Adelaide Men's Convention

Saturday OCTOBER 30th , 2010

ADDRESS:  PO Box 492 , Fullarton   SA   5063         Mobile 0418 817 633         Fax  8212 3611        e-mail: amconv@bigbutton.com.au

This year’s convention will be held at the Concordia College Chapel, Highgate, from 8:30am to 4.15pm.

Our Speaker this Year will be Murray Capill. Stay tuned for further details.

REGISTRATION

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Why a convention for men ? There are a number of good reasons. ( Just ask those men who have attended ! )

1.  Many Christian men don’t regularly hear sound, strong Bible teaching. Also, issues that concern men are not always addressed in church life.

2.  Mixing with men from different church backgrounds is beneficial. Several hundred men singing together is quite an inspiration.

3.  Gifted speakers are invited because they have special ability in ministry. Then, opportunity is given in electives to discuss relevant matters.

Feedback from our last convention. The October convention was received enthusiastically. Feedback forms showed that the messages given by Michael Raiter were much appreciated as he blended biblical teaching with some very down to earth illustrations and application to daily life. Once more, the electives were enjoyed, men recording how much they had received practical help and they appreciated having the opportunity to speak and ask questions. The music and singing always draws comment. The majority view was that it was of a high quality Also, the lunch was popular, something we always want to keep to a high standard. All in all, it was a great day. How about trying to interest someone who hasn't attended and bringing them to the next convention? Please note that we take notice of feedback. Keep it coming.

Read on for…  * More info on AMC. * Meditation: A Man of God. * Thoughts about our prayer life.

Who runs the AMC? There is a board of men from a mix of denominations. Rev Paul Harrington, (pictured) is the Chairman, Don Blackwell, Steve Schmidt, Ian Wilson, Alan Bailey , Michael Arman and Urs Inauen. Regional seminars Over the years we have conducted seminars for men in Kadina, the Riverland, Naracoorte and in Kingscote.

Risky Faith  The secular world has placed 'religious' propositions in a different category from objective, everyday reality. The teachings are seen to be unprovable and not even in need of proof. They are simply a set of subjective ideas that may or may not help someone who wishes to embrace them. This means for the
secular mind, the word 'faith' denotes something far different from the biblical meaning. The broadly held concept of faith is summed up in the words 'wishful thinking.' It is wanting something to be true though there is no evidence for its truth. The universe is a big, mysterious and scary place, so some comfort and
reassurance is desirable. It makes one feel better to have a prop to lean on, even though its existence is questionable. Believers are like survivors bobbing about in the sea on a dark night, clutching at straws to keep them afloat. So the atheists and others are telling us (again).

Hebrew 11:1 gives us something close to a definition of faith. It says that faith is: (a) confirmation or assurance (b) conviction. The lame, wishful thinking referred to above does not fit here. The whole chapter defies the popular view. The greatest things ever achieved have been achieved through faith. We are not asked to stop thinking normally, or to take a great leap in the dark based on personal assumptions, but to trust God. Faith has a personal focus. It is not the same as reason. But it is not unreasonable and can take us further than reason possibly can. Those who cry 'no evidence' are really saying that they are ignorant of any. Further, the unbeliever exercises the popular kind of faith himself. He lives with the baseless hope that there is no accountability and that all will be well in time and eternity.

It was interesting to note that of the ten electives offered at our last convention, the most in demand was entitled ‘Keeping in touch with the Almighty.’ Perhaps it was an indication that there is something of a battle going on to maintain an active prayer life. Not only do we men need daily devotion for our spiritual health, but many people and causes need our prayers! Think of it!

We have loved ones.  They need constant prayers. We have neighbors, friends contacts. Some don’t  know Christ. Our church and its leaders need prayerful support.  Follow the movements of selected missionaries and note their prayer requests. Spend time praying about your own walk. It’s not selfish to bring your needs to the throne.  Remember the sick and other special needs.

What about telling a friend or two about this site? It will help us. Thanks. Keep in touch.