Posts by Good Tidings Editor (Page 12)
Eulogy – Maria Cristea
I’d like to share with you all a few things about the life of our grandmother Maria Cristea. Maria was born in the heart of Romania in the small German village of Sincu Brasov on the 14th of June, 1934, to parents Emil Ghircoias and Elena Moga, who were both of similar age, born in 1898. She was the baby of the family—she had three brothers, Gheorghe, Jon and Basile. Life was not easy, when you consider that World War…
A Tribute to our Mum – Catharina Bende Sas
This is a very brief recollection of the life of a beautiful lady, Catharina Bende Sas, as seen through the eyes of her children Lidia, Charles and Rubem. Catharina Bende Sas was born on Saturday, 24th November 1934, in a little town called Caiva Presidente Venceslau. The second of nine children born to Americo and Barbara Bende. Sadly, two passed away very young, in their infancy. Andrew was only 5 weeks old when he died of cot death and Lidia…
Cyclone Harold Appeal
A news update from Br. Ben Thiel, secretary for Pacific Region. As I’ve been in contact with the brethren from different countries across the Pacific recently, it has been encouraging to hear that during this time, where it’s difficult to move about, that people are keeping in contact and supporting each other, with prayer, through phone calls, and also that fellowship and meetings are still happening via various multimedia options—both the Sabbath schools, divine services, young people’s meetings and prayer…
Theme for 2020-2022
A theme has been announced for our strategic planning for the current term. This will be, “Uplifting Jesus, Serving People, Proclaiming Truth.” We uplift Jesus by studying His character, accepting His righteousness, and depending on His daily grace. We serve people by ministering to their physical, mental and spiritual needs, with prayer that they may be blessed, enriched, and led to a closer relationship with God. We proclaim truth by making God’s word our standard, understanding its teachings, and upholding…
Report of the 35th AUC Delegation Session
Delegates from across Australia and New Zealand gathered at the AUC headquarters in Schofields, NSW for our 35th delegation session. A total of 28 delegates represented the various units of our Union. The following is the list of new officers, including those elected by the Delegation, and other committees and officers appointed by the Council: Officers President Nathan Tyler 1st Vice President 2nd Vice President Miguel Mendoza Benjamin Thiel Secretary / Treasurer Joe Voncina Committees Executive Committee Nathan…
Let The Heavens Ring – Recordings from YC 1999
December 2019, by N Tyler. Young people from around the Pacific and some from further abroad gathered for the “Y2K” youth convention, held December 24, 1999 to January 1, 2000 at Elim Heights. The theme was “Pilgrim’s Progress.” See a report here. One of the activities of this event was to practice and record songs which were sung at the convention. During meeting breaks and other times when we could spare a few minutes, groups would practice and record various…
AUC 2019 Conference and Delegation Session Venue
Update 26/12/2019 The venue has had to change yet again as the Mt Victoria venue have cancelled on us due to fires. See the links at the end of this article for up to date information. NEW Venue with Accommodation Confirmed While we have certainly felt disappointed by the fires at Elim Heights Youth Camp, we are very encouraged by the prayers and support everyone has shown in ensuring our AUC 2019 end-of-year program proceeds in some form. Today the…
Elim Heights Youth Camp: Bushfire Update 2
On the evening of 12 November 2019, Sydney, Australia time, the bushfires raging in New South Wales, Australia, passed through our Elim Heights Youth Camp, nestled in the surrounds of the Yengo National Park. The fire has destroyed the main meeting hall, the main machinery shed, the roof of the small toilet block and a cottage that was housing the NSW Conference President, Nathan Tyler and his family. While personal effects have been destroyed, we are grateful to the Lord…
Bushfires Destroy Campground Buildings
BREAKING NEWS: Yesterday evening (12 November 2019, Sydney, Australian time) the bushfires raging in New South Wales, Australia, passed through our Elim Heights Youth Camp, nestled in the surrounds of the Yengo National Park. The fire has destroyed the main meeting hall, the main machinery shed, and a cottage that was housing the NSW Conference President and his family. While personal effects have been destroyed, we are grateful to the Lord that no life was lost. We will keep you…
Congress, climate change & the sunday law
Four years ago, I wrote an editorial on the Pope’s Laudato Si’ encyclical. That encyclical, released on June 18, 2015, called for discussion and dialogue on climate change. Pope Francis stated, “The urgent challenge to protect our common home includes a concern to bring the whole human family together to seek a sustainable and integral development, for we know that things can change.” (Laudato Si’, Sec 13) According to Pope Francis, that development includes the restoration of spiritual life in all of humanity, with Christ, in the form of the Eucharist, at its centre, and Sunday,…
VIC Canvassing
Recently the youth from the Keilor Park Church took part in a 3 Day canvassing project, which began on Monday the 14th of January and extended to Wednesday the 16th. Before going out to begin our work, we were given training in the form of a brief outline on how to introduce ourselves as well as a description about the books we were offering. This was an important step as it offered insight into how to carry out this task…
Long-awaited answer to prayer
It has been nearly 4 years now since a Sri Lankan family started a battle which, at the time, seemed a quick immigration matter. We always knew that the chances were not so good, but never thought it would take the family 4 years to get to this point. They had only been in the country for about 6 months, and hopes were high that they could quickly apply for a protection visa and settle in Australia. Their third child was just born, and…