Young Peoples
2008
Known as? Bronwyn
Or?
Since? 17 September 1985
Does? Student + Old Melbourne Gaol person
Wants to do? Travel
Wants to be? An astronaut
God has done? All sorts of things, like healing me from migraines, getting me the perfect job even though I didn’t see it at the time, and saving my house from bushfires.
Best thing about being Spirit filled? Always knowing that I’m going somewhere special, and that everything along the way has been taken care of.
Known as? Amy
Or? Beggsykay
Since? 9/10/1985
Does? Admin/Reception/Accounts/Purchasing Offices
Wants to do? Go to antartica
Wants to be? Me
God has done? Looked after me in all situations. I often get injured but have never been seriously injured, despite some serious accidents.
Best thing about being Spirit filled? Never being alone, and always having someone to talk to about anything.
Known as? Simon
Or? Simmo
Since? 1987
Does? Student, Waiter, Video Guy
Wants to do? Snowboard trip thru Japan
Wants to be? Ridiculously good looking
God has done? Healed me of “Failure to thrive” as a child (where your body shuts down and starts dying) even though the cause was still there. And helped me make the right choices when I needed to.
Best thing about being Spirit filled? Having the faith that no matter what happens God will always see me thru even if no one else does.
Known as? Jason
Or? Jase
Since? 1984
Does? Boiler Service Technician + Plumber
Wants to do? Travel the world
Wants to be? Wealthy, so I don’t have to work!
God has done? Given me a good life.
Best thing about being Spirit filled? Peace through all situations in life.
Known as? Liz
Or? K-Mart
Since? 1988
Does? All sorts of things (work in special school, uni)
Wants to do? Literature – thesis on Winnie the Pooh?
Wants to be? Thrilled
God has done? Saved me from a semi-trailer, made me content and unafraid. Also created the world.
Best thing about being Spirit filled? The peace and the joy
Known as? Bryce
Or? Bozza
Since? 1981
Does? Tech Support @ UCMS
Wants to do? Work as a data analyst for the BOM in Antarctica
Wants to be? Musical
God has done? Has given me a life free of financial worry, full of great friends, and reason to hope for the future.
Best thing about being Spirit filled? Peace of understanding and patience to wait for the inevitable blessings.
Known as? Scott
Or? Scotty, Hammer
Since? 1974
Does? Customer Service at CBA
Wants to do? Visit Disneyland
Wants to be? Astronaut
God has done? Healed my ankle. Walking home one night I rolled my ankle on the pavement. Got up next morning and couldn’t walk on it. Was meant to be playing tennis that night. Had prayer and knew the Lord could heal it. Was running on the court later that night and realised that I had no pain.
Best thing about being Spirit filled? Knowing that whatever the situation the Lord has an answer and the Lord can do anything.
Known as? Michael
Or? Mik, Drakey
Since? ‘84’
Does? Fitting + Machining
Wants to do? Try to take over the world
Wants to be? Retired
God has done? Involved in ‘Hardcore’ road bike accident last year. Woke up in intensive care with amnesia, came out of it 9 hrs later and left the hospital 3 days later with nothing other than cuts and bruising. Praise the lord for his protection.
Best thing about being Spirit filled? God works in us
Known as? Aaron
Or? Marksy, Aaron Maaaaaaaarks!!!
Since? 1982
Does? Factory Worker
Wants to do? Study history and psychology
Wants to be? Warlord/Global dictator
God has done? Protected me in potentially fatal accidents and sustained me through financial hardships
Best thing about being Spirit filled? Even when you find yourself adrift, unsure of what to do with your life, God is there giving you purpose and meaning to your life.
Known as? Joel
Or? Cracker
Since? 1984
Does? Designs and installs Voice Over IP phone systems
Wants to do? Sit around and be given fat wads of cash.
Wants to be? ‘I want to be like Mike!’
God has done? Healed me of asthma. Protected me from car accidents. Provided when I was self employed, still made rent & all the bills, but with not enough money that I made?!
Best thing about being Spirit filled? Total peace in all situations, knowing that He is always looking out for me.
Known as? Jared
Or? J-Lo, Girlyman
Since? 1985
Does? Commerce student, AV installer
Wants to do? Play Xbox 360, Playstation, & PC
Wants to be? Jordan Rudess (Dream Theater) for his awesome keyboarding skills
God has done? Being a fairly stressed person by nature, the ability (through God) to find peace in any situation is a major blessing. More importantly, He filled me with the Holy Spirit which is the biggest thing that could happen in anyone’s life. When it comes down to it, if God didn’t provide, heal, or give peace, it wouldn’t matter because he, through the Holy Spirit, has proved himself to me.
Best thing about being Spirit filled? Having the knowledge that God does exist and he can and does work in my life. Having a link with God, being able to pray with assurance, and knowing that He is coming back for His children (me included) is as great a blessing as one could possibly ask for.
