• Update on my studies - the end is in sight!

    NiallOctober 26, 2008

    Last time I looked, I have 7 weeks of classes left! Ok, that equates to 8 weeks, as next week is Melbourne Cup week (and the third anniversary of The Dining Room - more on that later). It is hard to believe that I began this course so many months ago and with so little comprehension of the changes the course would bring in me, and my life. (more…)

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    Prayers Please!

    NiallOctober 22, 2008

    There is s small possibility that The Dining Room could take over the old Croydon Fire station! I drove past the old station that is in use until the union works out the issues at their state-of-the-art brand new multi-million dollar station and, whether spirit-led ot not, it occurred to me that this would be a perfect place for us to move to.

    With the space we could offer inside meals all year around and offer the space to other churches and organisations that currently feed the homeless and poor around Croydon to utilise the facilities on other nights and times. In addition, there is the oportunity to maybe offer lunches, an oppshop, a book shop and places to distribute food, as well as run the ministry from within!

    So, please, if you could pray about this remarkable opportunity to provide a space for this forgotten community within the community - that the space is suitable; and if so, that we get the space; for the funds and resources to build a kitchen and space for the community; patience; wisdom and guidance for those of us leading the ministry!

    Dk just texted me that there is a very good possibility that we could get the space so, please we offer this ministry to our Lord and ask his favour on it!

    Posted in Holy Spirit, Social Justice, The Dining Room, Vive Cafe, croydon, prayer |
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    The Dining Room and Vive cafe on Facebook!

    Niall

    Recently, I started a cause of Facebook for both community meals - The Dining Room and Vive Cafe -  and will be setting up a beneficiary(to raise funds for the cause soon. If you’re on Facebook - take a look and please join and spread the word.

    Here’s the link - http://apps.facebook.com/causes/127577?m=46064a91&recruiter_id=4242589

    Posted in Facebook, Fund raiser, Social Justice, The Dining Room, Vive Cafe, Web |
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    With these small arms

    NiallOctober 20, 2008

    Unfortunately one of our semi-regular guests at The Dining Room felt the need to take his own life last week. I only found out the next day when his ex-wife came to Vive Cafe. She was heartbroken and I did what I could to console and comfort her.

    But it was my three year old daughter that helped the most. She saw this lady crying and went and gave her a hug and stayed with her for a while. The relief and joy of my daughter’s show of love were evident as this brave lady left that evening.

    Posted in Family, Grace, Personal, croydon, life |
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