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2010Newsletter of the Revival Fellowship Council ISSUE NO. 20

News, photos and testimonies from Revival What kind of church is this? As you leaf through this magazine, reading of heal- Fellowship assemblies around the world ings and miracles in strange places around the world, you’ll probably think “what kind of church is this?” Welcome The Revival Fellowship is a simple church along Welcome to the twentieth edition of the Revival the lines of the earliest Christians. Christian- Fellowship Council Newsletter. We report from around the world, beginning in with the Holy Spirit and began to “speak in other , then heading through , and . ity began when 120 disciples of Jesus were filled We are pleased to report on new assemblies and experience was seen by a large crowd of visitors outreaches in some unusual places—Argentina, tongues (languages)” (Acts 2:4). This astonishing , Aruba, Curacao and Malekula for starters! they too were baptised and became Christians. Most of us will never get the opportunity to visit Christianityto Jerusalem had and begun.3000 of them were so moved that the assemblies in , so we also introduce The Bible goes on to record that “many wonders the whole fellowship to you in this edition. We have a wrap-up on the Australian Leader- The ensuing history of the church (the Book of - and signs were done by the apostles” (Acts 2:43). nual Leaders’ Meeting, the Fellowship’s Council Meetingsship Camp, in March,the fifteenth the upcoming Papua NewAustralian Guinea State An Acts) is filled with stories of miracles and healings. and International Rallies, and photos from some of This fulfilled Jesus’ promise that “these signs shall the Christmas Camps. It’s a busy life in the Lord. follow them that believe . . . they shall speak with new tongues . . . they shall Continuedlay hands onoverleaf the sick . . .

Brazil 2 Vanuatu 9 Argentina 4 12 Nepal 4 12 Indonesia 4 12 Inside Curacao & Aruba 5 Fiji 15 Africa 6 Camps 15 PNG 8 We believe in the infallibility of the Bible.

We believe Jesus Christ is the son of God. and they shall recover” (Mark 16:17, 18). is But“the the same Good yesterday, News is that and Christianity to day, and isfor exactly ever” We believe the gospel of His death, the same today. The Bible records that Jesus Christ resurrection, and directive to repent, be - baptised and receive the Holy Spirit. (Hebrews 13:8) and that his gospel is “the everlast ingpromised, gospel” “ye (Revelation shall receive 14:6). power, after that the We believe we are baptised into the Body The secret to this power from God? As Jesus of Christ (the Church) through the Holy Spirit, with the Bible evidence of speaking Holyof speaking Ghost is in come tongues) upon weyou” experience (Acts 1:8). the Once same we in tongues. receive God’s Holy Spirit (evidenced by the sign early Christians. We believe in the miraculous gifts of the power of God, and miracles from God, as those Holy Spirit in the Church. - What we believe We believe in prayer for the sick and How do we get the Holy Spirit? The apostle Pe ter explained to those same 3000 eager onlookers healing by the power of God. Christon Day for One the that remission they needed of sins, to “Repent,and ye shall and bere- We believe the Bible identifies modern baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus nations and gives signs of the imminent ceive the gift of the Holy Ghost” (Acts 2:38). return of Jesus Christ. It’s a gift from God. 2 Paid for with the blood of his Son, Jesus Christ. BrazilGet baptised and receive the gift of the Spirit! The material in this - publication is copyright. spite the deepening security crisis enveloping For- Pr Esteves reports that revival has continued de Enquiries and contributions of material should be sent to: fortaleza. a time He whentells us many that arethere too have frightened been over to even 300 baptisms in the first 2 months of this year; not bad [email protected] venture out after dark.

Some of the recent baptisms in Fortaleza, Brazil Happy young campers!

The assembly conducted an outreach in one of “Carnaval” celebrations there was a lot of violence.

