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This is a compilation of articles and sermons given in the 1890’s by Jones and Waggoner on Righteousness by Faith. A popular best seller for years, this is one of the finest books on victorious Christian living available. It gives the “how-to” of overcoming and explains many hard-to-understand passages in the book of Galatians. Find out firsthand what the 1888 message really is! Order your copy today for $25.00 RLPA: info@rlpa.org.au 02 9627 7553 or RLPA PO Box 132 Riverstone …
Baby Arrival
It is always wonderful news to hear of a new baby’s arrival, and we are so happy to announce that a third child has arrived to Madeline and Natasha Duna. Olivia weighed a healthy 3.4kg and is very much loved by her siblings Emilia and Jonathan. Congratulations to the proud parents and all around. May God truly bless all of you. May this wonderful commitment made by Joshua be also your wish and prayer “…but as for me and my…
Congratulations on New Baby Arrival
Our congratulations go to Tabitha and Rolf on the birth of their baby daughter, Sarah Grace. May God pour out a special blessing on your beautiful family! Many of you may know Tabitha as she worked for the Australasian Union Conference Office, Schofields NSW for ten years as desktop publisher/RLPA Director. Even since leaving the office Tabitha still has a great regard in her heart for God’s work and is part of the proof reading team. Now she is appreciating…
Predestined According to the Purpose of God
“For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.” (Romans 8:29, 30) A lot of discussion over the years has been generated over these verses. Who does God predestine? If he predestines a person, then is that…
Queensland Baptisms – Faumuina and Panchia
Sabbath 28 February 2015 Baptism in Coomera QLD (L-R): Jacob De Souza (Bible Worker), Rachel Panchia, Spiki Faumuina, Luka Faumuina, Paul Chapman (Minister) The Sabbath of February 28, 2015 was a high die for those who attended the Sabbath Services in the Pimpama group, on the Gold Coast, Queensland. The day was bright and the temperature warm, though the late afternoon rainclouds threatened to spoil the occasion. Thankfully, the weather remained fine as Luka & Spiki Faumuina and Rachel Panchia…
Baptism – Victoria
Jade Wales Members of the Shepparton church and friends gathered on the 10th of January in the quaint country town of Eldorado, Victoria. We spent a lovely Sabbath together which included the usual morning services, a combined lunch and the highlight of the day, the baptism of Jade Wales. Although there had been some rain, and it was still lightly raining, the creek level did not pose a problem; and Br. Jade made his stand for Jesus while everyone looked…
Youth Focus Meeting – NSW Youth Department
7 February 2015 With holidays over and life starting to get back to some normality, it was good once again to meet together for the first NSW Youth Focus Meeting (YFM) for the year 2015. We would like to thank Brother Ionel and Sister Stela Gules who opened their doors for us to hold this evening at their home and also for their hospitality. As each one arrived, before the program started, all were offered a lovely cool drink which…
Condolences to Zulic Family
Walter Zulic – 24 April 1962 – 2 February 2015 Walter Marino Zulic was born on the 24 April 1962 to Elsa and Giulio Zulic in Santiago, Chile. The family immigrated to Australia on the 10th April 1974. While living in Punchbowl, they made contact with the Seventh Day Adventist Reform Movement (SDARM) and for many months received Bible studies by Pastor A C Sas. They were convicted of the message and accepted the truth. Jointly both parents together with…
Busy-Bee – Elim Heights Youth Camp
1 February 2015 The verse “Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might” Ecclesiastes 9:10 first part, was certainly taken seriously by those who were at the last busy-bee held at Elim Heights Youth Camp. Some people stayed overnight after the usual 5th Sabbath combined meetings at Elim Heights for an early start to the busy-bee planned for Sunday morning the 1st of February. Those who went home Sabbath afternoon returned early in the morning to join…
RLPA News
Fountainview DVD’s Music! The age-old gift that lifts our spirits and makes us happy! Add to this the beauty of nature—the grandeur of Canada’s mountains in a backdrop of fall colours, and more. Hear these smiling, talented young people as they share from their own hearts, with their host, Mike Lemon, about their passion—God. Follow these young people in music and inspiration as they tackle some of life’s toughest questions in this first episode of God So Loved the World.…
Combined Sabbath at Schofields – 3 January 2015
A hot welcome for 2015 was felt by all at Schofields on the 3rd January. Br Szabi Szoke led out in the study of our Sabbath Bible Review Lesson ‘God is Calling You!’ “For many are called, but few are chosen.” Matthew 22:14. We all then separated into various classes for the study of our new yearly lesson on the life of Joseph – ‘Joseph the Dreamer’. “God designed that [Joseph] should obtain an experience by temptations, adversity, and hardships,…
Condolences to Wily Family
Sister Mataina Wily – 23/10/1927 – 7/1/2015 We would like to extend our sincere condolences to the grieving family, relatives and friends of late Sister Mataina Wily who passed away in Samoa. Those who knew her witnessed in her life that Sr Mataina loved her Lord Jesus and was a true matriarch in this beautiful island of Samoa. Sr Wily was a loving mother to Brother Pasene Wily, Sisters Tulipe, Ario and Pele. She fell asleep in Jesus while in…