Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Vote Kelsi please

 This delightful young lady deserves the chance of a life time so if you got time can you please vote for her.



Hi
Kelsi here (Sharron’s daughter)
I don’t know if you know but I am in with a one in five shot to go to South Africa for the Football world cup!
It is an AMAZING opportunity, if I win I get to go to South Africa, be a flag bearer for the NZ vs Italy game and get a mean prize package.

But I need your help, it is a competition, I have got myself this far but it is now held on votes.
And vote for me!!! (Kelsi Henderson)…even encourage your friends as well?

I also have a video posted on the page so feel free to watch (:

This is a truly amazing, once in a life time opportunity, so I just hope that you all will jump on and place a vote, it will only take up 1minute of your time.
p.s. Mum gets to come with me if we win so she’ll be stoked if you vote!
Thank you
Kelsi

Sunday, April 25, 2010

Two Years Today Since Andrew's Abduction & Disappearance

By Andrew´s Daddy
Ken Thompson
24 April, 2010
http://www.findandrew.com/



Two Years Today Since Andrew's Abduction & Disappearance

 

 

 

Today has been a very difficult day emotionally. It marks two years since Andrew's abduction & disappearance.

Andrew is now approaching his sixth birthday (19th August). I haven't seen him or heard anything about him since he was three. Perhaps there are people who have heard something (such as Melinda's family or perhaps someone in a womens group) but for some reason they will not let me know about his welfare.

I have no idea where Andrew is & I have no idea whether or not he or his mother (Melinda) are still alive.

Like all little kids, Andrew wants to be with both his parents. He wants to be with his dad & learn from him, just like kids do all over the world.

Melinda knows I would never harm Andrew. She must remember the lengths I went to to make sure any insect or bug that came into our home was treated humanely. Why would someone who cares so much for any form of life intentionally harm his own child? Melinda knows this is true.

I am lighting a candle to commemorate Andrew's abduction & disappearance tonight & I will be saying a little prayer for him. I'd like others to do the same.

I would like to thank all the people from countries all over the world who have joined the Global Search for Andrew campaign.

Andrew will be found & he will be reunited with his dad & the rest of his family. The longer this takes, the more difficult it will be for Andrew.

I will not give up.

I also want to help Melinda. She must know by now that she has made a terrible mistake. All she needs to do is contact someone & this whole thing can be sorted out.

Media Release
Dec 20, 2008

Andrew THOMPSON Missing Child - Global Search



Friday, April 23, 2010

ANZAC Day and the cultural war

http://www.promisekeepers.org.nz/ss_nx_144/display.php?List=32&N=266

Our Battle

ANZAC Day commemorates the sacrifices of New Zealanders and Australians in war. Last year we looked at the role ANZACs played in defeating the Turks and Germans in the Holy Land in “The Road to Jerusalem”

Today there is a rapid shift in our culture which is often moving people away from God. For example, technology makes access to porn easier than it has ever been before. Also, children can be more affected by “group think” and bullying because their peers are so networked. Sgt Malarkey from the “Band of Brothers” mini series wrote about the situation in the USA in 2004 that, “We are engaged in cultural war for the soul of this nation”.

It is important to understand the times we are living in and what our role is. How can we help others on their spiritual journey so that their destination is being with God?

“The Pacific” is now screening. The rather gratuitous use of bad language detracts from a fast-paced series that shows just how vast the Pacific war was.

The mini series “Band of Brothers” has had a big impact previously. Sgt Don Malarkey was a key source for the series. He was also a close friend of Fritz Niland, and Don’s recollection of the saga of the four Niland brothers was the basis for the “Saving Private Ryan” film.

During a visit to Focus on the Family headquarters in Colorado Springs, I saw this letter and medal. Don Malarkey is still alive and is a committed Christian. His comparison of his WWII experience with what we are facing today is insightful. This is the letter:


Sgt Don Malarkey, 1 April 2004
Dear Mr Dobson                                                            
In the early hours of June 6, 1944, I parachuted into occupied France along with the 101st Airborne. As the battle against Fascism raged we were not sure what the eventual outcome would be. On numerous occasions we were surrounded and outnumbered. At Bastogne we nearly ran out of ammunition and other critical supplies, but we held out and defeated the enemy, freeing Europe for a rebirth of liberty.

We are engaged in cultural war for the soul of this nation. Focus on the Family is in the frontlines of the alliance fighting for the preservation of the family. Sometimes we feel surrounded, outnumbered, and nearly out of ammo – but take courage. Rally the troops and inspire our hearts. We know who wins this divine conflict.

On behalf of Stronger Families for Oregon I give you this World War II Victory medal as a symbol of the eventual victory we shall attain.

DONALD G MALARKEY

Tech Sgt. “Easy” Company
506th Parachute Infantry, 101 Airborne
One of the “Band of Brothers” 
 
  Letter and Medal at Focus on the Family                                 Don Malarkey

Today Focus on the Family NZ continues the battle right here in New Zealand. Promise Keepers is working with Focus on the Family to promote Dr Allan Meyers "Valiant Man" course to help men understand manhood and prepare them for healthy sexuality.