Cost: Adults $30, Couple $50, Students $20. Register online at www.vineyard.org.au

Oxygen - Next Oxygen event will be a RALLY, held on Saturday the 3rd of March @ Grace Church, Vittoria Rd, Glen Iris. It kicks off at 7:30pm and finishes at 9:30pm. We have a few new events occurring as well as regular worship events, think BIG and keep your eyes glued to the website for further info. Note: all Oxygen events will be on the 1st Saturday of each month, so start preparing and write them into your diary.

Power House - Next girl's event is due on the Sunday the 18th of Feb @ Rocky Point Beach. Time: tba. Hey young ladies.. Bec has planned some activities for you during term one... be sure to catch her this Sunday to find out more. It will be a blast.... get there! Power House planers are pinned on the youth board... they are pink in colour.

Prayer - every Sunday afternoon, 5-6pm @ church.

prayer: for the team from Oxygen going to Tanzania on 24th Feb 2007. Prayer for safety, funds, opportunities, effectiveness...etc. Team members: Aarron, Akita, Andrew, Danny, Dave, Jason, Jesse, Mandy, Stephanie, + Stephanie.

prayer: for the huge Student Battle of the Bands rally planned for Bunbury young people in March 2007. Prayer for the working team of this project. Prayer for acceptance into local high schools, tafes, and local uni. Prayer for sponsors to respond positively to requests. So far a good response, but still in need of major sponsors - big requests are going out this week, please pray.
Check out the Elevator website: www.oxygenyouth.com/elevator

.... if you have any requests you would like added here, please email me, contact details below.

Hebrews 5 v 13-14

Anyone who lives on milk, being still an infant,
is not acquainted with teaching about righteousness.
But solid food is for the mature,
who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil.

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WA 6231, Australia.
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