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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…

“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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

Righteousness by Faith  21-23 October 2016 Members and friends gathered at the annual spiritual conference this year to consider the topic of “Examine Yourselves: Whether You be in the Faith”. It was a beautiful setting with the camping site just facing the beach in Busselton, about 2 hours south of Perth. The topics covered were well connected and served to strengthen our faith in God. Faith in the Word of God is the very foundation of the Christian life, and…

Gabriel Ghervase – 15 October 2016 Sabbath 15th of October was a special day. Members and visitors from churches and families all over Victoria came together for the day of Gabriel Ghervase’s baptism. Gathering at Sunbury church at 2pm, Nathan Tyler gave a message about the Christian “run.” It was wise instruction for the new runner as well as those nearing the last lap…we learned how to run, where to go for strength to run and who wins the race. The…

Jade and Adriana Wales – 11 October 2016 On a drizzly Tuesday morning, many prayers went up to God on behalf of Jade and Adriana to hold back the rain until the wedding service was over… and our gracious and wonderful Heavenly Father did more than that; the rain held back until the reception was over and everything was packed up. During the ceremony, guests sat beneath a beautiful wisteria arch which was placed in the middle of the stunning…

For several weeks now the local members and supportive interests living in the Werribee area have been actively planning to expand our presence. Following a planning meeting held recently, we are now reaching out into the community where new contacts have been established, and programs designed to meet the needs of locals have been well received. We also hold a weekly prayer meeting in members’ homes. With very few exceptions Sabbath services are being held each week, and we now…

Christmas “ ‘Christmas is coming,’ is the note that is sounded throughout our world from East to West and from North to South. With youth, those of mature age, and even the aged, it is a period of general rejoicing, of great gladness. But what is Christmas, that it should demand so much attention? …..” The Adventist Home, p. 477. Well before time, there will be tinsel in the shops and Christmas Carols serenading the shoppers. There will be an…

The Sunbury church in Melbourne, Victoria, are running cooking demos from the month of May through to December. We wanted a way to keep in touch with the community and attendees all year round, so the idea to have a website was put into action. We make available on the website the recipes for all the dishes presented on the night, along with additional delicious recipe ideas. An awesome feature included on the website is the ingredient search. It allows people to create a menu…