Wisdom for Work Life

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Liverpool Church – Sydney, Australia – 19th Feb 2012

In Events & Seminars on April 15, 2012 at 18:01

Worship Session

I was invited to speak in 2 Sunday Morning Services (In Tamil & In English) in Liverpool, Sydney church.’

In the first service I shared the principles of Work and in the second service I spoke about ‘Body, Soul and Spirit’ and the Success principle behind human spirit’s (heart) condition.

After the two services, the Pastor also invited me to speak to the Men’s fellowship to whom I taught the principles of ‘Responsibility’ and how as men, they need to stop blaming other, circumstances and outside factors. I showed them how to take ownership of life, with examples from the Bible.

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Haggai Institute – Sydney, Australia – 15th Feb 2012

In Events & Seminars on April 15, 2012 at 17:48

Martin Kristiaman

The Haggai International Alumni in Sydney had organised a meeting for me to speak to them about Workplace Concepts of the Bible.

I met Martin Kristiaman who heads the coordination efforts of Haggai in the region. I had dinner with his wonderful wife & son (later met his Daughter also). I had a great time listening to Martin’s story about business & God and it was a great privilege to meet and get to know his God-loving family. What a joy!

Martin and Ms.Kay Waddle (a H.I. Staff) had made all the arrangement for the meeting and I shared some important principles of ‘Work’ from the bible with this word-thirsty group. We also had a question and answer session where I was able to clarify a few techniques and practical aspects of living a successful work life for God.

The passion that this team had for God was simply awesome to witness! Martin and I also discussed the possibility of conducting more ‘Work’ seminars (for businessmen and pastors) in the days to come.

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Shalom Trinity Church – Melbourne, Australia – 12th Feb 2012

In Events & Seminars on April 15, 2012 at 17:34

I was invited to speak during the Sunday evening service in Shalom Trinity Church in Melbourne, Australia.

I shared the ‘Principles of Biblical Wisdom’ and Solomon’s prayer from the Bible.

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Seminar on ‘Work’ – Melbourne, Australia – 11th Feb 2012

In Events & Seminars on April 15, 2012 at 17:30

Musicians

A half-a-day seminar was organised for the working professionals and business owners of Shalom Trinity Church, Melbourne.

The topic was ‘Work Principles’ and I was able to share key principles of work and practical success concepts about Workplace and Business.

We had good music before the session and Pastor John George readily provided the hall and church resources to be used for the seminar.

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Nosa’s Bible Study – Gold Coast, Australia – 05th Feb 2012

In Events & Seminars on April 15, 2012 at 17:11

Nosa (with a smile), Nosa’s wife behind him & Rami (in a white t-shirt)

During my Brisbane trip, my wonderful hosts Jackson & Lucy Seeto had made arrangement for me to speak in a Bible study fellowship in Gold Coast. After the Sunday morning church service at Meadowbrook (it was 12:30pm by the time we were out of there) Jackson & Lucy were ready to drive me up to Gold Coast (about 90Kms) and take me to the Bible Study fellowship there, so that I can share ‘Work Principles’. I praise God for their stamina, persistence and most of all, for the LOVE that they have for God’s Word! What an awesome couple!

I was able to share some principles of Work & initiate a healthy discussion among the group. (And hopefully a radical thought pattern about ‘work’).

The Bible study was held at the home of an ever-smiling brother Nosa Esiet & his hospitable wife (Nosa works for Bond university). I experienced some great hospitality, food & God’s love from Nosa’s family.

I made a few good friends during this meeting (in the photos) – including Rami & his family, Shabir and Den & his wife. We later went out to Rami’s place and had a chat for more than an hour before driving back to Brisbane. I was able to share some of the vision that I had for Digital Marketing with Rami, who was also in a technology consulting business.

