#Peter Townend

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Big Wave ビッグ・ウェイブ (1984)

Dir. by Walter McConnelly 

Music by Tatsuro Yamashita

Featuring:  Mark Richards, Michael Ho, Tommy Carroll, Sam George, Rabbit Bartholomew, Peter Townend, Cheyne Horan, Willie Morris, Martin Potter, and more

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The Princess Royal’s Official Engagements in March 2023

01/03 As Patron of the Royal Northern Agricultural Society, HRH visited The Royal Northern Spring Show in Inverurie, Scotland 🚜

02/03 As President of the National Equine Forum, HRH attended the 31st National Equine Forum in London 🐴

03/03 Held an Investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace in the morning. As Royal Patron of Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, later visited The Grange, Saunderton, on the occasion of their 40th Anniversary. In the evening as Patron of Tenovus Cancer Care, HRH attended their 80th Anniversary Concert at St David’s Hall, Cardiff 🎖️🐶🎤

07/03 Princess Anne accompanied by Sir Tim Laurence, attended the races at Sandown Park Racecourse in Esher, where she presented the trophy to the winners of a race named in memory of her grandmother, The Queen Mother. Later she held a reception for the races at Windsor Castle 🏇🏼

08/03 Held two investiture ceremonies, one in the morning and one in the afternoon at Windsor Castle🎖️

09/03 As Patron of Maritime UK, HRH attended the Annual Awards in Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire ⚓️

10/03 In Sheffield, South Yorkshire, Princess Anne visited Special Quality Alloys Limited and ITM Power. Later, as Patron of the Vine trust she held a dinner at Holyrood House, Edinburgh ⚡️

12/03 As Patron of the Scottish Rugby Union, accompanied by Sir Tim, HRH attended the International Rugby Match between Scotland and Ireland at Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇮🇪🏉

13/03 King Charles III, Queen Camilla, Prince William, Prince of Wales, Catherine, Princess of Wales, Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, Princess Anne, Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence attended the annual Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey. Later the King and The Queen, with the aforementioned members (minus Catherine) of the royal family hosted members of the diplomatic and Commonwealth communities at Buckingham Palace for the annual Commonwealth Day Reception ⛪️🥂

14/03 unofficial Princess Anne attended Champion Day (day one) of Cheltenham Festival. Peter Phillips, Zara and Mike Tindall also attended the races, Zara is the Director of Cheltenham Racecourse.🐴

15/03 As Colonel-in-Chief of the Intelligence Corps, Princess Anne visited the Government Communications Headquarters in Cheltenham and laid a wreath at the memorial for Intelligence Corps staff. Later on HRH opened Five Valleys Medical Centre in Stroud, in the evening HRH, accompanied by Sir Tim, attended the Gloucestershire and District Agricultural Valuers Association’s Centenary Dinner at the Royal Agricultural University in Cirencester 🩺🥂

16/03 unofficial Princess Anne, accompanied by Sir Tim, attended St Patrick’s Thursday (day three) of Cheltenham Festival. Zara and Mike Tindall also attended the races 🐴

17/03 Princess Anne, accompanied by Sir Tim, attended Gold Cup day (day 4) of Cheltenham Festival and crowned Paul Townend, jockey of Galopin Des Champs the champion racer of the year and presented him with the gold cup 🏆

18/03 As patron Scottish Rugby Union, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, HRH attended the Guinness Six Nations International Rugby Match between Scotland and Italy at Murrayfield Stadium and presented Scotland captain Jamie Ritchie with the Cuttitta Cup after beating Italy 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇮🇹🏉

20/03 As Patron of the Acid Attack Survivors Trust International, Princess Anne visited the set of Coronation Street at ITV studios in Salford. They are currently filming an acid attack storyline and HRH met with producers, script writers, the makeup department and actors and discussed how they have worked together to create and portray such a delicate storyline 📺

21/03 The Service of the Royal Victorian Order was held in St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle. King Charles, Sovereign of the Order, Princess Anne, Princess Royal, Grand Master of the Order, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester and Birgitte, Duchess of Gloucester were all present. Later King Charles held a reception at Windsor Castle for those who attended the service. 🏅🍾

