He is risen indeed!
And… breathe. Just like that, Free @ TKC Summer 2013 is over. It’s astonishing how much you can fit into five days – the songs, the games, the Bible teaching, the neck injuries (I’ll tell you more about that later). There’s an immense amount to be grateful for and a lot to continue praying about.
That “@ sign” makes deciding on a hashtag for the week rather awkward.
Blogging about the different Christian summer activities I’m involved with is one of my favourite things. It’s a helpful way to focus my thoughts before and after – remembering the scale and importance of the task ahead and reflecting on the blessings and trials once it has passed. It’s also a means of keeping others informed and encouraged about the Lord’s work.
“So they settled for champagne tubas instead of flutes…”
It’s that time of year. A brief, breathless few weeks of British warmth and sunshine into which everyone tries to cram their special day before the summer fizzles out. Especially in Christian circles, there are a lot of these things. Your Facebook feed is flooded with photos of ceremonies and receptions and people excitedly liking the “Life Events” and changed surnames.
Yes, it’s Wedding Season.
“Oh… erm… err… the Gospel you say?”
THEM: “What exactly do you do at that church holiday club then Rhys?”
Oh wow. You don’t know what you’ve just let yourself in for. You’ve just unleashed Rhys “Billy Graham” Laverty. Time to get my evangelizzle on. Prepare to get spiritually knocked for six, my friend. The Kingdom of Heaven is coming your way”
ME: “Oh well… er… we do play games, sing songs and teach the kids about Je… er, the Bible”
Wait, why did I stumble there? Why didn’t I say “teach them about Jesus”?
Then I realise: saying Jesus’ name is hard!
“…to the ends of the earth”
I’ve just started a journey through the book of Acts. My final year of university is approaching and I want to milk it dry for the glory of Jesus. Acts is the perfect book to read when you’re thinking about mission.
It only took the first few verses of Acts 1 for me to find some big challenges:
An Unshakable Kingdom 