Author: Amanda Viviers

Place: My office

Poison: Water

Favourite Things: New necklace from Bonnie

Well, what truly amazing week. What a huge time full of friends, family and much much love. I have just fallen into the day after the BIG WEEKEND and CHURCH TOGETHER and the time we had together was breathtaking.

Big Weekend with over 12,000 people through the building and Church Together with 15,000 all together in Supreme Court Gardens the weekend was so amazing. 3 live paintings, an interview with Bono, a live tablaeu of D’vincis last supper, J John, Sy Rogers, a potters wheels, a brand spanking new huge semi truck, big heart shaped and world shaped balloons floating, bands, park vibes and so so much more.

I will never forget standing at the sound desk and watching the start of the time of worship and seeing a rolling cloud of what I can only say being the presence of God role accross the crowd. Now for those who aren’t christian I know this sounds so strange, but for me it was life changing, I saw a spiritual encounter come over the crowd that was so full of peace and so breathtaking.

Here are some of the photos. To those who have stood besdie, behind and in front of me this weekend, supporting and working alongside- thankyou so much.

And in the theme of Church Together- generations, a toast to those who have gone before me and allowed us to build upon what you have done in this amazing city of Perth, a huge, wild, thunderous applause.

To my friends overseas, who wanted to be here…Miss Annie NZ, brooke in Sydney, miss belinda rolle in Bris-vagas, Cole- Sydney, Bernice- Sydney, Nelson and SimonePeru, Sergio in Chile, Mica in Japan, Gavstar in Colorado, I can honestly say to each one of you it was not the same this year without you guys there. All in your own ways you contribute so so much to all of our lives.

Okay stop dribbling and show some photos, still haven’t got the camera thing completely down, but getting there.

HUGE!

A

 

 

 

 

Place: My Office

Poison: Water

Favourite Things: Angel perfume from trace!

During busy seasons, during boring seasons, during tough seasons and especially during summer the thing that often tips us over the edge is lack of sleep.

I am excited right now, because I have a new bed and the sleep that has been happening between its folds has been long and delightful!

My friends Sara and Andrea however have been getting up at the crack of dawn to serve coffee to unsuspecting clients as a promo for a new coffee dealership in town ‘Wild Bean’. This morning they textd me, whilst I was still in bed, luring me away with the smell of cheap, stale, manufactured coffee. How funny!

I declined politefully smiling that my beautiful white sheets and doona were more enticing than the two of them put together.

Short but simple thought. Sleep makes such a difference to anyday. Especially for those who live really busy lives.

Whatever place you are in, creating a space in your bedroom where not much else happens but sleep and relaxation is imperative to effectiveness all round.

No matter how busy, sleep makes all the difference…

Sleepily

A

Place: Milkd

Poison: Skinny Cap- perfect brew by Lauchie

Favourite Things: The GTC & my travelling friends, GOLD COMBINATION…

We have been slightly obsessed with the cupcakes from milkd since my party. We have a supper tonight with the crewbies and Claudine is the chef of the moment, but the 20 cupcakes we’ve ordered from Milkd are the top of the craving list.

Why is it, when we taste something that we love, that we want more and more and more…Random thought by you know what for me, the more I taste of connection, God friends and especially spirituality I totally want more.

This weekend is the BIG weekend at Riverview, a time when we are spending most of the weekend with friends, family and at church. For some this sounds like a complete drag…Church the whole weekend. NO WAY!

For me, I am so expectant, so excited and the thought of spending time with the people I will be with, is the best place I could be in the entire world.

Seriously, I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else, other than in church, stilling my senses to the craziness of life and focusing beyond myself!

Cupcakes are the new GTC favourite, but hanging out in the house of GOD, with expectancy, joy and purpose is my favourite thing right now!

So if your in Perth, come along! If your in another country, Podcast the messages, it will be worth it, if your in another world, be with us we want and need it!

