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Church notes in May 2026 so far

Sun, 24 May 2026 07:38:21 GMT

3rd May: https://www.deviantart.com/brenorenz/journal/Church-notes-3rd-May-2026-1328736435

10th: http://fardell30.deadjournal.com/349936.html

17th: http://fardell30.deadjournal.com/350883.html

24th: https://www.deviantart.com/brenorenz/journal/Church-notes-24th-May-2026-1336676518

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Church notes - 24th May 2026

Sun, 24 May 2026 07:35:43 GMT

24th
Pentecost Sunday

Acts 9:32 - 43

Healing
Luke 4:14 - 21
Jesus was announcing that He was Messiah and what He was going to do.

Paul
Galatians 4:13 - 15
Galatians 6:11

2 Corinthians 12:6, 7
Thorn in the flesh.

God wanted Paul to the humble.
You don't have to be perfect for God to use you.

Acts 9:40
Peter was praying to God, calling upon Him.
Peter prayed first. We shouldn't jsut tell dead people to get up! It's not in our authority. We don't get to tell God what to do. It is according to His will.

God answered Peter's prayer.
God was doing the healing.

Ephesians 3:20

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Spider Quinn 21 A View of Oakwood and Ruins - Part 8

Mon, 18 May 2026 10:13:24 GMT

“Are you sure?” Dafoanairi asked, having figured out what the Enigma intended to do.

“Not entirely, but do you or Ninja Talon have any better ideas?”

“Not right at the moment,” Dafoanairi admitted.

“Um, no,” Ninja Talon added.

Dafoanairi figured that Ninja Talon had figured it out too. “We need to defend her,” she said.

“I’ll do so too,” SpiderGirl said.

Dafoanairi saw that an agent had exposed more of the stone. ‘Trying to bury it in the short time left would be difficult,’ she thought.

The sun began to rise, illuminating everyone there.

“Now, you’re going to witness something.”

“That’s, like, what you think,” the Enigma said. She then concentrated as she tried to telekinetically lift a large amount of soil nearby.

Dafoanairi watched as the Enigma strained. ‘It would take at least ten minutes to get her home if she exhausts herself,’ she thought.

The Enigma strained and realised that she was trying to pick up too much soil too fast. She settled for just ripping up a sheet of grass.

“How long can you hold that up?” Osborn asked as he watched the grass block the rising Sun.

“Long enough,” the Enigma said, although she wasn’t sure.

But the lack of sleep that night had taken its toll on her and her hold on the grass slipped after another half of a minute. “Sorry,” she murmured to Dafoanairi.

“We’ll have to….” Dafoanairi started before the Enigma let go of the grass and leaned against her in exhaustion. ‘She’s not as out of it as before,’ she thought.

The stone glowed as the sunlight hit it. The mound started shaking.

“Uh olh!” SpiderGIrl said.

“Finally!” Osborn said.

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Church notes in May 2026 so far

Sun, 17 May 2026 07:07:26 GMT

Church notes - 17th May 2026

Sun, 17 May 2026 06:56:00 GMT

17th
Evangelism
One beggar telling another beggar where to find bread.

Luke 15:1 - 10
Lost people matter to God.
vs 1, 2
The Pharisees and Teachers of the Law muttering about who Jesus was associating with.
God's heart is broken when His children are lost.
vs 10

Luke 15:11 - 32

Therefore they should matter to you.

You can share the Gospel and be yourself.

As there are many ways of teaching, there are many ways to be an evangelist.

Peter - Confrontationist
Paul - Intellectual
- Acts 17:22, 23
Blind Man - Testimonial
- John 9:25
Matthew - Friendship
Samaritan Woman - Invitational
Dorcus - Service

Ephesians 4:7 - 16
Roles
- Apostles
- Pastor
- Teaching
- Evangelism
- Prophecy

We are all called to be evangelists
Matthew 28:18 - 20

Acts 1:8

2 Timothy 4:8
Do the best you can

God has given us the responsibility, to tell other beggars where to find bread.

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Australian Federal Budget 2026

Tue, 12 May 2026 10:10:15 GMT

Budget 2026
Australia is in a much better place. One of the strongest budgets in the world.