- out of town for a camp to remove them from the ingthe slumsthe Holy in early Spirit February in the crowd and had as 118the baptisms meeting Soscene. Pastor Two Esteves young ladiestook a received group of the young Spirit people while in one night. People at the outreach were receiv

in the shower, and another young man received Brazil wasduring taking these place events. à la the Acts 10 experience of the the Lord. ApostleThe growth Peter. inThis the is assembly becoming has quite been common so con- while barbecuing one of the evening meals. Praise- ing well, and the new banana trees are growing in the church. It is estimated that there are now healthilyOut in the(the countryside, old ones had the reached banana thefarm end is doof stant that Pr Esteves has lost count of the people 3 meetingssome 2500 on saints various in Fortaleza days during alone, the with week. another Some theirare told productive these new life). trees The are first more “half productive crop” is than due 700 in the villages. He conducts about 60 house theat the previous end of ones.2010, thenAll of full this crops is designed thereafter. to help We those working and unable to make the weekend reduce Brazil’s reliance on the Mission Fund. The meetings.of these meetings A number are of at these 7am toare accommodate communion farm provides jobs for many of the folk out in the meetings. Some house-leaders run six meetings villages, as well as income to pay for the pastors each week. out there, fuel costs, some hall rent and so on. The Fellowship Council is also looking at the possibil- the country assemblies to assist in Fortaleza again. ity of expanding the banana project. HePr has Esteves been usinghas recalled public histransport brother, to Pr get Jose, around from town to visit the saints, but it is both slow and safety and the revival there. dangerous. (There are several hundred hold-ups, Please continue to pray for both the brethren’s and even murders, on the buses each year.) Fortu- nately, an offer of money for a second-hand car has Not a very clear snap, but it shows scores of baptism candidates lining up along the wall justgangs come are innow from attacking Australia. the Praise police the to Lord.take their weaponsOn the away safety from front, them. the “Some police parts reported of Fortale that- - za now resemble a street war”, Pr Esteves says. Be causeas a safety of the measure.epidemic Heof violence, will remain Pastor there Esteves and driveand his in familyuntil the have situation moved improves. 55km out of Fortaleza During the recent weekend of the rambunctious Argentina While still in South America, we have a new out-

in Fortaleza about two years ago (see his testi- monyreach inat Argentina.left) has returned A surfie brotherhome and who prayed was saved with

quiteso who a numberhave received of folk—who the Spirit have he alsohas baptisedreceived the Holy Spirit and spoken in tongues. Of the 15 or south-east of Buenos Aires in a town called San 7. The work is situated on the coast, about 360km visit shortly. We’ll keep you posted. Bernardo. Pr Estevão from Fortaleza is going to Nepal -

Ondecided the topics to head of new back outposts, to his homeland, brother Israel, Nepal, a fel in Februarylow who cameand start to the preaching. Lord in Manila, , He reports that one man has recently received My name is Matias Ezequiel - “My name is Matias Ezequiel. When I was 19 the Holy Spirit. A family is also waiting to be bap­- I decided to leave my family and my country tised. Israel asks for our prayers as he is facing op (Argentina) to check out other places. Like position.of the pastors He is rejoicing and helping in Asia determined are making to contin a trip all young people I had plenty of dreams in my ue to preach the Good News to his people. Several head. I started to travel and discovered many places and people, but inside me I was filled there in June. They also plan a visit to our fledgling with a very great emptiness that I tried to Argentina Bali,group Indonesiain Bangalore, . fill with all types of drugs and relationships. In the last newsletter we brought you the details From Argentina I eventually came to rest in of the revival that has broken out on West Timor. Brazil. I arrived in Fortaleza and lived on Ic- 4 That has continued and has stabilised to the point araí beach. To support myself I made handi- crafts, and got to know two sisters from the • - Revival Fellowship who spoke to me of an whereess which they have normally in quick takes order: years—see story and experience I had never heard of—they said Officiallyphotos next registered page), the Church there (a proc I could receive the Holy Spirit and have a life • Leased a house to run permanent meetings (see completely changed by the power of God. photos next page), I accepted Jesus Christ’s teachings, was • baptized in water, received the Holy Spirit • Teddy has decided to move to West Timor with and was totally set free of drugs! Hadhis family their official to look Hall after Opening the group Meeting, (he sold and, up Today I am a completely different person. in Bali and heads over shortly). He was made a God brought me to Fortaleza to find this very pastor at Camp mid March. special family. I am happy today because of Jesus!” followedIn other by news our camp,Pr William the excitement reports as follows:and joy in “After our successful opening on 21st March 2009, And they were all filled with the - ventionGod’s work in Canberra, just kept on we growing. followed up on an out- Holy Ghost, and began to speak with reachSoon to after a new the area June in 2009 North-West TRF International of Bali, Nega Con- other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. acts 2:4 ra—located about 2.5 hours drive from Denpasar. In November, the group from Negara went down government authority, with the granting of church

same day. to WeDenpasar, followed and up thisanother resulted group in from 15 people Tabanan, being in registration (‘Kupang Revival Fellowship’) on that baptisedthe west ofand Bali. Spirit We- invitedfilled. (There the whole are now group 20.) to go down to Denpasar for the Sunday meeting. This openingI stayed and in Kupang also to withtrain Pastor some Teddyof the for men 12 daysand trip resulted in another eight baptisms from Taba- strengthenstarting from the early vision January of the just saints to prepare there. forThere the nan. Another six have been baptised since then. were many up and down moments in many situ-