22/03 As President of the Scotch Chef’s Club, Princess Anne visited Cowbag Farm in Kelso, where HRH was given a tour of the farm, met cows and sheep, unveiled a plaque and planted a gum tree. 🐮🐑

27/03 As Patron of the Butler Trust, HRH held the Annual Awards Ceremony at St James’s Palace. In the evening, as Patron of Save the Children UK, HRH accompanied by Sir Tim attended the International Financial Review Annual Awards Dinner at the Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane. 🥇🍾

28/03 Princess Anne carried out the following engagements in Suffolk;

As Royal Patron, National Coastwatch Institution, visited Felixstowe Station and afterwards attended a Reception at Orwell Hotel, Felixstowe. ⛵️

Opened Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service’s new Combined Fire and Police Station, Ipswich. 🚒

As Patron of the Excelsior Trust, visited the restored Great Yarmouth Shrimper Horace and Hannah at Ipswich Waterfront. ⛴️

28/03 Princess Anne carried out the following engagements in Suffolk and Norfolk;

Visited Adnams Brewery, to mark its 150th Anniversary. 🍻

Opened the Centre for the Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science’s new Headquarters, Lowestoft. 🐟

As Patron of Friends of Happisburgh Lighthouse, visited Happisburgh Lighthouse. 💡

Visited Elm House Temporary Accommodation in Thetford. 🏠

30/03 As Patron of the Injured Jockeys Fund, Princess Anne opened their South West Hub at Taunton Rugby Club, Taunton. 🐎

31/03 As Vice Patron of the British Horse Society, HRH this visited Summerfield Stables in Birmingham. 🐴

Total official engagements for Anne in March: 51

2023 total so far: 142

Total official engagements accompanied by Tim in March: 10

2023 total so far: 38

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Peter Townend, Durban, South Africa, 1979. Photo by Paul Gross. https://www.instagram.com/p/CiQd0q0NfJV/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[cbssurfer]

Peter Townend ... t's funny how these Memories on Facebook coincide with other moments like this coming weekend we'll be celebrating Saturday the Rockin Fig Vintage Surf Festival!

Fig and I on Main Street a decade ago!

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Ewen Fields Timeline

1885

According to North Cheshire Herald reporter Austin Lloyd in the Hyde United programme of September 13, 1958 (v Stafford Rangers) “Hyde United was established in 1885 and played on Walker Lane, now a school playing field".

1897

The Rev John Bonafous Jelly Dudley, vicar of Old St George’s, Stalybridge, sells land containing Ewen Fields (originally Owen Field) to Thomas Brownson. Total area: 8 acres 3 roods 22 perches.

1900

Ewenfield farmhouse demolished around this time. Elm Grove built in 1910. The house stood across what is now the passageway leading to Grange Road North.

1906

Hyde FC moves to Ewen Fields from Townend Street after amalgamation with Hyde St George’s.

1908

Turnstiles installed.

1910

Ewen Fields football ground appears on an Ordnance Survey map for the first time. Elm Grove built.

1912

Damage caused by great storm. Small wooden stand on Leigh Street side badly damaged.

1919

Hyde United Supporters' Club founded.

1925

New Leigh Street stand opened on September 19. It provided cover for 500 people.

1928

Main stand opened by Cllr Edward Hibbert (Stockport) on August 28.

1931

Thomas Brownson of Bowlfield, Gee Cross, sells ground to John Bramall Snr of 112 Great Norbury Street; William Morton of Broadmeadow, Bowlacre Lane, Gee Cross; and Henry Firth (grocer) of  6 Union Street; for £2,100. 3½ acres.

1932

Walker Lane stand opened by the Mayor of Hyde, Amos Winterbotham, on October 9. It cost £270 and accommodated 1,500 spectators. On November 5, an extension to the main stand was opened.

1935

Ewen Fields hosts a season of baseball as home to the Hyde Grasshoppers.

1936

Failed attempt to float Hyde United as limited company.

