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• Please Lend A Hand
  by PurePhotography

  Please Lend A Hand Last Night i was speaking to AlexMac . We were just randomly chatting abo…

  Please Lend A Hand Last Night i was speaking to AlexMac . We were just randomly chatting about photography and such. And then I found out that she’s doing a fund raising towards her best friends six years old daughter – Chloe Clinton. There is a special redbubble account for her – HopeForChloe I’ll quote from that account: / “Miss Chloe Clinton. / She is just 6yo and she has the battle of her life ahead of her.She has been diagnosed with Ewings Sarcoma, and is now facing below the knee amputation on the 12th of December.Please show support to Chloe and her mum Priscilla and Chloe’s sister Angel. / 50% of proceeds goes to the family Unless stated differently by the artist who donates their work,( will be stated in the blurb next to the image) which goes into a seperate account and will be made payable to Chloe’s mum Priscilla via registered mail and bank cheque. If you wish to donate anything towards this fund, please email me directly on keyline69@hotmail.com” So, after i heard about that. I’ve offered to donate one of my prints towards this fund raising. Thats one of my best piece, i’ve decided to take it outta sale on my account and uploaded it to that account. There is a behind story about Ambience, if you would like please click on the photo above and read it, its about helping other people. And besides what i donated, there is also other work from other artists to choose from. Alright, done being nice. Get your credit cards out and buy something from that account. You get your piece of art and also you can help change the poor girls future. Everybit counts. Doesn’t matter if you only gonna buy a card. You know what i really think? We’re all grown ups, we know how much life sucks. And if there is something we can do to help someone elses life and make it better, do it. Please and Thank You Cheers, Derek W

• Doing it for the Aussies who are busting a gut on the land
  by Darren Stones

  Folks, the Australian Photographers Alliance is seeking your valued assistance to help sp…

  Folks, the Australian Photographers Alliance is seeking your valued assistance to help spread the word regarding the 2009 Drought Relief Calendar. We will appreciate if you can email a link to the calendar to family and friends and let them do what they can to assist Aussie farming families doing it tough in the bush. Frankly, we want to sell more calendars and assist Aussie Helpers. I’ve witnessed first-hand the ravages of the drought in many areas of Victoria, Australia in recent weeks and it’s just plain terrible to see the land going to dust. Crops have failed in northern Victoria. Sure, some of us city slickers can think: “So what, I’m right Jack”, but the reality is if we don’t do a little to help those who produce our food, we’ll be relying more so on imported foods. Nothing beats fresh healthy food folks. Here’s a few photographs I took two weeks ago which clearly illustrate the ravaging effects of drought. These images were taken at Parwan, near Bacchus Marsh in Victoria, which is within an hour of Melbourne – a city of over 4 million people who need to be fed. I offer no apology for being forward and asking for your assistance. Australia is supposedly the lucky country. Try telling that to the farmers who are praying for rain. Thanks for your help. Please click on calendar covers for more information. / Calendar cover / Calendar back cover

• Sue Wickham's generosity will help those Aussie battlers in need
  by Australian Photographers Alliance

  The lovely Sue Wickham has rallied to the cause and purchased four “2009 Drought Relief Calendar…

  The lovely Sue Wickham has rallied to the cause and purchased four 2009 Drought Relief Calendars. The Australian Photographers Alliance is most grateful to Sue for her purchase and we invite you to view her art and support her the best way you can. http://www.redbubble.com/people/suse http://suse.redbubble.com/ Sue’s purchase is going to make a difference to a farming family in the Australian bush. Aussie Helpers volunteers will put together a pack of basic items which will help ease the burden to those suffering the ravages of drought. It may surprise you that ladies receive basic toiletries from Aussie Helpers. Food items are also given. Thank you, Sue. Enjoy. On behalf of Mark Ingram, David Haviland and Joe Mortelliti, Darren Stones.

• Sneak Preview
  by Mel Brackstone

  A collaboration to end all collaborations! The Dynamic Duo of Rose Moxon …

  A collaboration to end all collaborations! The Dynamic Duo of Rose Moxon and Mel Brackstone have joined forces to create the must have calendar of 2009, with proceeds going to The Fred Hollows Foundation. Coming very soon, Voyeur ‘09 will star some very special Redbubble members strutting their stuff in front of the camera for a change, and strutting it like it’s never been strutted before!

