Posts from 2017 (Page 6)
2017 NSW Conference Delegation Report
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…
Cooking Class – Victoria
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…
AUC: Summer School
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…
AUC: Workers Wive’s Seminar
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…
Sermons We See
I’d rather see a sermon than hear one any day; I’d rather one should walk with me than merely tell the way. The eye’s a better pupil and more willing than the ear, Fine counsel is confusing, but example’s always clear; And the best of all the preachers are the men who live their creeds, For to see good put in action is what everybody needs. I soon can learn to do it if you’ll let me see it done;…
Worker’s Seminar Report
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…
NSW: Youth Focus Meeting – February 4, 2017
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
GoodTidings is on Social Media
GoodTidings has for years been the official news brand of the SDARM in AUC. Recently, together with the Media Department, we’ve branched out into social media. We see this as an important move as we harness the power of social media to reach the world with the gospel. If you use Facebook or Instagram, you can follows us there. Our handle is @goodtidings4life. Follows us on Facebook, on Instagram and Subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
NSW: Feeding the Homeless
Street Buffet – 29 January 2017 Schofield Church has been blessed with the opportunity to be involved in a hands-on, practical, community evangelism through assisting at Street Buffet in Woolloomooloo. Once again, twelve eager volunteers gathered at the church around 12pm on Sunday 29th Jan to prepare the meal. A delicious menu consisting of baked veggies, curry with rice and a date slice had been planned; and with enough ingredients to feed 150 people, our twelve volunteers fell to peeling,…
WA: Guildford Church – Canvass Tuesdays
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…
NZ: Baby Congratulations – Pedrosa Family
We extend our congratulations to the Pedrosa family; to Brother Arnaldo and Sister Richel on the birth of their second daughter Abela, and also to big sister Adelaide. We pray God will bless each member of the Pedrosa family with much health and happiness. How wonderful that God knows each one before we were even born and has a special plan for each of our lives. May we all respond to His will. “Lo, children are an heritage of the…
General Conference Circular
February, 28, 2017 Dear SDARM family around the world, Christian greetings with: “I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them” (Revelation 14:13). Our dear Brother Alfons Balbach went peacefully to rest in the Lord at age 93 in Sacramento CA, USA, on Monday, February 27, 2017. Brother Balbach was born…