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On the 20th September at Shepparton Church, Victoria, the missionary department hosted a special outreach evening entitled “The marriage feast of The Lamb.” This event was based on the topic of marriage on this earth and also the wedding feast in heaven. The significance being the “white wedding garment” and its spiritual significance. The evening started off with some fun: some marriage roll-playing and a lot of laughter. Pairs of participants were called up to engage in a number of…

Birth Announcement – Mia Jade Balarezo Congratulations to David and Elizabeth Balarezo on the birth of their third child, a little girl!  Mia Jade Balarezo – meaning “my jewel” – was born weighing 3.27kgs and measuring 50cms long. Mia is very much loved by her older siblings Justin and Dylan. We pray that God will give you wisdom to bring up Mia Jade to His honour and glory.  Psalms 127:3 “Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the…

Cooking Demonstrations – Monday 1st, 8th and 15th September 2014 – Wentworthville Community Centre As a follow-up to the Depression Recovery Program, the Wentworthville Church Missionary Department just completed a series of cooking demonstrations.  These workshops were held during the first three Monday evenings of September.  This outreach took place at the Wentworthville Community Centre, Wentworthville NSW. After the introduction on the first night, Brother Domenic Polistina gave a brief account of the community work planned for the local area;…

Our condolences go to the family and friends of late Valma Alice Rendell who died from a severe heart attack on Friday 8th August 2014 at the wonderful age of 93.  We look forward to the time when we will see Sr Rendell once again at the beautiful home prepared for the faithful. “But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for…

Wentworthville Church  It was Brother Domenic and Sister Nadine Polistina’s desire to present their firstborn son Immanuel to the Lord at a dedication service in their local church.  The ceremony was witnessed by many of their church brethren, family and friends; this took place on a beautiful Sabbath morning, 9th August 2014. During the ceremony, Nadine shared a special poem before Br Matthias Thiel prayed for Immanuel: What Do I Want For My Child Do I seek for him world-wide…

  Treasures of Truth   Set of 20 DVDs – $75.00 A treasure chest full of fortifiable studies for your Missionary Outreach  Vol 1 God’s Word to Modern Man The Powerful Word of God Fiery Serpents Give Me Oil In My Lamp The Standard of Measurement Nailed to His Cross The Origin and End of Sin If We Confess Sanctify Them Through Thy Truth Communication With God Come Let Us Reason Together Delay No Longer Who Shall Be Able To…

Our special congratulations go to Brother Csongor and Sister Kaylene Matyas on the birth of their second son Asher.  The healthy, bouncy baby boy was born weighing 4.190kgs (9.2lbs).  We wish them all God’s blessings as they bring up both their children for the Lord. Psalms 127:3 “Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.” 

Camp meeting 15-17 August 2014 “We have nothing to fear for the future, except as we shall forget the way the Lord has led us, and His teaching in our past history.”Life Sketches, p. 195. Friday afternoon we arrived at camp to find the rain just starting to set in. This did not dampen our spirits, however, and there was much excitement as we greeted family, friends, and interstate visitors, many of whom we do not often get to see.…

On Sabbath the 2nd August 2014, youth and members of Schofield’s Church were able to bring much joy to a number of the residents living at the Adventist Retirement Village, Kings Langley NSW. Over 70 people gathered together in the dining room listening to various items rendered by individuals, Focus Singers, instrumentalists and groups; also praises were rendered to our heavenly Father by all with community singing.  God loves to receive praises from His children.  Throughout the Psalms David repeatedly…