Ps Tim has been working around the Lakeland Area near Cooktown the past couple of weeks and shared with us today the change in the landscape in that area from having rain. As the country (around Lakeland) has been washed with rain so too we are washed by God to make us clean.  When you look at the land it is green, clean and beautiful with an abundance of grass and vegetation.  It reminds us that God can take land that dry and dirty and wash it clean and fresh causing new growth.  Likewise, He washes us clean and causes growith and abundance. If we lose everything do we still have joy and peace?  Peace is not found in us, but in God.  In Jesus nothing is missing, nothing is broken.  God wants us to be a blessing to bless others.  If we are "happy" then our lives depend on whether we are happy or sad (emotions) but not on deep down joy and peace.  How do we get it right?  Obey God.  To be obedient to God we must be Spirit filled (Holy Spirit). Today's Bible Readings f

CCC Australia in partnership with Stewards Foundation are facilitating the opportunity for each of us to reach out to those in Flood affected areas.   If you would like to donate, you may do so with the following information. All  gifts are tax-deductable, documented and receipts sent back as requested ! (kindly ensure your name and address is posted or Emailed!) You may  make a direct deposit  into the Bank account given below,  or  you could  post a cheque made out to Stewards Foundation  and earmarked for the  Queensland Flood Relief Program . Account details for the Stewards Disaster Relief Fund are: Bank: National Australia Bank BSB: 082 057  (from FB - Flood photos)  Account Number: 539302758  (kindly include your name) The Postal & contact information for Stewards is: Address: PO Box 131 Burwood NSW 1805 Email: Webpage: admin@stewardsfoundation.org.au stewardsfoundation.org.au Business Hours: 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday General Manager: Phillip A