Do you want to be free?

When Jesus told his followers that the truth would set them free, he caused some confusion:  the followers thought they were already free – because they weren’t slaves.  But Jesus told them that everyone who sins is a slave to sin.

So if that’s the case, how can we ever be free?  Again, Jesus had the answer:  “… if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.”  (John 8:36) 

We can sometimes think the same way as Jesus’ early followers.  We’re not anyone’s slaves and we’re under grace, not under law.  But as Dylan (Bob, not Thomas) reminds us, “…you’re gonna have to serve somebody.  It might be the devil or it might be the Lord, but you’re gonna have to serve somebody”.

The difference is that in serving Jesus we can be set free from our slavery to sin and be given real freedom.  Freedom to have a relationship with God and to be accepted by Jesus as we are.

Octane 2010 is a time when we as men can stop to think about being free.  What does it mean to be free and what do we need to do to be free from the things that are tripping us up and stopping us living life the way it was meant to be lived?

Cost

Adults $45 Students $35

Programme

8.30am - Coffee and Registration

8.55am - Sessions 1 and 2 featuring great worship led by Josh Isaac and challenging teaching from Reuben Munn and Harvey Rees-Thomas.

12.30pm - Lunch

1.30pm - Session 3 featuring in-depth interviews and session 4, another great teaching session from Reuben.

5.00pm - Close

 Speaker Bios 

Reuben Munn is Senior Pastor of Shore Community Church on Auckland’s North Shore. He speaks on the TV programme Connection Point, a ministry of the church, which has aired on Prime TV and currently screens on Shine TV (Sky Digital channel 111). Reuben’s teaching is also broadcast on Radio Rhema (1251am). He is married to Anna and has a six month old son, Joshua. Reuben’s passion is to help people engage deeply with the Scriptures in a way that connects text, self and culture in a postmodern, post-Christian world.

Harvey Rees-Thomas works with a number of organisations and individuals in the following areas: Reviewing and implementing effective Board governance systems and strategies Mentoring and coaching boards of directors, management groups, and individuals Creating effective performance management solutions Cultural change strategies Leadership development Executive facilitation

Supported Charity

In keeping with our theme of “Free”, Octane 2010 will be supporting the International Justice Mission, a human rights agency that secures justice for victims of slavery, sexual exploitation and other forms of violent oppression. IJM professionals work with local officials to rescue and care for victims, to prosecute perpetrators and to promote functioning public justice systems in developing countries.  Ten per cent of each ticket price will go to IJM and a collection for their work will be taken – come prepared to contribute.

Parking

The number of parking spaces at the The Street City Church is limited.  Please indicate on your registration form if you require a disability space.  There is parking available on Kent Terrace and Cambridge Terrace and in the surrounding streets.

Contact

The Street City Church, 9 Hania Street, Mount Victoria,
PO Box 6218, Marion Square 6141, Wellington

Phone (04) 385 7315

Fine Print

Registrations close on Monday 9 August. 

You can register at the Connections Desk at The Street on Sundays, or on-line.  Note that on-line registrations will incur additional fees.

Registration is not confirmed until payment is received.

Registration fees are for the whole event – there are no discounts for partial attendance.

If you need to cancel your registration you will receive a refund, less an administration fee of $10.  There will be no refunds after 9 August but you can transfer your registration to another person.  All transfers need to be notified via e-mail to octane@thestreet.org.nz.