2 September 2010 Vol 73 No 5 $2 Print Post Approved No 34918100419 Witnessing On The Run WHEN the annual City2Surf 14km Marathon was held in Sydney on Sun‐ day 8 August, amongst the 82,132 par‐ ticipants were those from 500 regis‐ tered charities. Some were Christian organisations, witnessing and raising support through sponsorships, for their efforts in this, the world’s largest run. The route was from Hyde Park in the city, along main roads and up ‘Heartbreak Hill’, to Bondi Beach, both well‐known iconic landmarks in the city of Sydney. For the more serious runners, the important aim was to bet‐ ter their previous running times. For others, it was a day’s fun in the sun, starting at 8.30am and lasting into the early afternoon, an opportunity to raise interest and support. Amongst the 500 registered chari‐ Lawrence, ran it in 41.05 minutes, but Carers’ project. They aimed to raise ties taking part was the Bible Society, then he didn’t have to wear a chicken awareness of carers, specifically dis‐ represented by 150 staff and support‐ outfit! ability carers, in the community who ers. Under the title of The Big Rescue, The female winner was Lara are often forgotten. they boldly witnessed to others with Tamsett, who covered the course in Many other Christian organisations Jesus. All About Life emblazoned on 46.54 minutes, a little faster than also took part, each with their own the front of their bright red T‐shirts. Roxanne Young of the Bible Society keen volunteers and projects. On their backs they shared with others who finished in 3 hours, 33 minutes Amongst the list of charities were why they were there – raising funds in and 11 seconds. such names as African Enterprise, support of New South Wales Scripture As well as making record entrant Baptist World Aid Australia, Church teachers and chaplains in public numbers, the 2010 City2Surf was the Army Australia, CNEC Partners schools who have requested 70,000 means of raising $2,737,209 for the International, Compassion Australia, Bibles for their Scripture classes. The charities. Coptic Orphans Australia, Fusion To wording under the Jesus. All About Life Others taking part included the Uluru 2010, Hammondcare, logo read: ‘Supporting Scripture In Jogging4Jesus team from the Bible Hopestreet Urban Compassion, Schools.’ League. Led by Amanda Abboud, Mission Australia, Uniting Church Rick George of the Bible Society’s Rhys, Rob and Kirst, all from Minchin‐ Frontier Services and many others. Youth and Children’s Ministry, came bury Anglican Church. At the last Next year the City2Surf will be held dressed as a ‘chicken’, complete with count, they raised $935 to ‘Make it on Sunday 14 August, so there is plen‐ the ‘Jesus. All About Life’ logo. Each possible for others to know Christ.’ ty of time to train! participant wore tags on their shoes The Wesley Mission team of 45 run‐ Photos can be viewed at: which recorded electronically their fin‐ ners co‐ordinated by Rosemary Cott‐ http://community.webshots.com/user/ ishing time. Rick covered the 14km rell raised $11,000 for Wesley Disability ramon_williams marathon in 2 hours, 41 minutes and Enterprises. – Picture and story by 46 seconds. ANGLICARE’s team represented Ramon Williams, The male race winner, Ben St their ‘Care 2 Run 2010 – Caring for Worldwide Photos HERE, THERE AND EVERYWHERE with Alison King SU Program CHIC Empowers Gen Z Women ‘CHIC has helped my self esteem and ‘The Elevate Framework is about now I know I am priceless,’ said partici‐ building relationships, which takes pant, Sanjie. This inspiring new time to develop. Making CHIC a 19 Scripture Union program is changing week course allows us to explore the the way young women see them‐ topics with students in a deeper way selves, others, and the world around by adding more activities’, Charlene them. Choices, Hopes, Identity, says. Connections (CHIC) was launched Young women journey through life recently at Melton’s Kurunjang issues such as Who Am I?, Family And Secondary College and Bellarine Friends, Listening And Respect, Body they could do to make a difference. Secondary College’s Ocean Grove Image, The World, Decision Making and They are now putting together gifts for campus, both in Victoria. Priorities, Healthy Relationships And My Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christ‐ ‘CHIC is new and different. Its social Future, in a trusting, intimate group mas Child – proof that God’s love and justice component The World encour‐ setting. Using relevant games, video justice is being played out through ages girls to think about themselves as clips and open discussion, the program actions. I just love it!’ said Michelle well as others’, said Charlene Delos challenges current worldviews and Mayhew, Melton Community Youth Santos, SU