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Prayer Notes autumn 2021 Prayer Notes Reaching Australia for Christ since 1919 The Bush Church Aid Society of Australia The Bush Church Aid Society has a heart for people living in remote and regional Australia. We are committed to going the distance to reach Australia for Christ. Under God, we do this by • proclaiming Christ so that people may respond to Him; • nurturing Christians in their faith and ministry; • strengthening local Christian communities in their mission; • providing services of Christian care and advocacy; • developing an understanding of Christ’s mission and • promoting active partnership throughout the church. Our core commitments are • relying on prayer for God’s help and the Holy Spirit’s guidance; • trusting in the vision, authority and encouragement of Scripture; • working in humility, servanthood and fellowship with the church in mission; • developing interdependent relationships with Diocesan Bishops; • providing pastoral care and professional development for staff and • responsibly managing our resources. Cover Photo: Boab Tree on the Leopold Downs Road north of Fitzroy Crossing in the Kimberley Taken by NSW/ACT Regional Officer Ted Brush The Bush Church Aid Society of Australia We are Going the Distance by • bringing the gospel of Christ to the outermost parts of Australia – We are committed to sending messengers so that all Australians, no matter where they live and work, are able to hear the life-changing message of Christ. • developing a new generation of culturally diverse Christian leaders – We are committed to engaging young people, discipling them in the faith and encouraging them in ministry so they can lead others to Christ. • supporting ministry by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people – We are committed to working with our first peoples so they can serve Christ in ways that are Biblically faithful and culturally appropriate. • planting and renewing sustainable churches – We are committed to establishing vibrant and outward-looking gatherings of Christ’s people. • equipping local leaders for fruitful ministry – We are committed to supporting Christians ‘on the ground’ so they can be salt and light for Christ. • providing care in Christ’s Name – We are committed to serving hurting people in times of crisis and through ongoing Christ-centred pastoral care. PEOPLE LOCATION DAY BARCLAY, Dale & Rachel Sunraysia South 14 BELL, Trevor & Cindy Bendigo Affiliate 16 BENTON, Jude & Andy Croajingolong 17 BRUSH, Ted & Michelle NSW/ACT Regional Office 20 BUSH SCRIPTURE ADVISER Announcement Pending 21 CLONCURRY Minister Position Vacant 26 COLLINGS, Luke & Julia Moranbah 27 COOBER PEDY Minister Position Vacant 11 DAYMOND, James & Brittany Mudgee 23 DIGITAL CHURCH PROJECT Tasmania 19 DUFF, Chris & Naomi Brighton 18 EDWARDS, Rob & Michelle Strathfieldsaye 15 FARICY, Daniel & Rebecca Kununurra 6 FELL, David & Crystal Norfolk Island 24 FERGUSON, George & Carmel Barwon District Anglican Parish 29 HALLYBURTON, Topher & Chica Ministry Trainee Alice Springs 8 HARRADINE, Jack & Lill Broken Hill 23 HARRIS, Greg & Karen National Office 1 HEALY, Robert & Kaye WA Regional Office 3 HEMMINGS, George & Sarah Bendigo Youth Development 16 HENLEY, Brad & Joh Kangaroo Island 12 HORNE, David & Lauren Southern Beaches 19 HURLEY, Brendan & Laura Bluff Point 3 ICS Richard Bromley Intercontinental Church Society 30 IRELAND, Naomi Children’s Ministry Officer Darwin 9 PEOPLE LOCATION DAY KELLY, Jacob & Sarah Student Minister Echuca 15 KLOUTH, Steven & Caitlin Kelso 22 KYNGDON, Roger & Amanda Newman 4 LANE, Adrian Victorian Regional Office 13 LANGMEAD, Kurt & Rebecca Lightning Ridge 28 LAY, Greg & Jocelyn BCA Nomads Coordinators 2 LONGREACH/BARCALDINE Minister Position Vacant 27 MCDONALD, Glen & Beth Roxby Downs 11 MCGRATH, Trent & Alice Jindabyne 24 MORGAN, Jeremy & Claire Central Mallee 14 NADEN, Neville & Kathryn Indigenous Ministry Officer 2 NICOL, Frank & Jo Parish of West Pilbara 4 POHLMANN, David & Margaret (Scott) Schools Ministry Coordinator Darwin 9 REEVE, Simon & Alison Woolgoolga 29 ROBERTS, Simon & Alison Exmouth 5 SKEAT, Josh & Naomi Tasmanian Regional Office 17 THIELE, Chris & Wendy King Island 18 UPTIN, Mike & Sandra QLD/NNSW Regional Office 25 VAN’T SPYKER, Philip & Jessica Yeppoon 28 WALTON, Ruth Nungalinya College Dean 10 WARNER, John & Geetha SA/NT Regional Office 7 WATSON, Jim & Natalie Nungalinya College 10 WRIGHT, Alfrene Gulargambone 22 Editorial I know you will have had that experience of needing to get something from another room, walking into it and then not being able to remember what it was you were after. I suspect I get 80 per cent of my exercise up and down the stairs in this fashion. I read an article that said it was the doorways that did this to us. Our brains do a sort of reset, as we go into the new room, it clears the short- term memory, and we are ready to