• Some Nice Links
  by Grant Bissett

  Free Rice / Ripple / Kiva

  Free Rice / Ripple / Kiva

• No Home Project and Exhibition
  by Sara Lamond

  After struggling for some time with work the No Home exhibition, I’ve finally decided on the following 4 pieces. !http://images-0.re…

  After struggling for some time with work the No Home exhibition, I’ve finally decided on the following 4 pieces. / Invitation and press release for the exhibition are here – you’re all welcome of course :) NO HOME: Media Release An art exhibition discussing homelessness in the inner city. / The initiative of an individual seeking to expand his own self-awareness, the project grew from an issue that was perpetually around him, part of his weekly life. Living and working in the inner city, homelessness was often encountered in the seeking of shelter within Jeffrey’s work environment and some friendly, and some not so friendly conversations had with the local homeless. An exhibition of artwork revealing the reality of life for the homeless of Surry Hills/Darlinghurst, and the inner city at large, with the aim of raising awareness of their plight and generating discussion toward providing solutions to the issues involved. With this as the statement guiding the artists, discussion ensued. With the initial ten artists, and more joining, the exhibition is set to offer varied notions of homelessness in the inner city. A group of artists take the notion of homelessness in the inner city into the context of their artistic practice, in an effort to generate discussion on the causes and what solutions are working. To this end No Home has affiliated the exhibition with Hopestreet-Urban Compassion one of the inner city ventures addressing homelessness and making a difference in the city. Hopestreet-Urban Compassion has provided the 182 Campbell street for the exhibition venue, and proceeds for the exhibition will benefit Hopestreet-Urban Compassion. The most recent exposure that the homeless got in the media was the 2000 Sydney Olympics and this was mostly on the topic of how to get rid of them for the event. No Home aims to bring the topic of homelessness back to serious discussion in Sydney. 2008 has anything changed? Has Kevin Rudd brought the issue to the table? Day in and day out the homeless exist around us and mostly we ignore them. No Home offers the opportunity to get the topic into conversation. NO HOME: An art exhibition discussing Homelessness 182 Campbell Street Darlinghurst 2010. 16 April- 4 May Wed-Sat 11am – 5pm Proceeds from the exhibition will benefit Hopestreet – Urban Compassion. For details and information on Hopestreet -Urban Compasion contact Michael Hercock 0404 861 366. 2010@hopestreet.org.au

• Important and confronting shots.
  by Melinda Kerr

  / Hi, some of …

  / Hi, some of you may know I have many shots in my folio shot in some of the poorest parts of Africa. I am pleased to say that one of my travelling companions Rebecca Zachariah has joined RB and has started uploading her shots. In Africa Bec & I discussed at length our desire for people to see the harsh reality of life there. We saw hundreds of people traumatised by war, AIDS and otherwise preventable disease. Some of these shots and stories are not for the faint hearted but they are for the warm hearted. I encourage you to check out Bec’s work. As I say, it’s brutally honest. But we believe incredibly necessary.

• Giving Back
  by Cimmerrian

  As some of you may or may not know , I’ve always been a big supporter of Toys for Tots , a U.S based ch…

  As some of you may or may not know , I’ve always been a big supporter of Toys for Tots , a U.S based charity that provides children with toys at Christmas time , that would otherwise go without. ( and yes I actually go out and do the toy shopping myself :) ) Last year I committed all my earnings from another POD site to go to this charity ( being relatively new to the online art world , it didn’t take off like I had hoped ) . This has been a great year for me in regards to artistic and personal growth , so I’m starting up the Christmas season early . All commissions earned on my works here will be donated in the form of toys for Toys for Tots from 10/1 thru 11/26 ( that’s when I go out and do my toy shopping :) ) * excluding proceeds earned for Oink designs as they are earmarked for that luvable waterbuffalo over in the UK :) I’m also going to do something diff this year too , since I am very grateful to all my fellow bubblers for their support and the fact that this is such a *community based site and so much of my work was purchased by people from Australia , I’d like to give back there as well. So I’ll be matching dollar for dollar what I earn here and making a donation to The KMart Wishing Tree , an Australian based charity that helps families in need at Christmas time . Thanks so much to Karin Taylor for helping me find this organization. No need for comments here , I just wanted to let people know that the proceeds from any purchases made thru my gallery here for the next 2 months will be going to 2 great causes ….. no child should go without at Christmas time . hope you all have a great day Steve aka Cimmerrian