1939

Hut measuring 60ft by 21ft bought from Edward Hibbert cotton spinning company, Manchester Road (Hibbert and Aspland?). Converted into Hyde United Social and Recreation Club. Extension quickly added for sale of refreshments.

1945

Hyde United AFC Ltd formed with £2,000 capital in 4,000 shares of ten shillings (50p) each. First board was: Joseph Rhodes (chairman), William Bradley, J Bramall Snr, J Bridgehouse, Harry Garside, Andrew Ollerenshaw, Owen Parrott, Cllr Sam Redfern, J Swinnerton (supporters representative), George H Wood.

1946

John Bramall and Henry Firth sell Ewen Fields to Hyde United AFC Ltd.

1950

Ewen Fields held by George Harry Wood as security for loan. Visit of Lancashire Combination champions Nelson in the fourth qualifying round of the FA Cup watched by crowd of 7,200.

1953

25,000 shilling appeal launched in November (£1,250).

1954

August: 25,000 shilling appeal realises 14,720 shillings — £736. Total comprised donations £64, outside efforts £110, collections £205, supporters’ club £357. All money given to Hyde United AFC Ltd.

1955

February: Supporters’ club launches appeal to put rails around the pitch. Fans asked to contribute 13s 6d (67½p) per post. Posts were removed in 1987.

1956

North Cheshire Herald says crowd of 8,000 watched FA Cup third qualifying round tie with Macclesfield Town.

1957

Ground sold to George Harry Wood, Sunnyside, Pinfold Lane, Romiley; Harold White, 66 Corona Avenue, Hyde; George Roland Walkden, 18 Glossop Road, Marple Bridge; Eric Catlow, 1 Balmoral Avenue, Hyde; for £1,462. Trust document drawn up and ground put in ownership of the supporters’ club. Hyde United charged annual rent of one shilling (5p).

1958

Construction of Tinker’s Passage stand begins. In October a telephone and electric light were provided in a new press box.

1959

Plaque commemorating Jimmy Walker placed on side of main stand. Jimmy served the club for more than 50 years from its days as Hyde FC.

1961

Scrattin’ Shed built at a cost of £3,000. (Sept 16 programme says £6,000).

1966

Social Club opened on February 12 by former Lancashire cricket captain Ken Grieves.

1968

November 11: Manchester City manager Joe Mercer switches on floodlights before a friendly against a Manchester City XI.

1981

Walker Lane stand demolished. Replacement of wooden fencing with concrete panels begins.

1986

Supporters’ Club sells Ewen Fields to Tameside Council. Over the following two years a Baspograss pitch is laid and a new main stand built. Dug-outs moved to Leigh Street side. Changing rooms put in Leigh Street School. Old tea bar and secretary's office demolished. New turnstiles built. Ewen Fields renamed Tameside Leisure Park.

1988

Official opening of Tameside Leisure Park marked by a pre-season game between Hyde United and Preston North End. Plaque unveiled by Tom Pendry MP. Ewen Fields hosts Manchester Spartans’ American football matches.

1990

Leigh Street cover demolished.

1994

Ewen Fields hosts FA Cup first round tie against Darlington.

1995

Grass pitch reinstated. First game October 21 against Bamber Bridge. Name of ground officially reverts to Ewen Fields.

2000

Main stand extended. Includes dressing rooms and Peter O’Brien Lounge. In following years terracing and cover erected on Leigh Street side and at Walker Lane end.

2009

Club enters into agreement allowing Manchester City elite development squad to use Ewen Fields. Colour scheme of ground changed to blue.

2012

Promotion to National League National Division (Conference). New press accommodation opened at back of main stand.

2016

Grass pitch replaced with Fifa 2* 3G surface.

2017

Ewen Fields hosts FA Cup first round tie against Milton Keynes Dons. Match televised live by BBC.

2020

Colour scheme of ground reverts to red thanks to volunteers. Seats donated by Manchester United installed in main stand.

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How did 2010 predictions about the future of surfing pan out?

How did 2010 predictions about the future of surfing pan out?

Kelly Slater, 11-time world champion, waves to the crowd who gathered for the WSL Founders’ Cup of Surfing, the first event that showcased the man-made waves in Lemoore, Calif. on Sunday May 6, 2018. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr, Contributing Photographer)

What will happen to surfing as we ride a wave into the next decade?