Most of our new saints in these two areas (Ne- ations over the last four months, but the group in Indonesia gara and Tabanan) are from a Hindu background - and they went through heavy persecution. How- Kupang has shown their steadfastness and com ever, they keep on trusting the Lord and have wit- months and watching them grow, I am convinced 5 nessed many miracles from the Lord. mitment. After my seventh trip to Kupang in four- cant part of a major work for Revival in Indonesia. that they will grow further and become a signifi Kupang,2009 has West been a Timor, very exciting Indonesia, year for 2010 us.” for the Lord to open up his vineyard further for us “After many trials and tribulations that we over- Of course, this is only the beginning; we’ll wait - during this year!” in Kupang and around Indonesia. We’ll update you forcame this in year, 2009, as finally, it is a onblessing 18th January and also 2010, a miracle we of Curacao and Aruba ficially had a church opening. This is a highlight Q: Where, or what, are Curacao and Aruba? A: They form part of the Dutch Antilles, a group of of God. The opening was attended by the Vice- Governor of Kupang and officially opened by the Aruba

Curacao islands just off the coast of Venezuela (see the map at right), and more importantly, a new outreach South America

site. Read on . . . theDutch islands saints in February Harry and and Pamela March vanand Gelderenreported along with Harry’s parents Ineke and Kees, visited number of baptisms. quiteTheir a bit visit of includedinterest inthe the opportunity message as to well address as a - cao! 70They prisoners and several in the Goodother Futuregroups Prisonof Dutch on saints Cura Curacao and Aruba off the coast of South America (enlarged at top)

look forward to more good news and watching the Lordplan toconsolidate visit the islands the work throughout there. 2010 and we In addition, there is revival afoot in the other nearby Dutch-linked community of Suriname, South America. More on that in our next issue.

AfricaPraise the Lord. 6 The Kenyan-liaison pastor, Brian Allen, reports that will be having their Pan African Rally in Augustthen the again, main probably rally goes at Kibwezi. through The the rally weekend starts on 10th August with pastors and wives’ meetings, The van Gelderens in Curacao and Aruba He hopes to encourage visiting pastors to stay fromon for 12th–15th a few days August. to visit some of the local fellow- Africa ships before going home.

last year, with outreaching leading up to the Rally”, he“The says. Kenyans are hoping to make it better than

BurundiOther snippets from Africa . . .

Great news in Burundi. A new assembly, Mutaho, has recently started with over 30 baptisms (and mostand he filled said withthat ifthe he Spirithad not as got at histhe returntime of ticket this A baptism in the Dutch Antilles report).already booked,Recently he Pr would Joseph have from stayed Kenya there was there for a few weeks as the people were very receptive and wanted to hear more.

there is yet another group of folk, further up coun- try,Our wanting leader to inhear Burundi, our message. brother That Alexis, visit sayswill take place soon.

Zambia

Revival is flourishing across Zambia. There are more than 1100 saints in fellowship. The prospect of growth into Angola continues

as Pr Eddie’s radio broadcasts reach across the border and enquiries are being received. But rather than us fill you in on all the details, we’ll let Pr Eddie himself add a few words from Zambiahis current Report, . . . February 2010 - cated in the central position of the continent. It “Zambia is an African country, geographically lo into nine provinces. has a population of about 12.5 million. It is divided - Zambia received Revival in the year 2004 on Theythe 14th launched of August, the Revival when Fellowshipwe invited inits the leader Cop- Pastor Eddie presenting testimonies on Radio Zambia ship, Ps Brian Allen and Ron Carslake to come. people were baptized over two days. perbeltThereafter province, the workin the grew city ofin Kitwe.the North-west Fifty-four- views to express our vision for our nation as Re-

