Tuesday, March 31, 2009
ONE GENERATION TO ANOTHER
Sunday, March 29, 2009
EQUIPPERS MASTERTON
Helen and I have just returned from spending the weekend in Masterton with Ps Willie and Desiree Levy and Equippers Church family. The level of expectation in the Church is inspiring and Ps Willie sure has not let any grass grow under his feet. Every Sunday new people are coming to the church and I have left Masterton with confidence that Equippers Church in Masterton will impact this city and beyond.
Ps Willie and Desiree Levy
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Ed and Dulcie
Helen and I have just spent 36hrs with her parents in Levin. They are an amazing couple, who still live life to the max, filled with exciting new adventures. They have just returned from six weeks touring around the South Island in their motor home and already life is full and their constant statement is, 'we haven't got time,' to do all they want to do. Keep it up Ed and Dulcie.'
Bruce H Monk
Friday, March 27, 2009
Acts Churches NZ
Acts Churches National Leadership Team met in Auckland on Thursday. I have had the privilege of leading this team for the past eight years. What an inspiring group of leaders. They have moved out in faith, and taken bold, courageous steps forward with me.
Acts Churches in NZ are well positioned to lay hold of all God is currently doing, and many churches are already moving into a new growth phase.
We have much to give God thanks for, and our hearts are overflowing with praise.
Bruce H Monk
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM DANIEL? Part 2
Daniel 1. 8 Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself.
He established boundaries in his life, so as to protect himself from evil influences. His boundaries were in area of food, but how much do we need boundaries in areas of morality, alcohol, drugs, relationships etc.
4. DANIEL ATTRACTED THE FAVOUR OF GOD AND MAN
Daniel 1.9 Now God had brought Daniel into favour and good will
Daniel lived in such a way, that he not only attracted the attention of God, but also the people he served. What an example.
5. DANIEL SOUGHT GOD FOR REVELATION BY USING HIS GIFT
Daniel 2.16 so Daniel went in and asked the king to give him time, that he might tell the king the interpretation.
He stirred up the gift God had entrusted to him, and went before the king with confidence.
6. DANIEL LIVED A LIFE FILLED WITH PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING
Daniel 2.20 Daniel answered and said; blessed be the name of God forever and ever, for wisdom and might are his.
He understood that praise acknowledges God’s power and supremacy and therefore positioned him before His throne.
7. DANIEL DISTINGUISHED HIMSELF ABOVE OTHER AROUND HIM
Daniel 6.3 then this Daniel distinguished himself......, because an excellent spirit was in him.
Daniel’s spirit was overflowing with abundance; he always had more than enough and this poured over to the people around him
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
THE HOLY SPIRIT IS MOVING IN NEW PLYMOUTH
Monday, March 23, 2009
CHLOE MONK IS NOW THREE
Friday, March 20, 2009
THE THREE BOYS FROM OUT OF TOWN
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM DANIEL? Part 1
Daniel in the Bible was deported to Babylon at the age of sixteen and then for almost seventy years was used by God to speak into the Jewish and Gentile World. In the early stages of his captivity, he was handpicked for government service. Even though he lived in a heathen culture, was trained in their customs and learnt their language, he never lost the integrity of his relationship with God.
The word ‘define’ means:
· Mark out boundaries
· Show clearly the outline
· State precisely
· Give a clear cut outline
The reason Daniel’s life speaks today, is because he was very intentional about marking out inner boundaries and having a clear cut outline of how he would live his life.
Here are some things we can learn from his life:
1. DANIEL LOOKED BEYOND HIS CURRENT CIRCUMSTANCES
Daniel 1.4 The King of Babylon looked for young men in whom there was no blemish, but good looking, gifted in all wisdom, possessing knowledge and quick to understand, who had the ability to serve in the kings palace, and whom they might teach the language and literature of the Chaldeans.
While Daniel was in exile he had his name changed, learnt a new language, read the literature of a foreign heathen people, was trained in their customs and had to serve in the kings palace, but with all this, he never allowed his belief and love for God change.
2. DANIEL SERVED WILLINGLY EVEN WHEN HIS ENVIRONMENT CONFLICTED
Daniel 1.5 for three years he was trained that he might serve before the king.
He didn’t have the power to choose his environment, but his attitude is displayed by the fruit he carried. He served willingly, and gave of his best.
3. DANIEL WAS VERY PURPOSEFUL HOW HE LIVED
Daniel 1. 8 Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself.
He established boundaries in his life, so as to protect himself from evil influences. His boundaries were in area of food, but how much do we need boundaries in areas of morality, alcohol, drugs, relationships etc.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Miss E and Helen
YOUNG LEADERS AT TAUPO
Young people not only enjoy vibrant praise, but they also love the Presence of God and the opportunity to worship their Saviour and Lord, Jesus Christ.
Monday, March 16, 2009
YOUNG LEADERS AT TAUPO
ACTIONED PACKED PRAISE IN TAUPO
On Saturday over 150 young people gathered in Taupo for the North Island Young Leaders Summit. Again this was a powerful day, and it sure helps to build confidence for the future of ACTS CHURCHES in NZ.
Jordan Smith and James Roy are doing an amazing job of connecting young people throughout the country.
In the next month 'Revolution Tour' hosted by 'Equippers College' in Auckland, hits the road, and they will cover cities from Whangarei to Invercargill.
From April 9th - 12th 'Shout Conference' will be held in the Town Hall in Auckland City. Details for this event can be found at shout.org.nz
And then there will be 'Branded' held in both Dunedin and Totorua Springs.
This is very good medicine for an old fella like me.
Friday, March 13, 2009
MY MOTHER AND MY DAUGHTER
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
PREPARATION PRECEDES BLESSING
THE IMPORTANCE OF PRAYER AND WAITING ON GOD
V1 I will stand on my watch.
THE IMPORTANCE OF WRITING DOWN WHAT YOU SEE
V2 Write the vision and make it plan on tablets that he may run who reads it.
THE IMPORTANCE OF PREPARATION AND KNOWING THE SEASONS
V3 for the vision is yet for an appointed time; but at the end it will speak and it will not lie. Though it tarries, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.
THE IMPORTANCE OF LIVING WITH A STRONG CONVICTION OF FAITH
V4 but the just shall live by faith
Monday, March 9, 2009
Thursday, March 5, 2009
PRAYER NEEDS
Equippers Berlin and Christus Zentrum (Equippers Celle) in Germany are progressing well but please pray a release of finances so they can move to the next level.
Harvest Church in Chennai India needs a new building for the main church so the church can handle the growing number of people attending their services. This church can grow to 1000 people very quickly with the right building.