• One month to go!
  by Cl1n70n Tyree

  Just one month to go till we start off on our charity bash. We are walking to BEn Nevis from Glasgow and spending X-mas on the mountain t…

  Just one month to go till we start off on our charity bash. We are walking to BEn Nevis from Glasgow and spending X-mas on the mountain to raise money for people with learning disabilities (a.k.a. “mentally handicapped”). Please donate here! Cough! :-) Richard

• Testimonial from Peter Styles - RedBubble co-founder
  by Australian Photographers Alliance

  _“RedBubble are pleased to be a sponsor of the Australian Photographers Alliance (APA) in their efforts to raise community awarene…

  “RedBubble are pleased to be a sponsor of the Australian Photographers Alliance (APA) in their efforts to raise community awareness and funds for Australian charities. One of our duties relating to this sponsorship is to supply high-quality products and assistance to customers. We will also be providing FREE shipping and handling on specified products. We have developed a good rapport with APA members, Darren Stones, Mark Ingram, Joe Mortelliti and David Haviland since they have been associated with RedBubble. RedBubble believes it’s important for Australians to help Australians, and we wish the Australian Photographers Alliance all the best for their projects.” Peter Styles – RedBubble co-founder The Australian Photographers Alliance is grateful for the sponsorship provided by RedBubble. Australian Photographers Alliance members Darren Stones – Melbourne, Victoria / Mark Ingram – Cobar, New South Wales / David Haviland – Lavington, New South Wales / Joe Mortelliti – Grovedale, Geelong, Victoria

• LisaG and Jess . Two giving hearts, thank you...
  by Melinda Kerr

  I receive some wonderful comments on my work. But I know the comments are really about the people that work represents. The tireless soul…

  I receive some wonderful comments on my work. But I know the comments are really about the people that work represents. The tireless souls who do the hard yards for all of us on the battlefront that is Goma, DR Congo. And that’s cool with me, ‘cos they deserve it :) But when people actually contribute to their cause with acts of love, make no mistake, they deserve the plaudits as well. Take LisaG Lisa is an enormously gifted writer who graces the pages of RB like a butterfly dances across a petal. She plants seeds of thought, gems of wisdom and delights in raising questions for us to ponder intermittently as we journey through our day. She is what I call one of those ‘inside-out’ people. Before you see her face, you see her heart. Then there’s Jess . I haven’t met Jess but I reckon you can tell a lot about people by their avatar. Her’s reveals a delicateness which is clearly apparent. You see these two ladies bought the world’s most expensive card The one that makes the ridiculous profit of $30.00 which goes to HEAL Africa. / Those of you who know a bit about it may have seen what’s going on in Goma Congo at the moment. A human disaster which just like all the other ones the UN is struggling to stop as it is so tied up in bureaucracy. We’ll all be watching docos on this in 10 years about what should have been done. Like Rwanda, like Dafour, like Sarajevo. There comes a point in life where you whisper to yourselves “not on my watch…’ That’s what these ladies have done. I know these journals seem a bit over the top. Especially for the usual wise-cracking cynic I can be :) But I’ve been there and I’ve seen it. And that changes people. Thanks guys xx

• Breast Cancer Awareness 2009 Calendar Now Available
  by trwphotography

  As with the art 100% of the proceeds of this calendar’s sales will be donated to the Susan G Komen Foundation for the Cure / There is no t…

  As with the art 100% of the proceeds of this calendar’s sales will be donated to the Susan G Komen Foundation for the Cure / There is no time limit on the calendar sales all proceeds will be going to this foundation. For the month of October all sales of my PINK collection will be donated to the Susan G Komen foundation for Breast Cancer Awareness research / Click below to see all of my PINK collection. Breast Cancer Awareness – 100% of sales go to charity Let me know what you think!!

• Attention Ladies! A Charity Event In Melbourne Needs Your Support...
  by Paul Louis Villani

  Ok! Just because us blokes are not invited doesn’t mean we can’t help a little ;p! / / The absolutely wonderful Melinda Kerr...

  Ok! Just because us blokes are not invited doesn’t mean we can’t help a little ;p! / / The absolutely wonderful Melinda Kerr is promoting a Heal Africa Ladies Lunch on February 14th, 2008. / Please ladies, do check it out and leave all comments or messages here / Thank you! :D / / here’s a call to other Roosters out there to help spread the word too!