of seven districts. Through tireless efforts of fol- the basic salvation message to reach the unknown ern province of Zambia. The Province consists vivaland the Fellowship unreachable Zambia. in our This nation has madeand beyond. possible and various visits by the local leadership and our - brotherslow-ups, andtour sisters programmes, from the overseasleaflet distribution assemblies, Currently there is a change of tide: we have cap- we managed to cover all the seven districts of the tured Kasama district in the Northern Province we have seen growth of the work in Zambia, and visitedof Zambia. the radioThey andheard television the Bible station Salvation in Lusaka Mes - sage on radio May last year, and Boaz of Kasama North-western province with Zambezi, Chavuma friend of mine gave him my mobile number and and Kasempa visited between September and Oc hethe phoned National’s me. Capital I could city not to make enquire it last about year, us. but A toberstill growing 2009. rapidly. Apart from the other means - alreadyPerhaps disclosed one would above, wonder the media how isthe our work major is we were in touch with him and on 19th of Febru in the country. [Pastor Eddie is a former Zambian wholeary 2010, night at 4:30pmand reaching I started the offdestination for Kasama, around 814 radiodriving and force television to disseminate presenter. the] Gospel message km away from Kitwe my town, travelling for the - cast testimonies of the saints once per week and very5:50am day on despite the Saturday. having no sleep. Then I held two also. . . occasionallyGod opened we an doopportunity appear on fortelevision us to broad inter- I held the first meeting in the afternoon of that

other meetings on Sunday the 21st, attended by 7 Africa

A baptism in Zambia The new saints after baptism - Zambia’s political history in Africa ings about nine people were ready to be baptized, - 20but adults due to and the 10rain children. that ‘rained At the cats end and of dogs’,the teach and rica that facilitated in the liberation of its neigh- Zambia is one of the outstanding countries in Af

PNG also because of the distance to where they thought bours to achieve political independence from their suitable water could be found, we were not able colonial masters. It acted as a pivot. Hence our to baptize them that very day. Arrangements were prayer is that we as leaders of the “Revival Fel- made to survey for water. No sooner had the survey been done than I bap- - lowshipdle, and crossZambia” over walk hills, long mountains, distances valleys, on foot rivers, (like Holy Spirit and spoke in tongues. In addition to the 2009 78km trip to Nyatanda area), ride, pad thistized there them wason Monday a lady thatmorning: was recentlyeight received baptized the and neighbouring countries with the pure, undi- lakes and flooded plains to influence our nation 8 by brother Boaz, the leader of the group. She had been prayed for to receive but did not. Amazingly, radio or personal contact, so that many people as she stood looking at the newly-baptized friends willluted hear and the uncompromised basic salvation Gospel, message either for throughthem to of hers being prayed for, she immediately burst be saved. Countries on our target are Malawi, An-

were wide open, full of joy and [she was] grin- out in tongues first! At the end of prayer her eyes willgola, have and goodMozambique—once men to take the our challenge, God opens for the the gift she had received. The total number in taskdoors is intohard these but it’s countries. possible Pray through for us the so Lord, that thewe ning from ear to ear: she could not comprehend Author and Finisher of our faith. Spirit Filled. Asante Sana! (‘Thank you’ in Swahili) the newly opened assembly is 12 baptized and 10 Regards to all the saints in all our assemblies! the future of the revival in the area, and the con- Pastor Eddie” clusionWhile was in Kasama fantastic. I tookThere an is opinion great hope poll for about the - work to penetrate and reach all the remaining 11 Mwinilungatowns in the Northern District region of Zambia. The Council Chairman Pastor John Kuhlmann vis ited the Port Moresby assembly recently to take Mwinilunga district of the North-western prov- part“We in spent their four Leaders’ days withMeeting the pastors along with and leadersPr Paul Whileince of onthe the country, other baptized hand Pr eight Millan new who people visited on Nobel and he reports as follows:

andat their many fifteenth new appointments Annual Meeting. were Approximately made. Saturday the 22nd February 2010 and all received. 220The leaders senior from pastors around ran the the country leadership were meetings present We thank God for this grace in our nation Zambia. well. The strong unity and mutual respect is a joy The Sunday meeting at Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea to see. Much of Saturday was taken up with re-

of overall numbers soon. ports from all over PNG. We hope to have details- semblies. The aim is to have a presence in every village.Every province and major town now have as

Every week there are over 100 baptisms Structurethroughout PNG. - cipal pastor. PastorFor administrativeGodfrey Wippon purposes, is the founding the country and prin is broken into four regions, each with a Regional

- Pastor: 1. Pr Sebi Kati looks after the “New Guinea Is Some of the 40 baptisms after the Sunday meeting

