New Guy from Australia

Art · 05-06-2008, 08:37 AM

Hi Guys,
I found this forum when I googled for Christian forums.
I often have questions, and will no doubt need advice.

Just got saved a few months ago, and am planing a baptism on the 18th.

Just a little about me...
I had to hit a bit a low before reaching out for God's help at 33 years of age.
I was heavily smoking cannabis (was permanently stoned), and also had a nasty addiction to Coca Cola
(addiction is when you drink 4 litres a day minimum, or get headaches).
Also suffered an anxiety disorder that prevented me from maintaining employment,
and I've had six jobs this year which lasted an average of two days each.

I finally cried out for God's help when I wasn't even able to attend a job I had been offered.
I would start panicking at some stage on the trip to work for no good reason.
I didn't really think God would answer my prayer, but he most certainly did.
Thankfully God helped me leave this life behind, and I'm a new man just
a few months later

Cheers,
Brek Martin.
"Art" is a name I use on hobby related forums, so I thought I'd carry it over to here.

Housesitter · 05-06-2008, 08:40 AM

Hi Art,

A very warm WELCOME to the forum

To help you get started please take a moment to look at this thread

Survival tips for new members on the Christian Forum Site.

I am sure that you will soon feel at home here we are a friendly bunch.

Art · 05-06-2008, 08:42 AM

Hi Housesitter,
Thankyou, what a quick reply

I will have a further read when I get home.
I've joined a cell group which is like a small group of men from my church that meet Tuesday nights.
cya

Housesitter · 05-06-2008, 08:44 AM

Belonging to a cell group can be a great help.
I was delighted to read your testimony in the first post.
I am sure God has great things in store for you.

Lyssa10 · 05-06-2008, 11:01 AM

Hello! Im also from Australia..and I pray God blesses you with everything you could ever want and need.
Your testimony is really powerful! God is truly great and I know He is so proud of you for hearing his call.

Have fun around the forum!

Ausgirl · 05-06-2008, 11:03 AM

Hey,
What part of Aus are you from? I am from Qld. Welcome to the boards, I hope we are an encouragment to you!

Boanerges · 05-06-2008, 12:04 PM

Hi Art and welcome.

Art · 05-06-2008, 12:11 PM

Thanks again

I'm back, from a rather interesting night. Looks like I get baptized a day earlier now

I'm from Queensland too

A city called Ipswich (near Brisbane).
I wouldn't want to live anywhere other than SE Queensland.
We live in a wonderful place, especially if you love the outdoors, and can escape the city.
I love camping and mountain climbing, and we have plenty of beautiful places here for that.

Jon-Marc · 05-06-2008, 08:10 PM

Welcome to the Site, Brek.

Fluffy · 05-06-2008, 08:15 PM

To the forum, Art! We have lots of Aussies here, so I am sure you will feel right at home! Stop by the Inner Room sometime and give Bondman a shout. (he's from DownUnder, too!) Due to health reasons, he pretty much sticks to only a few threads and doesnt venture out much. He'd love to hear from you!

05-06-2008, 08:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
Art Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 12 Rep Power: 0	New Guy from Australia Hi Guys, I found this forum when I googled for Christian forums. I often have questions, and will no doubt need advice. Just got saved a few months ago, and am planing a baptism on the 18th. Just a little about me... I had to hit a bit a low before reaching out for God's help at 33 years of age. I was heavily smoking cannabis (was permanently stoned), and also had a nasty addiction to Coca Cola (addiction is when you drink 4 litres a day minimum, or get headaches). Also suffered an anxiety disorder that prevented me from maintaining employment, and I've had six jobs this year which lasted an average of two days each. I finally cried out for God's help when I wasn't even able to attend a job I had been offered. I would start panicking at some stage on the trip to work for no good reason. I didn't really think God would answer my prayer, but he most certainly did. Thankfully God helped me leave this life behind, and I'm a new man just a few months later Cheers, Brek Martin. "Art" is a name I use on hobby related forums, so I thought I'd carry it over to here.

05-06-2008, 08:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
Housesitter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: England Posts: 3,553 Rep Power: 5	Hi Art, A very warm WELCOME to the forum To help you get started please take a moment to look at this thread Survival tips for new members on the Christian Forum Site. I am sure that you will soon feel at home here we are a friendly bunch. __________________ Ray Enjoy a rent free holiday with Christian House Sitters www.christian-housesitters.com

05-06-2008, 08:44 AM	#4 (permalink)
Housesitter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: England Posts: 3,553 Rep Power: 5	Belonging to a cell group can be a great help. I was delighted to read your testimony in the first post. I am sure God has great things in store for you. __________________ Ray Enjoy a rent free holiday with Christian House Sitters www.christian-housesitters.com

05-06-2008, 11:01 AM	#5 (permalink)
Lyssa10 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Adelaide Posts: 96 Rep Power: 1	Hello! Im also from Australia..and I pray God blesses you with everything you could ever want and need. Your testimony is really powerful! God is truly great and I know He is so proud of you for hearing his call. Have fun around the forum! __________________

05-06-2008, 12:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
Boanerges Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: St Rose LA Posts: 16,835 Blog Entries: 3 Rep Power: 18	Hi Art and welcome. __________________ Because the Lord Jesus died on the Cross, I have received forgiveness of sins; because the Lord Jesus rose from the dead, I have received new life; because the Lord Jesus has been exalted to the right hand of the Father, I have received the outpoured Spirit. All is because of Him; nothing is because of me." Watchman Nee

05-06-2008, 08:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
Art Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 12 Rep Power: 0	Hi Housesitter, Thankyou, what a quick reply I will have a further read when I get home. I've joined a cell group which is like a small group of men from my church that meet Tuesday nights. cya

05-06-2008, 11:03 AM	#6 (permalink)
Ausgirl Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Queensland Australia Posts: 208 Rep Power: 1	Hey, What part of Aus are you from? I am from Qld. Welcome to the boards, I hope we are an encouragment to you!

05-06-2008, 12:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
Art Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 12 Rep Power: 0	Thanks again I'm back, from a rather interesting night. Looks like I get baptized a day earlier now I'm from Queensland too A city called Ipswich (near Brisbane). I wouldn't want to live anywhere other than SE Queensland. We live in a wonderful place, especially if you love the outdoors, and can escape the city. I love camping and mountain climbing, and we have plenty of beautiful places here for that.

05-06-2008, 08:10 PM	#9 (permalink)
Jon-Marc Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hudson, FL Posts: 451 Rep Power: 1	Welcome to the Site, Brek.

05-06-2008, 08:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
Fluffy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,840 Blog Entries: 3 Rep Power: 2	To the forum, Art! We have lots of Aussies here, so I am sure you will feel right at home! Stop by the Inner Room sometime and give Bondman a shout. (he's from DownUnder, too!) Due to health reasons, he pretty much sticks to only a few threads and doesnt venture out much. He'd love to hear from you! __________________ Be transparent before God, He sees right thru you, anyway! http://www.likepreciousfaith.org/testimony_val.htm Please pray for your local emergency responders, daily.

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