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Seventh-day Adventist Church (Victorian Conference) Limited PO Box 215 Nunawading VIC 3131

WEEKLY INFORMATION BULLETIN 2nd September 2014

TO: PASTORS, DEPARTMENTAL DIRECTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, TEACHERS, SENIOR ELDERS AND BULLETIN SECRETARIES & any other person requesting an Email copy

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Offering September 6th – Local Church Budget

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CONTENTS

1. - Email Address 2. Wintley Phipps in Melbourne NEW 3. The Evidence for Noah’s Flood NEW 4. Father’s Day Program at Heritage Church NEW 5. Wanted Caretaker for Broome SDA Church Compound NEW 6. Joyful Singers Children’s Singing Croup NEW 7. Indian Cuisine Delight THIS WEEKEND 8. Another concert of Beautiful Music THIS WEEKEND 9. Western district family fellowship camp, "Tandarra" Halls Gap. 10. North west regional bush camp 11. Victorian Adventist adult singles (VAAS) weekend seminar - 12. Leadership Training Program for Women 13. Camp Cleaning 2015 14. Signs of the Times 15. Love to Sing? We Need you! 16. Curry Night 17. October 11, Think Big Camp- 18. “ALPHABET ARK” Nunawading Christian College 19. 2014 Young Girls Conference ‘Real Beauty’ 20. Position Vacant 21. Vive Cafe

1. THE EMAIL ADDRESS FOR YOUR NEWS IS [email protected]

2. WINTLEY PHIPPS IN MELBOURNE NEW

Phipps Wintley has been the featured performer for many notable occasions around the world including two Grammy Award Nominations. 1

Congressional Gold Meld Ceremonies in the White House for of Calcutta and the Little Rock Nine, The Dr Martin Luther King, Jr television special, and The Show, President , regular guest with Bill & Gloria Gaither, the Crusades. European Prayer Breakfast in Brussels hosted by the European Parliament. He has sung for every US President since , including the current one . Pastor Phipps has attracted an entire new generation of fans as his performance of Amazing Grace has received over eight million viewers making him the most watched Gospel artist on YouTube. Pastor Wintley Phipps is an ordained Seventh-day Adventist minister. Support guests: Anna Weatherup, Emily Rex and Marleta Fong Pastor Wintley Phipps last visited 19years, essential to book tickets early as this is the only concert in Melbourne Victoria. Ticket Box Office: 03 9905 1111 Wintley Phipps Sacred Concert Sunday September 28, 6:30pm Monash University, Building 2, Academy of Performing Arts, Robert Blackwood Hall, Wellington Rd, Clayton Vic

3. THE EVIDENCE FOR NOAH’S FLOOD NEW

The scientific evidence is there! Explained in easy to understand terms, Dr John Ashton, PhD, creation scientist, presents the evidence for the Biblical flood. Everyone is welcome to this public seminar. 2:00pm, Sabbath 27th September, at Wandin Senior Citizen’s Hall, 401 Warburton Highway, Wandin North. Enquiries 5967 1272.

4. FATHER’S DAY PROGRAM AT HERITAGE CHURCH NEW

Heritage College Church has an exciting Fathers Day program planned this weekend, so please come for morning tea at 10:30 and the men's Top Gear Challenge, followed by great worship and the word. Next weekend the 12th and 13th of September we look forward to hosting Pastor Eddie Hypolite speaking at Gospel Knights (our Teen church program) on Friday evening at 7:30 pm and also at our worship service at 11:00 am Sabbath morning. Please join us. Inquiries Faye Stothers 0419806284

5. WANTED CARETAKER FOR BROOME SDA CHURCH COMPOUND NEW

A volunteer position that is ideally suited to a couple. A two room flat is provided. Work includes lawns and gardens and general maintenance of the church & compound, as well as a presence for security. Further information, please contact Warren Scale, [email protected].

6. JOYFUL SINGERS CHILDREN’S SINGING CROUP NEW

Parents, if your children (up to age 12) would like to learn how to sing, and use their voice in worship, please come and join us at “Joyful Singers”. We meet at Dandenong Polish Church (100 James Street, Dandenong) every Wednesday 6:30pm to 7:30pm during each school term. We have 2 teachers: Jola Mielczarek & Helena Bernow, and children from various nationalities singing with us. Our atmosphere is enjoyable & uplifting, seeking to help each child develop their voice, singing abilities and servitude to honour God. Please call Jola on 0413 885 383 if you have any queries.

