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A theme has been announced for our strategic planning for the current term. This will be, “Uplifting Jesus, Serving People, Proclaiming Truth.” We uplift Jesus by studying His character, accepting His righteousness, and depending on His daily grace. We serve people by ministering to their physical, mental and spiritual needs, with prayer that they may be blessed, enriched, and led to a closer relationship with God. We proclaim truth by making God’s word our standard, understanding its teachings, and upholding…

Delegates from across Australia and New Zealand gathered at the AUC headquarters in Schofields, NSW for our 35th delegation session. A total of 28 delegates represented the various units of our Union. The following is the list of new officers, including those elected by the Delegation, and other committees and officers appointed by the Council: Officers   President Nathan Tyler 1st Vice President 2nd Vice President Miguel Mendoza Benjamin Thiel Secretary / Treasurer Joe Voncina Committees   Executive Committee Nathan…

December 2019, by N Tyler. Young people from around the Pacific and some from further abroad gathered for the “Y2K” youth convention, held December 24, 1999 to January 1, 2000 at Elim Heights. The theme was “Pilgrim’s Progress.” See a report here. One of the activities of this event was to practice and record songs which were sung at the convention. During meeting breaks and other times when we could spare a few minutes, groups would practice and record various…

On the evening of 12 November 2019, Sydney, Australia time, the bushfires raging in New South Wales, Australia, passed through our Elim Heights Youth Camp, nestled in the surrounds of the Yengo National Park. The fire has destroyed the main meeting hall, the main machinery shed, the roof of the small toilet block and a cottage that was housing the NSW Conference President, Nathan Tyler and his family. While personal effects have been destroyed, we are grateful to the Lord…

BREAKING NEWS: Yesterday evening (12 November 2019, Sydney, Australian time) the bushfires raging in New South Wales, Australia, passed through our Elim Heights Youth Camp, nestled in the surrounds of the Yengo National Park. The fire has destroyed the main meeting hall, the main machinery shed, and a cottage that was housing the NSW Conference President and his family. While personal effects have been destroyed, we are grateful to the Lord that no life was lost. We will keep you…

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Recently the youth from the Keilor Park Church took part in a 3 Day canvassing project, which began on Monday the 14th of January and extended to Wednesday the 16th. Before going out to begin our work, we were given training in the form of a brief outline on how to introduce ourselves as well as a description about the books we were offering. This was an important step as it offered insight into how to carry out this task…

In January 2019, we, as Bible workers from Melbourne – Victoria, organised a three-day canvassing project for the Field, which began on Monday the 14th and extended to Wednesday the 16th. Training was given on “how to introduce yourself” as well as a description about the books that were going to be offered on a donation basis. We had the participation of mainly young people and some adults as well. We had those who had never canvassed before, those who…

It has been nearly 4 years now since a Sri Lankan family started a battle which, at the time, seemed a quick immigration matter. We always knew that the chances were not so good, but never thought it would take the family 4 years to get to this point. They had only been in the country for about 6 months, and hopes were high that they could quickly apply for a protection visa and settle in Australia. Their third child was just born, and…

A decision was made to have a combined Elim Health Food Store and Elim Book Store at the Australasian Union Conference Centre in Schofields.  The rooms which have been used in the past as a Church for the Slavic brethren was no longer being used by them and was vacant.  These rooms were transformed into one large area for the new project.  The plan to open such a store had been in the making for quite some time. Now it became a reality; and with no time wasted, the work of remodeling began.  Brother Robin Gordon with the help of Brother Joe Voncina removed all furniture, books, equipment, and floor carpet.  The two Ilic brothers: Ivan and Branko came to the new venture to see how they would be able to help.  Branko placed a large glass panel window in the entry foyer…