T3 Continued...

So for some reason, the photos wouldn't get put on that last post, so here's another try...

T3 in Melbourne

Nothing like having a work trip overseas!! And even more awesome because the Territorial Youth Team at the mo are absolutely brilliant people. So here's some photos of us (Jules, Mat, Stewart, Rebecca, Karen, Barry, Leslie and I) in the land of the Koala, Kookaburra and Kangaroo...

(To clarify, we went over for a Tri-Territorial DYS and DCMO's Conference - with our counterparts from both Australian territories, Fiji and Tonga. Great times...)

Kids, don't try this (above) at home ... or in a hotel dining room ...

And then, below ... is Jules: agent of truth.

First Year Reviews...Photos of the Kids

Yeah, believe it or not, but we've been out in SA officer ministry for a year, so they brought us back to BCM for a review ... and of course, the highlight was on seeing everyone again.

A Surprise Encouragement

So I'm sitting back at my old haunts at BCM for my First Year Review and something happened yesterday that I must confess made me stop and give thanks to God for His encouragement and to express my amazement at how He works all things together.

We're sitting around ... all seven of GFWs, plus the Tiko, Stu, Kylie and two aux-captain couples.

After I did my little speel on "My first year", one of the aux-captains interrupted and asked if I was in the youth group at Hamilton 13-14 years ago. (I was, just.) Apparently, he remembers me from a visit we did to his town back then. And apparently our visit was his first encounter with The Salvation Army and we were instrumental in him joining and eventually becoming an officer.

While this might not seem like a big deal to you, I confess to shedding a few tears. Sometimes it just feels like I'm working so hard to see God's Kingdom grow and at times I wonder if we are actually making a difference. And here is a guy that little old 13-14 year old me impacted (only through God of course!) and who has now done years of missionary service and is helping to share the life-transforming power of Jesus with others!

What a cool encouragement and reminder that God uses everyone and anything to reach people, and often we have no idea how we are being used!

My only prayer is that when I get to Heaven I will meet thousands more who say, "Corryn, due in part to your obedience to the Father, I am here." Wow. Talk about rewards!