I was speaking with a work colleague recently who was struggling with the direction his life was taking. 'What's the purpose of it all?' he said. 'I mean, what is it all for?'
It's a question most of us have asked at some stage. Without a purpose, we lack direction, motivation or passion.
Often when you speak to someone who has recently given their lives to Jesus, they'll tell you how they've found new meaning and purpose. What used to be all about 'my plans and my ideas', is now all about God and his plans. It's an exciting time.
Our purpose at CSA has remained unchanged. It's to give every surfer and every surfing community in Australia an opportunity to know and follow Jesus.
And, every day across the country, we're putting our faith into action. But how can we use our surfing to help others?
One exciting initiative CSA is involved in is an event with real purpose... 'Paddle Against Poverty'.
Tracey Kirkland (CSA Board Member)
What is Paddle Against Poverty?
It's a community event designed to be fun and challenging, while raising money for poverty stricken areas of the world.
This Saturday's event is a 5km paddle off the beaches of Cronulla, in southern Sydney.
Where does the money go that's raised by the paddlers?
Each time the event is run, the organisers select an area of need. This month, the recipient is Mercy Huts in Indonesia.
What is Mercy Huts?
Mercy Huts is a charity that runs not-for-profit beachfront retreats on Rote Island. 100% of the tourism money they make is used to empower local communities living in poverty in remote areas of Indonesia through community development projects, education, employment and training.
How can I get involved in Paddle Against Poverty?
For more details, click HERE.
'Paddle Against Poverty was one of the most frothing things I did last year,' Scott said. 'It was so much fun but, even better, it was great to think we were really making a difference.'
Support Your Tribe
On the Mercy Huts Facebook page it reads: 'Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.'
CSA knows that all too well. But we have much to do and we need your help.
'Without the CSA crew, I don't know where I'd be,' Emma said. 'They've shown me, just by the way they live, the way they treat those around them, what it really means to serve Jesus. It's epic.'
This month is CSA's annual Support Your Tribe fundraising drive.
We're raising money for the important work of CSA on our beaches and we're relying on you to help make the difference.
Please donate today.