Targeted support for electric vehicles.
Reserving 20% of gas production for domestic purposes.

The government will always invest in Medicare.
More medicines on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Schemes.

$47B investment in housing.

Productivity package
Slashing compliance costs

Abolishing over 600 tarrifs.

Reforms to the National Electricity Market.

Grants to incentivise AI innovation.

Making the Tax System more simple and sustainable.

Delivers the largest savings on record.

Restoring the NDIS to its initial intent.

$21 Billiion in wage rises for women last year.

Making the child support system safer.

An additional $53 Billion for the military over the next decade.

Money for the law enforcement agencies to crack down on hate speech and terrorism.

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Spider Quinn 21 A View of Oakwood and Ruins - Part 7

Mon, 11 May 2026 09:58:20 GMT

The Enigma lowered the forcefield she had used to protect herself and Dafoanairi. “Of course he’d trap it like that!” she groused.

“Whatever this thing is, he’s considering it worth the risk to sacrifice vehicles for,” Dafoanairi snarked.

SpiderGirl and Ninja Talon then swung down from the trees. “You tripped a trap?” SpiderGirl asked.

“You’d do the same,” the Enigma retorted.

“Not the same way,” SpiderGirl responded. “I’d throw the parts clear.”

“But if we’re might careful, he might also booby trap the mound,” Dafoanairi pointed out.

“I won’t let that happen,” SpiderGirl said. She swung back up into the canopy.

She approached the spot where Osborn was talking to the new arrivals.

“According to the satellite scans, Aldridge was going to find it either tonight or tomorrow. Just hold off the vigilantes and I’ll have it unearthed by sunrise,” Osborn said.

“But they may act in unpredictable ways,” one of the agents spoke up.

“I’m aware of that, but it would take them time to come up with a strategy that would work for them. Time they won’t have.”

‘That’s what you think,’ SpiderGirl thought as she swung back in the direction of the other vigilantes.

Ninja Talon had been thinking about a strategy. But the biggest issue was that she hadn’t really seen the silent vigilante in action. But she did know the Enigma and Dafoanairi’s strengths and weaknesses well enough. ‘We can disrupt Osborn’s plans by keeping the agents busy, but also feinting attacks on him. Spidey and the Enigma can be flashy and can use their powers to disarm and restrain them. Dafoanairi and I can keep them on their toes and try to distract Osborn.’

SpiderGirl returned. “Osborn thinks we’ll take too long to come up with a strategy.”

“I already have the basics,” Talon said.

“That’s great!”

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Spider Quinn 06 The Lawndale Files

Sun, 10 May 2026 08:42:49 GMT

06 The Lawndale Files
A pair of government agents at school, and strange behavior by Quinn and Trent, serve to amp up Daria and Jane's paranoia levels, with the weirdness quickly spreading to everyone else. SpiderGirl tries to avoid attention, but is noticed by Brittany Taylor, amongst others.

fanfiction.net: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14543824/6/Spider-Quinn

Archive Of Our Own: https://archiveofourown.org/works/84590741

Reviews and/or comments are welcome, and would be appreciated.

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Church notes in May 2026 so far

Sun, 10 May 2026 05:59:05 GMT

3rd May: http://fardell30.deadjournal.com/348820.html

10th May: https://www.deviantart.com/brenorenz/journal/Church-notes-10th-May-2026-1331428166

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Church notes - 10th May 2026

Sun, 10 May 2026 05:55:11 GMT

10th
1 Corinthians 13

Numbers 13:30
Caleb trusted God

God is looking for the attitude Caleb had.

Jesus was challenging the system the Pharisees had built up.

The Greatest Commandment was a counter to it.
Matthew 22:24 - 40

Paul was saying that love is the foundation that spirtual gifts should be based on.

1 Corinthians 12:11
The Spirit distributes the gifts. Present tense. It is ongoing. Spiritual gifts are for the seasons the person is going through, not a once off deal.

