What A Great Conversation

What an amazing time we all had conversing with Wayne last Saturday.

The topic for the day was learning to live in the Fathers affection. Really knowing that we are loved by the Father and then out of that reality embracing daily life in the assurance that God (the Father, Son and Holy Spirit) is right there with you.

Wayne likened that process, to learning to fly a plane. You can have been in the classroom many years learning the theory, studying the planes design, looking at the weather maps etc etc, but until you get in the plane with an instructor, start the engine, taxi to the runway and take off you will never experience the thrill and reality of actually flying.

He also highlighted the fact that the flight instructor (The Holy Spirit) always responds to us when we ask for instructions and personally take full responsibility for the flight. The Holy Spirit is there ready and willing to teach and empower us when ever we ask Him to do so. However he will not manipulate, control or force  His will on us. God's goal is to get us to fly so that we can be set free to live our lives "in Him", not just in theory but in practice.

In a separate meeting, Wayne also gave us another flight analogy in relation to the way a large percentage of the institutional church operates in our day. It's like we think that we are flying when we board the biggest and best 747 in the fleet. We pay for the ride, a professional pilot fly's the plane, the crew looks after us and we are taken to the destination of our choice, unless we are hijacked along the way of course, which as we know happens all to frequently. If we don't like the  passengers, the destination or the plane, then we just jump on another one and pay another fare, anything that will make us happy and give us the illusion that we can fly. However, we never learn to really fly, we just think we know how. We then spend our lives needing "professionals" to do the real flying so that we can get from A to B, in the belief that we are making progress. How sad, but how true!!

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Invite To A Conversation

You are Invited to a Conversation with Wayne Jacobsen

Wayne Jacobsen has authored a number of bestselling books including He Loves Me, So You Don't Want To Go Church Anymore, The Naked Church, and Authentic Relationships among others. He was also a collaborator who helped write and publish The Shack, which has now sold twenty million copies.

Wayne is a gifted communicator who has, for the last fifteen years, travelled the world seeking to help believers find the Father's heart and remain in a place of "Living Loved".

What was it about The Shack that captivated our hearts? Maybe it was:

• The joy and intimacy of the relationship between Father, Son and Holy Spirit?

• The raw transparency of Mack?

• The wonder of a God who is really that accessible, loving and free?

• The glimmer of hope that maybe we can find God in a similar way?

The relationship that Mack found with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit can also be a reality for you.

Come with your questions, spend a day with Wayne, and you will discover that it really is possible... He really does love you. In the middle of all the challenges life brings, you can find a place of rest, peace, joy and freedom.

Join us on Saturday the 17th of March

Ellerslie Conference and Event Centre

80 Ascot Ave

Greenlane East

Auckland

Costs:

We would like to make our time together free of charge to any who would like to attend. However, we need to collect an average of $25 per person to defray the costs of the meeting and we would also like to make a contribution to Wayne for his time. You could make a contribution in advance, if you wish, by bank transfer to bnz a/c 02-0261-0107420-00. Alternatively, we'll give people the opportunity to contribute during the day, however there is no compulsion. All are welcome to attend subject to space availability. Morning and afternoon tea and coffee will be provided.

To register for this event:

Please e-mail your name and contact details to gratefullydisillusioned@gmail.com , or you can mail to P.O.Box 25-079, St Heliers, Auckland, 1071.

Only those who have pre-registered will be assured of a space as we need to control the numbers.


Time:

Registration from 8-30am. The Event will run from 9am to 5pm.