Latest News (Page 44)

Latest News (Page 44)

News from around the Australasian Union Conference. Also visit the Good Tidings News page for downloadable back issues.

Elected 4 Glory Youth Convention – Australasian Union

Elected 4 Glory Youth Camp – Elim Heights Youth Camp It was with great excitement and anticipation that we looked forward to the Youth Convention. A bit more planning and purchasing went into our preparations this year as we had been told that there would be three days of Wilderness Wandering – walking in nature through the Australian bush, carrying our own camping gear and bedding. That was a daunting prospect to some, whereas others were very excited about the…

The Power of Song – Thoughts from E G White

“A Means of Education–The history of the songs of the Bible is full of suggestion as to the uses and benefits of music and song. Music is often perverted to serve purposes of evil, and it thus becomes one of the most alluring agencies of temptation. But, rightly employed, it is a precious gift of God, designed to uplift the thoughts to high and noble themes, to inspire and elevate the soul. As the children of Israel, journeying through the…

December Youth Focus Meeting – NSW

6 December 2014 – Final meeting for year As 2014 is coming to a close, the NSW youth leaders organised our last Youth Focus Meeting (YFM). The theme of the night was Homemade Ice-cream, and what a lovely warm evening for it. Br Matthias gave us an introduction to the life of Martin Luther from the 16th century, which was followed by the movie ‘Luther’. During intermission we all enjoyed a delicious finger food dinner with a dessert of mango,…

Sabbath School Seminar – Queensland

On the weekend of 21 – 23 November, 2015, Sam Batger, AUC Sabbath School Department Director held a Sabbath School Workshop in Clayfield, Brisbane. The workshop focused on the purpose of Sabbath School work and how we can get our younger Sabbath School members more involved in Sabbath School outreach. Among the plans discussed was the implementation of Missionary Projects for the younger classes in the Sabbath School. This involves each class in the children’s and youth Sabbath School classes…

International Youth Convention – Video Highlights

It has been more than 3 months since the closing of the International Youth Congress in Marusevec, Croatia this past summer. Surely, much has happened since that time in the lives of each of you who were present at the IYC2014. The event has ended, but we hope some things have remained. New friendships. Stronger faith. Discovered talents. Good life decisions. We pray that the Lord keeps leading you in the future. We would like to help you bring back…

Detox Health Seminar and Workshop – Queensland

The “Detox from Your Cells to Your Soul” Health Seminar and Workshop was held in the Nundah Community Centre over the weekend of November, 7 – 9, 2014. Organised by the Clayfield Church, and sponsored by the AUC Health Department, the seminar covered the major principles of healthy living and offered practical ways of reducing the toxins not only in our bodies, but also presented ways of dealing with the emotional, mental and spiritual stresses we face. More than 20…

Busy Bee at Elim Heights Youth Camp

Sunday 30th November 2014 Sunday the 30th November proved to be a very busy one at Elim Heights Youth Camp.  With the Youth Convention just around the corner, a planned busy bee was in order.  Around thirty people stayed and slept overnight after the Youth Sabbath so they could be ready for an early start Sunday morning.  They were joined by others who came back in the morning ready for work. The work accomplished included cleaning of main hall, children’s…

Tabakor College – Vanuatu

Tabakor College – Vanuatu Brother Glenn Clements, our member from Tura Beach, South Coast of NSW, together with his wife Rosemarie, had a desire in their hearts to help the people in Vanuatu.  They made a decision to open a Christian College catering for children’s education there.  After a lot of hard work and prayer, Tabakor College was founded in 2004.  The school first opened at primary school level.  Since then the school grew and expanded their curriculum into High…

Vegetarian Way Cooking Classes – Schofields Church NSW

3, 10, 17 November 2014 A number of people who have previously attended the “Vegetarian Way” cooking classes have been asking when the next session will be held.  Due to other activities taking place, November was the best free time that we had, so we decided to hold these classes the first three Monday evenings in November.  There was an average of 51 visitors attending, with the last Monday night having the largest number of attendees. Before each practical session,…

NSW Youth Day Outing – Bike Riding

16 November 2014 Once again an enthusiastic number of youth and older folks met together at Lady Carrington Drive, Royal National Park NSW with their bikes at 9:45am. As the day dawned, it was pouring rain in Sydney, but that did not deter the keen ones, who were looking forward to enjoying God’s beautiful creation, to still come along.  The closer we got to the National Park the clearer the skies became until there was a beautiful clear day with…

Condolences to Volpp Family – Wilhelm Volpp

Brother Wilhelm F. Volpp Resting in the Lord 1926 – 2014 Pastor Wilhelm F. Volpp went peacefully to his rest at the age of 87 (four days away from his 88th birthday) at his home in Germany, around 10 a.m. German time, on Tuesday, December 16, 2014. Due to age, his health condition was gradually deteriorating in the last few weeks. A native of Germany, Bro. Volpp came to the SDA Reform Movement in his youth, and from that time he…