Posts by Good Tidings Editor (Page 30)
Milestone for Ilic and Sas families – 60 Golden Years
I … take you … to be my lawfully wedded (husband/wife), to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, until death do us part. These days, vows repeated at weddings seem to have lost their meaning. Marriage today is becoming an option which many couples choose not to pursue. Vowing to live with someone “‘till death do us part” is a huge commitment which many are not…
Elim Missionary College 2016 Progressive Report
Canvassing Work – March & April After the first month of studies at Elim Heights Youth Camp was over, the EMC students were divided and placed in homes of different families while their course continued at AUC Headquarters in Schofields. During the months of March and April, the students’ schedule included classes in the mornings by different teachers; Brethren Peter Lausevic, Paul Chapman, A C Sas and Rolly Dumaguit. The students also went through the “Depression Recovery Program” with Bro.…
Wedding of Emily and Jonathan Brown
11 April 2016 On April 11th 2016, guests from the USA, Melbourne, Sydney, Queensland and Perth gathered together at the beautiful Golden Valley Tree Farm situated in Balingup, Western Australia, to witness the marriage of Emily Newman and Jonathan Brown. Rain had been forecasted for the day, and sure enough everyone woke up to a very wet morning. We were all praying hard as preparations went on as planned. Thankfully there was a large gazebo at the ceremony location, which…
NSW Youth Sabbath – Coleambally NSW
Weekend Camp – 22-25 April 2016 After driving through some heavy rain and through a hailstorm just outside Wagga Wagga, we were wondering what kind of weather we would have to face over the weekend. But as we got closer to Coleambally, God truly blest us with such amazing blue skies, not even a small cloud was to be seen. All present witnessed a gorgeous, colourful sunset which was followed by a very clear, starry night, making each feel the…
Cooking Demonstrations – Schofields Church NSW
Schofields Central Church, Sydney Australia. Firstly, I would like to thank our heavenly Father for the opportunities that He gives us to be able to further His work in some way. We have been conducting cooking demonstrations in our church for quite a number of years now; and with some effort put into these programmes, we can see that the Lord is helping us to let our light shine in the local Sydney community. Various members help with the distribution of…
Western Australia News
Ordination Brother Luke Kneebone – Elder On Sabbath 16th April 2016 Br Paul Chapman ordained Br Luke Thomas Kneebone as an elder of the Seventh Day Adventist Reform Movement Church with the laying on of hands. The duties and responsibilities of the position were brought to our attention as set out by the apostles in the early church. It was with solemnity that all present gave their support to Br Luke as he was formally recognised for the work that…
EMC – Sabbath School Seminar
5-8 April 2016 During the EMC missionary training program students study a variety of subjects; one of these is the Sabbath School (SS), its purpose and function. During the scheduled week of SS training, classes were divided into two parts, morning and afternoon. Mornings were delivered by Br Paul Chapman, General Conference Sabbath School Secretary, in which he addressed: the functional role of the Sabbath School program, how it is structured, how it should function, and how to present the SS…
News from the Pacific Islands
Samoan Field Last February 11-15, 2016, a camp meeting was held in our church property located in Faleasiu, Apia, Samoa. Many visitors came from protestant churches as well as from IMS brethren. During the day we had doctrinal presentations while in the night we had public meetings; and around 45 persons attended the meetings. Our three Bible workers are very active in their missionary activities, which has resulted in a missionary awakening in that island. They prepared four souls for…
Ecuador Earthquake Appeal
Ecuador Earthquake Appeal – from General Conference Dear Brethren in the AUC, We have just received the following urgent appeal from the General Conference Welfare Department: ECUADOR EARTHQUAKE APPEAL “There was not a needy person among them, for as many as were owners of lands or houses sold them and brought the proceeds of what was sold and laid it at the apostles’ feet, and it was distributed to each as any had need.” Acts 4:34, 35. To the dear reform family throughout…
RLPA News
Pathways of the Pioneers Stories of the men and women who founded the Adventist Church. An exciting way for kids to learn church history! Pathways of the Pioneers is a series of 115 historical stories about the development and growth of the Seventh-day Adventist church. Dramatized by the creative team of Your Story Hour, brings to life the stories of the men and women who were led by God to spread the gospel and establish the Adventist Church. This series…
Condolences to the Cristea Family
Dumitru Cristea – 16 October 1928 – 20 March, 2016 It is with sad hearts we announce our dear Br Dumitru Cristea passed away on Sunday, 20 March, 2016. He was born in Romania on 16 October, 1928. When only 20 years of age, his spinal cord was seriously damaged, and he was confined to lay on his back for 12 months. At the hospital, he met a nice young nurse, Maria, who became his wife three years later. Three…
Victoria Camp 2016
Victoria Camp 25-28 March 2016 “I Will Come Again” We arrived at camp early Friday afternoon and settled in. We then went to catch up with people we knew and to meet people that we didn’t know. This year’s Victoria camp was held at the same location as last year: a beautiful setting with a small lake and hills rolling along the horizon. The theme of the camp was “I Will Come Again,” and the meetings covered various aspects of…