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lands” (Bougainville, East and West New Brit ain, New Ireland, Manus Province). - 2. Princes). Lazarus Sukondai looks after “Mo-Ma-Se” (Morobe, Madang, East and West Sepik prov

3. Pr Tony Tessamale looks after the Highlands Provinces. 4. Pr Daniel Tounei looks after “Southern Region” (Port Moresby National Capital District, Milne Bay, Gulf and Western provinces). Pastor John with Pastor Godfrey, his wife Elisabeth, and daughter Kareenah SolmenThere in are Madang. also several provincial pastors e.g. Pr DavidIn addition, Peter on there Bougainville are also Islanddistrict and pastors Pr Colin e.g.,

Pr Domenic in Wewak and Pr Michael Kumung in Port Moresby.Moresby Assembly regional pastor, Daniel Tounei, has moved there The Port Moresby assembly is in good shape. The- mung. The main centre is at Nine Mile, where a fromcombined Wewak. Sunday The meetingdistrict pastoris held isonce Michael a month. Ku There are two sub-centres—at Waigani and Down Town. There are also three rural assemblies sur- Some of the pastors and officers at the Annual Leaders’ Meeting - rounding Pt Moresby. andWith the new others appointments, have secular there jobs. are The now new 12 hallpas healed and is now leading a normal life. tors in Port Moresby—three of them are full time and after meeting many dedicated pastors and is being put to good use. There were about 3500 We are always inspired by reports from PNG,

leaders, we would not be surprised to hear of even PNG presentMany lastwonderful Sunday. miracles There were of healing 40 baptisms are report the- greater revival soon.” same day (photo above), and 50 the week before. Vanuatu prayinged. Last forSunday a woman we heard with threesevere testimonies: post-natal com one- In this article we introduce you to the assemblies, man healed of HIV/AIDS; one pastor testified of and some of your brothers and sisters in Christ, prayed for a young man, whose father kept him in plications and she was healed; and another pastor a cage because of his mental illness. He was in a 9 terrible state. But after prayer, he was completely northernfrom the PacificAustralia Island (see nation map next of Vanuatu. page). Vanuatu is an archipelago about 1700km east of The population is not large at approximately

been wonderful. 250,000 in total, but the growth in the church has boasts its own hall and residence and a gathering The capital, Pt Vila, is our first assembly and We also have well-established assemblies in of about 60 saints (the red arrow).

twoand otherseveral places: other Mango villages Station on Tanna in Luganville Island (the on Santo Island (the purple arrow), and Green Point Green Pt fellowship In addition, we have a new assembly develop- inggreen on arrow). a fourth island, Malekula, in a village called Lembinwen (the grey arrow).

Pt Vila The assembly in Vila is growing steadily under

Pr Joseph Licht and they are busy preparing for a rally planned for the weekend of May 15th and 16thThose this whoyear. have A small been group fortunate of PNG enough saints to will go onbe ancoming, outreach led by to PrVanuatu Daniel knowTounei. that the members

sick, with the hospital’s blessing. Pastor Joseph, his family and sister Ruby regularly go to the Pt Vila hospital to pray for the a lady in hospital dying of a brain tumour. A couple In October, they enjoyed a wonderful healing of

10 of the sisters prayed for her. She went home to die.

Torres Islands

Banks Islands

Vanuatu Pr Jeffed and his wife, Helen (Tanna) Espiritu Pentecost Santo Ambryn Malekula

Efate Port Vila

PNG Erromango

Vanuatu Tanna Australia Pastor Gilbert (Malekula) and Pastor Willie (Santo) Mango Station fellowship The kids!

She could not walk or even feed herself. She was wonderfully healed. She is now in great health. with the Spirit, speaking in other tongues. and ended up being baptised with us and filled

TannaPraise the Island Lord. WilliePr Bob (he Beverley too happened and Errol to fromhave Australiabeen born went on to Lembinwen, Malekula, in December with Pr-