go onto the next challenge. Whether this is true or not I am not qualified enough to say, but it interests me that in Hebrew tradition small pieces of Scripture are fixed in a case on the right-hand side of the door frame, called a mezuzah. As the person enters, they touch it and remember… Lately I have rediscovered the Psalms, this crept up on me slowly, then I noticed God was speaking through them, I was being fed by them, being held in troubled times, putting words to my experience and feelings. And I remembered, these songs that explore the heights and depths of our encounter with God, in all its raw emotion, were the prayer book of Jesus. I encourage you to read one daily, write it down, pin it to the door frame. And remember. Psalm 136:23 – He remembered us in our low estate His love endures forever. Through good and bad times, we pray the prayers, say the words, remembering that God is good, and we remain His beloved. Thank you for remembering to pray, it is critically important. Last year in ICS we had two chaplains in the proximity of terror attacks, one in an earthquake and one robbed and tear gassed. My friends at BCA have encountered different but comparable dangers and challenges and will continue to do so. Add to this COVID-19 and the impact this has had on us all leads me to plead, ‘remember us in your prayers’, it is the heartbeat of our missions. The Revd Richard Bromley ICS Mission Director 1 National Office Kim, Pip, Desiree, Janine, Nola, Greg H, Karen, Sue, Greg B Greg & Karen Harris, Greg Bridge, Desiree Chan, Philippa McLoughlin, Janine van den Tillaart, Sue Rice, Nola Starmans, Kim Hinkley GPO Box 5389, Sydney NSW 2001 Level 7, 37 York Street, Sydney NSW 2000 Phone 02 9262 5017 Christ is the culmination of the law so that there may be righteousness for everyone who believes. Romans 10:4 March During March, the BCA Executive meet for the first time in 2021. Praise God for the service of these committed men and women. Please pray for wisdom and discernment as they govern the Society. April During this month BCA Field Staff from across Australia will come together at the biennial Field Staff Conference in Queensland (border restrictions dependent). Please pray this is a time of great fellowship and encouragement for all. May Please pray for the BCA Annual General Meeting and Annual Council Meeting held in Sydney this month. Pray for efficient preparations and that the meetings will be times of helpful discussion, prayerful considerations and wise decisions. Profile The National Office reaches Australia for Christ by stewarding the resources God gives BCA, so they are used effectively and efficiently to sustain existing and emerging ministries. We do this in partnership with our Executive, Senior Officers and a team of generous volunteers. 2 Indigenous Ministry Officer Neville & Kathryn Naden 49 Kilkenny Circuit Ashtonfield NSW 2323 [email protected] A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Proverbs 17:22 March Please pray for preparations for the organisers of the upcoming Katherine Christian Convention. Pray for our former SA/NT Regional Officer Steve Davis & his wife Lyn who are ministering as locums in Katherine during a period of vacancy. April Pray for all Field Staff as they prepare to attend the BCA Field Staff Conference (border restrictions dependent). Pray for journeying mercies as they travel and for Kim as she takes care of the logistics. Pray also for Neville as he attends an Easter Convention in Cherbourg, Queensland. May Pray for people as they travel to the Northern Territory to attend the Katherine Christian Convention. Pray for Neville as he preaches and deputises at Richmond Anglican Church. Profile Neville has served as BCA’s Indigenous Ministry Officer since 2017. He & Kathie relocated to Ashtonfield, East Maitland in late 2020. They continue in their role from this location. 2 BCA Nomads Coordinators Greg & Jocelyn Lay Serving with BCA since September 2020 Waterford Valley Lakes 174/175 Kelletts Road Rowville VIC 3178 Phone 0403 304 401 (Greg) 0433 104 790 (Jocelyn) [email protected] The Lord Himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Deuteronomy 31:8 March March is the beginning of the Nomad migration, please pray for good preparation and safe journeys. April Nomads will be gathering at various places around Australia and especially around NSW and Queensland; pray that their times are well spent as they reach out to Field Staff during their visits. May Several Nomads will be traveling up north for the Katherine Christian Convention and beyond. Lord keep them safe as they go the distance. Profile The Bush Church Aid Nomads scheme connects Christian travellers with Field Staff and the churches they serve, so they can take part in ministry on their travels. Nomads support the work of the gospel and experience what life is like in remote areas.
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