7. INDIAN CUISINE DELIGHT THIS WEEKEND

A delicious three course Indian meal and live entertainment in aid of the Lakpahana Adventist College, Mailapitiya, Sri Lanka. 2

The fundraising lunch will be held on Sunday 7th September, 2014, 12:30pm at: Burwood Adventist Community Church Cnr Huntingdale & Highbury Roads, Burwood $30 per head, children under 5 years free. During the dinner there will be live entertainment by Jola Mielczarek and the Joyful Singers. For further information and ticketing, please contact Sam Arul, 0419 421 702, [email protected]

8. ANOTHER CONCERT OF BEAUTIFUL MUSIC THIS WEEKEND

Where: AdventCare Nunawading Auditorium When: Saturday, 6th September at 3pm The program arranged by Romney King features a varied number of vocal and instrumental items. Please come. A collection will aid resident facilities.

9. WESTERN DISTRICT FAMILY FELLOWSHIP CAMP, "TANDARRA" HALLS GAP

"MISSIONARY ME" 3, 4 and 5 October 2014 Our Annual SDA camp is on again. Guest Speakers- Pr David McGibbon and Pr Mau Tuaoi. Come and enjoy a weekend of spiritual uplifting and fellowship. Sabbath School for all ages 10am, Senior and Youth Church Services Adventist Book Centre Saturday evening, Childrens Games Beautiful Dorms with ensuites; Caravan and tent sites available; Vegetarian food all weekend For more information Contact - Ray Phillips 03 5342 8680 Ballarat, Lynda Scott 03 5439 5263 Bendigo Applications out now! Get your orders in early for Sanitarium products

10. NORTH WEST REGIONAL BUSH CAMP

Friday 31st October - Tuesday 4th November, 2014 At Kelso Station on the Darling River, Wentworth NSW. Keynote Speaker - Larry L. Lichtenwalter, Ph.D., is a husband, dad, preacher, and writer with a passion for God that he seeks to pass on to his readers. He is Dean of Philosophy and Theology and Director of the Institute of Islamic and Arabic Studies, Middle Eastern University, Beirut Lebanon. He formerly pastored the Village Seventh-day Adventist Church in Berrien Springs, Michigan for 27 years. Larry was also an Adjunct Professor for Preaching and New Testament at . Powered and unpowered sites available. Meals can also be ordered. For bookings and application forms, please contact Lyndell on 0439 291 171 Early bird cut off date is 21st September, with bookings closing on the 10th October 2014

11. VICTORIAN ADVENTIST ADULT SINGLES (VAAS) WEEKEND SEMINAR WITH PR. TRAFFORD FISHER -

26th-28th September, El Khanah Guest House, Marysville Cost: $150 or day only $40 Ph. Cherryl 0411 481 930 or Judy 0407 510 545 A seminar not to be missed. New members always welcome

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12. LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM FOR WOMEN – by Erna Johnson, -

Exciting and new format for YOU! Open to women of all ages and educational levels. Facilitated by, Erna Johnson, SPD Women’s Ministries Director! The new program consists of eleven subjects from all four levels! Amazing topics such as: Communication skills, Conflict Management, Discipling New Members, Spiritual Gifts, and many more. Come and join us! Be trained and equipped for the Work of the Lord! When: Sabbath afternoon, 4 October, at 3.30pm, and Sunday, 5 October, 9.00am – 4.00pm. Dinner and Lunch provided. Where: Conference Office Chapel, 141 Central Road, Nunawading Cost: $30 (Including Resource CD & 2 meals) Are you from the country? Give us a call and we can arrange accommodation for Saturday night for you. BOOKINGS - please book by September 29, 2014. Tanya Karaoglanis Ph: (03) 9264 7777 Email: [email protected] Danijela Trajkov Mob: 0423 371 841 Email: [email protected]

13. CAMP CLEANING 2015

An opportunity exists for a church, pathfinder club or other interested groups to submit a tender for the cleaning of the toilet and shower blocks at Camp in 2015. For further information please contact Pr Brian Lawty on [email protected] or 0400 430 499.

