News (Page 29)

News (Page 29)

News stories including Good Tidings News items

Baptism of Timothy Barat – Victoria

  On Sabbath, the 23rd of June, 2012, the clouds parted over Sunbury as we gathered to witness our brother Timothy Barat take his stand for Jesus. Members and friends from the local churches and the community gathered for the services at Maranatha Church, with baptism conducted in a river nearby, and followed by fellowshipment and refreshments in the inviting warmth of the meeting hall. A highlight of the day was the testimony which Timothy shared about how the Lord…

Solomon Islands – February 2012 Visit

The following news was received from Br Csongor Matyas, SA Field Leader, who assisted the AUC by accompanying Br Brian Jaksic last February on a pioneering trip to the growing interests in Solomon Islands. “In February 2012 Br Jaksic and I spent 12 days visiting and encouraging the growing little church in Solomon Islands. Despite the hot and humid weather we had a wonderful time fellowshipping with the brethren. During our stay Br Jaksic and myself presented a series of…

Baptism – Sifu Tamua & Masiki Uaita – NZ Field

On the 15th of May, 2102, church members, family and friends gathered in Invercargil (situated at the bottom end of New Zealand’s  South Island) to witness the baptisms of two dear brothers in Christ. Despite the icy cold weather (with snow falling at 300 metres), Br Sifu Tamua (left image) and Br Masiki Uaita (right image), both of Samoan heritage, braved the watery grave in making public their stand with Christ. These dear souls had been visited and studied with…

Back to the 80’s Day – SA Field

In the 1980’s the SDA Reform Movement church in Adelaide was blessed to have a large number of young people in the congregation. Every Sabbath the church was full of children’s voices joining together in praises to God. There was also a choir that was making the Sabbath services more interesting and beautiful. There were a lot of camp-outs and youth activities carried out.  But slowly over the years these young people grew up and either moved away or became…

AUC Strategic Plan for 2012-2014

On the 8th – 9th July, 2012, the Executive Committee in conjunction with Departmental Leaders confirmed an Australasian Union Conference Strategic Plan for the next two years.  All present at the meeting recognised that our great need as a people is entire consecration to Christ and His cause. More importantly, all believe that to encourage consecration in all our Fields and Conferences requires a concerted effort from workers, ministers and lay members. Solid steps must be taken by all of…

Invitation to QLD Conference Annual Camp Meeting 2012

The Annual QLD Conference Camp Meeting will be held 17th – 19th August, 2012. Location: Ewen Maddock Recreation Centre, Landsborough, Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia.  The theme entitled, “Reviving Primitive Godliness”, will be dedicated to seeking the Lord for a revival and reformation that measures with the primitive godliness of the apostolic church. Guest Speaker: Br Alasdair Pow. The camp will commence Friday evening on the 17th of August and conclude Sunday lunch time on the 19th of August. Following lunch, a Sunday afternoon…

Baptism – Chantelle Broughton – NZ Field

On Monday April 9, 2012, members and friends gathered at the local Auckland Church to hear Chantelle Broughton  give her profession of faith.  All then drove to a nearby fresh water stream to witness her baptism which was followed by a fellowshipment ceremony and a combined lunch. The lovely weather filled all present with praise and thanksgiving to God. We pray the Lord will help our dear sister Chantelle to be true to her covenant as she begins her new…

New Zealand Field Camp Meeting 2012

Over the holiday weekend of April 6-8, 2012 church members and friends of the Seventh Day Adventist Reform Movement throughout New Zealand gathered at the local Auckland church for the annual spiritual conference. The theme of the weekend was “With Diligence Make Your Calling and Election Sure.” Br Matthias Thiel took Friday evening’s study entitled “The Need of Diligence”—diligence to search the heart in a decided, determined effort and renounce anything not relative to godliness; a carefulness in labour for…

NSW Conference Camp Meeting 2012

The New South Wales Conference camp meeting was conducted during the Queen’s birthday long weekend in June 2102. Despite the cooler weather the camp was very well attended with a number of interstate visitors coming down to share in the fellowship time. The theme of the conference was called ‘1888 and Beyond: The Most Precious Message’. As we are aware, the Lord gave a most precious message through his servants E.J. Waggoner and A.T. Jones during the year of 1888.…

Elim Missionary College 2012 Graduation

During the NSW Conference camp meeting of June 2012, a graduation ceremony was held for the Elim Missionary College's 2012 students. Br Peter Lausevic presided over the graduation ceremony where the students were given their graduation certificates. The students were also given time to share their experiences with the congregation. One student, Br Juan Ricardo Amaya has now commenced a 12 month internship, as part of the full four year Trainee Gospel Worker program. Other students are already being engaged…

