Posts by Good Tidings Editor (Page 25)

Street Buffet Sunday, November 27 2016 At 12:00noon, on the 27th of November, a group of eager helpers met together at the Schofields church kitchen. They were all enthusiastic and ready to start preparing food which was to be served to the homeless that evening. Once the food was cooked, it was then transported to Woolloomooloo in the heart of the city of Sydney, where it would be given out. The food had to be at Woolloomooloo by 6:00pm to…

Mervyn Bryce Southwell We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Brother Mervyn Southwell, on the loss of their loved one, who fell asleep in Jesus on the 7th November, 2016 at 8:00pm. May God be your comfort during this sad time. Life Sketches of Mervyn Bryce Southwell 26-5-1936 – 7-11-2016   Mervyn Bryce (Merv) was born in Bairnsdale, Victoria on 26th May 1936, the fifth child of Bryce and Myrtle Southwell. Sadly, the children never…

Sabbath Afternoon Nature Outings The brethren of Wentworthville Church have designated every third Sabbath afternoon of each month to be spent out in nature. Platypus track, Bidjigal Reserve has been a favourite this year, and a beautiful Sabbath afternoon lunch spot for the young and young in heart. There is a lot to see in the reserve with over 370 native plants, over 140 native animals and lots of birds, but sadly there are no platypus to be found in…

Standing Against the Firefighters 18-21 November 2016 On Friday 18th of November, all the churches, families and young people across Queensland gathered together for a field youth camp. Friday afternoon everyone started to arrive and set up their tents and the hall where the meetings would be held. As the sun set, we all drew together for the opening of Sabbath. Br Csongor Matyas, the AUC Youth Department Director, took a Bible study about faith and its importance. After a…

“Thank you” Dear Brethren and Sisters, Greetings in Jesus name! “And they spake unto Moses, saying, The people bring much more than enough for the service of the work, which the LORD commanded to make.” Exodus 36:5 The Brethren of PNG would like to thank you for your overwhelming generosity in giving to the PNG Drought Appeal. PNG has been affected by one of the worst droughts on record in history. This drought affected the whole country causing difficulty for…

Elim Heights Youth Camp Many come from all over Australia, also from overseas to enjoy the wonderful benefits that Elim Heights Youth Camp offers during camp times. Prior to camps being held, much work and preparation is done by a number of people who love this wonderful place. Sister Elaine Weymark is one of these special people who love being at Elim Heights and wants to see that each one who comes to camp is comfortable and well catered for.…

True Revival – The Church’s Greatest Need True Revival begins in the heart. “A revival of true godliness among us is the greatest and most urgent of all our needs.” – Ellen G. White Perhaps you’ve been praying to experience the power of the Holy Spirit and the latter rain. Your prayers may be answered sooner than you think, because Jesus is coming soon! This volume collects Ellen White’s most important writings on revival. She helps us distinguish between true…

Baden Powell Park – Samford 9-11 September 2016 On Friday, the 9th of September, the Queensland churches and families gathered to a new, beautiful camp ground for the yearly field conference. Our conference theme was “True Religion”. Friday afternoon, everyone started to gather and prepare for the start of camp and Sabbath. To begin with, we gathered together to open the Sabbath with a Bible study taken by Elisabeth Balarezo on “Defining True Religion”. After some spiritual food, we asked…

October 17, 24, 31 The Schofields Church held another series of three cooking classes during the month of October, Monday evenings, the 17th, 24th and 31st.   Around eighty people attended these classes each night. Since summer was just around the corner, the menu chosen was light and simple. Included in this series was a recipe for a very nutritious breakfast smoothie. What a wonderful way to start the day with all the ingredients that promote life! This can be enjoyed…

Righteousness by Faith  21-23 October 2016 Members and friends gathered at the annual spiritual conference this year to consider the topic of “Examine Yourselves: Whether You be in the Faith”. It was a beautiful setting with the camping site just facing the beach in Busselton, about 2 hours south of Perth. The topics covered were well connected and served to strengthen our faith in God. Faith in the Word of God is the very foundation of the Christian life, and…

Gabriel Ghervase – 15 October 2016 Sabbath 15th of October was a special day. Members and visitors from churches and families all over Victoria came together for the day of Gabriel Ghervase’s baptism. Gathering at Sunbury church at 2pm, Nathan Tyler gave a message about the Christian “run.” It was wise instruction for the new runner as well as those nearing the last lap…we learned how to run, where to go for strength to run and who wins the race. The…

Jade and Adriana Wales – 11 October 2016 On a drizzly Tuesday morning, many prayers went up to God on behalf of Jade and Adriana to hold back the rain until the wedding service was over… and our gracious and wonderful Heavenly Father did more than that; the rain held back until the reception was over and everything was packed up. During the ceremony, guests sat beneath a beautiful wisteria arch which was placed in the middle of the stunning…