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Vanuatu Fly and Build 2011 – Projects Update
After four weeks of hectic activity at Malekula and Port Vila, Vanuatu, the brethren are pleased to report on their progress so far. Malekula Church Project The house of worship on the island of Malekula was almost completed with only the main door and some window shutters still to be provided for. The AUC Treasurer reports the brethren are short of $2,000 for needed materials. The floor of this structure is made of sand which was bagged and carted from…
Vanuatu – Seminars June 2011
Br Brian Jaksic reports of his June 2011 visit to Vanuatu. He conducted five day seminar mainly on the Last Day Events, including The Sealing Message and The Investigative Judgment. On Sabbath 75 people were in attendance. Br Luke Kneebone reports of encouraging response to a number of meetings he was able to conduct while on the fly-and-build projects. A full report will be included in our next edition of Good Tidings E-News. Watch this space. Subscribe now! It's FREE!…
Samoa – Baptisms June 2011
June 2011 In early June, 2011, Br Brian Jaksic returned to Samoa to assist with the Samoan Field Delegation Session. Sabbath meetings were well attended with an encouraging number of visitors. On this second visit he was privileged to conduct the baptisms of four more souls, Sr Tumu Agavale, Sr Fetineiai Agavale, Sr Manuao Siyanilo Sapati, and Br Arona Unasai. American Samoa Br Jaksic also visited American Samoa where he held a number of meetings for the benefit of some…
Samoa – Baptisms January 2011
January 2011 A welcome decision of the 32nd AUC delegation session in December 2010 was to engage our retired ministers to help were possible with the work in the Pacific Islands. In response, Br Brian Jaksic was privileged to conduct the baptisms of five souls in January of 2011 — Br Sapati Sami, Sr Lotofoa Sami, Br Uati Sami, Br Pofitu and Sr Paseka (Tupe) Sauvao. Left to right: (Standing) Br Uati Sami, Sr Paseka (Tupe) Sauvao, Br Sapati…
Fellowshipment of Br Bruce Powell, Schofields NSW
On Sabbath, July 16 2011, Schofields Church members welcomed Br Bruce Powell officially into the membership of the Seventh Day Adventist Reform Movement. Br Powell's talents in video ministry will be greatly valued as we endeavour to proclaim the wonderful message of Reformation together. Please keep him and his ministry in your prayers.
European Sunday Alliance Launched
The Good Tidings E-News draws your attention to the latest developments in the fulfilling of Bible Prophecy and an ultimate Worldwide Sunday Law. On 20 June, 2011 “some 65 civil society organisations, trade unions and Churches launched the European Sunday Alliance at an event held in the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) in Brussels. In their Founding Statement “Together for decent working hours” the signatories commit to safeguard and promote work-free Sundays and decent working hours throughout Europe. The…
Samoan Mission Field – Wedding January 2011
In January 2011, Sr Viola Seu Falalilo and Br Suaesi Moe joined hands in holy wedlock at our local Faleasi'u Church, on the Samoan island of Upolo. Despite the rainy weather, church members and family were full of joy and happiness as they gathered to witness the event. The families were grateful that our beloved minister Br Brian Jaksic, still active in the Lord's service though retired, was able to visit and officiate over the marriage ceremony. We wish Sr…
Coleambally NSW Outreach Meetings
The Following Report was received from one of our young people, Sam Wiseman, two weeks ago: “Bro Alasdair Pow has just started a Prophecy Seminar here in Coleambally. In the first meeting, entitled The Time is Fulfilled, we had one new lady come plus the majority of our local church members which was great. In this meeting Bro Alasdair proved from the Bible and non-Biblical history the year, month, day and hour that Jesus Christ, as the Messiah, came. The…
Fly and Build Project – Vanuatu (Update)
As you read this, work will already have commenced on the first of two fly-and-build projects in the Vanuatu Mission Field taking place from the 16th of June to the 15th of July, 2011. Eager and dedicated volunteers have arrived in Vanuatu to help out. We look forward to receiving reports of their success. I am reminded of the following testimony: “My soul is stirred within me as the Macedonian cry comes from every direction, from the cities and villages…
Invitation to QLD Mission Field Camp Meeting
Official Invitations for the upcoming QLD Mission Field Camp Meeting to be held 5th – 7th August, 2011 will be coming out shortly. Location: Ewen Maddock Recreation Centre, Landsborough, Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia. The theme entitled, “Living Well,” will be dedicated to topics covering the health and well-being of Body, Mind and Soul. Guest Speaker: Br Alasdair Pow, Minister and Naturopath. The camp will commence Friday evening on the 5th of August and conclude Sunday lunch time on the 7th…
NSW Spiritual Conference
Elim Heights was a busy hive of activity on Friday afternoon June 10 as preparations were underway for the opening of the 2011 NSW Spiritual Conference. Many hands make light work, so while sound and recording equipment was being set up in the church hall, the kitchen was also full of helpers preparing the evening meal. Soon we were welcoming visitors from across New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria and South Australia—it was wonderful to have so many attending this special…
South Australian Field News
Using our Talents – Large or Small The church membership in South Australia is very small compared to other fields in Australia, but that doesn’t mean that the Lord has forgotten about this part of the world when it comes to the blessings He is willing to share with us. Once a month as part of our missionary work we all go to different nursing homes and sing songs for about an hour. It is a great time for us…