Schools Ministry Co‐ordi‐ stereotypes. Worker. nator, Western Metro Region. ‘CHIC is really good fun and gives Do you want to know more about CHIC is a 19 week program for you a chance to show who you are CHIC? young women between 11 and 15. It without even a thought of being put A sample session can be found at can be expanded by adding the option down!’ said participant Leah. www.suvic.org.au/connect‐in of an Elevate Camp and/or Community ‘During our focus on The World, the Contact Kylie Hunter, 03 9482 5700, Action activity. girls were inspired to think about what or email: [email protected] Camp Fletcher Celebrates 50 Years! others like Brad attend PF camps, they ECM Active In Romania CAMP Fletcher is a ministry of the rely on donations. The next camp is to EUROPEAN Christian Mission mission‐ Fellowship of Congregational be held 27 September–1 October at ary Daniel Cocar is Pastor of The Rock Churches, who are holding a rededica‐ Camp Wilkin, Anglesea, Vic. For more Church in Timisoara, Romania. He tion of the campsite after 50 years of information contact the office on serves there with his wife Mariana. The ministry. This will be on Wednesday 29 03 9469 4661. church is planting two other churches, September at Camp Fletcher, ‘Well Done’ and the young people are also working Hazelbrook, NSW. RSVP for morning CMS gives thanks to God for the life in another village in children’s ministry. tea and lunch to the FCC office by and ministry of former missionary Mariana is also involved in counselling Friday 24 September. Email: fcc‐ Marilyn Taylor, who died on 19 June. at the Esther Foundation which seeks [email protected] or phone: 02 She served in Malaya (now Malaysia) to help destitute women facing un‐ 9588 5128. from 1960 to 1966 and at Oenpelli in planned pregnancies. So far 1,250 Moving On the NT from 1967‐1973. babies have been saved from abortion. RHEMA FM Newcastle 99.7 farewells Aid For Armenia They are currently trying to raise their sponsorship sales consultant Tim CMIAid reports on the Mission Team money to buy land to expand their Webster who has left Rhema FM to that went to Armenia in June. The 14 church. Many are making huge sacri‐ follow where the Lord will lead him members enjoyed a great time of fel‐ fices. ECM is also helping to raise next. They are also welcoming She‐ lowship while visiting many places and funds. Helping The Rock church grow rona Batty who will soon be heard on‐ working on a renovation project in a will help them to expand their ministry air weekdays on Rhema FM sharing kindergarten in Gyumri. for Jesus in Timisoara and surrounding The Long Lunch with Allison Ludriks. In addition to the Bible studies, fel‐ towns. Gifts marked the Rock Land Check out their website at www.rhe‐ lowship times, visitation and practical Project can be sent to the ECM office mafm.com.au You can also stream the work, one of the highlights was when at PO Box 15, Croydon NSW 2132. station through the website. one of the Mission Team members, Appeals For Pakistan Flood Victims Caring For Prisoners’ Families Emanuel, expressed a desire to be bap‐ AID agencies are reporting that ‘donor PRISON Fellowship runs camps for tised in obedience to Scripture. fatigue’ seems to be setting in as far as mums, teens and kids. These camps Towards the end of the trip Emanuel support of Pakistan Flood Appeals is are provided free to the families of shared his testimony with the team concerned. Barnabas Fund, TEAR inmates. Brad (aged 11) said ‘The other and he was baptised in Lake Sevan in Fund, World Vision, mission agencies kids at this camp understand what it’s Armenia. Visit their website at and denominations all appreciate sup‐ like to have a dad in prison’. To help www.cmiaid.org port. Consult their websites. NEW LIFE – 2 September 2010 – Page Two MATTERS FOR PRAYER ... Fears For Christians As Islamists Gain Foothold In Pakistan FEARS that Islamist groups are win‐ A Christian Family Receive Aid From ‘Once the Islamists get in power ning hearts and minds through relief Barnabas Fund Christians will be targeted, as they are efforts among Pakistan’s flood victims A Barnabas Fund partner, assisting also associated with Western countries are growing within the Christian com‐ with relief efforts among thousands of due to the same faith.’ munity. Christian families in Pakistan, shared Dr Patrick Sookhdeo, International Extremists with terrorist links have his concern that Islamists will be able Director of Barnabas Fund, has said: stepped in to fill the aid gap as interna‐ to seize political power because of ‘Pakistani Christians have been target‐ tional support has been slow, while the their effective response to the flooding ed by Islamist groups on a number of Pakistani government has been criti‐ crisis.