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Wentworthville Church – 22 August 2015 Praise God for a beautiful warm sunny Sabbath day. The weather reached a top of 28°C being the hottest day out west in August this year.  August 22, 2015 was a special day at Wentworthville SDARM church especially for Karen, friends and family with the dedication of her daughter Ruby Anna Macdermott. Psalm 23:1 “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want” was presented by all the children followed by a song for the special…

Sacramento – 20 to 23 August 2015 The first international congress of sacred music for the Seventh Day Adventist Reform Movement took place during 20-23 August 2015 at the Oak Hills Church, 1100 Blue Ravine Rd, Folsom, CA 95630. Many groups, solos and choirs were able to offer praise to our heavenly Father from a number of churches within the USA as well as overseas. For services, items, program and more information please visit: http://www.sdarm.info/icsmusic/ “And I beheld, and I heard the…

Timothy Wiseman and Jessica Walkom On Sunday, 16 August, Brother Timothy Wiseman and Sister Jessica Walkom announced their engagement to be married. May God bless their commitment to each other. “Make Christ first and last and best in everything. Constantly behold Him, and your love for Him will daily become deeper and stronger as it is submitted to the test of trial. And as your love for Him increases, your love for each other will grow deeper and stronger.” The…

Manuel and Sarah Bellina – 15 August 2015 On a beautiful sunny Sabbath, 15 August, Queensland brethren and friends from most of our groups gathered at the Sweeney Reserve at 2pm.  The North Pine River at Petrie is tidal, and so we had a very small window of opportunity before the tide turned.  Br Manuel and Sr Sarah Bellina had made the decision to join with the people of God through baptism. The day started at Clayfield Church with Sabbath…

Combined Sabbath morning at Schofields – 15 August 2015 All members from Wentworthville, Slavic and Schofields churches assembled together for a combined Sabbath morning program held at the Schofields centre. This special Sabbath was organized due to a short visit from Br Sureshkumar, who at the time was the Vice-president of the General Conference. Sabbath School started as normal at 9:30am, and the lesson study for that day was “How to Study the Bible”. “Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore…

Levi Gules “I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.” Psalm 139:14. After a reasonably short labor of 7¼ hours, Amy and Benny Gules were delighted to welcome their first child into this world; a baby boy, Levi Joseph. Baby Levi arrived safe and well at home by a water birth in their dining room.  Amy was attended by two private midwives, who did a wonderful…

RLPA has printed a new flyer – “Your Free Gift”. Have you ever wondered how to explain the way to salvation? Give your loved ones or friends “Your Free Gift”. Price: Singe copy – 25c Bundles of 100 – $12 Order RLPA: info@rlpa.org.au (02) 9627 7553 RLPA PO Box 132, Riverstone, NSW 2765

AUC WELFARE DEPARTMENT ASSISTANCE TO SOUTH PACIFIC UNION WELFARE DEPARTMENT REPORT – John Lausevic Huahine Island, Tahiti August 2-7,2015 Throughout all the South Pacific Islands the call for aid and assistance is great. With cyclones, tsunamis and Global Warming a great concern among the peoples of these islands is gardening as it provides their only source of food and income. After patiently waiting for more than two years for a visit from the Welfare Department of the Australasian Union, the…

Educational Centre – Roanoke, Virginia, USA We praise God that the work has finally begun on the Educational Centre at the General Conference headquarters in Roanoke, Virginia. Funds are still needed for work to continue on this project. Your donations will be much appreciated. This can be given through the AUC SDARM treasurer. For further information contact: Joe Voncina on (02) 9627 7553 or jvoncina@sdarm.org.au “Christ will perform wonderful miracles if men will but do their God-given part”. Christ Object…

Winter Outreach 2015 – Sunshine Coast – Sabbath 27th June to Tuesday 30 June 2015 The Sunshine Coast Winter Outreach for 2015 was held at the Woombye Church in Queensland commencing on Sabbath 27th June. The Divine Service inspired the congregation for missionary work and provided the impetus for the next two days of outreach. After a combined lunch everyone spread around the small township of Woombye and letterboxed every home with the Great Controversy free book offer flyer. We…

These books are ideal for outreach and also for colporteurs. They make a lovely gift as each book is beautifully illustrated with colourful pictures. Paperback (magabook – magazine style) These books are also available for purchase at colporteur price.  Please call Lizy on 02 9627 7553 for colporteur prices and purchases. More Choices Cookbook $19.95 7 Secrets Cookbook $19.95 Plants that Heal $ 9.25 Foods that Heal $ 9.25 Desire of Ages $ 8.85 Great Controversy $ 8.60 Lessons for…