It was a question posed to Peter “PT” Townend, surfing’s first world champion,

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Joe Cordina stops Andy Townend to add British lightweight title to Commonwealth crown | Boxing News

Joe Cordina stops Andy Townend to add British lightweight title to Commonwealth crown | Boxing News

“It’s a prestigious belt. The world title is what I want to win, but this is what I’ve got to win to get to that” By Peter Gilbert

Last Updated: 21/04/19 2:01am

1:39

An impressive Joe Cordina stopped Andy Townend in six…

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Romans 9 – The New People and the Stumbling Stone; Jeremiah 1 – God’s Call; Baptism of Caleb Hartnett – St Peters 13th Jan 2019 — TheWeeFlea.com Last Sunday in the morning we had the baptism of Caleb Hartnett. We sang- Christ Alone, Cornerstone; Christ is Made the Sure Foundation; Psalm 23 (Townend); Ps 119:17-24; In Christ Alone.

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Blue Peter Lewitt-Him Spread from their 1943 children's book for Faber. The duo arrived in Britain for a conference in 1939 from Poland and wisely never returned. During the wartime and years to follow they became one of the most influential partnerships in Britain and their illustration style influenced a generation of younger illustrators such as Jack Townend, Hilary Stebbing and many others. #lewitt-him #bluePeter #emigree #polishdesign #graphicdesign #faber

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How Deep the Father's Love For Us Easter Cover by Chelsie Andrea and PJ

Here's a cover of How Deep the Father's Love For Us by Stuart Townend from my cousin Chelsie, my sister Andrea, and me. As it is Holy week, I felt pretty led to make one more Easter themed cover as we head into the this weekend. My cousin (Chelsie) and sister (Andrea) were too down :D.. We actually made a cover of this a couple of years ago, but it was pretty low quality and shot on a phone, so I thought it'd be nice to redo it with better "production" LOL (I'll put a link below for the old video, if you wanna check it out :D). Anyway, I really love the lyrics of this song because it's almost as if the author is writing from a point of view where He is seeing all the events of Jesus' death happening in front of Him. Also, the whole song is almost a prayer of accepting Jesus into your heart if you think about it. Hope you enjoy this cover!! And if you didn't... I hope you were reminded of God's love and the sacrifice He made for us.

Mark 10:45 (NIV) For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.

PS: If this is a new concept for anyone reading this or if you have any questions about it, I encourage you to learn about it and visit a local church :D!! OR you can come to mine ;)VV Victory Baptist Church in Anaheim 227 N. Magnolia Ave., Anaheim, CA 92801

OLD COVER of How Deep the Father's Love For Us: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vP4h2tJmKQU

Easter Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GBMOvnXjWU&list=PLtufmhLVrqao9A_ZKF3zJinjCIiEHOzh5

Worship & Praise Music Cover Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07QCQE3F4js&list=PLtufmhLVrqaoWHXr8a-T9i12jmCSuuCh2

Chris Tomlin Music Cover Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eF-9ieo4K50&list=PLtufmhLVrqar0RPm-oNegyt-B9gsjkrYv

HILLSONG Covers Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWKeXX8x0ls&list=PLtufmhLVrqapoGzkKv1f9HOVqaV2cCYPC

Sibling Covers Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZokBHFHoLY&list=PLtufmhLVrqaoSv7jCt9q0Oyo_DHcvgx9N

Radio Songs Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtufmhLVrqarryLDsUY0d1pKRYoF72Y5r

Acapella App Covers Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWxfwBX1c0M&list=PLtufmhLVrqaoUuMomw5cdbjRFL8KAtI6O

Collab Covers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5cwl1he16Q&list=PLtufmhLVrqaqpCTmKFYo_HcDs1MLumoZc

Old Covers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wLpVeU_VCY&list=PLtufmhLVrqarEZdQEQieKrVMUn-igFadY

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How deep the Father's love for us How vast beyond all measure That He should give His only Son To make a wretch His treasure

