Posts by Good Tidings Editor (Page 20)
Condolences – Vincent F Cimera
We extend our condolences to the Cimera and Chapman families on the loss of their loved one: Brother Vincent F. Cimera. Vincent was the loving husband of JoAnne, father of Sr Deborah Chapman, Michelle Vejby and Karen Cimera; and he was Opa to Jordan, Jared, Melissa, Wally and Ryan. Vincent passed away on Tuesday, 8th August 2017. A memorial service was held at Moriah Heights, California, USA, on Sunday 20th of August, where family and friends paid their last respects.…
CONDOLENCES – Bernie Guthrie
It is with sadness that I report the death of Bernie Guthrie. Bernard Edward Guthrie died peacefully at his home on Thursday, 8 June, 2017, aged 85 years. A graveside committal was held on Friday, 16 June at the Wagga Wagga Lawn Cemetery, Lake Albert, followed by a Memorial Service in John Bance & Son funeral home, Ashmont, Wagga Wagga. Bernie is survived by his wife, Betty, their six children and families. He was a much-loved grandfather and great-grandfather. Bernie…
When Two Become One
I was privileged recently to perform the wedding of my eldest son. As I gathered my thoughts together in preparation, it served to remind me of the wonderful purpose God has for every marriage. As a divine institution given by God to the human race, its real purpose and blessing can only be realised through living out the Biblical principles attached to it. To understand more clearly God’s intention in this relationship, we need to go back to the record…
Building Repairs – Keilor Park Church
The members and friends of the Keilor Park Church need your help. Our church building is now over 45 years old. It was completed in 1972 with volunteer labour as a concrete block structure. Later, some other additions were made to the back. Today we have a small kitchen, cramped dining area, ageing toilets and a makeshift second dining area in a shed which doubles as a Children’s Sabbath School room. There are some maintenance items that are due, such…
WA Youth Cook-off
On Saturday 3rd of June, the youth of Guildford Church gathered together for a “cook-off”. All who participated were divided into teams and given various vegan ingredients from which to come up with a dessert, main or entrée dish within one hour. There was intense action once the hour began, and the kitchen began to look like an overcrowded beehive of activity. The team work was excellent, however, and although many hands made a lot of mess, there was general…
Remembering our Dear Brother Emil Brus
Born on January 8, 1930 in Spanovica, a small town in central Croatia, Emil Brus would grow to display a fire for Christ that would rage throughout his life, igniting all who came in contact with him. However, the sparks for this fire were first lit in 1926, before Emil was even born. After World War I, Europe was ready for rebirth. Emil’s father and uncle, Jakob and Stanco, started a logging business that boomed in the postwar economy, eventually…
Question Field Youth Outing – May 7 2017
Most young Australians cannot escape the overwhelming nostalgia that hits them when entering Questacon, the National Science and Technology Centre. Instantly, memories of the many school science classes and excursions come flooding in. In our case, the youth from the NSW field were excited to spend the day exploring one of Australia’s biggest public science centres. The first step into the exhibition launches you into the void of space and cool dark blue lighting and soothing music. The blue allows…
Schofields Church Cooking Demonstration
May 15th, 22nd, 29th. Genesis 1:29 – And God said “Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat”. With a chilly winter just around the corner, the Schofields Church held another fruitful series of cooking classes during the month of May 2017. This event involved careful planning, lots of…
QLD – Opal Burpengary Gardens Visit
On Sabbath afternoon of 27 May, 2017 Opal Burpengary Gardens Nursing Home received its first visit from the members and youth of Pimpama and Clayfield churches. Sister Ana Bonilla, a faithful member of Clayfield for many years, had recently been relocated to the home to be nearer to her daughter. The Pimpama church made the trip up from the Gold Coast and, joined by members and youth from Clayfield, shared an afternoon of Christian praise in song and music for…
NSW Camp 2017
The New South Wales Camp 2017 was held at Elim Heights on the Queen’s Birthday weekend in June. The theme “Changed Into His Image” focused on the wonderful work of grace in changing the hearts of all who will submit to Jesus’ work within. A variety of presentations explored different aspects of this precious truth. Children and youth enjoyed programs tailored to their needs as well. One particular highlight was a project to raise money for the NSW Youth, where…
Congratulations to the Polistina Family
Congratulations to the Polistina Family! How wonderful it was to hear the announcement that another beautiful boy was born: the second son to Domenic and Nadine Polistina and a little brother to Immanuel. Our congratulations extend to Nadine, Domenic and their family as they welcomed their new baby “Eleazar” (El-e-a-zar) into this world, on Sabbath morning, the 17th of June. We pray God will care for the Polistina family and help the boys grow up to be strong, faithful men…
Condolences
We would like to extend our Condolences to the family of our dear Sister Dina Freund-Petranović. Sister Dina was a church member of the Slavic Church in Schofields, NSW. During the last few years, she had been suffering from dementia and was being cared for at a nursing home. Dina fell asleep in Jesus on Friday, 12th May 2017. May God comfort and strengthen her family while they mourn the loss of their beloved mother and grandmother. The funeral took…