Vanuatu Field Mission – Conference and Delegation 2012

The Vanuatu Field conference was conducted during the month of May 2012. The conference was conducted in Port Vila at the local school grounds run by Br Clements. The conference was based upon “The Church Militant and The Church Triumphant”. Br Alasdair Pow presented some of the main studies in English while the other local brethren conducted their studies in the local language. The conference was well attended by the local brethren along with a number of visiting brethren from…

Cooking Demonstrations Griffith – NSW Conference

On the 7th of May, the Coleambally church group gathered in Griffith for a public vegetarian cooking demonstration. Alasdair Pow started with a health talk on optimal nutrition. When he finished the talk, the ladies came out from the kitchen, and introduced themselves to the 35 people that had booked in to learn about cooking gluten free recipes. Faith Pow started the cooking demo off with Lentil soup and Gluten free bread, which tasted very nice I must say. Jane…

GC Sabbath School Seminar – NSW Conference

During the weekend of March 9-11, 2012 Br Paul Chapman, our General Conference Sabbath School Department Director, was invited to conduct a Sabbath School Seminar for the benefit of Sabbath School Leaders and Teachers in the NSW Conference. The Seminar commenced Friday evening, March 9, and focused on the theme, “Evangelism Through the Sabbath School”. Many expressed their appreciation for the emphasis on the purpose of the Sabbath School as the most effective local church agent in bringing souls to…

Baptism – Luisa Gordon – WA Field

On Sunday morning, the 11th March, 2012 church members, family and friends all arrived at the Busselton Beach, Western Australia, to witness the baptism of Luisa Gordon. All of us rejoiced to see her make her covenant with the Lord. Among those present was one of Luisa's friends that she had made through her work, while babysitting. She was a lovely lady and was very impressed with the ceremony. After Luisa's baptism everyone enjoyed breakfast by the beach. We thank…

Baptism – Jonny Gules – VIC Conference

Johnny Gules is now our brother in Christ. On 25th March, 2012 many came to see and offer support to their dear friend as he took the step in baptism, recognizing Jesus as the Lord of his life and covenanting to follow Him. At 6:00pm church members, family and friends commenced gathering on the green grassy banks of the Hawkesbury River, Windsor NSW to witness the occasion. Testimonies of friends and family began shortly after the opening prayer, bringing into…

Baptism – Sam Wiseman – NSW

On Sabbath 7th January 2012, Br Sam Wiseman made his public covenant with the Lord Jesus Christ through baptism. It was a beautiful summer’s day in the district of Coleambally, NSW, and a good number of interstate visitors along with the locals rejoiced together with Br Sam as he became a soldier of Jesus Christ. The church at Coleambally was completely full as we worshipped and fellowshipped together. Br Nathan Tyler took the divine service, reminding us of the importance…

Baptism – Domenic Polistina – AUC Youth Convention 2011

At 5:30am on Sabbath morning, 31st December 2011, guests at the AUC Youth Convention made their way to the banks of the Colo River, NSW to witness the baptism of Br Domenic Polistina. This joyful event was preceded the evening before by Br Domenic's profession of faith before members and guests present at the AUC Youth Convention. All who heard his personal testimony could not help but be encouraged by the gracious working of the Lord in Domenic's life. It…

General Conference Session 2011 Report

News from the proceedings of our 21st General Conference Session can be found at http://gcsession.sdarm.org One point of note we would like to draw your attention to is the unanimous concern expressed by the delegates for the spiritual welfare of our Church at large. Many expressed their heartfelt belief that “a revival of true godliness among us is the greatest and most urgent of all our needs. To seek this should be our first work.” Delegates also recognized that any…

Vanuatu Fly-N-Build Project Update

All I could hear was my heart thumping The emotions of several months were finally coming to an end. The culmination of planning and phone calls was finally coming to a landing on the small runway of Malekula Island. I had been here one time before in preparation of the Church building program. I had walked its dusty road and met with the committed church members. But nothing had gripped me until this moment. Now was the appointed time; the…

New General Conference President

On Sunday evening, 28th of August, 2011, Br Davi Paes Silva, at 66 years of age, was elected as the new General Conference President by the delegates of the 21st General Conference Session of the Seventh Day Adventist Reform Movement, held in Porumbacu, Romania. Br Silva has been serving the Lord in gospel ministry since 1961 when He commenced work as a colporteur in Brazil. During this time, he began studying the message of “Christ Our Righteousness” in earnest, particularly…