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Education and Family Camp – Elim Heights – 25-29 December 2015 In December 2015, many of us gathered at Elim Heights for the Education and Family Camp. We initially were expecting about 100 or so people to stay on site for the camp and were blessed with over 200 people staying at the camp ground. A significant point of interest was that we had a very large number of children at the camp, most of which were under eight years…

Cameron Thiel – 19th December 2015   When a person decides to give his heart to the Lord, we all rejoice, but when it is a young person, the joy is more abundant. On December 19th, we were happy to witness Cameron Thiel’s testimony in his desire to follow the Lord.  The day was very hot, and we had many visitors from interstate.  The profession of faith was conducted at the Schofields church.  Cameron’s personal testimony of how he has…

NSW Conference 2016 – Elim Heights Youth Camp

Wentworthville, NSW    

Baptism of Sister Kathleen Thirkettle – Sabbath, 5th December 2015 It was a high day for our church at New Lynn, New Zealand. Brethren and friends from various parts of the country were gathered for the regular Sabbath services, baptism, and communion service on the 5th of December 2015. Immediately after Sabbath lunch, we drove to Mission Bay, Auckland. Car parks were full and many other people were there of different occupations. After finding a good spot for the baptism,…

God So Loved the World Part II – Winter (Fountainview Academy Orchestra & Choir – 1 DVD) Winter is a hard season. The days are shorter, and the beauty of summer and fall has faded away. Death seems to have taken its grip on the natural world… for a time. But from death comes life, in the natural world as well as in the spiritual world. The Bible tells us, “The wages of sin is death, but the gift of…

Kezia and Mia – 26 December 2015 Mark 10:14-16 “But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein.  And he took them up in his arms, put his hands upon them, and blessed them.”…

Re: Appeal letter for funds for emergency supplies due to cyclone Winston in Fiji Dear Brethren and Friends in Australia and New Zealand, “Money has great value, because it can do great good. In the hands of God’s children it is food for the hungry, drink for the thirsty, and clothing for the naked. It is a defense for the oppressed, and a means of help to the sick. But money is of no more value than sand, only as…

The Media Department of the AUC was launched this year in response to the need to meet increasing demand for new and innovative media resources for our members and outreach programs. Three Australian churches have now ordered the unlimited duplication license for the DVDs entitled, “Is It Possible to Know the Future?” Support us! get your church to buy one at your next business meeting! Put it in your church business meeting agenda. For more information, speak with your local…

Youth Focus Meeting – NSW On the 5th of December we had our final Youth Focus Meeting (YFM) for 2015. We had a good turnout for the evening, following a busy and full on Sabbath with the Health Seminar. The NSW Youth Department decided to put on a YFM for the youth that wasn’t too hectic and one to which we could relax a little as it was also the very last meeting for the year, and also we had…

NZ Field Youth Camp Meeting Seaforth Road, Waihi Beach, Western Bay of Plenty New Zealand October 6-11, 2015 Waihi Beach is the jewel in the crown of the Southern Coromandel and Bay of Plenty. The range of stunning walks and rides in this region will have you coming back for more. Waihi Beach offers nine kilometres of sweeping white sand with one of the safest surf breaks in New Zealand. It brings people back each summer to just relax or…