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Ways Clara Oswald Survives the Raven - An Old Foe

Sat, 09 May 2026 09:28:11 GMT

An Old Foe
A disguised Dalek appears on the Street.

fanfiction.net: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14527195/4/Ways-Clara-Oswald-Survives-the-Raven

Archive Of Our Own: https://archiveofourown.org/works/74940886/chapters/223013101

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Convergence on Lawndale - Part 15

Wed, 06 May 2026 09:31:34 GMT

The Doctor noticed something. There were many subtle energy readings scattered around Lawndale. ‘Do these have to do with the portal device or the flicker?’ He wasn’t sure. “I’ll have to look at each one.”

Kim, Ron and Kaelyn hurried to the portal.

“So, Middleton. It’s in Colorado, right?” Kaelyn asked.

“Yes,” Kim answered as they crossed a street.

High Hills Park was mostly deserted, and the portal was still unguarded. “I would have thought that it would be cordoned off,” Kim said.

“Maybe the LDPD, that is Lawndale’s police, have their attention elsewhere,” Kaelyn said.

“Maybe that flicker,” Kim considered as they came up to the portal and took out the Kimmunicator.

“Probably,” Kaelyn responded.

Wade responded quickly. “I haven’t found anything else, Kim, other than rumors that UNIT may have covered something up.”

“That wouldn’t surprise me,” Kim said.

“But they have confirmed that something is happening,” Wade said.

“So, they may be aware, through Peter,” Ron added. “Who they sent and we have met.”

“Peter who?” Wade asked.

“Peter Parker. There’s something about him, like he’s more capable than he appears,” Kim said.

“I doubt I’ll find information on UNIT’s agents.”

“I know. But there is something else,” Kim said.

Wade saw another girl move into the frame next to Kim.

“I’m Kaelyn. A robot who lives in Lawndale.”

“But you look human,” Wade responded.

“That was how I was built.”

“Right,” Wade considered.

“And there’s another thing too,” Ron interjected.

“More than one thing,” Kim interjected.

“Oh, yeah,” Ron said.

“And we ran into an alien time traveller,” Kim added. “But that’s not all.”

“I can guess which one, because there is some information about him online, even if it’s contradictory,” Wade responded.

“He calls himself the Doctor and he travels in something he calls a TARDIS,” Kim said.

“It looks like a blue box, right? That is the most consistent part of the stories.”

“Yes,” Kim answered. “He also says that the portal is causing disruptions to spacetime.”

“That doesn’t surprise me.”

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Spider Quinn 21 A View of Oakwood and Ruins - Part 6

Mon, 04 May 2026 09:53:28 GMT

“Waiting can be difficult,” SpiderGirl said.

Ninja Talon knew that SpiderGirl wasn’t talking about the current situation, although that would have made sense, but more about the ongoing situation between her and the Enigma. “You think a confrontation is inevitable?’”

SpiderGirl sighed. “As inevitable as the situation in Lawndale getting worse before it gets better. But I think I know how to handle it when it does come. But to the situation on hand. We also have the advantage against Oscorp.”

“We improvise,” Ninja Talon confirmed.

“Exactly. And Osborn may think he understands us in some way, but he doesn’t,” SpiderGirl added with determination.

Then there was a sound. They turned and saw that it was the silent vigilante approaching from the forest.

“I see you wanted to know what was happening here,” SpiderGirl said.

I felt that I needed to be here, even though I’m getting tired.

“Welcome to our world,” SpiderGirl said with a yawn. She turned to Ninja Talon. “She said that she wanted to be here despite being tired.”

“Lack of sleep is a given,” Ninja Talon added.

It wasn’t long before something happened. An Oscorp vehicle pulled up nearby and Norman Osborn himself stepped out, along with some security personnel. “Fan out,” Osborn said. “SpiderGirl and Ninja Talon are almost certain to be here, or nearby. Remember, they are very skilled and adaptable.”

“Yes, sir,” one said as the team spread out.

Osborn looked at the mound. He wasn’t sure that the oral histories were accurate, but the energy readings that his satellites had picked up were real. He had to move before his competitors or SHIELD did.

The Enigma noticed the agents first.

“They’re here?” Dafoanairi asked rhetorically when she saw her friend tense up.

“Yes. Two coming towards us.”

The agents came closer.

