Oh wow another year has passed and I just attended my 5th Colour Conference here at Wembley Arena! Another awesome 2.5 day conference which I think every Christian woman should go to. Many people cannot fathom how we take a day off work to go to a Christian conference. It's much more than a "Christian conference". This is really equipping our girls of today, building up God's Word in their lives, and then equally, encouraging everyone to step out and make a difference in our world today. And then meeting again a year later, to do that all over again. Of course, in the midst of more than 8,000 girls and women. That is some girl power!
This year we have guest speakers Priscilla Shirer and Lisa Bevere, together with Bobbie Houston and the Hillsong team. Again, Gabby and I booked a hotel room near to Wembley just so we don't have to travel home - it's a much longer route for me now.
Naturally there were many thoughts and reflections throughout the whole conference. Seems obvious but Priscilla Shirer set it straight for the record: there can only be 3 stages in life's journey - in a bad phase, coming out of a bad phase, in a good phase. And it is this journey with life's ups and downs, that God is with us along the way. Every step of the way. The theme for this year's conference is The Greatest Love Story that Has Ever Been Told. Another good analogy which Priscilla said was: to get to any destination while driving, you look at the road signs. They are meant to divert your attention, to lead you in the right direction. However road signs on their own are useless. You need to be on the move, guided by them, in order to reach your destination. Just like in life we get signs along the way and we stop and linger about. We forget we are on a journey and not move forward in life. We are often encouraged not to lead a safe life. We are always encouraged to step out, dare to be different and shine for Jesus. We are promised an abundant life through Jesus - why choose a safe and mundane life? (Food for thought?) Just keep going, no matter what.
Part of the conference focuses on humanitarian projects around the world, and some permanent partners are Compassion (sponsoring a child), A21 Campaign (anti human trafficking led by Christine Caine), and the Watoto (providing care for orphans in Uganda led by Marilyn Skinner and her husband). It made all us of aware of the atrocities happening in the world and how we can help. What Christine Caine said was very true. "Shedding tears feeling for the victims does not make us compassionate people. This is empathy. However crossing the line saying "I want to do something to make a difference" - empathy with action - this is compassion. This year we were given an empty Sisterhood paint can home each, encouraging us to make a difference on our street. Before changing the world, start by changing your world, starting from your own street! Be friendly, say hi, do something kind for our neighbours - that's the message. I've long heard of friends in church doing fund raising projects while raising awareness amongst friends and colleagues and I am truly inspired to do something this year.
Seriously the army of male volunteers. I've always mentioned them at each Colour because they are just amazing. Many of them took Friday off work just to serve at the conference. The guy on the extreme right was chatting with us and he said if we girls enjoy the conference, that makes serving worthwhile. And the guy second from right is Ali who is in my previous connect group - happened to walk past him with my luggage and he carried it for me to the cloak room. Last year he served and he even "rescued" Gabby and I from a fox near our hotel (she is terrified of foxes). They were even stationed at the Wembley Park tube station and this little boy (well ok maybe 15 years old?) rushed over to help with my luggage bringing it up the long flight of stairs. He asked if I enjoyed the conference and I asked if this is his first time volunteering. He said he has been serving since he was 12. How precious.
Missed my hubby being away for almost 3 days, and when I arrived home on the Saturday night, a piping hot dinner was waiting for me and I found out he had done housework (cleaning, washing laundry, even cleaned the BBQ pit) the whole day. That made such a perfect ending to such a soul inspiring weekend.
You have to watch this video to get a glimpse of what I'm talking about!
Colour Conference London 2014 Highlights
Anyone joining for Colour 2015? :)
This year we have guest speakers Priscilla Shirer and Lisa Bevere, together with Bobbie Houston and the Hillsong team. Again, Gabby and I booked a hotel room near to Wembley just so we don't have to travel home - it's a much longer route for me now.
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| Bobbie Houston who is ever the age defying woman of God |
Naturally there were many thoughts and reflections throughout the whole conference. Seems obvious but Priscilla Shirer set it straight for the record: there can only be 3 stages in life's journey - in a bad phase, coming out of a bad phase, in a good phase. And it is this journey with life's ups and downs, that God is with us along the way. Every step of the way. The theme for this year's conference is The Greatest Love Story that Has Ever Been Told. Another good analogy which Priscilla said was: to get to any destination while driving, you look at the road signs. They are meant to divert your attention, to lead you in the right direction. However road signs on their own are useless. You need to be on the move, guided by them, in order to reach your destination. Just like in life we get signs along the way and we stop and linger about. We forget we are on a journey and not move forward in life. We are often encouraged not to lead a safe life. We are always encouraged to step out, dare to be different and shine for Jesus. We are promised an abundant life through Jesus - why choose a safe and mundane life? (Food for thought?) Just keep going, no matter what.
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| Priscilla Shirer |
Part of the conference focuses on humanitarian projects around the world, and some permanent partners are Compassion (sponsoring a child), A21 Campaign (anti human trafficking led by Christine Caine), and the Watoto (providing care for orphans in Uganda led by Marilyn Skinner and her husband). It made all us of aware of the atrocities happening in the world and how we can help. What Christine Caine said was very true. "Shedding tears feeling for the victims does not make us compassionate people. This is empathy. However crossing the line saying "I want to do something to make a difference" - empathy with action - this is compassion. This year we were given an empty Sisterhood paint can home each, encouraging us to make a difference on our street. Before changing the world, start by changing your world, starting from your own street! Be friendly, say hi, do something kind for our neighbours - that's the message. I've long heard of friends in church doing fund raising projects while raising awareness amongst friends and colleagues and I am truly inspired to do something this year.
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| A special item HAPPY loaded with many yellow balloons |
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| The amazing volunteers |
Seriously the army of male volunteers. I've always mentioned them at each Colour because they are just amazing. Many of them took Friday off work just to serve at the conference. The guy on the extreme right was chatting with us and he said if we girls enjoy the conference, that makes serving worthwhile. And the guy second from right is Ali who is in my previous connect group - happened to walk past him with my luggage and he carried it for me to the cloak room. Last year he served and he even "rescued" Gabby and I from a fox near our hotel (she is terrified of foxes). They were even stationed at the Wembley Park tube station and this little boy (well ok maybe 15 years old?) rushed over to help with my luggage bringing it up the long flight of stairs. He asked if I enjoyed the conference and I asked if this is his first time volunteering. He said he has been serving since he was 12. How precious.
Missed my hubby being away for almost 3 days, and when I arrived home on the Saturday night, a piping hot dinner was waiting for me and I found out he had done housework (cleaning, washing laundry, even cleaned the BBQ pit) the whole day. That made such a perfect ending to such a soul inspiring weekend.
Colour Conference London 2014 Highlights
Anyone joining for Colour 2015? :)
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