Hobsons Bay Churches Google Group

[hobsonsbaychurches] Hobsons Bay Churches Website Overhaul

malsbl...@roaring-mouse.com (Mal) — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 10:56:10 UT

It's been a long time coming but at last I've overhauled the Hobsons
Bay Churches website. There is new information, and everything is up to
date as of December 19th 2007.The directory of churches now has 40
entries. Some churches have closed or moved and new ones have
commenced.If only I could find someone to take over the magazine!

[hobsonsbaychurches] Testing BlogJet

malsbl...@roaring-mouse.com (Mal) — Thu, 08 Mar 2007 09:32:26 UT

I have installed an interesting application - BlogJet. It's a cool
Windows client for my blog tool (as well as for other tools). Get your
copy here: [link].
It allows you to edit posts for your blogs while you are offline and
publish them later.
"Computers are incredibly fast, accurate and stupid; humans are

[awakeningwestblog] Testing BlogJet

malsbl...@roaring-mouse.com (Mal) — Thu, 08 Mar 2007 09:25:31 UT

[awakeningwestblog] Just testing

malsbl...@roaring-mouse.com (Mal) — Tue, 08 Aug 2006 10:23:06 UT

Testing --Posted by Mal to awakeningwestblog <[link]> at 8/08/2006 09:05:00 PM

[hobsonsbaychurches] Report on Anazao Conferences

malsbl...@roaring-mouse.com (Mal) — Wed, 06 Apr 2005 21:56:14 UT

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Di and I have just spent 5 days with Peter Toth and Heather Scott of Anazao. The level 1 and 2 conference was excellent, and despite (or probably because) it stretching some of our theological assumptions. There way of ministering to the most broken of people is undoubtedly the most effective - and easiest - that I have experienced. They effectively and quickly minister to DID and SRA victims without delving into the dungeons and dragons like labrynth that others seem to think is necessary, bringing rapid integration while preserving the dignity of the person and not giving the kingdom of darkness a stage to act upon.Their method of carrying out deliverance resonates very strongly with the practice we learned from Dr Charles Kraft.If there is any way you could get to one of their conferences or schools, whatever the cost, then do it! Details at [link] <[link]>.Mal --Posted by Mal to hobsonsbaychurches <[link]> at 4/7/2005 08:55:00 AM

[hobsonsbaychurches] What is the purpose of this website?

malsbl...@roaring-mouse.com (Mal) — Tue, 05 Apr 2005 14:05:20 UT

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I've had two people express concern (off-line) about the content of this blog, which has prompted me to ask the question - what is the purpose of this website?One comment was to the effect that I am promoting the ministry of one church, whereas it should only be used to promote the ministry of the combined churches. The other said I was being controversial, but understood why I was doing this! The latter comment I agreed with, as can be seen below. The first I could only agree with if we both had the same understanding of what the ministry of the combined churches consists.My problem is how do you decide what this is? When is something that is happening in one part of the body divorced from the rest of the body, especially in the light of 1 Corinthians 12.We did have this discussion some time ago when we were Awakening Hobsons Bay, but the tension between openness and exclusivity was never resolved to my satisfaction.My position on this is probably obvious - as few restricitons as possible consistent with fairness. If something good (or bad) is happening in one of the churches, then it affects the whole church - and I want to know about it. We are ONE church, aren't we? A website that only reports what we already know we are doing together is of no use at all.The reasons the entries so far have been from only one church are fourfold:1. Only one church is using the blog, because no-one else has asked me for access. It is provided as a means for church leaders to comment on issues and pass on news and views, but so far they haven't.2. I wanted to get the blog rolling.3. I tried to get some kind of reaction, and at last this seems to have happened. Someone actually is reading this blog, and therefore visiting the site. (Of course, I knew you were reading it Ben. Now at least one more is doing so).4. I was testing the various configurations of the system, in particular the interaction between the blogs and the Google groups, and needed something to post. The two entries that possibly caused offense are in fact from one of my other blogs.If it is the websites that I link to in the post titles that are the problem, I have been doing this purely to provide backlinks to raise the rankings of this family of websites in Google so that more people will find the site. Otherwise these links are not particularly significant at present. Aside from this, I don't believe passing on news is promotion of one's own ministry (and even if it is, it could still be a valid use of the site). The Hearing God's Voice course was open to all churches. Unfortunately, while among the 40 who did the course were people from all over Victoria, support from Hobsons Bay was minimal, despite several expressions of interest from local leaders when the course was proposed.The course was run by Beth Tephillah Ministries at Beth Tephillah Ministry Centre, with the support of but not by Williamstown Baptist Church. Beth Tephillah Ministry Centre is a resource for the whole church of Hobsons Bay.The entry about what we believe at Willy Baptist was a request for comment (none was received).The posting about the Pope was something I felt sure we all would like to have done, and I wanted it to be timely.Of course, offending items are very easily removed, but I will wait for further discussion before deciding whether or not to do so.Bear in mind that if you don't contribute to the development of your website, at least with comment if not with more constructive input, then it might not end up how you want it. The same holds for the two Google groups that I have set up and will be emailing information about shortly.Personally, I have been very disappointed when churches in Hobsons Bay have had great visiting speakers that I only found out about after the event. I'm sure others have similarly missed out through lack of communication. If anyone thinks that we should be restrictive in this area then it would be great to hear why they think so, not just that they do think so. BlessingsMal --Posted by Mal to hobsonsbaychurches <[link]> at 4/5/2005 11:49:00 PM

