Miracle on Morris Road Saw Amazing Answers to Prayer
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AUSTRALIA’S CHRISTIAN NEWSPAPER VOLUME 71 NUMBER 23 Thursday 25 June 2009 $2.00 Print Post Approved No. 34918100419 Miracle On Morris Road saw amazing answers to prayer. The Principal of Mueller College of Ministry (the tertiary arm of the school), Dr Ivan Bowden, told how the College was accredited by the Australian College of Theology, and further developments were expected in the relatively near future. He told how cramped they had been in those early years, but now it was a tremendous- ly humbling experience to see the provi- sion for the College campus on the 6th floor of the new building. Will Graham Endorses Grandfather’s Message In introduc- ing Mr Will Graham the ‘IT'S a miracle!’ That’s how Mueller Coll- members of Mueller Community Church, Chair-man, ege has been viewed for years by the was conducted by Russian born Mr Renat Dr Vern neighbours in Morris Rd, Rothwell, a Yusupov, ably supported by his own gifted Heazlewood, northern suburb of Brisbane. The miracle wife on the piano. Another internationally told of the continues, and the latest addition to the acclaimed member of the Faculty was tremendous complex is surely a miracle. When the Attila Sautov, from Uzbekistan, who led impact that project was first discussed in 1990 there the violin section. Dr Billy were many who regarded it simply as a Several items were presented by Graham had daydream. Now, nearly 20 years later, it Mueller College students including some when he first was our privilege to be invited to the offi- from the Primary School. There were visited cial opening of the Mueller Performing many favourable comments as to the Australia 50 Arts Centre on Saturday 30 May. quality of the presentations and the spiri- years before. This Centre comprises five levels – six tual nature of the students' offerings. He and his if you count the basement parking area. The Chairman, Dr Vern Heazlewood, colleagues The dream has become reality, and it was spoke of hardships that had been over- were now made very clear at the opening that the come during the 25 years of planning, and privileged to vision of Mueller College includes helping testified that those in leadership had have Dr students to develop their God-given tal- known the peace of God and experienced Graham's grandson, Will, address the ents in the service of God and mankind by great joy as they noted progress made. thousands of people who had come to providing the best quality education and Mueller Community Church praise God at this dedication. educational programs. A major objective is Pastor Brian Goodwin, who had recently Will Graham gave some interesting a distinctive to develop music in the cur- become Senior Pastor of the church, statistics: 24% of the population of all riculum. The college is investing in the spoke enthusiastically of the wonderful Australia came to hear his grandfather at best quality Christian education today for way they had seen the hand of God on one or more of the sites in Australia, and children to reap rewards tomorrow. this work. The church would now be 4% of the population came forward at Professional, Spiritual, Musicians known as 'Mueller Community Church'. those meetings. Dr Graham has always The international chamber orchestra and George Mueller was an earlier English given God the glory for those results. choir, composed of students assisted by Christian who trusted God completely, and (Continued on p. 3) www.nlife.com.au ‘Tell the people the full message of this new life.’ (Acts 5.20b) HERE, THERE AND EVERYWHERE WITH THE WILSONS Unexpected Visit Home Visit By Dr Darrell Bock JON and Lyndell Paschke are currently working in Vanuatu with Scripture Union, MUELLER Community Church, Brisbane, ADELAIDE College of Ministries announces but they had an unexpected visit to announces a special seminar by Dr Darrell the forthcoming visit of Dr Darrell Bock of Adelaide when Jon's father passed away on Bock on 25 July. Dr Bock is Research Dallas Theological Seminary on Wednesday 23 May. 'He has been the best husband, Professor of New Testament Studies and 29 July at 7.30pm in the College Chapel. father, grandfather, father-in-law, brother, Professor for Spiritual Development and Dr Bock will be speaking on 'Jesus In friend, mentor, counsellor, we could ever Culture at Dallas Theological Seminary. His The Public Square: Jesusanity And Christi- have hoped for,' John said in tribute to his theme will be: 'Have We Domesticated anity – What Is The Difference?' All are wel- dad. Jesus?’ Contact 07 3897 2706 for details. come. Official Opening On 27, 28 June His teaching, and these communicated truth Great News From Malaysia AFTER months of frustration Dennis and to the listeners. Pray for those who live in CMS also reports that the first copies of the Kate Grotto, serving in Loja, Ecuador, report the Middle East and are hearing stories of newly completed Malay translation of the that the new chapel will be opened this Jesus, that they will remember His teaching. New Testament and Psalms has arrived and month. It has double-paned windows which Church In Iran Is Doubling In Size they pray these precious books will now avoids noise filtering out to the street and CANADA Free Press reports that the church reach the Malay people. annoying neighbours. Their prayer is that in Iran is doubling every six months. Meet- Muslim Head Of BBC Religion the children's/youth section will be complet- ings are held in secret but police raids con- AAQIL Ahmed has been appointed as the ed by that time. Dennis and Kate are active- tinue and believers are arrested and ques- Head of Religion and Ethics at the BBC in ly involved in training local believers to be tionned. Pray for them to stand firm in their the UK. He previously worked for BBC responsible for the various ministries with faith in the face of this persecution and to Channel 4. The appointment has stirred up which the Chapel is involved. They are grow through listening to International much controversy, but to no avail. planning to be leaving Loja for Home Christian radio or satellite TV broadcasting. Tahlee Ministries Inc Ministry Assignment as from mid- Update From The Shaws With GRN RON and Pam Schravemade ask prayer as September, returning to Loja mid 2010. ALEX Shaw has added the responsibilities they conduct assemblies at the Rock Public 89.9 Light FM of the Australian Studio Manager to his role School on 26 June. PHIL Gray, the past manager of the popular with the mission and Sybil rejoices that TWR In India Melbourne Christian Radio Station 89.9 recordings in PNG were done in nine lan- FOR over 30 years TWR has broadcast in Light FM, has moved to the Sunshine Coast guages. The Buhutu language now has India where many have come to know with his family, and Graham Hasler has over 60 songs recorded in their own lan- Christ. Many are now suffering for their faith been appointed as Acting Manager. Con- guage and Sybil hopes to return to PNG in as they have been thrown out of their tinue to pray for the outreach of the station October for more recording. Their son Victor homes and persecuted in other ways. TWR and for it to reach many with the Gospel. is a student at Moore College and has broadcasts in 62 languages, 21.5 hours per God Is Moving In Bangladesh recently announced his engagement to day in India, bringing comfort and hope to EVERY Home For Christ reports that more Claire East. listeners. than 1,000 came to attend special revival News From Global Interaction Look Who's Coming For Dinner! meetings in Dhaka recently. Many came to GLOBAL Interaction asks prayer for Cliff, ALAN and Deb Hirsch are back on a break know the Lord and several were healed. who serves in Central Asia, as he learns from their work in the United States and Pray they will find churches in which to about the local culture and customs of they invite you to share a meal and hear grow in Christ. those he lives amongst, so that he can what Alan and Deb have been up to. Please 'Abuse In The Workplace: effectively share about Jesus in a meaning- RSVP right away as numbers are limited! Can I Forgive?’ ful way. The dinner will be held on Friday 10 July THIS is the title of a workshop to be run by New Address from 7-9:30pm at Northern Community, Margaret Brown of the Nurses Christian AFRICA Inland Mission International (Aus- Preston, Vic. Fellowship on 21 August at 7pm. Contact tralia) Inc has a new address: C/- Bethshan NCFA NSW, 5 Byfield Street, Macquarie Ministries, 70 Wyee Road, Wyee, NSW, but Donations Make A Park 2113, phone 02 9888 5842. their postal address is still PO Box 270, Difference! Remembering Stories Belmont, NSW 2280. MECO Magazine, Issue 1, 2009 reminds us Warning! Call Alison On that in 2002, 70% of the world's population CHURCH Missionary Society warns us that 03 9890 3377 were either illiterate or functionally so. This one of their missionary's prayer supporters means that they learn through 'spoken received a poorly written email claiming that To Donate And Help words, especially proverbs, poetry or sto- she had requested money to be forwarded Extend And Maintain ries, all of which are designed to be under- to an address in the UK. This is not the only stood, remembered and reproduced'. We do time it has happened, so be on the alert for Our Ministry! well to remember that Jesus used stories in fake emails.