Chaplain Dr Wayne French baptises Bachelor of Arts student Luke Vodell.
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Communicators record at top radio stations
Bethany Turner: The inadequacy of inadequacy
It’s not about who we are or what we do; it’s about who He is
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It’s not about who we are or what we do; it’s about who He is
Bethany Turner
Bachelor of Ministry and Theology (Honours) student
Avondale College of Higher Education
Do you ever feel who you are just isn’t enough? Inadequacy and I are good friends, particularly when I’m looking for a reason to say no: “I could never do that. After all, who am I?” But I’ve discovered this line isn’t original. One of the greatest leaders of all time used it and God conclusively answered the question.
Moses is just a shepherd. His job isn’t a high-profile, high-energy or high-paying one. Worse, he’s been stuck in it 40 years.
Then one day an unusual desert fire catches his attention and his life is changed forever. God has this message: “There’s a job vacancy and I’ve volunteered you for it.” That might have been flattering if the job wasn’t so impossible. God tells the man who’d done nothing but herd sheep for 40 years, “Go back to Egypt, where you’re on the wanted list, and lead a nation out of there.”
Well, Moses isn’t so sure he wants to volunteer! Imagine being asked to headline a concert at Sydney Opera House when you haven’t played for 40 years, or being asked to lead an evangelistic series when you haven’t led anyone to Jesus. Moses says to God, “Who am I to lead the people of Israel out of Egypt?” (Exodus 3:11, NLT) In other words, “What makes you think I could do the job?” Now if you ask someone that question, they’ll likely begin listing your abilities (with a few extras thrown in for good measure), but what’s God’s answer? “I will be with you” (Exodus 3:12, NLT).
I will be with You. It’s not about who we are or what we do; it’s about who He is.
The challenge: be willing to go beyond your abilities because God is with you. Remember, “If you set a goal you already know how to accomplish, it probably isn’t big enough!” (Rick Warren)
Communicators record at top radio stations
Lorisse Bazley
Public relations editorial intern
Avondale College of Higher Education
Cooranbong, New South Wales, Australia
Producers at Central Coast radio stations 2GO and SeaFm have helped communication students at Avondale College of Higher Education record scripts written in class.
Under the guidance of production director David Horspool, the Writing for Broadcast Media (Radio) students received an industry intensive. They met “Cam from 9” host Cameron Humphreys from 2GO, whose ability to play the role of any character in a script impressed the students. “[Voiceover] is like acting,” he said. “Always push the envelope too far, so someone can pull it back.”
Brock Goodhill found the experience—including meeting Altiyan Childs, the 2010 winner of television talent show The X Factor, in the car park—“surreal.” “I have greater appreciation for how much effort goes into producing what we hear.”
That is the goal of the excursion, says senior lecturer in communication Carolyn Rickett. “Giving students an opportunity to experience the real world enables their world to expand.” It may even encourage some to pursue a career in radio, and that is important because, according to David, it helps “keep the industry going.”
A distinctive yet unplanned theme of thankfulness emerged this past weekend (November 11-12), first with Remembrance Day, then at 7.28 with the baptism of Avondale College of Higher Education Bachelor of Arts student Luke Vodell. “God saved my life,” said Luke of the role faith played in his recovery from life-threatening injuries sustained in a skateboarding accident a year ago (Connections Vol 24 No 3). “That’s the reason I’m giving my life to Him.” Chaplain Dr Wayne French commends Luke for his commitment and encourages him as he graduates to “walk into the future with confidence.”—Sonja Larsen Credit: Jamin Binning.
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December 2, 2011 by Brenton StaceyTags: Commentary, Peanuts
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