In getting an important job done, there’s not much better than good support. I’m writing about people who come alongside with constructive perspective and ready hands. They recognize the issues and act on it. Never in the way, they open doors and facilitate forward movement consistent with the mission and a deep commitment to Jesus.

This is not a guise for a ‘yes’ man, only gratitude to those who measure the significance of the effort and who are willing to actively accompany the direction. It’s like a piano accompanist to a soloist or lead group. The support accentuates the focus and maintains the rhythm of the movement. Often it’s in the background. Many of us have been there and done that. Hallelujah!

“Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the LORD our Maker; for he is our God and we are the people of his pasture, the flock under his care. Today, if you hear his voice,”- Psalm 95:6-7

Without minimizing the significance of meetings today, I’ve had a couple that were all about ideas for the future of our territory. When you draw together responsible and competent people who have an acute interest in our mission, this becomes a great opportunity and one that exudes hope and potential.

Let us use every possible vehicle for the salvation of the people of the world, and let us gather our brightest and best to focus upon the most effective means to do so. Hallelujah!

“He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life.”- 1 John 5:12

Often the Advisory Board of TSA is known as “the Army behind the Army.” I suppose there’s real truth in that thought. We value a formidable force backing us up. It is our Advisory Board.

If you know me, though, I want to take it to another level.

I see the potential for them to be members of TSA, which they are. Not simply members of the board, but members of TSA. They give themselves and support TSA most effectively, often becoming the “persona” of TSA in a given community.

The influence of our board members is significant. I say they belong. Hallelujah!

“But, “Let him who boasts boast in the Lord.” For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.”- 2 Corinthians 10:17-18

This is a common name for Advisory Board members in the US. I suppose the expression is also used for other volunteers as well.

Where would we be without them?

I see them as a vital part of TSA, and not really in the background. Hallelujah!

Proverbs 16:20
Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.

The Salvation Army in Melbourne dedicated and opened the St. Kilda Crisis Accommodation Centre today. It really is the evidence of a miracle, in it’s design, funding and realisation. Congratulations to Majors Rodney and Jenny Barnard and the team for such a successful accomplishment.

Minister Tanya Plibersek and Minister Richard Wynne honoured us by their presence and affirmation. We are most grateful too for their financial support. The Centre is designed to accommodate 169 family units in the course of the year. The average stay is 4 weeks and the longest is 8 weeks.

The project is a satisfying effort in partnerships with government and the private sector. Thank you each for your willingness to support and attendance.

^1-3 God is a safe place to hide, ready to help when we need him. Psalms 46 (MSG)