Pr HeJeffed reports Konapo they in too Tanna had ahas wonderful fellowships healing in four re- Malekula). Theytwice more with hadfurther a great baptisms. time, baptising Approximately 15 peo Vanuatu villagescently when including a family his inown a reasonably village at Green close villagePoint. ple. Subsequently, Peter and Tammy Watt visited called Yenhop asked him to pray for a man dying Lembinwen and in another village called Carolyn 40 people have been baptised and Spirit-filled in- He did that and prayed again with him after he ing Revival meetings. 11 in hospital from stomach cancer. Bay.Here Pr tooGilbert there has has left been his olda wonderful church, and healing is hold of has stunned the village and many of them have a woman who had not walked for many years. She too was sent home to die. His miraculous healing Again, on a practical note, they recently received church (the elder too is now with us). She is now threecome smallto the stand-alone Lord. solar panel power genera- isbaptised the sister and of walking. an elder from Pr Gilbert’s former See the photos next page for a couple more mir- church building, the house of the pastor and his acle healings from the brethren in Vanuatu. brothertion systems who tois abe leader installed in the at Greenchurch Point and forthe the vil- lage chief.

Santo Island fellowship which is growing well. In a strange Prconnection, Willie Rouvonne one of his in leaders Santo hasis brother a very Dennis,strong who came to the Lord in the mini revival amongst -

Vanuatuan seasonal workers in Te Puke, N.Z. Sep waytember, to completing 2008. a hall and attached small house forOn himself a practical and his note, family. the assembly is well on the

Malekula Island Before we leave Vanuatu, we need to report a new outpost on Malekula Island. - ent protestant church on Malekula, was recently A man called Gilbert, the pastor of an independ staying with his sister from our Pt Vila fellowship, Hospital Ministry Team go to the hospital each Monday to pray Pastor Joseph conducting a recent baptism Sister Merry Natou—healed of breast cancer Brother Jack Yawia—healed of epilepsy

Dublin Outreach

you if you are able to help out with the outreach Pr Garry Hall of Goulburn would love to hear from stay on to help with follow-up. to Ireland 2nd–[email protected] July, 2010. Some might like to Ireland FrenchEmail himOutreach on: Calling all French speakers! “Bonjour et ça va?” Brother Alain Artus would love to hear from 12 Brother Tommy, leader of the Dublin saints you (even if your French is pretty rusty) if you could help out at the French outreach at Angers

over—buteither side there’s of, and roomincluding, for a fewthe weekendmore volunteers. of 10th– 13thIt should June. beSo thefar, experienceeight francophones of a lifetime. are heading France. The Loire Valley. In Summer. With the local broth- ers and sisters in the Lord. It doesn’t get much better than that. “Fantastique!” [email protected]

LeadershipEmail Alain on:Camp 3rd–5th March, 2010 The third Australian Leadership Camp was held at the Adelaide assembly’s massive camp at Car-

participants came from around Australia (and a rickalinga—andfew from overseas) it was to a listengreat success.to wall-to-wall Around 450lec- tures and inspiring testimonies of how some of our works were begun, as well as to participate France folk to take on more in their local assemblies, or inlook workshops to begin aaimed new worksquarely somewhere. at inspiring younger

Alain and his wife, Gisele They took in all the basic doctrines from sal- vation through to “separation”, a variety of Bible - rything in between! For those interested in hear- ingprophecy some topics:of the material,Genesis to many Revelation—and of the sessions eve were recorded, and are available via the Camp website at revivalfellowship.com.au/leadership

For those who couldn’t make it this year, there is Australia discussion taking place on the possibility of hold- ing a fourth Camp next year (maybe even a change

Pastor John Kuhlmann challenging the young folk 13 Firstof venue half . . . 2010). Watch Council this space! Meetings

Meeting were all held in the lead up to the Lead- Theership Council Camp Meetingsin South Australia and the at Annual the beginning Pastors’ of March. The Work is going well—and growing well— throughout the world. We are enjoying many folk “added to the church daily” as they repent, are baptised and receive the Holy Spirit with the etc.). It’s a simple gospel but wonderfully power- ful.sign Many of speaking are set in free other from tongues their (seeaddictions Acts 2:4, and 38, problems. The Holy Spirit begins to craft new lives Young folk chatting and chilling out

Participants at the Leadership Camp listen to one of the lectures out of old. Many are miraculously healed by the

power of God. andGod’s keep grace it on knows a smooth no limit.path. We encourage, we warn,The weCouncil shepherd. and Pastors meet to guide the Work We want a safe Fellowship. We want a happy Fellowship. We want a Revival Fellowship. A couple of the “chefs” (it’s always hard to find good help . . . )

