With loneliness at epidemic levels in the Western world, what would Jesus say to someone who is isolated and lonely?
Monthly Archives: February 2019
Join us at the BUV Generations Network Day
Generations Network Day is coming up on Wed 20 Mar!
Kids, Families, Youth, Young Adult and Generations Pastors and Leaders are invited to join our BUV Generations Network Day. Connect with other Pastors and Leaders to be encouraged, equipped and inspired for ministry as well as strengthening networks with like-minded people.
The focus for our day is developing LEADERSHIP – that is HEALTHY, GROWING & IMPACTING.
You’ll be fed with the word and worship, participant driven content in various sessions, and also lunch!
Join us at the BUV Generations Network Day
Generations Network Day is coming up on Wed 20 Mar!
Kids, Families, Youth, Young Adult and Generations Pastors and Leaders are invited to join our BUV Generations Network Day. Connect with other Pastors and Leaders to be encouraged, equipped and inspired for ministry as well as strengthening networks with like-minded people.
The focus for our day is developing LEADERSHIP – that is HEALTHY, GROWING & IMPACTING.
You’ll be fed with the word and worship, participant driven content in various sessions, and also lunch!
Source: BUV News
What would Jesus say to the isolated and lonely
With loneliness at epidemic levels in the Western world, what would Jesus say to someone who is isolated and lonely?
From interest to action – The SURRENDER Toolkit
This SURRENDER Toolkit is an entry level resource for individuals, groups and churches looking to move from interest to action – to personally engage in Christ’s mission among the poor and marginalised. This simple resource is designed to help take the next steps in living Jesus’ radical call to the margins – jam packed with ideas, stories and resources including:
- Exposure trips & Experiences
- Volunteering
- Prayer
- Indigenous Partnerships
- Bible Studies
- Courses
- Books
- Events
- Campaigns
- Ethical Consumption
- Donations
Source: BUV News
From interest to action – The SURRENDER Toolkit
This SURRENDER Toolkit is an entry level resource for individuals, groups and churches looking to move from interest to action – to personally engage in Christ’s mission among the poor and marginalised. This simple resource is designed to help take the next steps in living Jesus’ radical call to the margins – jam packed with ideas, stories and resources including:
- Exposure trips & Experiences
- Volunteering
- Prayer
- Indigenous Partnerships
- Bible Studies
- Courses
- Books
- Events
- Campaigns
- Ethical Consumption
- Donations
Ep 120: How much has the Bible shaped Australia? | Meredith Lake
What place does the Bible have in modern day Australia? Is it illegitimate in a now secular nation or a treasured part of our Christian heritage? In a stimulating and surprising conversation Meredith gets under the skin of a text that has been read, preached and even tattooed into Australia’s cultural history.
Book Review: A Resilient Life
How do we finish life’s race with intentionality and grace, strength and focus? Gordon MacDonald writes about the temptation to quit and the habits of heart and mind that can build resilience in the Christian life.
Link Highlights | January 2019
Minestrone Soup
This recipe has been a family favourite for years. Minestrone is both tasty and nourishing. It is a meal in itself or you can make a lighter version (see notes by the key ingredients). Try it out for yourself.
250 g beans (kidney or haricot). Dry version of the beans or canned.
2 T. olive oil
2 onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
3 rashers bacon, chopped (omit in lighter version)
5 fresh tomatoes, washed, peeled, chopped up
1/4 cup chopped parsley, preferably flat leaf.
10 cups beef stock (replace with chicken stock for lighter version)
1/4 cup red wine (omit in lighter version)
2 potatoes, chopped
1 turnip, chopped
2 carrot, chopped
1 stick/rib celery, chopped
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 sliced zucchini
1/2 cup green beans (or peas). Can be frozen or fresh
2/3 cup elbow macaroni
1/4 cup grated cheese (preferably cheddar)
salt & pepper
Parmesan cheese, for topping
1. You can either used canned beans or soak the dry beans overnight in salted water. Drain the beans.
2. Boil salted water, add soaked beans, and cook slowly for 20 minutes. Then drain.
3. Heat the olive oil in pan. Add onion, garlic and bacon to the hot oil and gently fry until the onions and garlic are soft and the bacon crisp. .
4. To this mixture, add the chopped tomato, parsley, beans, stock and wine. Cover and simmer over low heat for around 2 hours.
5. Add potatoes, turnip, carrot, celery, and tomato paste. Simmer for another 15 minutes.
6. Just before serving, add zucchini, green beans or peas, elbow macaroni and grated cheese. Simmer covered 10-15 minutes or until vegetables and elbow macaroni are tender. Season with salt and pepper. Top with grated or shaved parmesan cheese and serve. (NOTE: You may want to consider boiling the elbow macaroni in a separate small pot and only adding the cooked, drain pasta just before serving).
7. Suitable for the slow cooker.Except reserve step 5 until the last hour and 6 until the last 10 minutes and definitely cook the macaroni separately.
8. Enjoy!