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Guest, Warwick Marsh Warwick shares about putting his faith into action. The reward, to see lives changed in families across the country.

Warwick shares with Rev Dr Keith V Garner about some of the courses on offer including the “Good to Great” mentoring course to help dad’s connect with their families in a stronger way.

The transforming power of Christ - Father’s Day special.

Many may not know that the idea for creating a day for children to honour their fathers began in Spokane, Washington.

A woman by the name of Sonora Smart Dodd thought of the idea for Father’s Day while listening to a Mother’s Day sermon in 1909. Having been raised by her father, after her mother died, Sonora wanted her father to know how special he was to her.

In this espisode of Wesley Impact! we meet Warwick Marsh, who began Dads4Kids Fatherhood Foundation almost 20 years ago.

Warwick is a father of five and his passion is to equip, strengthen and encourage dads to be the best they can be. 

For further information on seminars and his work,  Log onto the website: http://www.fatherhood.org.au/  

‘Aunties & Uncles’, Mentoring program client

‘Aunties & Uncles’, Mentoring program carer

At Wesley Mission we also offer programs to help restore broken families.

Aunties and Uncles is just one way to help offer support and to help kids shine.

Click onto the following link for more information http://www.auntiesanduncles.com.au/

Guest Performer Sancha Prowse

Sancha Prowse singing “Find Your Wings” with the ‘Wesley Impact!’ Band.

Sancha Prowse is a Certified Speech Level SInging Vocal Instructor, who loves Jesus and has over 15 years experience as a professional singer.

Her song highlights that that we have a loving Heavenly Father that wants to give us direction in all things in life.

For more information about Sancha and her music log onto:  http://www.musicteacher.com.au/sancha-prowse/

Guest, Bob Mendelson In one simple prayer for truth, Bob shares that he began to find meaning and relevance in Jesus Christ.  While his decision to become a Jew for Jesus brought much hardship to his parents, he says, "It was worth the cost."

Bob shares with Keith about his role in Sydney to spread the message of his Jewish roots together with the freedom and message of forgiveness through Jesus Christ.

‘Jews for Jesus’ – The story of a Jewish boy who knew there was something more.

On this week’s episode of Wesley Impact! we meet the head of ‘Jews for Jesus’ - Australia, Bob Mendelson.

Brought up in an Orthodox Jewish family in Kansas in the United States, Bob gave his life to Jesus Christ after dropping out of College to “find the meaning of life.”

Desiring more of an intimate relationship with God, he prayed desperately for direction. 

Bob has worked for Jews for Jesus since 1979, and served as the leader of the movement in New York City and Washington DC before moving to Sydney in 1998. 

For more information on his personal testimony download the pdf

Ivan Reichelt, Lifeline Counsellor

Lifeline History Plaque

As we’ve seen from today’s show, twists and turns in life can come in many forms.

At Wesley Mission, Lifeline is just one way we listen to people who are dealing with tough issues and to offer support to find another way. 

Let’s take a look back at how this vital service began.

Guest Performer Steve McPherson

Steve McPherson singing “I Surrender All” with the ‘Wesley Impact!’ Band.

Steve McPherson is a regular on Wesley Impact!  He has chosen a wonderful song to fit in with Bob’s faith testimony.

Guest, Sue Peters Sue Peters says bullying caused her to spiral into depression and despair to the point of being rushed to hospital after taking pills in her teens.

Sue Peters shares with Rev Dr Keith V Garner the importance of talking about depression. She hopes her story will help people understand just how powerful words can be and the importance of nurture, love and encouragement.

Wesley LifeForce Memorial Service

It’s that time of year when we reflect on the issue of suicide through our LifeForce program and our Memorial Service which is designed to help families reconnect, remember and honour those who have died.

In this week’s Wesley Impact! episode we meet a born and bred Queenslander who has a passion to see women reach their full potential in life and purpose through “She” Conferences in the top end.

Now a pastor’s wife and mother of two, Sue speaks candidly about her own personal story of attempted suicide and how God helped turn her life around. 

Wesley LifeForce Memorial Day

Twists and turns in life can come in many forms.

Wesley LifeForce is just one way we train people to help those who are dealing with tough issues and to offer support to find another way. 

We also hold an annual memorial service at the Sydney Opera House to help reduce the stigma of suicide and to remember those loved ones who have died.

Guest Performer Shauntaii Batzke

Shauntaii sings “Breakthrough” with the Wesley Impact! band

Shauntaii Batzke is one of our regulars on Wesley Impact! and has gone on tour as part of Australia’s first Indigenous opera performed by an Indigenous cast.  

Shanutaii also works and sings with the Short Black Opera Company in Melbourne.

Guest, Paul Morrison: Less than a year since the trip and Paul shares some great news on the show. The sale proceeds of the song have just reached its target. The 'Eagles Building Project 2011' to build a school in Tra Pang Saray, Cambodia, will soon be underway.

Paul Morrison and Rev Dr Keith V Garner: Paul shares with Keith his other passion, to help Aussie blokes to STAND up and be counted. For more information click on the link www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NbrFNX0S9E&NR=1

Spiritual Priorities – Paul Morrison – West Coast Eagles AFL Chaplain.

On Wesley Impact! this week we meet Paul Morrison. Morro’s life has been busy since he knocked on the club’s doors to volunteer as a Chaplain for West Coast Eagles.

The Worship Pastor at Riverview Church in Perth, shares how his work with the Eagles has opened doors to a whole new community and a chance to spread God’s love through action. 

Late last year first and second year players West Coast Eagles along with support staff travelled to Cambodia as part of the club’s new induction program. 

The group of young players along with West Coast staff learnt about the history of Cambodia and then travelled to the small village of Tra Pang Saray where they helped to build 20 houses for struggling families. 

Paul Morrison was so inspired by the experience that he picked up his guitar and wrote and recorded a song called “Picking up the Pieces’.   

What followed was an amazing flow-on effect of God’s goodness.  

Wesley Mission – ‘Sports United’ 

Greg Matthews	Layne Beachley
Nick Farr-Jones	David Allen, Wesley Mission Supported Accommodation Services

As we’ve seen from today’s show, one idea can turn into something greater. 

One of our Patrons at Wesley Mission, Ex- Wallaby player Nick Farr-Jones wanted to make a difference and help raise money for Australia’s homeless.

The annual luncheon with some Aussie sporting greats is now in its second year.

Guest Performer Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison and the Wesley Impact! band

Paul sings “Picking Up the Pieces” with the Wesley Impact! band.

To download Paul Morrison’s Picking Up the Pieces, featuring Nic Naitanui, Brad Sheppard, Koby Stevens and Gerrick Weedon, click on the following link: http://itunes.apple.com/au/album/picking-up-the-pieces/id418270754?i=418270770&ign-mpt=uo%3D4