• Calendar number 3
  by Melinda Kerr

  The third of the series / / !http:...

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• Art for charity - Your help is needed.
  by trwphotography

  Alright, as you all know (if not the you do now) October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. I have put together a few pieces that all the …

  Alright, as you all know (if not the you do now) October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. I have put together a few pieces that all the proceeds will be donated to the Susan G Komen for the Cure foundation. My goal is $150 by the end of October. If we all pull together we can raise this money for a good cause. I believe that this can be done! / I am spreading the word and already have a few pledges. / So lets see how this community can pull together for a great cause. (Isnt the a group for this too?) So spread the word to your family and friends. If you yourself feel lead to purchase a piece for the cause then Thank you in advance! I have always been an avid supporter of Breast Cancer awareness because 1 in 8 women will have some form of the disease at some point in their life. (if the stats have change please let me know) This month all sales of my PINK collection will be donated to the Susan G Komen foundation for Breast Cancer Awareness research

• Fireworks, Chainsaws and Rabbits... oh MY!
  by Rhana Griffin

  Grab the blutac, sticky tape, hammer and nails… the hot glue gun, whatever… You’ll be needing it to stick this calendar on your wall …

  Grab the blutac, sticky tape, hammer and nails… the hot glue gun, whatever… You’ll be needing it to stick this calendar on your wall :) Please don’t forget, all proceeds go to The Fred Hollows Foundation

• In Desktop Magazine this March
  by Melinda Kerr

  I’m totally stoked. I have another photo essay in Desktop magazine in March and I’ve just seen a preview of it. This one is about D.R….

  I’m totally stoked. I have another photo essay in Desktop magazine in March and I’ve just seen a preview of it. This one is about D.R. Congo. It’s release has coincided with the co-founder being here in Melbourne. What an inspiring woman. Anyway, here’s the words I wrote to go with it followed by the pics. My heartfelt thanks as always to the great editor Jo Spurling. Oh and of course I included the Red Bubble profile at the end :) In May 2007 I visited the Democratic Republic of Congo as a volunteer photojournalist. Based at HEAL Africa in Goma, I lived at the coalface of insanity that is this troubled country. Surrounded by warring militias, Goma exists on the precipice of hell, barely protected by UN forces. This area is considered ‘lawless’ as the various militias roam the countryside and villages quite literally raping and pillaging (think ‘Blood Diamond’ – that’s their style). You see D.R. Congo has the most natural resources of any country in Africa. This should be a cause for celebration. But it brings heartbreak, despair and the most overwhelming cruelty imaginable. Eastern Congo (where Goma is situated) is continually riddled with convulsions of violence. Particularly towards women. Such violence exists on a scale even beyond the comprehension of the United Nations. “The sexual violence in Congo is the worst in the world,” the United Nations under secretary general for humanitarian affairs has declared. “The sheer numbers, the wholesale brutality, the culture of impunity — it’s appalling.” / In 2006 27,000 sexual assaults were reported against women in this province alone. There is nothing to indicate the numbers have decreased. It is human nature to be overwhelmed by the inequality so apparent here. Few people have never wondered why it is they have so much and others so little. / This bewilderment provides hope for the people of D.R. Congo. Because it is this troubling realisation of global inequality which surely will encourage us to act. To contribute what we can, when we can. Confident we’ve made a difference. You can never give too little. Only too late. Love has a happy way of multiplying. Please go to HEAL Africa – healafrica.org and do what you can. Or / handupcongo.org All photos for sale for charity. http://www.redbubble.com/people/melinda / http:www.melindakerr.com / melinda@joepublic.com.au / / / /

• *I WILL CHANGE ALL THOSE FOR WHOM YOU INTERCEDE*
  by TREVOR IRWIN

  http://www.philadelphia33.org/ Precious Brothers and Sisters in the Lord. It is Sunday Morning here…

