Tonight I got the amazing opportunity to have dinner fundraising for Scripture Union Chaplaincy at the Convention Centre. What a blast! It was a great event highlighting the awesome work that SU Chaplains (such as our very own Timmy Lucas - good on ya, mate!) do every day in state schools across Queensland (and Australia).

 

Some big name guests were on hand to give their support including Phil Smith, Heather Foord, Tim Mander, Brad Thorne, Daniel Kay and the swanky and swingin' James Morrison and Emma Pask who had us jive'in in our seats to the jazzy tunes of the Big Band. I would have to say everyone was inspired by 2004 Young Australian of the Year and 2005 International Young Person of the World (what a title) Hugh Evans who shared his passion for working with the poor and destitute. The stories of just two chaplains within Queensland stirred our hearts with very real accounts of real people making a difference to individuals and communities in schools.

 

SU do such amazing work with the dedication of so many willing volunteers, that it makes me proud to have some small part to play in the organisation. It really is hands and feet on God's love, bringing hope to a young generation.

 

www.su-schoolies.com/2006/ 

What an AWESOME NIGHT!!!

 

Despite not feeling the best, I still managed to enjoy the night with great people and a great sound in the most gorgeous theatre - the Tivoli. This is the second concert (the first being Switchfoot) I've been to at the Tivoli and I just love the sound at intimate atmosphere in the place.

 

What a great sound from the three-piece Evermore! The drums rocked, the keys jingled and the strings sang (12-string acoustic guitar and jazz guitar - oh yeah!). The two support acts (The Hampdens and Bob ?) weren't too bad either.

 

Evermore are fast becoming one of my favourite bands. I managed to pick up their latest 4-track single "Light Surrounding You" and a free poster for $2! plus the concert ticket being $26.50, it made for a great night.

 

Playlist:

Real Life

For One Day

This Unavoidable Thing Between Us

It's Too Late

Unbreakable

Light Surrounding You

Are You Satisfied?

Come to Nothing

Dreams Call Out to Me

Without Your Smile

Everyone (Moving On)

Morning Star

Never Let You Go

Afloat

The Great Unknown

Sunshine

Know It's True

Running

 

[Encore]

Goodnight is not the end

Into the Ocean (Calling You)

Inside of Me

 

(Playlist is guessed from the songs played, the order is not necessarily true)