Hi, Akita here - trust you are enjoying your week.

What Goes In Must Come Out.

I enjoying eating lollies and so does my dentist.

Every week at the shops I normally buy a packet of lollies for the family to share. The other week I bought a pack of blueberry sour straps.... yum! My children had one or two straps and I devoured the whole container. It tasted good at the time and was so sweet.

Fairly instantly my tounge turned bright blue, which ofetn happens with coloured sweets. But many hours later I went to the toilet and everything was blue... I thought I might be dying.... but then I realised that 250grams of blue lollies have to come out some how.

Often we don't understand the full impact and effects from things we consume have on our lives. We think we can handle it... but if it goes in it may well come out somewhere or somehow. What are you consuming? Food for thought.

Blessings,

Akita.
25-1-07

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Oxygen - Kicking off the new year with a PRAYER RIOT. So on Saturday the 3rd of Feb all youth are welcome to come on down to CCC Bunbury from 8pm-12 midnight to pray for our city, our youth, our mission team, our country ... and more. This year is going to be great as we step out into an area God has called us. 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 - Hey young ladies.. Bec has planned some activities for you during term one... be sure to catch her this Sunday to find out and to sit in the front row of the service as she + Jesse bring the word for the morning. It will be a blast.... get there... get encouraging! Looking for more audience feedback!!!

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 request: for protection for two of our young ladies currently travelling to different locations in Asia, to carry out short mission trips with YWAM. Both would love continued prayer for their protection, guidence, opportunities, and blessings. Both Rebecca and Joanna would like to thank the church for the prayer and financial assistance received. Thanks for all the support.
We look forward to their safe return late January, and to hear them share some of their experience on a Sunday morning, once settled.

prayer: for the huge 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 23-24

Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.
Put away perversity from your mouth; keep corrupt talk far from your lips..

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WA 6231, Australia.
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