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I'm running away. From what - I don't know. To where - wherever I can go. I choose out instead of in. Instead of choosing him, I chose sin. I've gone backwards down a one way road. I ran away from the light that glowed. I'd drink lots and have some fun, Losing sight of the one who gave His son. To forget about things I'd party the night away, Instead of spending time alone with God and pray. They'd still be there when I wake the next day, When will these thoughts and feelings just go away? I know the best thing to do is to just turn around, But I'm scared if I do I'll just fall to the ground. I have so many questions that need to be answered, But instead of asking them I'm just going backwards. Something has changed in my walk through life, I'm turning away from the one who made a sacrifice. I will turn back around and be on my way, It may take months or weeks or a day. I just need time and space to think and be, I need a reminder of the one who saved me. I'm running away. From what - I still don't know. To where - I know one day I'll be back home.
Some statements taken from my 'I Believe' written word. (Which can be found further down my blog page.)
we are looking for three people to join our summer mission team in Rotterdam, Holland, this July.
5 days training at Bethanie, France, followed by 7 days in Rotterdam, where you’ll be praying and serving a local international church
read about last years mission trip here
APPLY HERE or contact [email protected] for more info
Using an old photo with a twist to signify new beginnings. I'm excited about this next step despite leaving some amazing times behind but they will become memories that can be cherished. From being a student to working full time, from a Youth Worker to an Early Years Practitioner, from being in education to being released into the world of work.
Prep for PRAYERhouse (even ben’s top is dip painted)
Here’s part two in our series ‘Introducing the Journey Team’, allow us to introduce you to Carys… ——— Let me start by giving you an insight into my life:
At the beginning of this year I turned 19, and still struggle to remember that I’m not 18 any more!
I’m in my final year at Stafford...
I wrote a blog for Journey.
email [email protected] to put your name down for one of our summer missions teams this year.
these are the dates in July..
FRANCE 4th -18th (£375) CROATIA 4th -25th (£700)
I'm very tempted...
Take my life and let it be all for you and for your glory, Take my life and let it be yours. As we sing, Glory to God, Glory to God, Glory to God forever.
This is such a beautiful song and I'm so excited to have had the chance to record this and share it with you all. Please take a listen and share. T...
Even with a cold and in the midst of losing my voice, I managed to record one of my favourite songs.
Baptism Testimony...
01/12/13
I wrote this testimony in preparation for my baptism at the beginning of September, and looking at it in preparation for today, I didn’t want to change anything but just add anything significant that has happened since. So here goes;
If I was to stand here before you all and tell you everything that has played a part in why I’m stood here today, we would most definitely be here for hours on end. So don’t worry, I won’t.
I was born into a Christian family and have been going to church my whole life. We moved to Stafford when I was 6 years old, where my Dad became the minister at Holmcroft. We moved to Rising Brook a few years later and I have been coming here ever since. My earliest memories of going to church are at Rising Brook, where I continued to receive great teaching and learned more about my beliefs.
As a family we went to Spring Harvest for a couple of years. One year I decided to commit my life to God and have only grown stronger in my faith since that moment. Throughout school I was always open about being a Christian and felt encouraged by all my friends as I was never made to feel ‘different’ just because I went to church. I’m fortunate enough to have friends around me who supported me and accepted me for who I was and what I believed in and that within itself has been encouraging.
I have been going to Soul survivor – a summer event aimed at young people to encourage development and deepening of their relationships with Jesus - for a number of years and this is where I first experienced an encounter with God. During the worship one session I really connected and began to understand the words I was singing – it wasn’t just about the music anymore, worship is so much deeper than that and this is when I really began to praise God. Since then I have continued to have many encounters with God which still play a part in where I am in my journey today.
Throughout my high school years I continued to get involved with church activities, whether it be attending them or leading them. Throughout the past couple of years I have begun to step up with leading worship or talking at youth events and being on team at Spring Harvest and Soul Survivor. I’m looking forward to future opportunities in which I can step up and serve God’s Kingdom.
Over the past couple of years I have found difficulty in finding where I truly belonged this was due to moving schools a couple of times and I really struggled to comprehend the fact that I had to move on. However, it was throughout this time that I realised just how much my faith makes me who I am. I found that when I struggled with day to day life, I could turn to God and find peace and clarity in him. I started getting more involved with Journey – a worship event here at church – and really found Rising Brook to feel like home.
If it wasn’t for the support, guidance and encouragement from my family, friends, church family and organisations, such as Soul Survivor, Spring Harvest and Bless, I wouldn’t be stood here today and I wouldn’t have been given amazing opportunities to challenge myself and look deeper into my faith.
I have always wanted to get baptised and for a number of years I have known I was ready but there was always something to hold me back – especially in September, but I’ll spare you the details. Around 9 months ago I felt challenged by God to really think about what I believe. So I wrote it down. The whole thing is too long to share today but here’s a snippet of it; ‘I believe you have forgiven, you are forgiving and you will forgive us of our sins. You sacrificed your son to renew our hearts, to set us free and to show our importance to you. I believe that you won't let go, you won't turn your back, you won't favouritise, you won't prioritise and you will not lead us down the wrong path. But you will remain around us, comfort us and listen to us. You will see in us what we don't see in ourselves. I believe in you as my Father, my Lord , my Saviour that it's time to let all doubts go, to stand with my arms wide open and offer my heart to you for you to release what you want me to achieve.’ This challenge me again to thinking about baptism – if I can stand up in front of a room full of people sharing what I believe, then what is stopping me? I was reminded of this at the beginning of this summer whilst away with Bless – an organisation whose mission is to transform the lives of people in Europe by empowering young adults through prayer, personal creativity and strategic partnerships to live for the service of others. I was serving on a mission team in Rotterdam after having 5 days training in France. Throughout this time it became clear that I just couldn’t let another opportunity slip, especially as I knew I was ready to take this next step.