Known as? Jenna
Or?
Since? 1987
Does? Study science
Wants to do? Meteorology
God has done? God has been my comfort and my strength through times when everything was changing. He’s given me purpose & direction whenever I get stuck – especially important since none of my parents or family members are Spirit Filled.
Best thing about being Spirit filled? Knowing there’s an answer for everything & a plan to everything – no reason to worry about anything.
Known as? Jac
Or?
Since? 1985
Does? Parenting (mother of 1)
Wants to do? Occupational therapy
Wants to be? An old person
God has done? Healed me of my fear of death. Given me the strength to deal with the never ending stresses of motherhood and taken away the burdens of being separated from my child’s Dad.
Best thing about being Spirit filled? No matter what happens – whether it’s losing a loved one, dealing with stress, or being fatally ill, God is always there to pick us up.
Known as? Joel
Or? Joffa, J-Lounge
Since? 1986
Does? Studying Myotherapy and part-time tradie
Wants to do? Win the Brownlow medal
Wants to be? A brain surgeon
God has done? Given me a personal relationship with God, healed my mum of heroin addiction, and never leaves me comfortless.
Best thing about being Spirit filled? Having and understanding of life and the meaning of it.
Known as? Chris
Or? Massive, Unit, C-Unit, Polsonator (Austrian accent)
Since? 1986
Does? I.T. stuff
Wants to do? Personal training
Wants to be? The Hoff
God has done? Healed me when I was 3. Was going into surgery to have an operation and miraculously was healed just before going into the op. Helped and provided work in a position requiring qualifications without any…
Best thing about being Spirit filled? Never having to worry about anything – Provision, healing… everything.
Known as? Stuart
Or? Stuey
Since? 1987
Does? Plumbing
Wants to do? Travel around the world
Wants to be? Awesome!
God has done? Seen me through a lot of stressful situations.
Best thing about being Spirit filled? Having the Lord to call on at all times
Known as? Paul
Or? Muzza
Since? As long as I can remember
Does? IT Consultant for the mining industry
Wants to do? Skydiving, travel to every continent
Wants to be? The best that I can be
God has done? Healed me instantly of a sprained ankle, blessed me with a good job and a great Spirit Filled wife, healed me of food poisoning, protected me while traveling.
Best thing about being Spirit filled? Answers my prayers, no matter where I am!
Known as? Amber-rose
Or? Rosie, Amber, Ambii, Boi, Bert, but they never last long
Since? 21/10/1986 – Best year ever!
Does? Uni student – science stuff, bit of painting, fluteness, etc.
Wants to do? Go to Paris – spend my life painting
Wants to be? Speech pathologist (cause painters don’t make any money!)
God has done? Healed me instantly of severe back pain, caused by a bad car accident. Emotionally, I began to spiral into depression – I told God that I had reached the end, that I couldn’t go on like this – He healed me instantly and I’ve been happy ever since.
Best thing about being Spirit filled? When ever I feel alone or stressed, I can stop and realise that God is always there for me, and that is His promise. God doesn’t break promises.
Known as? Jessica
Or? Jess
Since? 1985
Does? Nanny
Wants to do? Fly to the moon
Wants to be? The coolest
God has done? Healed me from a broken nose + numerous other injuries. Protected me during a car accident (I very nearly hit the back of a truck). Provided me with a job any time I needed one. Blessed me with a Spirit Filled partner and a fantastic life!
Best thing about being Spirit filled? The comfort of the Lord
Known as? Michael
Or? Goggs, Mr. Chuckles
Since? 1978
Does? Make electronics stuff.
Wants to do? Travel to Japan, China, Scotland
God has done? Healed my body and made me whole
Best thing about being Spirit filled? Whatever happens in life, I know God’s got it in control
Known as? Bek
Or? Big Pattie, Patticake, Mint
Since? 14/12/1989
Does? School in the country
Wants to do? Travel – go to Europe/Africa, move out of home
Wants to be? Forensic Scientist
God has done? Healed me of Gastrochesis, a birth defect in which I was born inside-out (organs outside my body). Given me comfort & help for anything and everything
Best thing about being Spirit filled? Fellowship and an awesome reason to ALWAYS be happy and smiling
Known as? Joel
Or? Hulmedog, Hulmey, or other derivative cognomens of ‘Hulme’
Since? 1982
Does? Finance Risk Management at ANZ
Wants to do? Motorbike trip through Europe
Wants to be? A leprechaun
God has done? Healed me as a baby when the doctors said I would die. He protected me when a truck ran over the front of our car (I slept through it). He blessed my choices through high school and uni, I’m out know and I have a great job. And He’s blessed everything I’ve ever put my hand to.
Best thing about being Spirit filled? When the situation is totally out of hand, and there doesn’t seem to be any answers, that’s when God does what he does best.