He is no fool who gives what he can not keep to save what he will not lose…
— Jim Elliot

Welcome to SURRENDER! Even though SURRENDER is a conference, it’s also an invitation. An invitation to SEE powerlessness and poverty locally and globally, to HEAR God’s heartbeat for justice and to JOIN with the Jesus who pours out his life in loving the lost and least. It’s about going on the journey together in unity with His Spirit … the journey of SURRENDER.

Soul Food

March 2nd, 2010
Being in the conference community can make you hungry in more ways than one so we’ve got some great friends together to provide a brilliant choice of meals during SURRENDER:10.

Project Respect Noodles – brings you Authentic Thai Stir-Fry Noodles and Thai-Style Fried Rice (Noodle box – $10)

Urban Seed – Flavours from around the world: Kangaroo Bolognaise, Chow Mien and Vegetable Dahl ($7 and served with rice)

Bonnie Doon Cafe – From the Foothills folk! Salad Rolls for Lunch ($5 with a drink); Try the Warm Spices of Moroccan Beef and or the Exotic Aromas of a Thai Chicken Curry for Dinner ($8 and served with rice); Foothills also brings you Kiosk Style Snacks

God’s Squad – The Fair Dinkum BBQ: Roast Meat Rolls with Coleslaw, Sausages with Onion

Nando’s – BBQ with a little Portuguese, Nando’s Moblile Van brings you Chicken Wraps, Burgers and Chips

Breakfast: Bonnie Doon Cafe will be selling toasts and juices from 8:00am. You can also buy espresso Fairtrade Coffee,Tea and Hot Chocolate in the Foyer.

The Work Of The People—Visual Media For Mission And Worship

February 26th, 2010

Each person attending SURRENDER:10 will get a free 10 for 50 subscription to the brilliant ‘The Work of the People’ website thanks to Travis Reed and his crew. Travis will be around during the conference so make sure you say hi! Here’s a blurb about ‘The Work of the People’:

We like to say we are a community of artists who create visual media  for the church to re-orient God’s people around Jesus’ good news and  mission to make all things new. It’s a mouthful, but it about covers it.

“I’m a long-time raving fan of The Work of the People. Travis Reed and  his collaborators create resources that enrich, stimulate, challenge,
educate, form, and inspire. Since I know the heart and values that  motivate this amazing crew, I encourage you to link up your creative
impulses with theirs.
“ —Brian McLaren, Author and Activist

“The Work Of the People produce the smartest and snappiest and most  gut punching videos for churches around the world. Nobody creates
resources for worship with more originality and verve”.
—Craig Detweiler, Author, Professor & Filmmaker

“I’m not sure what I think of “new media” in churches but if there’s  any good in it I think The Work of the People have found it. For churches who are going to use new forms of media, you can’t do better than these guys” —Stanley Hauerwa, Gilbert T. Rowe Prof. of Theological Ethics, Duke University

” I am glad to hear your work goes on. I am glad you are at it;  we surely need folk like you, given the over-supply of cunning business people.”
—Walter Brueggemann, Author

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