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Depression Recovery Program: Wollongong March 28th-April 4, 2017 Last year, the missionary school students participated in as well as facilitated a Depression Recovery Program in Wentworthville Church. The results were very encouraging, as we had over 10 participants who experienced great results and lasting changes in their lives after going through the program. Needless to say, the students also had a great experience and gained the skills needed to facilitate the program in their local areas as well. This year,…

Last year, while completing a Chorale Conducting university course, my lecturer offered to assist me in the formation of a choir and act as an ongoing mentor. I accepted, and by end of year, 25 young people joined the group. By God’s grace, we were on our way! The experience was challenging but worthwhile. As the rehearsals progressed, the group found their unique sound. It seemed that we had practiced only for days, instead of all the weeks, by the…

On the 5th of March, 2017, about 26 Delegates from around NSW gathered at Schofields Church in Sydney to make plans and discuss propositions for the NSW Conference for the next two years. We were blessed by God’s Spirit when we opened with the hymn: “Blessed Assurance Jesus is Mine”. After the reports from the previous two years were accepted and notes taken on the minutes from the last session, we started nominating those who were to be on the…

The last cooking demonstration of the year had everyone in high spirits as surprises were rolled out one after another bringing good cheer and developing ties of friendship.  Almost every chair in the room was occupied as regular visitors encouraged their friends and family to join in the educational fun.  As a result there were twice the number of usual participants, the added interest adding to the enjoyment of the evening. There was a little murmuring among some when only…

In the first week of January of this year, we met together for Summer School, at Elim Heights. We began on Monday, 2 January, with about 20 students of various ages. We covered the topics of Budgeting, How can I have the Assurance of Salvation, and Influence in the morning. In the afternoon, we covered more discussion-style topics such as Developing a Life Mission and Standing up for Your Faith. The discussions were very interesting, and it was really lovely…

This year from 8th to 9th January, we were able to run a session for the workers’ wives. We had a similar session several years ago and have felt the need to have another like meeting for a while. When we were planning the meetings, we were trying to find a time when the wives would be free. This was a challenge since most of our workers’ wives have young children. So we decided to run the meetings after the…

The Australasian Union Conference workforce met for four days as part of our regular ongoing training undertaken by all our workers. First, we continued our study of the book Pastoral Ministry, with discussion on a portion of the book. On the second day we enjoyed a Communication seminar, taking us through important concepts in communication and how different personality types relate to one another. On the last day we had an update on visual communication and a discussion forum on…

Many thanks to Sr Weymark for hosting the first focus evening at her home for 2017.  Many young and young at heart enjoyed an evening of small group discussions and socialising combined with a delicious dinner. It was also so lovely to see our tiny tots have the opportunity to play together and enjoy special times together. May God continue to encourage those who attend. ~ Anonymous

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Guildford Church has set every Tuesday from 11am to 1pm as “Courageous Canvass” for all who are willing to try it out. The weekly activity brings this vital mission to our community by offering a range of cookbooks, health and spiritual books. It takes courage to knock on doors, and thoughts of rejection will try to keep us from engaging in this important work, but we must do what the Lord commanded us to do – “preach the gospel to…

Brother Richard Kim 17 December 2016 On the Sabbath of December 17, 2016, members and friends from the Clayfield Church and Brisbane Korean Group witnessed with joyful hearts the baptism of Richard Kim. The baptism took place at the North Pine River, Petrie, QLD. It was a beautiful but warm afternoon. Bro. Richard was raised in a Christian family and is originally from Korea. He came to Australia after spending eight years living with his family in New Zealand. He has…