  http://www.philadelphia33.org/ Precious Brothers and Sisters in the Lord. It is Sunday Morning here in London. Time: 8:20am. / As I have decided to spend most of the day in prayer for all who are in need, The Holy Spirit has put an urgency to share with all who are Prayer warriors a deep truth found in Gods word about his part in answering our prayers for those whom we pray For. JOB 22:30- “I will deliver those for whom you pray for”. This is from the {Amplified Bible}, which is one of the few that gives an accurate interpretation of the original text. [Please take note: Not all bibles are accurate. The king James is still the best, but a few others have been so watered down that they make the true meaning of the scriptures weak. Remember its not about personal taste here. It’s about the true undeleted word of God. So I do use the Amplified, alongside the King James Version] Job 22: 30 I WILL CHANGE ALL THOSE FOR WHOM YOU PRAY. This should give each one of us great confidence and excitement, as we stand before God Interceding for our precious friends in their times of need. Our Heavenly Father assures us that If we Intercede on their behalf, that God himself will hear and change their situation, Circumstances and bring them out stronger than what they were before. Beloved. Its not long winded prayers that gets Gods attention. it is your level of Faith and understanding of his will. Its Not your tears that moves him, It is Faith. / Heb 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarded of them that diligently seek him. Jesus constantly encourages us to pray. to our heavenly Father. But In every case he assures us that God will answer us and grant us the request. / John 14:14 If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it. / Mat 21:22* And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive. Intercessory Prayer is often not a ministry that is open to all to see. often it is in the quite Prayer Closet, or out of reach of others who cannot see or hear you. But God does hear you. HE HAS PROMISED YOU THAT HE WILL CHANGE, DELIVER, SET FREE, SUPPLY ABUNDANCE OF GRACE AND FAVOR, HEAL AND TURN SITUATIONS AROUND TO THE BENIFIT OF ALL, When we Intercede. This ia an office, a Ministry that God desires to grow within his church [The Body of Christ]. The Church is not a building that many call Church. The Church is the Body of Christ here on earth, . You are am member of His body. / Eph 5:30 For we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones. You are the one he wants to stand in the gap. The one who he waits to hear and the one he has promised to answer when you pray. Sadly today many within the Christian ministry seek the visible and noticeable ministries. The Preaching and teaching, ministries. This is good as they are greatly needed. But Intercessory Prayer is much in demand. I don’t want to take up much of your time her, but I feel led by God to share with you a experience the Lord revealed personally to me. In my days as a baby Christian I would spend almost all of my prayer time asking God for the things I needed and desired, as the Word of God revealed them to me. For Years I would pray and still not receive all that was requested. But I continued to seek God. Serving God for over 15 years without even the money for a plane ticket to travel to the people of Africa where God sent me was not living in His abundant provisions. Yet at these times he would always send those whom he had handpicked to meet my needs and also to bless them in their obedience in giving towards his minister and work. Then Through JOB 22:30 Amp Bible] He opened my eyes to the benefits of praying for others. I started to bring people before him each day, and I saw the changes that God had made in their lives. Family Members, Church Members, Neighbours, even those who had lied to me and let me down. God changed them. Many are saved today and did not know that this little Evangelist was praying for just that. Beloved, I have had an angel pay my hotel bill. I shook the hand of an angel several times. I have held the hand of Jesus, and had people I did not know sow seed I to Gods Work in Africa. I pray daily for the souls of the extreme poor villagers and the sick and hungry children here at home. I see the Grace and Favour of God manifest each time I Go on Mission. I speak words of Life into the dry barren hearts of the nation and its people. Each time I go, I have the confidence that God has been working and preparing the hearts of all who will come in contact with me, to receive his son Jesus as Lord and Saviour. / John 6:44* No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day. / I intercede for each man woman and child. I see the results just as he has promised. Beloved. We have had all the great preachers preach and today still preach and teach. God Bless them as they continue to win countless souls for God. But Preaching is not enough. We need to learn to intercede and how to Pray for others. I need your Prayers of intercession and Where led by God financial seed. It is your Intercessory Prayers that Make mission work so sweet and successful. Conclusion / The lord has indeed opened a great door of Opportunity to reach the lost and intercede for those in need. When you look away from yourself and pray for others, God will change them and in doing so he changes you also. Your needs are met in Christ. Not all have come to this level of understanding. Let us bare one and other up in prayer. Hold someone’s hand today! Stand beside them in Faith. Pray also For Olga and the team at Living Christianity. They are placed here by God to help and encourage all. LIVING CHRISTIANITY IS GOING TO EXPLODE WORLDWIDE!!!! Evangelist Trevor Irwin. http://www.philadelphia33.org/*

