Being "well connected."

Hi all,

"Well" here we are again! Our first "connecting well" meeting went very "well" (no more puns, I promise!). Again there were around 40 people who came to soak in the Presence of God and to drink from the Spirit of God, to be refreshed, refilled and empowered to go on. Sometimes we can become very weary in well doing, so we need a "refill" to get "our get up and go" back.

Bill introduced the meeting and handed over to our worship team. We had an awesome time of worship singing new songs to the Lord. (because being new, we don't have many overheads etc yet. )

Pastor Phil Howell shared a little bit about the Lord challenging our religiosity, and us having to break out of the old mould of doing things in the old ways. He was also explaining that The Lord is raising up a "New Breed" of people who will be able to minister to the needs of this generation.

During worship Bill had a vision of The Lord standing with a large Bow in his hand. He reached back and pulled an arrow out of His quiver, and then He put the arrow in the bow, and drew it right back. As the arrow was released it was released over the city of Rockingham, and as it was released he could see there was a banner attached to it with the words "Love, Joy, Peace, Mercy, Grace." The banner made an arc from one side of the city to the other, and when it was fully released the rain poured out from under the banner. ~ The rain being representative of the Holy Spirit being poured out in this region. The words represent the nature and character of God. ~ His Banner over us is Love ~ Amen!

Then I (Linda) spoke for a little bit on "wells" and how important it is to be "well connected." Without that connection we become isolated and dry, and finish up, not flowing in the river, but in some dry place, alone, barren and unable to function in what God has called us to do.

As you can see from the picture, we are also like the clay pots surrounding an uncapped well, so we need to be filled from the well (Jesus) and then be poured out for the Lord. Of course we need to be refilled, so we need a well to come to to receive Living water for our thirsty soul, Hence the concept of "the Connecting Well"... being connected to Jesus first.

There was also a time for ministry, where many were touched and "refilled," we are looking forward to hearing testimony of what the Lord has done, after all, it is His meeting and His business!

We will be having monthly meetings starting from February, due to Christmas and the tent crusade in Perth. We have made room for that. It is not God's intention that we become "too busy" or burnt out, so wisdom prevails! Let's "go for it" in the New Year!

Our home church will still be meeting, so you are welcome to come to visit us there. 8th December 2006 and 5th January2007. ~ This meeting is in our home, not the hall.

“The Connecting Well”
Meeting at Waikiki Community
and Family Centre, 36 Rand Avenue,
Waikiki 6169

first meeting for year:- 2nd February 2007

We believe that each one who comes will have something to share/contribute to the meeting, so come prepared to share, sing, worship, pray, bring a "word" a scripture, whatever God lays on your heart. Please pray about becoming part of our team as it is not a "one man/woman show."

In the meantime we may be contacted on bwbrown@aapt.net.au if you need anything, or want to share anything with us.

Have a blessed Christmas, and a wonderful New Year.

God's richest blessings to you and your family.

Bill and Linda