http://www.nzrally.org.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.nzrally.org.nz en-us Sun, 22 Dec 2019 15:20:50 +1300 Rocketspark http://www.nzrally.org.nz/blog/post/44277/Lolly-Ornaments/ Coloured lolliesM&M’sNarrow ribbonIcing (icing sugar & water mix) and piping bag ... Fri, 30 Aug 2019 16:18:08 +1200 http://www.nzrally.org.nz/blog/#post44277 http://www.nzrally.org.nz/blog/post/26162/Risk-Management/ The basic idea behind Risk Management is to plan your project/outing/activity and identify the risks that could happen. Eg. You take a walk with your Rally and get caught in a thunderstorm, encounter an accident or lose your way. Risk Management is analysing the likelihood of each possible problem, considering the consequences and then taking steps to minimise them. Eg. If you are caught in a thunderstorm the result is possible ruined clothing – so take an umbrella or seek shelter at first sig... Wed, 14 Mar 2018 22:09:20 +1300 http://www.nzrally.org.nz/blog/#post26162 http://www.nzrally.org.nz/blog/post/26161/Training/ The most wonderfully refreshing sunny Thursday greeted the trainees as they arrived for the Leadership Course. It was a huge contrast to the wild winds and flooding that the nearby Coromadel and Far North had been experiencing just 2 days beforehand. Everyone arrived between noon and 2pm (just!), and we were able to begin our programme on time. RLTC was shorter than it has been in the past, but it was still possible to cram in a large variety of topics and keep the 19 trainees on their toes with... Wed, 14 Mar 2018 22:07:58 +1300 http://www.nzrally.org.nz/blog/#post26161 http://www.nzrally.org.nz/blog/post/26160/Encouragement-for-you/ Both ‘Senior’ Leaders & ‘Assistant’ Leaders need to be encouraged in Rally work.  .. Do you ever feel as if it is all on your shoulders? .. Do you ever feel you would like to lead a part of the Rally programme but you are never asked?.. Do you think you have great ideas to share?.. Do you pray regularly and/or individually for your Rally members? Here are some ideas for both the Senior Rally Leader and Assistant leaders to consider each other, support each other and grow each o... Wed, 14 Mar 2018 22:06:37 +1300 http://www.nzrally.org.nz/blog/#post26160 http://www.nzrally.org.nz/blog/post/26159/Dorcas/ The Bible tells the story of a lady and gives her two different names. One name she is called is her Hebrew name – the other is what it is in Greek. Tell the story (or read it) of Dorcas in your own words. This story is both sad and exciting. What was sad? (Dorcas died) What was exciting? (Dorcas came back to life) What was special about Dorcas? (She could sew and she cared for the poor, but she wasn’t ‘special’ in any way)  Dorcas was just a very ordinary person. Most of us ar... Wed, 14 Mar 2018 22:02:57 +1300 http://www.nzrally.org.nz/blog/#post26159 http://www.nzrally.org.nz/blog/post/26158/Queen-of-Sheba/ 1 Kings 10:1-13, 2 Chronicles 9:1-12, Mathew 12:42 If a fairy came to you, waved her magic wand and said “you may have 1 wish”, what would you wish for? (ask for a few ideas).The Bible tells a true story of a man called Solomon. He had just become king. He was fairly young and probably quite scared of the responsibility that meant. One day God spoke to him. God said, “Solomon I want to give you a special present. You can choose whatever you like and I will give it to you” WOW! You have t... Wed, 14 Mar 2018 22:02:22 +1300 http://www.nzrally.org.nz/blog/#post26158 http://www.nzrally.org.nz/blog/post/26157/Lydia/ Acts 16 v 11-15, 40. A woman walked quickly out of the city to a spot by the river where a prayer meeting was going to be held. Her name was Lydia and she was a fairly wealthy and important person. She owned a business and had a large home with many servants. Lydia was called a ‘seller of purple’. Thyatira was the name of the city where Lydia was born, and it was famous for it’s scarlet and purple dyes. Maybe Lydia’s father was a seller of purple too and she learnt how to dye cloth from ... Wed, 14 Mar 2018 22:01:29 +1300 http://www.nzrally.org.nz/blog/#post26157 http://www.nzrally.org.nz/blog/post/26156/PRISCILLA/ How many of you want to get married when you grow up? (hands up) Well, that is a very special thing to aim for. We all think we are going to be happy every day of our lives if we fall in love with someone. They will be absolutely perfect! But not every day is perfect – even if you have the most wonderful husband and you are the best wife. Many days you feel sick or tired or unhappy for some reason. But we all want to do our best don’t we. Tonight we are going to look at a lady called Priscil... Wed, 14 Mar 2018 22:00:51 +1300 http://www.nzrally.org.nz/blog/#post26156 http://www.nzrally.org.nz/blog/post/26155/Mary-of-Bethany/ Readings Luke 10 v 38-41.  It was very hot and dusty walking along the road, and Jesus was so thirsty and tired. But he didn’t have much further to go. Jesus and some of his disciples were nearly at a town called Bethany. There some of their friends were, and they would give them food, drink and a place to stay. Mary, Martha and Lazarus lived here and when they saw Jesus approaching there was great joy. Lazarus went out to meet and welcome his guest and friend, while Martha set about... Wed, 14 Mar 2018 21:59:45 +1300 http://www.nzrally.org.nz/blog/#post26155 http://www.nzrally.org.nz/blog/post/26154/Ten-Commandments/ Introduction to Series No.1Goal: ‘Chaos without rules – Order with rules’Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:1, 28-29, 32-33 / 6:1-7, 17-25Main Teaching: What does the word commandment mean?Why do we need rules? (Could play a game without giving them any rules and see what chaos ensues)Why did God give them to us?God didn’t give us rules so that we would fail; God gave us rules to help us win in life! Goal: ‘Disobedience brings punishment – Obedience brings joy and satisfaction’Scripture: Deu... Wed, 14 Mar 2018 21:58:01 +1300 http://www.nzrally.org.nz/blog/#post26154