A few items from those meetings: We are currently planning for the International - - Conventionable later. in 2011, in Adelaide, over the week endSeveral of 11th–13th towns willJune. need More pastors details as will older be brothavail- ers look to retire. We are always keen to hear from young men prepared to go to one of these towns and “apprentice” to the pastor there, learn the ropes, Australia and possibly take over from the older pastor. A number of needs came in from the Mission areas. Brazil in particular needs our practical help and prayers. The Mission Fund currently supports Annual Pastors’ Meeting in progress 14 four men and their families in Fortaleza. This is a big load. We thank you for your regular support for the Mission Fund and the special projects that pop up from time to time. The Council encouraged regions to select a large town nearby and simply go there to evangelise. A - long in Victoria along these lines. number of folk have proposed to evangelise Gee held in Melbourne in the lead up to the Victorian The 2010 second half Council Meetings will be

Australianand Tasmanian and Rally overseas on 14th and rallies 15th October. In the absence of the International Convention this Revival Fellowship Council meeting year, why not try to get to not only your state Rally,

even overseas. It should be great fellowship. but another one as well? It could be Australian. Or Australian State Rallies June 12th–14th Newcastle “NSW/Southern Queensland Rally” July 2nd–5th Cairns “Northern Queensland Rally” July 17th–18th Darwin Rally October 16th–17th Melbourne “Victorian/ Tasmanian Rally” October: 30th–31st “W.A. Rally”

Perth visitors at the Leadership Camp (and Pastor Graeme) Group shot at the European Winter Camp

International Rallies May 13th–16th Rotterdam, Holland “Euro Rally” (Billeting available) May 13th–16th Vanuatu June 5th–7th Christchurch “N.Z. Rally” (Lim- ited billeting available) August 12th–15th Camps “Pan African Rally” August 27th–30th Possibly Nasouri, Kibwezi, “Fiji Rally” Kenya October 22nd–24th Fresno, USA “North American Camp and Rally” The audience at the Western Australia camp 15 Fiji

On the topic of rallies, Pr Terry Coles reminds us that the Fiji Rally of 27th–30th August will be held at“Fiji a school has had at Nasouri, several years 12 km now from of Suva. strong growth, He goes on to say: - - withka, Sigatoka, five of the Tevuni Fiji centres and Nadi sufficiently assemblies. well estab lished to now own their own land: Nausori, Lauto- tended and the locals were amazed at the testimo- At the Xmas Youth Camp at Mololo over 150 at An item at the South Queensland camp remarked that it was one of the best gifts to the Islandny of the to see Young the RevivalPeople. youngThe elders people of visit.the village There were four folk baptised and Spirit-filled over the 11lease day on camp. ten acres at Tevuni. Australia is assisting The Fiji Church is currently hoping to finalise a to farm the land with taro for export. Their vision with the project. Pastor Ilaijia plans for the Church through this project. is to see the Fiji Church financially self sufficient

ChristmasPlease keep Camps them in your prayers.” Meeting in progress at the U.K. camp