How great the pain of searing loss The Father turns His face away As wounds which mar the Chosen One Bring many sons to glory

Behold the man upon a cross My *in upon His shoulders Ashamed, I hear my mocking voice Call out among the scoffers

It was my *in that held Him there Until it was accomplished His dying breath has brought me life I know that it is finished

I will not boast in anything No gifts, no power, no wisdom But I will boast in Jesus Christ His death and resurrection

Why should I gain from His reward? I cannot give an answer But this I know with all my heart His wounds have paid my ransom

Why should I gain from His reward? I cannot give an answer But this I know with all my heart His wounds have paid my ransom

NO COPYRIGHT INTENDED. No music is being claimed as own. All credits for music go to rightful owners. **** #pjscovers #stuarttownend #easter pjscovers pjs covers pj taguinod peter taguinod pjs covers pj cover pj music andrea taguinod chelsie garcia petertaguinodd how deep the father’s love for us stuart townend hymn

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‘There’s one thing worse than a drunken yob, and that’s a drunken nob’: a deb makes a splash

Charles McDowell recalls misbehaving at a debutante dance, July 1982

I met Peter Townend, the social editor of Tatler, at a Conservative summer ball in 1980 or 1981. I was in my early 20s, living in Kensington and working for Tiffany as part of their sales team. Peter came up to me and said: “Would you like to come to some of my parties?” And I, not really knowing what they were, but being young and game for a laugh, said yes. I gave him my name and address, and then a few weeks later all these fabulous invitations started arriving in the post.

Peter is widely credited as being the man who single-handedly kept the debutante “season” going for decades; he would suggest to parents that their daughters should be debs that year, and wouldn’t they like to host a party? I was what was called a “debs’ delight” – one of the men chosen by Peter to attend all these balls and dances.

Related: ‘We’d come out of the nanny society and were told that self-expression was OK’

Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2017/sep/29/drunken-yob-nob-debutante-dance-charles-mcdowell

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I hope you are keeping your spirits up, in spite of the change in weather.

This week’s songs relate to Acts chapter 5 v 12-42, a short passage filled with signs and wonders, fear of violence, challenge to authority, weighing up arguments and fighting against God! Like most of the book of Acts, it’s action-packed!

‘Power of your name’ by Lincoln Brewster

At this point in the story of the early church, this is the second time the apostles have been told not to preach and teach in the name of Jesus. The first time they were given a stern warning. This time they were imprisoned and then beaten. The stakes were being gradually raised. However, nothing could stop Peter and the gang speaking and acting in Jesus’ name because they knew it to be the only name that really changed things; the greatest power on earth – it still is.

And I will live to carry Your compassion To love a world that’s broken To be Your hands and feet And I will give with the life that I’ve been given And go beyond religion to see the world be changed By the power of Your name The power of Your name

Jesus Your name is a shelter for the hurting And Your name is a refuge for the weak Only Your name can redeem the undeserving Jesus Your name holds everything I need

‘Another in the fire’ by Hillsong

Then they left the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonour for the name.

Acts 5 v 41

I find this verse baffling and extremely challenging. They had just been imprisoned and beaten and they left rejoicing? Really?!

Most of us struggle to rejoice on good days, let alone days like this!

Perhaps, it’s only those who face extreme persecution who discover this level of God’s joy. Perhaps it’s as we see the powers of darkness tremble and kicking out in the hope of discouraging believers that we know we are making a difference. Maybe that’s when we find ourselves rejoicing in battles because we know Jesus is there with us.

There is no other name but the Name that is Jesus He who was and still is and will be through it all So come what may in the space between All the things unseen and this reckoning I know I will never be alone

There’ll be another in the fire standing next to me There’ll be another in the waters holding back the seas And should I ever need reminding How good You’ve been to me I’ll count the joy come every battle ‘Cause I know that’s where You’ll be

I’ll count the joy come every battle ‘Cause I know that’s where You’ll be

‘Come to us’ by Stuart Townend

It’s one of Stuart’s lesser known songs but it seems appropriate, not only as we think about how the early church continued to advance, despite persecution, but also as we seem to be living in a time of great expectation for change in society all over the world; a longing for something more than we accepted as the norm in our pre-covid-19 world.