• *Jesus Called ny name*
  by TREVOR IRWIN

  http://www.philadelphia33.org/ Jesus He called my name. For all who are Christian, those who…

  http://www.philadelphia33.org/ Jesus He called my name. For all who are Christian, those who have been born again and received Jesus as lord and Saviour, there was a time when you heard Jesus Call your name. A time when you knew that The Lord loved you and wanted your heart. This is what I mean when I say He called my name. for those who have read my personal testimony, you will know that he called my name. When I was a chronic Alcoholic, gambler and one who practiced witchcraft. *. Due to the requests of friends I have met via Redbubble, I have decided to share with you, how the lord called me to serve him in Africa. A call to service. [As the Lord lives and is true and holy, I certify that what you are about to read is a true account of how Jesus called me into Missionary Service. This is still as fresh in my memory today as it was when this incredible event took place in my life] On Friday 26th August 1994, I was troubled in my spirit all day. I sat and watched Television and read a book, but yet I felt God wanted to speak to me, but I did not know what he wanted. So my wife said to me that I should just go to the park and pray. It was 6.05pm in the evening when I arrived at the park, and I parked my car and started to walk around the park. / I was walking and looking at the swans on the pond and praying at the same time. Then with not warning at all, I became aware that someone was walking close behind me. I did not look back, but knew someone was behind me. I continued walking along a narrow footpath and as I did I felt a person’s hand holding mine. There was no fear or indeed any desire to look to see who this was that was holding my right hand. / It was very strange looking back now to why I did not want to see who it was. This would have been anyone’s reaction at the time. I felt warm and at peace, not knowing that It was *Jesus who was the one actually holding my hand. I was Praying in the Spirit [speaking to God in the gift of tongues]. Then Jesus said my name, Trevor. It was the softness and Love in his voice that caused me to look and as I say my Masters face, I knew that It was him. He did not need to tell me it was Jesus. When Jesus comes to you my friend, you won’t need any introduction or explanation, for you will know it is the King of kings that has called your name. In an instant tears my friend flowed down my face, and I was crying like I have never cried before. My emotions were overwhelmed with sadness and sorrow, because his eyes were filled with tears also and he was quietly weeping. Here was my Jesus holding my hand and he was crying. I could not understand why I was not jubilant with Joy. His sorrow pierced my very fibre of my being. By now, I was transported away from all consciousness of being in the park on a bright summer evening and we were in a dark place. The Only way I can describe this pace is to use a well as an example. Imagine a deep round stone well, empty, and you are at the bottom of it. It is very round and very wide. So can hardly see the other side of it, and you can just make out the huge stones that form the round sides of it. It’s dark at the bottom and you cannot see any light, except the light that emanates from Jesus Garments. This is how it seemed at that point. As I Gazed into his face, he spoke these words to me. / “Trevor, My Son, I want to show you something, do not be afraid my son for I am with you”. There was a short silence as these words took hold of me. He gently squeezed my hand and began to walk forward in this dark place. As we went forward, he was still weeping, and I could hear voices in the distance and different kinds of noises, like doors opening and closing, and A smell that I had never experienced before. I was crying as the Passion and sorrow of Jesus seemed to flow into my heart. It was so hard to carry such sadness and I have never experienced this before or after. Then I began to see people at my left side and all were chained to the walls and terrible sores were all over them, and all were shouting things at Jesus. I could not make out what they were saying, but Jesus was crying and weeping. The smell was terrible and there were some that when they say him cried as well. As we went forward the light that was so white lit up the side and a little ahead. The place was so big and wide I could not see the other ends. Then he again spoke to me “Trevor my Son, Do not be afraid”. I was scared, but his words just melted away any fears I had. We then came to a place where I saw am Casket alone and as we walked pass, a man spoke and said “Jesus, Why have you let me come here?. Jesus with tears answered him and said “Judgement has been set”. Again the man shouted at him and started to explain to Jesus that he was a pastor and that all his life he served Jesus and Preached and give to those in need. Jesus said again to him, “Judgement has been set”. / / All the time Jesus was weeping and I was looking at Jesus all the time, and I never did see the man, but knew he was a man, because of his voice. Again