Since the beginning of September I have continued to step out in faith. From running a new cell group, to encouraging and leading the next generation in providing opportunities to be in a new youth band here. I have continued to step up in my worship leading after being given plenty of opportunities and a lot of support from many people sat in this room today. I cannot thank you all enough for the opportunities that I’ve had in order to release my full potential and each day I continue to grow stronger in my faith as God reveals the plans that he has for me in new and exciting ways. New doors are continuing to be opened for me. New paths are taking shape. More recently God has provided for me and showed up in ways that I least expected. A few weeks ago I was waiting to hear back from a job interview, waiting for that one phone call which never came. Enough was enough, I asked God to reveal the plans that he has for me and that following day Martin spoke to me about spending some more time at church doing some admin for and working with the 11-14s here. Little did I know that this is what God had in store for me all along! So instead of carrying pizzas around (no discount for any of you – sorry!), I am so excited to now be doing some temporary work here for the next 8 months or so. I have no idea where my life will lead me over the next few years, but God does, and I put my full trust and faith in him as I continue to live life each day.
Just over a year ago Pete Gilbert, a good friend of the church, prophesised over me and said that in 1, 3 and 7 years something significant would happen in my journey. So, just over one year on from this, here I stand in front of my family, friends and church family ready to take the next step in my journey and make this public declaration of my faith and I can’t wait to see what God has planned for me in the 3rd and 7th years!
When Pixie Long (age almost 4) and Kate Alizadeh (age 23) collaborated…
So there you have it folks, our line up for BLESS TALKS 3.0:
1 artist 1 entrepreneur 1 gardener 1 pastor 1 poet 1 writer
= 6 inspiring stories.
Tickets: www.eightytwenty.eu
Journey, if you weren’t aware, is run by a dedicated little team of people. We’re a varied bunch, all quite different in our skills and talents.
The thing we all have in common is that God is pulling and tugging at the lives of each one of us: some gradually, some less so.
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Bless: Introduce yourself..
ST: Hi I’m Sam Turner, I’m 18 years old but I was 17 when I went on go2bless. I am from Reigate in Surrey and currently studying A levels at College. I was raised as a Christian but as a usual 17 year old I didn’t really act on my faith or truly understand how to live under God.
Bless: Where did you go2bless and why?
ST: I went to Croatia on g2b because my sister was a team leader on the trip and because she had told me of previous experiences out there and the work that bless were doing in the local community.
Bless: What did you learn about the city you were serving?
ST: Within Croatia I went to Slavonski Brod, a northern city/ town on the borders of Slovenia. It is still recovering from war but is in a better place than its northern neighbours. The city had both posh bars and dilapidated building complete with bullet holes. Many of the children have grown up with the affects of the war, many of their parents being mentally affected.
Bless: What was your highlight?
ST: Impossible to choose. In all honesty every day was different and yet just as rewarding, from running the basketball sessions, swimming in the river, to hanging out with the kids on the Corzo. You make friends and connections that you won’t ever forget. Everyday is a different highlight.
Bless: Describe Bless in 3 words..
ST: Selfless, original, family
Bless: What did you take away with you?
ST: Coming back to England and surrey in particular I have a realistic view of the world, and a notion of how privilege my position is. I now know that it is possible to live for others and still be content and even more, the most content you will ever be.
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Come, let’s shout praises to God, raise the roof for the Rock who saved us! Let’s march into his presence singing praises, lifting the rafters with our hymns! Psalm 95: 1-2
I shared this with the congregation at church yesterday morning during worship. It was a great verse to really lift up our spirits and delve deeper into the worship.
Yesterday morning was the first time I was able to organise and co-lead the worship at the 11 o’clock service. Not only this, but I went out of my old comfort zone again and led on the paino as well! Being up there was such a good feeling. Knowing that I was doing what I was called to do and being given such a great opportunity, I just felt so at home. I worked alongside another emerging worship leader and a fantastic band. I couldn’t have done it without them. Okay, so there were a few things that went wrong but that shouldn’t matter when it comes to worship! The fact of the matter is that we were able to lead others in worship which allowed them to meet with God.
The feedback we got given afterwards was overwhelming and very encouraging. They all very much equipped me and inspired me to carry on doing what I was doing. So that’s what I did.
Last night I was leading worship it at a town wide event for youth. I turned up without a band, feeling rubbish and not knowing what songs I was going to do. But God provided! Someone who was already there helping to set up came up to me and said ‘I have my guitar in the car if you want me to get it?’ Did he even need to ask?! God showed up at this time where I was lost in what I could do and where I could go. Later on during the evening someone who was a part of the event came up to us and asked if they could play the cajon. Again, they didn’t need to ask! So he got on it and the worship was just lifted! I am so grateful that God provided me with everything that night. I cried out for help and it showed up. This is why I am a follower of such an amazing God, and this is why I do what I do at church week in and week out.