“Let’s be careful about this,” Dafoanairi said. “We don’t know what they’re packing.”

“Good point, but we do need to know what they know,” the Enigma responded. She then sent a small projection to the side.

The agents responded immediately. “Fourth vigilante, we won’t allow you to interfere!”

“Oh, I’m, like, interfering,” the Enigma said as she stepped out.

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Church notes - 3rd May 2026

Sun, 03 May 2026 07:45:51 GMT

3rd
1 Timothy 3
Leadership

What is it?

Philippians 2:1 - 4

The Church of God
Qualifications as church leaders are all about character, rather than those the World cares about.

What are the pitfalls?

Proverbs 29: 1, 2

There have been scandals and failures amongst church leaders in recent history.

Therefore
We need -
King Jesus
Our Prophet, Priest and King

Godly Leaders
Those who imitate Christ in their ministry
Philippians 2:5 - 8

Followship
Discovering the path of Jesus.

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Spider Quinn 21 A View of Oakwood and Ruins - Part 5

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:25:59 GMT

Sandi wasn’t sure what Quinn had been up to, but she focused on the Oakwood map. The Story Oak was in the middle of town and Oscorp had no offices nearby. “Just that place on the east side,” she murmured.

“What’s that?” Daria asked.

“Just noting where Oscorp is present,” Sandi responded.

“The only one we’re aware of,” Daria pointed out.

“I agree.”

Back at the hospital, Officer Vale finished interviewing Ninja Talon. “Thanks for letting me know,” Vale said. “Although there is stuff you held out on.”

“As I said, that’s up to Spidey.”

“And I see you are good friends.”

“We help each other with what we do,” Ninja Talon said.

“I suspect more.”

“But that’s all I’m saying,” Ninja Talon said as she left.

She headed back to the room where Professor Alder had been again placed for observation, where she found him and the silent vigilante playing a game of Go Fish.

“I’ve been thinking,” the Professor said.

“What about?” Ninja Talon said.

“There is no one at the mound right now. Oscorp could make a move and try to locate what they are looking for without regard for keeping the site intact,” the professor said.

“I could go out there and check,” Ninja Talon suggested.

“That would be a good idea,” the Professor said.

“I’ll do it,” Ninja Talon said before sending a text to SpiderGIrl and slipping out of the room.

Quinn read the message from Brittany as she sipped her latte.

“A message?” Joey asked.

“Yes,” Quinn answered. “Nothing to worry about.”

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Church notes in 2026 so far

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 06:28:59 GMT

January '26: http://fardell30.deadjournal.com/341353.html

February '26: http://fardell30.deadjournal.com/343620.html

March '26: https://fardell24b.tumblr.com/post/812404985781420032/church-notes-march-2026

April '26: https://fardell24b.tumblr.com/post/814937268519354368/church-notes-april-2026

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Church notes - April 2026

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 06:24:25 GMT

( Church notes - April 2026 )

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Church notes - 26th April 2026

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 06:14:19 GMT

26th
1 Corinthians 12:1 - 11
Spiritual Gifts
Different people have different gifts.

Opportunity to serve.
Paul was addressing a young church with many issues.

vs 7
Given for the common good.

It is not about you. It's about the Body; about the common good.
People assume that if they have knowledge about a gift that they would have that particular gift.
Gifts are for seasons, for circumstances. It's the Spirit at work, not the individual.

The common good

Ephesians 4:1 - 13
Building people up so that they become fully mature in Christ.

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ANZAC Day

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 08:00:01 GMT

They shall grow not old,
as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them,
nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun
and in the morning
We will remember them.

We will remember them
Lest we forget

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A Different Morgendorffer, A Different Sloane Prologue

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:02:34 GMT

Q Morgendorffer is sure of one thing. Her relationship with Else Sloane is genuine.
Prologue
A Quinn/Elsie date night.

fanfiction.net: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14562650/1/

An Archive Of Our Own: https://archiveofourown.org/works/83672536/chapters/220496286

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Star Tre;: Lower Decks: An Aquatic Second Contact Part 1

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:51:04 GMT

USS Cerritos has its latest Second Contact mission at an M-class planet nearly entirely covered in water and inhabited by aquatic humanoids near the Klingon Border.

fanfiction.net: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14562456/1/

Archive Of Our Own: https://archiveofourown.org/works/83623316

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Spider Quinn 21 A View of Oakwood and Ruins - Part 4

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:37:35 GMT

Upon using an emergency exit they found security waiting for them. Ninja Talon slammed it closed and SpiderGirl webbed it shut. “OK, up to the roof,” SpiderGirl directed.