the man pleaded with Jesus and told him many other good things he had done and as he was talking, Jesus raised his other hand and stopped the man from speaking. Then Jesus said to the man, “ I sent you warnings, I sent messengers to warn you and you did not repent, for the woman you slept with was not the wife I had given you, and you died in your sins, therefore Judgement has been set”. Jesus was very sad, and began to lead me further into this dark and cold place. Then we came to another place like a very large open place with walls so thick and wide and there were like empty prison cells all around. One cell stacked upon another and I could not see where they ended, and they were so high. Then Jesus knelt down on his knees and was now crying and I could feel his body shaking. All this time he was still holding my right hand. I stood beside him with tears flowing down my face and my heart was breaking with compassion and sadness for my Lovely Lord Jesus. I then knelt down beside him and wanted to hold him close, but I was so troubled to see My Lord cry like this. Then I asked him the only question I asked through all of this. “Lord, why are you crying, there is nobody here?. In what seemed like a long time we both cried and cried. Then still kneeling, Jesus looked deep into my eyes and said, / “This Place is prepared for all those who do not know my name”. / As I looked all around, I now could hear screams and fluttering wings and rustlings above our heads high above where we were. I saw in the darkness shadows of what I can only describe as winged demons, hellish beings flying about. Jesus was weeping so hard and as he stood up, I was still on my knees. He looked into my face and said to me “My Son, Go to Africa, to the villages and proclaim my name among the people, Go tell them who I am and that I love them, and I will be with you each step you take” Then Again suddenly, as if no time passed, I was back in the park. The first thing I became aware of was that I could not feel his hand in mine. I cried and begged him to come back again, and I remember saying Lord there is so much I want to ask you. The Holy Spirit then opened the eyes of my understanding and I realised that God had allowed me to have a vision where Jesus came and called my name. Where he had appeared to me and called me for service. I was deeply shaken and all they way back to my car, I was worshipping my lord in tongues [heavenly Language]. How I drove home, I do not know, and as I told my wife and we both just praised God and give thanks. I told my pastor the following day Saturday 27th August 1994, and the response are you sure it was Jesus. I was upset and few in the church the following day had any encouragement. So On Monday 27th August 1994 I went to my local travel agent and asked how much a ticket would be for Uganda. As a boy in School we had a visiting teacher from Uganda. I marvelled at the little round huts they lived in and the photographs she showed us was amazing. So I settled it that Uganda was the place God wanted me to go. The ticket was £530.00. I had no money so I sold my car. I was determined to get to where Jesus sent me and do what he told me to do. All this time and even now. I still see my Lord and the love in his beautiful eyes. Yes I still cry and know someday I will be with him forever. I Got the exact money from the sale of my car. It was then that the Church saw that I was committed to following my lords Commission. A Little money came in and I went to Africa on Saturday 24th September 1994. I arrived in a country where I knew nobody. I asked the taxi driver at Entebbe airport to take me to a Christian Guesthouse. He took me to marimba Guest house. That evening as I lay alone in my little room, a house girl knocked my door. She asked if I would like to attend a church. I was so happy. The following Day I who knew nobody was preaching to a Church of Over 2000 people. That evening I was speaking at Chief of Police Wedding anniversary, and in that audience were Government officials, and others. The following week I was given a small house to live in free of charge, a Vehicle and driver, and the mission to extreme poor and isolated villages was born. Since that time I have dedicated my whole life to Preaching the Gospel in remote areas of Africa, South India and have never had a salary. I have trusted and depended on God to meet my needs and that of my family. There have been and still are difficulties in rising the cost of Travel, But God always blesses me with Good people whom he has given a passion and heart to pray for these precious children and to sow financially into his work. This is how the Lord called me to service. I pray It will bless and inspire you. Thank you to all who have asked me how God called me to be a missionary without having a job to fund it. Isa 49:5 [COMMON ENGLISH BIBLE] Even before I was born, the LORD God chose me to serve him and to lead back the people So the LORD has honoured me and made me strong. Evangelist Trevor Irwin. Please visit Charity mission website by clicking link below. / http://www.philadelphia33.org/ Link to all my art: / http://www.redbubble.com/people/joshuatree1