For us believers, it’s not just wishful thinking or a call for action but it should lead us to pray for the Holy Spirit to come in power as he did in those post-pentecost days.

Though people mock the church and curse the One who made them, Your kingdom is advancing every day; Like living stones we’re being built into a temple, We’ve seen the glory and we cannot turn away.

Is this the summer that will see a mighty harvest? A sense of expectation fills the air; Though sin abounds, Your love is streaming to the nations, Let mercy triumph over judgement everywhere.

Come to the politician, come to the refugee, Come to the victim of respectable society; Come to the mighty fallen, come to the poor oppressed; We don’t care how You come, As long as You come to them.

‘Devils and Dust’ by Bruce Springsteen

You’ve got to wonder why the temple authorities felt so threatened by this new Jewish movement and how their hearts had become so hard that they couldn’t see God in it, despite the miraculous healings that were taking place all over Jerusalem. It’s easy to vilify them as power-hungry and proud religious folks but it’s also easy for us to become like them!

No matter how long you’ve been a Christian, you can feel threatened by others, perhaps new believers, believers from a different tradition (or even non-believers who are actually talking more sense than you are!), and find yourself staunchly defending your own position, without really considering the alternative. As Gamaliel wisely says, you might even find yourself ‘opposing God’ himself (and that’s not a good place to be!).

This Springsteen song explores the idea that we all have the capacity for both righteous, Godly living and for evil; acting in self-protection mode with ‘God on our side’ (in our own minds at least) and our ‘finger on the trigger’, ready to shoot someone else down. If only we were a little more like Gamaliel; slow to speak and quick to listen….

We’ve got God on our side, We’re just trying to survive What if what you do to survive kills the things you love Fear’s a powerful thing, baby It’ll turn your heart black you can trust It’ll take your God filled soul Fill it with devils and dust It’ll take your God filled soul Fill it with devils and dust

Now every woman and every man They wanna take a righteous stand Find the love that God wills And the faith that He commands I’ve got my finger on the trigger And tonight faith just ain’t enough When I look inside my heart There’s just devils and dust

‘Living for your mission’ by Ian Peacock

This Time Tomorrow by Ian Peacock

The first followers of Jesus really were a motley crew weren’t they? Fishermen, tax collectors, tradesmen, doctors, women, men, widows, rich and poor, young and old alike. What they all had in common though was that they left everything to follow Jesus and, for most, it meant, not only sacrificing their career prospects and time with family, but facing persecution.

Today’s passage shows how for the apostles, life meant living and, for some, dying, for God’s mission. Perhaps that’s why Luke writes ‘none of the rest dared join them’ (Acts 5 v 13). It was extremely costly to follow Jesus. I wonder where you would be in this part of the story? Fearlessly preaching along with the apostles or watching from a distance for fear of persecution? Where are you today? Is your first thought for security or for how you might share the gospel in any way you can, whatever the consequences?

Why God would choose to use us, we’ll never know A motley crew, His truth to share As Christ’s ambassadors we are called to go and make disciples everywhere

Are you living for a mission? Are you living for the mission of God? Will you make a firm decision? Are you living for the mission?

May you continue to live for God’s great gospel mission this week, whatever opposition you may face as a result.

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Peter ''PT'' Townend, Australia, 1972. Photo by Steve Core. "In Natural Flow", Steve Core’s classic 1972 surf movie, captured the turning of an era, as the giants of the ‘60s disappeared into the Byron Bay hinterland in search of enlightenment. While "Morning of the Earth" won over audiences with its celebration of soul surfing and counter culture, it was "In Natural Flow" that identified and documented a new generation of Australian surfers who would pave the way for the professional era. "In Natural Flow" also captures vintage Kirra in all its glory, a natural wonder that a younger generation of Gold Coast surfers have never experienced first-hand. The tube-riding of Michael Peterson and Peter Townend in particular set a new benchmark in performance surfing that helped catapult Gold Coast surfers on to the world stage." From "In Natural Flow". https://www.instagram.com/p/CdTjPOlNV5f/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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