Five things we do on a Integral 24hrs Men's Meet

When did we start meeting together?

We have been meeting now as a group of men since March 2017 and have planned to meet twice a year. These times have been of real benefit and I have resurrected this blog so that some of the topics from the Integral 24hrs Men's Meets and other core values can be explored further; and for those that have not yet been to also see what we have been focusing on so far. We are grateful to the Lord for grace that anybody has even bothered to come along and this is not in any way taken for granted. This event is for all men and not age related.

Five things we do on a 24hrs Men's Meet

This is not meant to be an overly serious post, these are a few things as men we seem to do when we get together:

1. Talk a lot - way more than folks at home would believe.
2. Drink coffee - not forced of course- but always necessary.
3. Eat - supper, breakfast, dinner, and cake - we feel this is an important part of being together -even fruit as well.
4. Sing with deep voices - this is always a unique and strangely enjoyable experience!
5. Stay up late - the event starts on Friday evening- and the first session is normally 9-10pm onwards then chatting afterwards. I think I got to bed at 2:45am at the last one... the following Monday was tough, but worth it! But others have been seen going to bed after supper as well.

 Please add your comments on what you have found a blessing and helpful.

House of Bread upon arrival on the Friday evening

Border Country

Walking along the border of Malawi and Mozambique is a unique experience considering that we started the pastors training looking at the New covenant ministry of Jesus and that we need to be on his side of the battle when the lines are drawn.

We truly need to be ministers of the New Covenant and understand what this means.

Prayer hill

A short walk to the local prayer hill, a place to get away from the busy village life and hussle. Walking away from the village and mission centre means that the view of Mulanje mountain is broadened... Is this not the purpose of prayer to broaden our hearts before the Lord?

Fresh Soil: You reap what you sow!

Freshly turned soil was a sight all around when arriving in Malawi at such a time of year the many fields have been prepared for the soon to come rains. The weather has turned for the change of the seasons... From the dry season to the rainy. Many fields weeded and turned , some covered in mulch from last year's crop. So much work has been done, early mornings before the heat of the day, hours of labouring, we passed by those having seen rain clouds on the horizon and a cooling of the weather are out with the little ones preparing as much ground as possible. 

Are we ready for the rain? To sow the seeds and have them sown in us also, the scripture tells us that we reap what we sow, so lets sow well and prepare the ground of our hearts.  A time of planting and a harvest awaits.

Vista Living

Living in such a place that has such a dramatic view surrounding ones' daily living should remind us of the bigger and grander story in which our lives are unfolding. We must remember to look up beyond the mountain to a God who is faithful.

On the Way

Well I am on the way to Malawi, I am considering the cost of mission and following the call of God in our lives. It is real.

Spirit led and heart clear...Trust is a big word that leads us into Living Faith. The roads that start with familiarity extend into pathways of hope and expectation.

Directional Living

 

In preparing to go to Malawi to the One Way Mission centre this week I am reminded that there is a deep challenge to keep true to the call of God in our lives, living out the purposes of god with 'directional living'.

Jesus said 'I am the Way the Truth and the Life.'

Jesus must be the destination of mission and ministry, our direction must be toward Him, in Him and for Him.