• I Hate F@#king Landmines
  by betelnut

  Yeah, SFW. Please bear with me…. Whilst rummaging through old photo albums looking for photos to upload to Redbubble, I came across m…

  Yeah, SFW. Please bear with me…. Whilst rummaging through old photo albums looking for photos to upload to Redbubble, I came across many photos we had taken in South East Asia detailing the horrific injuries sustained by people through the liberal use of landmines (and other unexploded ordinance). I hate fucking landmines…. I can’t really string together a good argument for why, but put simply: Adults are stupid… We cause wars, kill each other etc. However, the sick perversity of landmines are that 25 years after the stupidity of adults, the legacy they leave behind cause innocent children playing in the dirt to suffer horrific injuries. There are many issues in the world deserving of our attention. However, complex issues like famine, global wealth distribution, fair trade etc are intensely difficult problems with complex and varied solutions. In sharp contrast, the solution to landmines is easy: / STOP MAKING THEM / STOP USING THEM / CLEAN THEM UP OK, What can you do?? / Do some reading…. HERE is a good place to start. What next? It’s simple, buy one of these T-shirts (obviously with no mark up!), wear it around to guilt your friends into giving. Better yet, design a better T-shirt, put it on RedBubble and wear that around. If you need some inspiration, then here… / / Those who dislike using their chest for a billboard can send a small amount of cash to Halo Trust and help clear landmines already deployed in countries such as Cambodia, Angola and Kosovo. OK enough cause pushing. This was a purely self indulgent effort to offset guilt caused by being lucky enough to grow up in Australia blah blah. However, next time you hear yourself saying “OMG, that’s awful….Somebody should do something.” Just remember that somebody is YOU! Betelnut

• Well Since I Finally Got The Christmas Cards Up
  by Suni Pruett

  I just thought that I would write a reminder..to myself..and to everyone else…that until Christmas… I am donating 100% ...yep all of…

  I just thought that I would write a reminder..to myself..and to everyone else…that until Christmas… I am donating 100% ...yep all of my proceeds to the Ronald McDonald House Charities…so….buy a card..it will help children and needy families this year..and with FREE shipping (make sure to type in ‘novembershipping’ during checkout!)..November is the Perfect time to purchase….. Happy Early Holidays! / Suni

• Kids Charity Calendar
  by Joe Mortelliti

  A few months ago a fellow redbubble member brought to our attention that images were being sought for the Kids Cancer Support Foundation …

  A few months ago a fellow redbubble member brought to our attention that images were being sought for the Kids Cancer Support Foundation Australia for a charity calendar,produced by Claire Hanna. / Seems she got overwelming support from redbubble members,offering to supply images for free. / I got an email from Claire last night advising one of my images was selected, and I’m particularly happy with this as I’m currently up to my 8 month battle with cancer. / On the PDF supplied the following redbubble members also had images selected for the calendar…. / James Pierce / Mark German / Alistar McBride / David Smith / Hope they sell heaps

• What a long strange trip its been ....
  by Cimmerrian

  .. dont know why I chose that as the title .. but it works :) I’ve been on the bubble for a year now ( not sure exact anniversary d…

  .. dont know why I chose that as the title .. but it works :) I’ve been on the bubble for a year now ( not sure exact anniversary date 11/1 or 11/2 ) but I wanted to say a special thanks to all of you for your support , kind comments , favoriting and purchases over the year , it means alot to me and I really appreciate it . So in honor of the occassion I wanna give something back ! T Shirt Giveaway / Each week for the entire month of November I will enter the names of people that purchase one of my designs , and randomly draw a name ( from a hat …very high tech I know ) and the winner will get one of my tees ( winners choice ) . All you have to do is make sure when you make a purchase , you click the “let the artist know who you are ” box , and I’ll enter your name , if your name is chosen , I’ll bubblemail you , and you can let me know which of my shirts you want , the size and the address you want it sent to , and I’ll take care of the rest :) very important ..when u make a purchase , let me know who you are Lastly , just wanted to post an update regarding the Charities I’m doing work for through the sales of my designs . / from 10/1 thru 10/31 / Toys for Tots $132.32 USD / KMart Wishing Tree in Australia $85.20 USD I’m doing this through November 26th so know when you make a purchase of one of my designs that you are helping a great charity , and entering yourself into my Anniversary Contest to win a free tee ..and lets not forget my favorite Waterbuffalo Oink / money raised for Oink thru the sales of my designs ytd $112.00 USD again , thanks to you all for a great year !!! ps the Free Tee Promo is open to anyone that makes a purchase from my gallery , just make sure you let me know who you are hope you all have a great day Steve aka Cimmerrian

• Thank you!! More proceeds to charity!
  by Melinda Kerr

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  / / / Thank you to the person who bought the above. That’s more proceeds to Heal Africa xxxxxxxxxxxxx