Announcements (Page 3)
NZ: Baby Congratulations – Pedrosa Family
We extend our congratulations to the Pedrosa family; to Brother Arnaldo and Sister Richel on the birth of their second daughter Abela, and also to big sister Adelaide. We pray God will bless each member of the Pedrosa family with much health and happiness. How wonderful that God knows each one before we were even born and has a special plan for each of our lives. May we all respond to His will. “Lo, children are an heritage of the…
General Conference Circular
February, 28, 2017 Dear SDARM family around the world, Christian greetings with: “I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them” (Revelation 14:13). Our dear Brother Alfons Balbach went peacefully to rest in the Lord at age 93 in Sacramento CA, USA, on Monday, February 27, 2017. Brother Balbach was born…
NSW Youth Weekend
Combined Youth Sabbath/Weekend in Coleambally Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th April 2016 (Anzac weekend) Sabbath program will be taken by the Sydney and Coleambally youth. Social gathering on Sabbath evening. Special outing to Altina Wildlife Park at Darlington Point on Sunday. Accommodation: Rooms and Tenting at Mary and Robbie Wiseman’s farm Transport from Sydney: Mini bus will be arranged leaving Schofields at 9:30am on Friday 22/4/16 Price/Donation for whole weekend includes food and outing: $50 for single person and $80 for family…
Peter and Celia Thiel – Eulogy
Introduction: written by Amos Thiel The news of Brother Peter and Sister Celia Thiel’s death has come as a shock of sadness to all of us who knew and loved them. Peter and Celia joined the Seventh Day Adventist Reform Movement in 1978, and their presence and contributions have been a blessing within the church since that time. They had recently spent happy times in Western Australia with their children, Joanna and Benjamin and their families. They had been to…
Condolences
August has been a very sad month, as a number of our brethren lost close family members. It is with sorrow in our hearts that we would like to extend our sincere sympathy to these families and pray that God will comfort and strengthen each one during this time of great loss. Celia and Peter Thiel The Thiel family are devastated by news of their tragic loss – Celia and Peter Thiel – who were killed instantly in a car…
Birth – Jonathan Nehvatal
“Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his eward” Psalm 127:3 Rob and Alina Nehvatal are grateful to the Lord for the new addition to their family. They welcomed Jonathan into the world. Little Ethan is very proud of his new baby brother. Thank you Jesus. See GT_e-news__#31_20140630 for photo
Condolences to the family of Brother Junior Letoa – Samoa
The sad news arrived from our brethren in Samoa that Brother Junior Letoa passed away on the 2nd June 2014 at 6:45pm due to health problems. We have the wonderful hope to see our brother again at the coming of Jesus. Taking strength from God’s Words found in 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 “But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. For if we…
Neville Stuart Brittain – Eulogy compiled by Cathy Hall
Neville Stuart Brittain was born on the 26th of May 1928. His parents lived in one of the shops, just below the railway line in Glenhuntly Road, Elsternwick, Victoria. There was some doubt about his birth date as the birth certificate showed the 28th May. When a copy was shown to his Mum, she looked at it and shook her head. After a moment she said, “Yes it says 28th, but it was definitely 26th and I ought to know…
POEM – Death: Hope or Fears
Death I’ve stood by the bedside of those who are weak Whose days are near finished, whose outlook is bleak I’ve heard the last words of men casting blame Upon our blest Saviour or some other name Some utter curses as they draw their last breath Some sing God praises as they pass on in death Some die in sorrow and some die in shame Some die in poverty, in glory or pain. We come to the…
Iosif Szabo at Rest
It is with sadness in our hearts that we would like to inform you that our dear Brother Iosif Szabo fell asleep in Jesus on Sunday, 14th October 2012 at home surrounded by his loving family. He will be greatly missed by all and we look forward to meeting him once again when Jesus returns to take His children home. Funeral Details: For those who wish to go to the funeral here are the details: Friday 19th October 2012 Viewing…
In Memory of Sister Alma Wooden
Alma Ida Esmeralda Wooden (nee Hughes) was laid to rest on Monday, 10 September, 2012 at the Wagga Wagga Monumental Cemetery after a service at the SDA Church in Wagga Wagga. Alma had two sisters (Merle, Gladys) and two brothers (Jack, Bill) one being her twin – Bill. The family recalled the happy times together at the home farm whilst growing up. Alma’s love of music was clearly portrayed with a number of songs and hymns sung during the funeral…
Remembering the Life of Sister Agnes Helen Haynes
It was a warm sunny day on Wednesday, September 12, when our dear friend and sister in Christ, Agnes Helen Haynes was laid to rest until the resurrection morning. Many relatives and friends gathered for the 10:00am funeral service at the Castlebrook Memorial Park chapel, where her life was lovingly remembered. Fittingly, a beautiful solo, “Give Me Jesus” was presented, bringing to mind Sister Haynes’ love of the Lord. Many present had experienced the hospitality of the Haynes’ home in…