Hi, Akita here - trust you are enjoying today - make today matter.

A Consistent + Commitment Dog... part 2

Last week I talked about my dog and how she runs down the side of the house to watch people walk past, and by doing so has created a pathway through the grass.

Her path suprised me as she only has paws the size of a 50 cent coin, yet has created a flat firm path leading down the full length of the house. This whole concept fascinates me, how something so small like her paws prints can create something bigger, by consistently keeping to the same track she has created a groove in the grassed area.

Developing good habits and not drifting is important to anyone's life/journey. So by making a groove/path it becomes easier to stick to, once made. It takes a while to develop new habits, but once created it helps us to keep to that path and not to stray to the right or to the left.

It becomes familiar, the way is already highlighted... eventually it will become natural for us to go that way.. once something is highlighted it makes it easier to follow.

Make a positive new habbit... keep to the path, make it straight + keep walking right until it becomes familiar, noticeable and firm.

Walking with you,

Akita.
15-2-07

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If you have any praise points, encouragement, favourite verses, or short teachings you wish to share... please send me an email (I know there are some out there) and we will try to include.

Study/dinner night - The next study night will be on Sunday the 26th 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 26th will be the McCourt's lovely 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 this 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: Only one week left....for the team from Oxygen going to Tanzania on 24th Feb 2007. Time is ticking away and team are getting pumped!!! 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.

Proverbs 4 v 26-27

Make level paths for your feet and take only ways that are firm.
Do not swerve to the right or the left; keep your foot from evil.

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Akita Olsen - Youth Pastor
Email: olsens@westnet.com.au

Bunbury Vineyard Church.
PO Box 1475, Bunbury,
WA 6231, Australia.
Office phone: (08) 9721 3379
www.bunburyvineyard.org.au

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