- Aence few at snaps the Western from this Australia year’s camps: camp, thean itemgroup atshot the from South the Queensland European Winter camp, aCamp, meeting the in audi progress from the camp, and a group shot from the camp. Group shot at the New Zealand Camp AUSTRALIA VICTORIA NEW ZEALAND Canberra Pastor: Bob Beverley 6282-9935 Bendigo Pastor: John Redford 5447-4194 Auckland Pastor: Wayne Edwards 277-2940 Melbourne Pastor: Darryl Williams 9877-9767 Bay of Plenty Pastor: Alan Butler 573-5840 NEW SOUTH WALES Warrnambool Contact: Rob Peterson 5561-3834 Christchurch Pastor: Mark Wattchow 388-0415 Albury Pastor: Rob Angus 6040-2094 New Plymouth Pastor: Bryan Smith 757-5792 Armidale Pastor: Jeff Mason 6775-2515 WESTERN AUSTRALIA Wellington Pastor: Royden Mayfield 364-8900 Central Coast Pastor: Joe Abel 4381-1371 Bunbury Pastor: Tim Cope 9796-0889 Coffs Harbour Pastor: Lyle Willis 6658-4774 Perth Pastor: Kevin Quirk 9457-0201 PAPUA NEW GUINEA Goulburn Pastor: Craig Southwell 4845-1495 Pastor: Godfrey Wippon 7275-1651 Contacts AFRICA Lismore Pastor: Peter Miller 6624-4491 Burundi (contact Pr Ron Carslake, Cape Town) PHILIPPINES Merimbula Ph: Dennis Skillicorn 6495-9684 (contact Pr Ron Carslake, Cape Town) Pastor: Joseph Cantong 961-0331 Moruya Pastor: Medway, Grant 4474-0037 Congo (DRC) (contact Pr Ron Carslake, Cape Town) Newcastle SINGAPORE 16 (contact Pr Ron Carslake, Cape Town) Newcastle/Lake Mac. Pr: Scott Slingo 4955-1232 Pastor: Colin Tan 6584-7408 Kenya Pr: Samuel Mwanzia (44) 4422-521 Hunter Valley Pr: Andrew Ferguson 4933-3039 Liberia (contact Pr Ron Carslake, Cape Town) Port Macquarie Pastor: Greg Frost 6584-6740 Rwanda (contact Pr Ron Carslake, Cape Town) Contact: James Yeo 615-5536 Shoalhaven Pastor: Peter Popp 4443-5945 Pr: Ron Carslake 788-5709 Sydney Pastor: Andrew Riggs 9559-2828 UNITED KINGDOM Zambia Tumut Pastor: Darrell Griffiths 6948-2514 UK Support Pastor: Warren Sharrock 8287-7213 Kitwe Pastor: Eddie Kamavu 97-775-9598 Wagga Wagga Pr: Graham Webster 6925-6500 Exeter Pastor: Ray Welch 44-6496 Solwezi Pastor: Millan Nduwa 97-757-4521 Wollongong Pastor: Tim Rogers 4297-8213 Medway Pastor: Steve Murphy 31-4386 Zimbabwe Ph: Terrence Benhura 4-49 1260 North West Pastor: Lee Finney (0161) 681-0586 NORTHERN TERRITORY BRAZIL Liverpool Ph: Bob Jones (0151) 284-0421 Alice Springs Pastor: John Mennie 8952-5717 Pastor: Jorge Esteves (085) 3262-1101 Manchester Ph: Jamie Byrne (0161) 950-9888 Darwin Pastor: Ivan Tester 8927-5079 Richmond Pastor: Yomi Okunola 8255-4521 QUEENSLAND Stanmore Pastor: Martin Polhill 8954-3483 Pastor: Mark Lindal 479-0877 Brisbane Pastor: Brad Smith 3889-3879 Yorkshire Pastor: Bob Hutton 89-9919 Bundaberg Pastor: Bill Walsh 4153-1740 Cairns Pastor: Brett Quinn 4055-1820 Pastor: Oldrich Treml 499 898 216 Athens – Georgia Ph: John Lawson 783-3868 Gold Coast Pastor: Terry Coles 5668-8876 France Contact: Alain Artus (5) 4996-3195 Bloomsburg – Pennsylvania (Contact: Pastor Mackay Pastor: Arthur Marshman 4954-3569 (Ph: Pastor Pieter Visser – ) David Elliott – Fresno) Maranoa Pastor: Tom Krahenbring 4622-2876 Pastor: Chris Kaye 309-321-847 Fresno – California Pr: David Elliott 222-8843 Maryborough Ph: Kerry Irlam 4123-1717 Netherlands Pastor: Pieter Visser 010-414-1856 San Pedro – California Ph: Jim Seixas 519-7560 Rockhampton Pr: Peter Bennetts 4914-0713 Almere Pastor: Rene Janssen 848-6567 Sunshine Coast Pastor: Bill Allen 5445-6357 Dordrecht Pastor: Bert Schenk (078) 621-5247 VANUATU Toowoomba Pastor: Geoff Boyle 4638-5599 Rotterdam Pastor: Ben Visser 414-1856 Pastor: Errol Ayamiseba 26-951 Townsville Pastor: Chris Thomasson 4723-6512 Ph: Stephan Regli (031) 972-2221

SOUTH AUSTRALIA FIJI Adelaide Pastor: John Kuhlmann 8293-1301 Pastor: Ilaitia Rokoua 672-8688 Coober Pedy Pastor: Deane Clee 8672-5777 INDIA Mount Gambier Pastor: Brian Allen 8725-4117 (contact: Steve Gillespie [Melbourne] [03] 9731-1123) Port Pirie Pastor: Greg Drage 8633-1660 Whyalla Pastor: Mark Wickstein 8645-2220 INDONESIA Pastor: William Wijaya (361) 25-6978 TASMANIA Hobart Contact: Mark Slingo 6229-6485 IRELAND Launceston Pr: Brian Pennington 6334-7879 Contact: Tom O’Brien 014-404-282

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