Cupcakes and God…

I reackon he’d be into it!

I know I am

Religiously

A

Place: Milkd

Poison: Whatever Lorenna made me!

Favourite Things: John Mayer in my ears…

Today as I was driving to milkd I was thinking all about the law of momentum! (andrea are you impressed, milkd and a new thought all in one!) Anyway, the big thought was ‘How is it when you are busier you seem to get so much more done, than the days that you have nothing planned.’

My own Answer ‘the law of momentum’…Event Management is all about momentum, and it is not something that you can force or muster up, its just something that is ridden.

In years gone past, when really busy I have stressed, driven and tried so hard to get everything done that needs to be done in the midst of manic event weeks. However this week is the busiest one I have ever had, in my 7 years of event management, but I am doing everything that I can to ride the momentum rather than force it.

Random thought, but a great one. On the days, months or seasons when you don’t have much on, enjoy that time, rest in it and restore. On the days, months, seasons where it is HUGE, manic, full on and jam packed, rise to the occasion, ride the momentum and go for it.

It is in those weeks more washing gets done, more tasks get striked off the list and more love gets shared.

Love it, harness it, enjoy it. There is nothing worse than a stressed out, manic, painful person who grits their teeth through the business of the everyday. If you’re hating it- change something. If you’re tired- sleep more and say no to something. If you’re busy- embrace the momentum, you never know what could unwrap itself in your life.

LOVE IT!

A

ps- if you are in Perth, get ready for the BIG weekend and Church Together this very weekend. Promises to be a weekend of MUCH MOMENTUM for our entire city! www.riverviewchurch.com.au

 

Place: My Office

Poison: Water

Favourite Things: Lebanese Food from Jihad’s resteraunt, and of course Miss Claudine in town!

Well, a big fat apology for the lack of posts, it has reflected in the number of hits so I am really sorry. The last week has been so full on, so great, yet filled with lots of real life moments also.

It started last friday with Tracy and Dom’s wedding which was such an amazing celebration of family and all things italian… Check out the GTC below;

Then My beautiful friend and amazing flatmate for a couple of years, passed away Nicola Trethewey. The funeral was so inspiring and reflected the amazing woman that she is. We had the most defining moment down at the beach as a memorial service for her where we threw 100 lilium’s into the water, it was such a fine send off into the land of eternity, for someone who carried such a great sense of another world already!

The South Building was Launched, and it went off with a bang literally. We lost all power right at the start of the service and it was so funny and stress-full all in one! With a bit of energy conservation (urns off, toilet lights out, candles lit) we were ready to go. With 390 people in the building it was a fine start to a memorable moment in history for our Church.

Then it came to friends arriving in droves for the big weekend and my 30th! I am so overwhelmed at the amazing way that everyone who has been around has celebrated together.

 The travellers- Ruth (Auckland), Sara(Brisbane), Claudine (Sydney), Hannah (Auckland)

We had a moving party on Friday night, starting at Milkd, then moving to a groovy bar with a fine funk duo, then it ended with port, krispy kreme’s, sticky date puddings and a solo jazz player at the north perth town hall. Can’t wait to post the photos!

Saturday we spent the day in Freo at Harvest, then Saturday night headed down to rocky for a pirate party with the fam! Thanks so much to my amazing family who celebrated in style.

 

Some of my amazing family!!!

 

Me and Charotte (God Daughter) on Saturday night!

The weekend plowed on with lunch at Little Creatures, then a supper last night with prawn linguni, spinich salad and icecream. More than the food though the toasts to life lived with people and the love that spans accross the oceans.

For those who couldn’t be with us this weekend, I dedicate this blog to you. I miss you and pray the best for you, you know who you are!

Anyways, should be back to normal with a event management packed week.

Promise to stay more in touch.

Lovin

A

PS- I got the coolest digital camera for my bday, so standby for many more captured moments.

PPS- Just need to learn how to use it!!