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The 7pm Project
- January
- 30
3:39 pm Chit-chat, Evangelism, Relationships, Updates
I just happened to catch two stories of interest on the 7pm Project this week. It’s not a show I watch very often.
First, there was an attack on Federal Opposition Leader Tony Abbott, because as a father he has encouraged his teen daughters to view their virginity as special, and not something to be forsaken lightly. He was accused of being old fashioned, unrealistic, blah blah blah. Well I for one say GOOD ON HIM! Casual sex has physical and psychological consequences. End of story. Any wise parent will make sure that their teenagers are aware of this!
Queensland Family First leading candidate for the senate, Wendy Francis, has also had enough of this sort of comment – I couldn’t agree more with the words in her press release here. (Which reminds me, we are planning to interview Wendy in Footprints #50 (due out in May) so keep an eye out for that!)
The 7pm Project also profiled the Big Day Out, sending the irascible Father Bob to be their reporter on the scene. Interesting choice! Father Bob asked several young people, “What would get you into my church / a church?” to which the most common reply was “MUSIC!” and “Rides!” … not surprising really at a music festival!
Well the good news is people, there are plenty of churches that celebrate God with toe-tapping, bop along, joyful music … it’s not all about bowing and being silent, kneeling and praying … try it and see!
Music and rides … hmmm … sounds a bit like Easterfest in Toowoomba, or any of the many other Easter Festivals presented by churches all over the country. The Redlands Easter Family Festival, in my own hometown, is one of the biggest and best!
Finally, to close with some words of wisdom from Father Bob (love him or hate him, you’ll love this): “Churches try to hit you over the head. We should go for the HEART.” Ain’t that the truth!
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Should Christians assume that their actions towards other people are intended to get them just to come to some sort of group meeting? Why not engage these people in questions about the meaning of life? Do we wait until the come to us before we engage with them? Are we too busy inside our own little meetings?
Posted by Ken Rolph, on January 31st, 2010, at 8:27 am. #.
There has been a second wave of comments about Tony Abbott, mostly from unexpected sources. Many commentators who you assume would have issue with him have been dumping on his early critics. They say he is entitled to his view and don’t see any good reason to abuse him about it.
Or maybe that’s a sign that we’ve become so unmainstream that we are being protected like a threatened species.
Posted by Ken Rolph, on January 31st, 2010, at 3:50 pm. #.
Wow. I was born in Redlands so I’ve probably seen you somewhere during that 25 years. I am so glad I found your blog. Such an encouragement.
Posted by Anonymous, on March 6th, 2010, at 5:00 pm. #.
I lived in Redlands and believe their Easter Festival is a great outreach, having worked on the scone stall at one stage. I now live in Toowoomba and know about Easter Fest, but wonder whether maybe this upbeat kind of festival is really representing the true meaning of Easter? Christianity and Salvation requires repentance, not crowd surfing… I am on the fence with this one. It is a good outreach, costly to go to Easter Fest tho….
Posted by Susie, on March 6th, 2010, at 5:03 pm. #.
Yep I agree the prices at Easterfest are outrageous …
Posted by Webmaster, on March 6th, 2010, at 6:31 pm. #.
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Interesting! I have family that go to big day out but feel uncomfortable when they come to my church with a ‘rock band’
Yest go for the heart!
Posted by Michelle, on January 30th, 2010, at 5:44 pm. #.