Important: In Rami’s house, right in the middle of the conversations about God’s principles, I realized that we were 8 individuals from 6 different countries and backgrounds, sitting in one room (Australia, China, India, Lebanon, Iran and Syria!). And we were laughing, chatting, snacking and drinking tea (wonderful tea, by the way) as if we were friends for a long time! It was amazing how God connected his children from around the world, through His spirit!

By the end of the day, I was tired but excited! I was ready to continue my journey back to Sydney after a fulfilling trip to Brisbane. It was an unforgettable trip!

Shabir (green shirt) is a fun guy! Rami’s wife and Den’s wife are listening keenly to the hair-dye story from Rami.

Rami’s hair dye story was very funny!

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Meadowbrook Church, Brisbane, Australia – 05th Feb 2012

In Events & Seminars on April 15, 2012 at 16:28

Worship Led by Jodie Barnard

I was introduced to Pastor Denis while I was in Brisbane (Jackson Seeto made the introduction) and I shared with him my passion and calling for teaching working people & the business community. He immediately caught my vision and later extended an invitation to speak in the Sunday morning service in his church (Meadowbrook Church, Brisbane), which I readily accepted.

It was a church full of people who were thirsty to learn God’s word and apply it to their lives. And that is because their leaders Pastor Denis & Lois Barnard are driven by a great passion to see the Kingdom of heaven built in Meadowbrook!

The worship session was led by ‘Jodie Barnard & team’ (in the photo above) and it was an awesome worship session. Please note: This was just a few days before Jodie’s baby was due!

I shared ‘Work Principles’ from the Bible, God’s perspective of work & the reasons for which we need to go to work on a daily basis. After the service, I had the privilege of praying individually for a few people from the congregation, specifically for their work related problems.

I thank Jackson & Lucy for making this happen!

Pastor Denis & Lois Barnard

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BOLC Chinese church – Brisbane, Australia – 04th Feb 2012

In Events & Seminars on April 15, 2012 at 15:51

During my visit to Brisbane, Australia, I had the privilege of meeting Pastor. SK, who is the leader of a Chinese church (he managers the church apart from his regular job as an Engineer, in a construction company)

It was a great privilege meeting his church members and sharing God’s word with them.

I shared some principles of Work from the Bible and also heard some excellent testimonies – from a church member and the pastor’s daughter, who had just returned from a missions trip.

Jackson & Lucy Seeto (the family that I was staying with in Brisbane) were supporters of this church and they had organised for me to speak there.

In the 3 days of staying with the Seetos in Brisbane, I learned so many important life-lessons from them. It was a joy to chat with Jackson (who is in his 70s) about his life experiences and his walk with God. Though Lucy is quite, there is so much to learn by seeing the way she has raised her children (her son Gareth is a good friend) and the way she loves the Lord with all her heart. What an inspiring life!

Lucy Seeto

Jackson Seeto

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CTC, Australia – 17th Oct 2010

In Events & Seminars on November 12, 2010 at 14:10

Australia is a beautiful nation!

During our visit to Australia, my wife (Tina) and I met some interesting people, made new friends and learnt a lot in the process.

On 17th October, I was invited to speak to a vibrant set of people in Christ Tamil Church in Melbourne. I spoke about “Walking with God”. We analysed some ways in which ‘walking’ with the creator will make a difference in our lives.

Also a wisdom-thirsty-wonderful-friend Satheesh had organised a meeting in his house, where I shared some truths on “Family” and how each one of us can take care of “Our own private Garden of Edens” in life. It was a fruitful time. Bindhu (Satheesh’s wife) is an awesome host, we all enjoyed her great BIRIYANI mixed with a lot of Ghee, love & affection. (Thanks again Bindhu!) God bless that family!

Had the chance to hang around with some wonderful friends, great minds and loving heart. We had a good time in Melbourne (for about 10 days) before moving on to Sydney where we spent our time during the rest of the trip with our lovely brother-in-law’s family – Dr.Ellis Vivian, Elhanah and Elliot. What a joy!

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