[hobsonsbaychurches] Williamstown Festival Prayer Tent

malsbl...@roaring-mouse.com (Mal) — Sat, 02 Apr 2005 22:12:30 UT

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Pray for us as teams from the churches pray for people at the Haven of Hope prayer tent from 10am till 5pm at Williamstown Festival today.Give us an open heaven, Lord. --Posted by Mal to hobsonsbaychurches <[link]> at 4/3/2005 09:00:00 AM

[hobsonsbaychurches] Goodbye John Paul II

malsbl...@roaring-mouse.com (Mal) — Sat, 02 Apr 2005 22:08:59 UT

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Goodbye Pope John Paul II.Used significantly by Jesus in a strategic time in history to make important inroads to undermine the power of the kingdom of darkness.Welcome to your reward. We'll see you later! --Posted by Mal to hobsonsbaychurches <[link]> at 4/3/2005 08:56:00 AM

[hobsonsbaychurches] Hearing God's Voice Course

malsbl...@roaring-mouse.com (Mal) — Thu, 17 Mar 2005 00:01:05 UT

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The second session of the Hearing God's Voice course went well, again with about 40 participating. Following each teaching session we did exercises of listening to God for others, and hearing prophetic words for each other. When asked about the words given to him by others one pastor's comment was "mind blowing!" The intercession sheets were very encouraging too, with some very accurate and helpful words.Next month we start on the Intercession and Spiritual Warfare module. Enrollments are looking good.Mal --Posted by Mal to hobsonsbaychurches <[link]> at 3/17/2005 10:51:00 AM

[hobsonsbaychurches] What we believe at Willy Baps

malsbl...@roaring-mouse.com (Mal) — Wed, 09 Mar 2005 10:22:19 UT

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I've just put up a page on the church site about what we believe at Williamstown Baptist Church. I'm pretty sure I will get flack, or at least some questions, about some of it. Have a look - it's at [link] <[link]>I'd welcome some discussion.Mal --Posted by Mal to hobsonsbaychurches <[link]> at 3/9/2005 09:13:00 PM

[awakeningwestblog] What we believe at Willy Baps

malsbl...@roaring-mouse.com (Mal) — Wed, 09 Mar 2005 10:21:13 UT

[hobsonsbaychurches] Some of my blogs and Google groups are now linked

malsbl...@roaring-mouse.com (Mal) — Mon, 07 Mar 2005 04:40:28 UT

In the interests of wider communication I am experimenting with automatic linking between some of my blogs and their associated email discussion groups. This is a test email to all of my blogs to see if the linking works OK. If it works this message will appear as a post on each blog and on its associated group. The blogs and groups involved are: Blog - a reasonable mystic - [link] Google Group - a reasonable mystic - reasonablemystic@googlegroups. com Blog - Dark Night of the Soul - [link] Google Group - Dark Night of the Soul - darknightofthesoul@googlegroup s.com Blog - hobsonsbaychurches - [link] Google Group - Hobsons Bay Churches - hobsonsbaychurches@googlegroup s.com Blog - Mal's Meanderings - [link] Blog - awakeningwestblog - [link] Blog - speakintongues - [link] Website - Burden Bearer - [link] Google Group - Burden Bearer - burdenbearer@googlegroups.com Website - Listening 2 God - [link] Google Group - listening2god - listening2god@googlegroups.com Google Group - Prayer Ministries Network - prayerministriesnetwork@google groups.com Mal Dow --Posted by Mal to hobsonsbaychurches <[link]> at 3/7/2005 02:58:23 PM

Managed Friendship

past...@bethtephillah.com (Mal & Di Dow) — Sun, 09 Jan 2005 12:27:38 UT

Does the following sound like some churches you've known?

Mal Dow

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Welcome to Managed Friendship, a whole new way of thinking about friends and relationships! The Managed Friendship Plan (MFP) combines all the advantages of a traditional friendship network, with important cost-saving features.

The History of Medicine

past...@bethtephillah.com (Mal & Di Dow) — Sun, 09 Jan 2005 11:57:55 UT

I found this while researching material for one of my websites

I have an earache:

2000 B.C. -Here, eat this root.
1000 A.D. -That root is heathen. Here, say this prayer.
1850 A.D. -That prayer is superstition. Here, drink this potion.
1940 A.D. -That potion is snake oil. Here, swallow this pill.

Test

m...@roaring-mouse.com — Wed, 01 Dec 2004 22:39:27 UT

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