Had a great opportunity to record an ‘off-the-cuff’ interview at this year’s Katherine Christian Convention.
I think it sums up what I do and why. See it at:
This song was just performed for the first time at the Katherine Christian Convention. It was written in Kriol by Caroline Bulabul from Kewulyi community in the Northern Territory. It is reproduced with permission.
Ebri Yiya
Ebri Yiya wi ola chrestjan pipul, brom ola najalot kantri, wibin kaman en marrurmap miselp, la ketherarn konbenshan
Wibin kaman iya, blanga worship en preisim dedi God
Blanga irrim wea im wed im tok, dumaji wi, ol wan femili blanga God
Sedadei niat wi singim songs, en gibit im thenkgs, blanga muegrim dedi God jidan brabli gudbinjiwei, im laigim wi, detmatj brabliwei, wi preisim im gudbinjiwei brom wi hat, en wi ol jidan wan femili blanga God.
Sundei alibala, wi irrim wed, blanga God I’m tok, det we’d blanga im, im gowin insaid langa wi hat, en im gromap wi insaid la wi laif thru im Holi Spirit en im meigim jidan strongbala wei, dumaji wo ola wan femili blanga God.
Copyright 2011 Caroline Burabul
Day 1 of the Katherine Christian Convention has again proved that there’s nothing ‘conventional’ about KCC.
This year’s speakers have adopted a different approach to the Bible input by giving it in story form. Genesis 12-25 has not been translated into many aboriginal languages and so Paul and Ann Eckert have been telling the stories and then having parts of the Bible read.
At each session, a panel has been selected to interact with the stories, share their understanding of the meaning and application of each story and stimulate discussion among those attending this year.
More onsite campers than ever before has meant the facilities are straining to keep up but the crowd is warm and friendly, clearly enjoying the fellowship.
As usual though, the items performed by communities and individuals have been a great blessing while showing e depth of talent emerging – especially among the young people.
This year, the Ne Zealand national anthem was performed by visiting Kiwis who are part of a Bible Society NZ ‘Mission Adventure’ trip. Kim, Caitlin and Julia are probably the first people in history to sing in Maori at the convention. It was very well received given that the NZ anthem is a prayer to God. See http://www.biblesociety.org.nz/news-a-events/national-and-regional-news/bible-society-mission-adventurers-chosen
A group of men from my church, St George’s Anglican at Magill SA, will be heading for Murray Bridge airport on Sunday 15 April for day of flying, fun and fellowship.
So far, 13 men have booked in to try their hand at flying a real aeroplane. Church Warden, Ian McDonald, has recently qualified as a flight instructor and will be on hand with his aeroplane as well as two others from the Recreational Pilots Academy to give the men an experience they won’t forget.
I will also give a talk on my experiences as a mission pilot in North Australia both with Mission Aviation Fellowship and the Bible Society. I flew the Bible Society plane for nine years as their ‘Flying Bibleman’ covering 3 million square kilometres of Australia’s most remote areas.
There will be a BBQ post-flight to allow sharing of stories.
This year’s first road trip in my guise as the ‘low-flying Bibleman’ has been very encouraging.
Neville Naden and Tom Sloane look at a new Bible Society video while checking out some resources for their ministry.
I set out from Adelaide on Monday after loading up the car with goodies from the office. Almost 600kms later I arrived in Broken Hill. The car performed beautifully and I wasn’t a s tired as expected.
Had a great meeting with indigenous leaders in Broken Hill at BCA House where I got to hear fabulous stories of commitment to the gospel as well as the challenges they face.
The resources I brought along were well-received and the way forward is looking clearer for continued support of the outback work in NSW.
Once again, the importance of children’s and youth ministries was evident. God’s Story for the Outback (a children’s activity pack) will help meet a need here but what do we do to address youth suicide and other pressing social problems. Watch this space!
After some 4,500kms through four states. the XR5 Turbo brought us home yesterday.
Minimum fuel consumption was 6.6 l/100 kms. Very good indeed.
MR2 Turbo and XR5 Turbo ready to tackle the mountain
The trip from Sydney to Adelaide was in convoy with my son Tim who was driving his pride and joy; a 1992 Toyota MR2 Turbo. It did well apart from a small electrical glitch which sorted itself out after a few contacts were cleaned.
The highlight though was driving around the Bathurst race circuit. Even at 60 km/h it is still exhilirating. How do they do it at race speeds?
Great trip to Sydney today.
The Hume Freeway is an easy road to drive and the Mondeo handled it beautifully. Active cruise control is fantastic; just set and forget (almost). It varies the speed according to traffic and even slows the car on descents to stay at the preset limit.
Melbourne to Sydney on one tank of petrol? The XR5 Turbo did it with an average 7.6 litres per 100 kms.
Bring on the cricket and later in the week, CMS Summer School.
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