The boys are back together! After their vacay to the Ments, they dial back to Indo to speak to Jemma Scott who is currently serving the Lord through 'Sail4Purpose' and Jono Bailey, National Manager coming from the Sunny Coast. They touch on the journey of the Surfers Bible and how you can play a huge part in placing them in the hands of those who need to hear the Good News! The SURFATHON!!! October 28th. Put it in your diaries, journals, tell your mum even. She can help too! You can sign up and participate or donate to those participating.
T H E S U R F E R S B I B L E.
Uncovering a life of lasting meaning and full of purpose requires leaving the shallows and paddling bravely into the deep … Jesus famously said, “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.”
20 years since the first edition of the Surfers Bible… we are back with a newer & updated version. How exciting this project & journey has been- collaborating with crew across the world to bring this to print. Sharing the stories & testimonies of what God has done in the lives of well known surfers across the globe- from Bethany Hamilton to Britt Merrick, CJ Hobgood, Caio Ibelli, Tatiana Wester-Webb, Reef Hazelwood & many more.
With this new edition of the Surfers Bible, the full testimonies & video interviews are all able to be accessed via a QR code in the book. So you can watch Bianca Buitendag & Reef Heazlewood shred whilst soaking in how the Lord has given them life, purpose & meaning.
It’s crazy for me writing this right now (Jem Scott, that WA chick). When I first came to faith I found a Surfers Bible in the Margaret River op shop. Fifteen months later I have the absolute honour & privilege to be working on & contributing to this new one... getting to interview surfers like Britt Merrick & Bethany Hamilton on how Jesus has radically transformed their lives.
It’s not everyday you get the opportunity to do this, especially from a 65ft Catamaran in remote Indonesia, fulfilling Matthew 24:14 & the Great Commission. God is so incredibly good, and we could never make these things happen in our own strength. As Proverbs 16:9 says… “We can make our plans, but the LORD determines our steps.” It is simply just surrendering everything over to Him, & learning to listen into His small quiet voice & how we can best obey Him.
“For the plans I have for you are plans to prosper you & not to harm you. Plans to give you a hope & a future.” Jeremiah 29:11
I remember reading Bethanys biography Soul Surfer when I was 14. Nothing faith wise resonated at the time (just her crazy amazing courage, strength, perseverance & love for surfing) but now realising, wow, that would have been the very first seed planting to knowing Jesus… sharing that with her over the zoom call gave her goosebumps!
It’s pretty cool to think how giving someone a Surfers Bible post a good yarn in the surf or in the carpark could radically change someone else’s life also- even if they don’t know it at the time, or it takes years for them to come to know Jesus… they are going to thank you for it down the track. To have HOPE, JOY, FREEDOM, PEACE & ETERNAL LIFE through CHRIST, in a world that is in chaos is massively good news. Let’s continue to be bold & share that, to share our testimonies & the goodness of the Lord. Having this surfers bible breaks down the barriers for surfers who aren’t quite ready to read the word of God, but will happily plough through all the testimonies haha! This was my experience, & now this original version is in the hands of my parents, where I can see God working on their hearts everyday.
This Surfers Bible changed my life, I know it will change yours & those you have on your hearts to share the good news to too.
How are we raising money to print the Surfers Bibles…?
T H E S U R F A T H O N.
SURF 25+ WAVES ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28 TO GIVE SURFERS IN YOUR COMMUNITY A NEW SURFERS BIBLE.
The SHARE THE STOKE global Surfathon aims for 1000 surfers to catch over 25 waves each and fundraise USD$8 per wave so that we can print and distribute 25,000 new English Surfers Bible’s and 6,000 new French Surfers Bibles.
This October 28, surfers from across the globe are teaming up to take part in the first ever Share the Stoke Surfathon.
Rookies and pros alike are encouraged to surf 25+ waves in one day to raise awareness and funds to bring a new English & French Surfers Bible to their surf communities.
Will you join us? Sign up as a solo surfer, or register your crew to make a team.
”Being able to grow up and live in a country like Australia, I’ve had so much exposure and opportunity to access and learn about God’s word, through things like church, youth group and christian surfers.
It has brought so much joy and given me fundamental truths that have allowed me to develop into the person I am today. It has given me a reason to love people, find joy in all things, and has really changed my perspective on life.
I really believe that Gods word is truth and breathes life, and because of this, I’d love to see many more have the opportunity to know and follow Jesus.
In my life, this is what I’m about. This is what is important to me. Have any questions? Send me a message, I’d love to chat about it!”
“I am excited to be surfing A LOT on the 28th of October to fundraise for bibles that can be given to those around. I am passionate to see my local surf community find and know their true worth and values that come from Jesus. Giving people who want it, access to the bible to learn more and know that Jesus loves them so deeply and that they don’t have to do anything to earn His love but it is freely given.”
Read more and get involved here:
https://surfathon.thesurfersbible.com/en/
Mitch and Sam have signed up themselves. Here is their profiles to donate and partner with them!