Covenant Sunday

We signed our Officer's covenants today. (Click Here) It was a really good service. The Lord spoke through many people here today. I was particularly touched through Susan's solo and Major Slous' comments about his covenant experiences in light of Romans 12:1-2 as well as a note from our home corps.

We said our official good-byes to the Swans the Slouses and the Commissioner. We will miss them all for sure. As well as the CFOT staff, Commissioner MacMillian has certainly earned a spot in the Heralds' hearts.

The Lord's work through the children was also acknowledged in a meeting this afternoon. I truly appreciated that they were presented with plaques acknowledging them as a valued and valuable part of our ministry team. This is true. That sentiment was also expressed in the very moving message from Aaron White, of 614 Vancouver, in his covenant Sunday message to us.

There is still a lot of packing to do and some trials ahead I'm sure. I really appreciated a visit from the Vanderheyden's last night, a call from a friend and colleague on the Island, and my run with Peter this morning (10K is a great way to start the day - the marathon is coming quickly...)

God bless.

Stress

Covenant Sunday is this weekend.

Sarah-Grace's and Evan's birthday is this weekend.

Nancy's baby shower is this weekend.

We planned on having the house packed this weekend.

Some of the company decided to show up early.

We have the rest of our company still to come at the agreed upon time...

stress.

Sarah-Grace had a good party.

I really hope Nancy did.

Picts of Sarah-Grace's and Evan's party:

Hey if anyone else is finding life stressful, why not turn to Dr Was. We have some new pictures still being added. We have completed the daily Bible readings though; so, if you scroll down you can click the date on the left and see the comic and Scripture for today.

The Opossum Paul

The Opossum Paul above the road to Damascus

We're right in the middle of environment week

Canadian Environment Week June 3-9, 2007
June 5, 2007 at 11:43 am

Protecting Canada’s natural environment reaps a world of benefits for Canadians, from strengthening the economy to enhancing health and quality of life. Canadian Environment Week is a time to celebrate our achievements and bring awareness to taking practical steps to conserve our land. (Read more from salvationarmy.ca)

Ducks Prevail

Congrats to Teemu Selänne the Niedermayer brothers - especially Rob for his first time - on winning the cup.

National Theological Underpinnings

Anybody preaching July 1st?

Canada Day (formerly Dominion Day) is just around the corner. This is an important time to reflect upon some of the theological underpinnings of our society. We were not born out of the atheist revolutions of the 1700s. If anything our forefathers took an intentional stand against the rebellions against God, King, and country that were happening elsewhere. Instead of focusing on the selfish pursuits of individualistic liberty and pursuits of personal happiness at the expense of others, the Canadian fathers of confederation focussed on peace (Jesus is the Prince of Peace), order (God is a God of order not disorder), and good government ( cf. Isa. 9:5-7, Ps. 72).

Canada’s motto, which was first used officially in Saskatchewan less than 40 years after confederation, “A Mari usque ad Mare” is Latin for “from sea to sea.” It comes from Psalm 72. In verse 8, where it declares, “He shall have dominion also from sea to sea.” That is a key underpinning of our society and of our founding identity, the idea that God himself, through the Canadian government, shall have dominion from sea to sea.

May it be so…

Sir Samuel Leonard Tilley

Sir Samuel Leonard Tilley, one of the fathers of Confederation, among his other accomplishments, is credited with proposing the Dominion of Canada's name based on the Scriptures, specifically Psalm 72:8.

Sir Samuel Tilley's political life was closely linked to his religious beliefs. Some of these beliefs fit very well with the old Army. Tilley, a part-time Sunday-school teacher and lifelong temperance advocate, he was one of the so-called "Smashers", a political formation that tried, unsuccessfully, to introduce prohibition to New Brunswick in the 1850s

Chickens crossed ocean blue way before you, Columbus

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 5, 2007 8:55 AM ET
The Associated Press

Why did the chicken cross the ocean? To get to America before Columbus — and from the other direction — according to a new report in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

read more from CBC: http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2007/06/05/science-chicken-migration.html

ac/dc

Today we got a briefing on the Area Commanders (AC) and the Divisional Commanders (DC). It sounds interesting. It sounds confusing.

Also pertaining to ac/dc, we had choir/songster/united vocal rehearsal today. Given my previous musical experiences, I am glad that I get to wear a costume instead of singing on Friday. In the past:

I was forced to stay in grade 6 band as a 'lesson' to me.
I was kicked out of grade 5 choir for fighting.
After hearing me lead my grade one class in a song, as a student teacher, I was instructed by my supervisor to 'buy a tape when the children need to sing'
When we were required to learn to play the recorder for our mandatory 'Music Education' class, I practised everyday - right under my professors window! - and I don't think that I ever got any better.

For those in Nipawin who may be seeing this, don't worry. Susan is extremely gifted in music - more than enough to make up for my lack, I assure you...

New DR Was
www.sheepspeak.com/drwas.htm

'Dentes Inferno'

Farewell Weetamah

We had our farewell at Weetamah today. We will miss everyone there for sure. I want to express again my sincere thanks and let everyone know again how much the Lord has blessed us there.

James, I will sure miss our planning and teaching together. I trust that Kelsey and you will get as much from the churches in revelation as you did from the livestock in Exodus...

Michael

War has been Declared: The Invasion of Winnipeg

Shortly after the Bombardment of Manitoba began, an explosive and successful invasion of the City of Winnipeg Began.

The Salvation Army began calling for its ‘Bombardment of Manitoba’ in the April 11th, 1885 issue of the Canadian War Cry Magazine. They ran this advertisement again on the 18th and 25th of April. Staff-Captain Young, Lieutenant Archer, Captain Hackett, Captain Harrison, and Cadets Teirney and Graham answered the call; so, “on the 10th day of December, at –430 below zero The Salvation Army opened fire in Winnipeg.” This is how the War Cry reported the successful invasion:

Read more from Sheepspeak.com: www.sheepspeak.com/Michael_Ramsay_JAC.htm#War

Read the JAC version: www.armybarmy.com/article14-49.html

Read a longer WCBC version: www.sheepspeak.com/Michael_Ramsay_History_TSA.htm#TSAInWinnipeg

Soldiers Covenant

Since one has accepted the 11 doctrines of the Salvation Army, one declares - among other things that "I will be a faithful steward of my time and gifts, my money and possessions, my body, my mind and my spirit, knowing that I am accountable to God....I will abstain from alcoholic drink. tobacco, the non-medical use of addictive drugs. gambling, pornography, the occult, and all else that could enslave the body or spirit."

Thoughts? Thoughts@sheepspeak.com

A beautiful day at the zoo

Cadets had planned on going to the zoo today as part of an 'official' outing. It was cancelled. However, it was such a beautiful day and Stacey, Evan, and our clan had decided to go anyway. We had a great time.

More Pictures: http://www.sheepspeak.com/zoo.htm

Artwork by Rebecca


Go Senators Go!

The senators down south played like a bunch of elected politicians...lets hope they play like the hired professionals they are up here (-:

The next issue of JAC is out!

The newest issue of JAC is out!
http://www.armybarmy.com/jac.html

The following is an excerpt for the Editorial Introduction by Captain Stephen Court

Greetings in Jesus' name. Welcome to Issue 49 of Journal of Aggressive Christianity. Over the next two issues we're celebrating 50 issues and taking two snapshots of JAC at 50.

Come in and take a peek at one highlight from each of the first ten issues of JAC. We've also got some fresh contributions. And then, next issue, we'll give you another peak.

read more: http://www.armybarmy.com/article1-49.html