CHRISTCHURCH BRANCH SUPPLEMENT : Encourager 117 ( November 2007 )

To Him Who overcometh :
	We need not be at sea to experience Storms in our life. We are often tossed about with worry, concern for another's health, finding finance to meet the day. Even troubles in home life and relationships often cause heartache and stress. When trials blow very hard, we become afraid and feel alone; a Wave too big for us, it seems. Be brave be strong, fear not ! Jesus is not asleep ! He calls, 'Be still, I will not leave thee nor forsake thee.' ( Hebrews 13v5 ) 'Why were you afraid, Jesus asks. 'Believe that I will take care of you - believe in faith.' ( Luke 8v25 ) The raging will become calm and quietness will be His command. 'Be still and know that I am God' He whispers. ( Psalm 46v10 ) 'Open the Door to your heart today and I will come in and sit with thee.' ( Revelation 3v20,21 ) God Bless You ! Ray & Pat Up to the top
Shelter in the time of storm.
	The disciples with Jesus, their Lord, On the sea in a vessel were tossed. As the wind loudly blew and waves roared, Much they feared that they all should be lost. To their prayers, his ear he inclined To the wind and water he spake : "Peace, be still", and soon hushed the wind, And the waters their roaring forsake. Ah! How ready is Jesus to save! And how strong is his arm to protect! Then his mercy we ever will crave; And an answer will ever expect. Up to the top
Can You or Can't You ? There are always two sides to any situation in life. It mostly depends on how you frame it ! The CAN'Ts - The CAN DOs - We've never done it before      -----      We have the opportunity to be first It's too complicated      -----      Let's look at it from a different angle We don't have the resources      -----      Necessity is the mother of invention It will never work      -----      We'll give it a try There's not enough time      -----      We'll re-evaluate some priorities We already tried it      -----      We learned from the experience There's no way it will work      -----      We can make it work It's a waste of time      -----      Think of the possibilities It's a waste of money      -----      The investment will be worth it We'll cannibalise our own sales      -----      We'll do it before they do We don't have the expertise      -----      Let's work with those who do We can't compete      -----      We'll get a jump on the competition Our people won't go for it      -----      Let's show them the opportunities It's good enough      -----      There is always room for improvement We don't have enough money      -----      Maybe there's something we can cut We're understaffed      -----      We're a lean, mean machine We don't have enough room      -----      Temporary space may be an option It will never flow      -----      We'll never know till we try It's not my job      -----      I'll be glad to take the responsibility I can't      -----      I can! Up to the top
Coming up :
	In December we are having our Christmas Meeting at Mona Vale. Why don't you come and bring some friends and have great fellowship on the Lawn ? Pray for Sun, and Warmth and a touch from our Lord !
	Time: Meet 11:30am through 'til after 3pm Date: Saturday 8 December 2007 Where: Mona Vale back entrance off the end of Mona Vale Ave -follow Signs "CFFD" Bring: Food to share, a mug and plate and bowl&spoon ( for Ice cream supplied) Also: $4 Donation, folding chair, hat, sun lotion etc and allow for colder conditions Transport - Bruce Phone; Email bcatherall@maxnet.co.nz. Up to the top
	SOMETHING TO LOOK FORWARD TO - IN FEBRUARY 2008
	On Saturday February 9 From 11.30am - 3.30pm at the Groynes Picnic Grounds off Johns Rd near Belfast. Meet for lunch; bring food to share. This is an outdoor meeting so bring hat, sun lotion etc.; also folding chair. Allow for colder conditions ! We ask for a $4 donation to cover expenses Transport - Bruce Phone; Email bcatherall@maxnet.co.nz. Enquiries - Committee Members Up to the top
Looking back :
	Fun Walk in the Park
		In September we had a great time in Hagley Park. We met for a sponsored walk by Albert Lake. It was nice to catch up with everybody. A big "Thank you !" to all those who participated and sponsored and helped to set up, and to the drivers too. Up to the top
	October : 25th Birthday
		This last October our Branch of CFFD had its 25th Birthday ! At the October Meeting we had an exceptional visual experience. Ray showed a DVD by Louie Giglio showing the awesome splendour of God's creation and love. The Stars, the Galaxies, the speed of Light and His Son on the cross. It was truly a moving presentation. Up to the top
..... and finally ..... SOME HUMOUR TO REVIVE ALL THOSE WHO ARE WEARY ! Anything free is worth what you pay for it. What did the daddy buffalo say to his son when he left ? - Bison. What do you get if you cross an artist with a police officer ? - A brush with the law. Why are so many animals named after cars ? An experienced train rider never orders soup that doesn't match his pants. Did you hear what happened when the cows got out of the field ? - Udder chaos. They say that teenagers don't know the value of a dollar. They certainly do. That's why they always ask for ten ! Up to the top

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