14. SIGNS OF THE TIMES

Watch your mailbox for your Signs Renewal Invoice. And if you are not a subscriber, get the big picture of Signs and how it can reach people at www.signsofthetimes.org.au. Then hit the subscribe button!

15. LOVE TO SING? WE NEED YOU!

We’re looking for enthusiastic singers to join our new, friendly and welcoming gospel choir at BACC. REQUIREMENTS?  A commitment to monthly Saturday rehearsals  A commitment to public performances throughout the year  A passion for singing!  A desire to explore a variety of musical repertoire Place: Burwood Adventist Community Church (Cnr of Huntingdale and Highbury Rds) Date: August 30th, 2014 (first practice) Time: 3pm (following church lunch) CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION Monika Kapusi [email protected]

16. CURRY NIGHT

When: Saturday evening, 13th September @ 6:30 pm. Where: Raju’s Indian Restaurant, 890 – 892 Princes Highway (Cnr Redpath Crescent), Springvale The evening will be in the form of a banquet where: 3 entrees will be placed on your table; 4 mains will be placed on your table along with a number of side dishes and; You will receive your choice of dessert (to be pre-ordered). Please note that drinks are not included but may be purchased on the night. Charges: Adults (15 and over) $35 4

Children (5 – 14) $15 Reservations and your dessert pre-order, which are both essential, must be made by Sabbath, 6th September. Please contact Wesley Laughlin on 0425 779 594 (ah) or email the church on: [email protected] to reserve your place and place your dessert order. A portion of the money received will go towards our recent Renovations.

17. OCTOBER 11, THINK BIG CAMP

Green and Gold October 11 I think you’re aware that Big Camp was cancelled for 2014 in order to help balance the budget for the Conference, but we are committed to Big Camp in 2015. I am confident we CAN raise the money needed for next year, and to that end the Conference has set aside October 11 as a Green and Gold offering day. IF everyone who is able gave a green ($100) and a gold ($50) we would have the money needed. Please start planning, and remember October 11. Graeme Christian

18. “ALPHABET ARK” NUNAWADING CHRISTIAN COLLEGE

17th & 18th September, 9:30am-12:30pm A fabulously fun program for pre-schoolers aged 3-5 years where they can enjoy activities and sensory experiences - one for each letter of the alphabet! Online bookings essential at ncc2.vic.edu.au/alphabet-ark . Booking code: TELM4. Bookings open from August 25th, 9am. To avoid disappointment, please book early as we book out very quickly. Cost: $5.00 per child.

19. 2014 YOUNG GIRLS CONFERENCE ‘REAL BEAUTY’

DATE: 12-13 September, 2014 TRANSPORT: Bus from Nunawading, time to be confirmed WHERE: Jumbunna Lodge, 140 Dalry Road, Launching Place AGE GROUP: 13-17yr Price $99 Every woman is a portrait of her creator, let his autograph SHINE. ‘Real Beauty’ is a seminar geared specifically toward helping teenage girls discover self-esteem through living as the beautiful women God created them to be. Through this seminar, teens will discover that real beauty is more than skin deep – it includes character, personality, and much more. To register, email: [email protected] or phone (03) 9264 7777. Registration closes 1st September 2014. Places are limited so be quick!!!!

20. POSITION VACANT

a. Outside School Hours Care Coordinator Nunawading Christian College Primary is seeking the services of an Outside School Hours Care Coordinator (Educational Leader) to commence in Term 4, 2014. Appropriate qualifications are required, either a Diploma in Children's Services or currently enrolled in an Education degree (Primary or Secondary). Please contact Peter Michalski on 98789927 or [email protected]

21. VIVE CAFÉ

Vive Cafe, an ADRA community meal program, serves a 3 course meal to 80-120 guests every Thursday night in Croydon. We are currently looking for a person, committed and interested in serving others, who can pick up our food every second Wednesday from Foodbank. It does involve heavy lifting and will take several hours on the Wednesday. To find out more contact: Karina Dobra on 0431966802 or [email protected]

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