“Are you sure?” the professor asked.

“Of course,” SpiderGirl responded. “We’ll have more options than on the ground level.”

“It’s just that, I’m afraid of heights.”

“We can work with that,” Ninja Talon responded.

They soon found a stairwell to the roof.

SpiderGirl opened the roof door to only find two guards on either side. She quickly webbed up both of them before turning back to the others. “The coast is clear to the south, but that could change quickly.”
She turned back and swung so that she landed on top of the exit.

She saw that agents were already climbing onto the roof at the northern end. “Move, move, move!” she said.

The silent vigilante brought the professor out, while Ninja Talon swung up next to SpiderGirl.

“We can hold them off more than long enough,” she said.

“Into the fray; responsibility calls,” SpiderGirl confirmed.

The two then targeted the agents and started shooting webs and throwing shuriken and smoke pellets to delay them.

The silent vigilante got to a southern fire escape with the professor and looked down. The ground at the base of the building was free of security. ‘But that could be deceiving.’ But they had to take the risk. She looked back and signalled the other two.

Soon, they were a block away. “The question now is, where to go now?” Ninja Talon asked. “It’s probably not a good idea to take him back to the hospital.”

“The Story Oak is out. Joey is suspicious enough already,” SpiderGirl added. “And probably Larissa too.”

The Hospital would seem to be the better choice, the silent vigilante said.

“The Hospital. I guess there would be more police there, even if Oscorp would expect us to take him back there,” SpiderGirl mused. She turned to the silent vigilante. “Do you know all the ways in?”

Most of them, the silent vigilante responded.

“That will have to do,” SpiderGirl said.

One of the rear entrances might be the best idea the silent vigilante decided.

Back at the Story Oak, Daria Morgendorffer and Sandi Griffin arrived. “It looks similar to the Historia,” Sandi commented.

“They are both Art Deco.”

“It’s more than that.”

“They were probably built at the same time from similar plans,” Daria said as she led the way into the café. “And Larissa was inspired by us to do the restoration.”

“I guess so,” Sandi mused.

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Spider Quinn 05: The Trip to Freemont

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 08:57:20 GMT

05 The Trip to Freemont
SpiderGirl tracks a crime syndicate to the small town of Freemont 100 miles from Lawndale. Meanwhile Daria finally receives her driver's license, which comes in handy when Jane asks her to bail her and the band out of jail in a distant town. Chaos ensues when Quinn tags along for the ride.

fanfiction.net: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14543824/5/Spider-Quinn

Archive Of Our Own: https://archiveofourown.org/works/83395026

Reviews and/or comments are welcome, and would be appreciated.

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Church notes in April 2026 so far

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 07:34:24 GMT

3rd April: http://fardell30.deadjournal.com/346109.html

5th April: http://fardell30.deadjournal.com/346236.html

12th April: https://www.deviantart.com/brenorenz/journal/Church-notes-12th-April-2026-1320746431

19th April: https://fardell24.dreamwidth.org/992892.html

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Church notes - 19th April 2026

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 07:25:52 GMT

19th
Romans 10:1 - 15

Is faith really enough?
Do I really need to stand out as a Christian?
Do I really need to prioritise sharing the good news of Jesus?

Is faith really enough?
We believe Jesus is alive with all our hearts.

vs 4
Jesus fulfilled the purpose of the Law.
He took the consequences of sin by dying on the Cross and rising again!

vs 8
Faith in the good news.

We believe Jesus is alive with all our hearts.
That is why we share the good news.

Do I really need to stand out as a Christian?
vs 9 - 13
We declare "Jesus is Lord" with our mouths.

Do I really need to prioritise sharing the good news of Jesus?
vs 14

Where can you go and share the good news of Jesus?

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