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Australasian Union Conference Spiritual Camp 2016
Elim Heights Youth Camp 28-31 December 2016 “Storm Anchors” Families, friends and believers gathered to welcome the presence of the Lord for this very special gathering. The program was launched with the opening meeting by Paul Chapman (newly elected President of AUC) – “When the Storm Winds Blow”. The topics dwelt upon were a little unusual at this conference, in the sense that the organisers didn’t allocate them, but left it up to the speakers to share something that had…
AUC Officers 2017-2019
Australasian Union Conference Officers and Committees for 2017-2019 As elected by the Delegation Session (27 December 2016) and appointed by the Council (1 January 2017) Offices and Special Committees President Paul Chapman Vice President Nathan Tyler Secretary / Treasurer Joe Voncina Executive Committee Paul Chapman Nathan Tyler Joe Voncina Ben Thiel Madalin Duna Jacques Payet Danko Ilic Council Executive Committee Department Directors Field Leaders Finance Harold Kraus (chair) Danko Ilic Martin Staudinger Auditor Mary Wiseman General Conference Delegates Nathan…
South Pacific Union Mission
South Pacific Union Mission 2nd Delegation Session, Youth Conference, Youth and Worker’s Seminars What a wonderful, yet busy time December 2016 proved to be for members and friends in the South Pacific. It was our very first South Pacific Youth Conference and our first delegation to be held in the Pacific islands, and the Fijian brethren went out of their way to make our stay very pleasant. The venue was Sabeto, about 20 minutes from Nadi, close to the sleeping…
Feeding the Homeless – Sydney, NSW
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…
Condolences to the Family of Mervyn Southwell
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 Nature Outings – Wentworthville Church
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…
Queensland Youth Camp
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…
Mannum Island, PNG
“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…
Pre-Conference Camp Preparations
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.…
RLPA News
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…
Queensland Camp 2016
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…
Schofields Church Cooking Demonstrations
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…