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VOL 30 NO 1 | SUMMER 2010[ATSIM]

FOR ABORIGINALS AND ISLANDERS

HAPPY GATHERING ??, Sharaya Donovan, Natasha Moran, Esther Quinlin & Barbara Cohen were some of the 500 people who enjoyed National Camp at Watson Park, Brisbane, Qld,

for more see details on page 7

MAMARAPHA COLLEGE GRADUATION Lillian Geia, Nazareth Adidi & Joan Lever lead the way, see more photos and student pictures on page 6

YOUTH LEADERSHIP TRAINING Cody Spratt & Ruth Wiles were two of the 23 young people who attended the fi rst YLT, see story on page 11

Numbers reach all time highat National Camp

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“Instantly the handle spun from his grip and the heavy load hurtled towards his mate standing in horror below...”

STEVE PIEZ | National ATSIM Director

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KIDS CLUB GROWING An initiative from the new SDA pastor and his wife includes a Kids Club which has already grown to the point they need a bus to pick up the kids. One was donated in December 2009 – Coober Pedy, SA

Mining has been an important part of Australia’s economy since the 1840s when silver and copper were discovered in South Australia.

However, since the 1960s Australia has grown to be the third largest producer of minerals and metals in the world. Many of us have seen the huge open pits where ore is taken from the ground in massive dump trucks that make our family cars seem like Matchbox toys in comparison. This is a far cry from mining in the early days. Back then it was often a lonely aff air. Prospectors scoured the country in twos and threes searching for

telltale signs.On fi nding

a promising site they would dig down through hard stony ground

using pick and shovel hoping for their ‘Eldorado’.

One day, two gold miners were sinking a shaft. One man worked in the hole fi lling an iron bound bucket with earth and rock. The other man stood above and hoisted up the heavy bucket using a winch. When the heavy load reached the top he would slip a safety catch into place to secure the load so it didn’t fall and crush his mate below. After emptying the bucket he would lower it into the hole again. The men took turns at this work which went on for many days as they sunk the shaft deeper and deeper in search of that illusive seam of gold.

One hot day the man on the winch made a terrible mistake. As he hauled the load to

the surface he failed to get the catch into place. Instantly the handle spun from his grip and the heavy load hurtled towards his mate standing in horror below. Without a thought for himself the man above threw himself onto that winch. He wrapped his body and arms around the spinning drum and with tremendous eff ort managed to stop the loaded bucket on its murderous descent.

The man in the hole would have been crushed to death beneath the terrible force of that descending load. There was no possibility of escape except for the self-sacrifi ce of his mate who suff ered terrible lacerations to his chest and arms. The sacrifi ce saved a life.

This Australian story reminds us of Jesus. However, Jesus didn’t do what he did just for his mates – he suff ered for his enemies as well. In fact Jesus calls us all his friends and because of that he went to the cross without hesitation. The Bible tells us that without Jesus you and I are doomed to be crushed forever under a load of our own making.

Don’t ever think you are too-far-gone for Jesus to save. This is a common fatal mistake. Always remember that while Jesus was hanging on the cross, despite his own pain, he managed to hear a strangled cry for help from the dying bloke beside him – the convicted criminal. Jesus didn’t ask the man to prove himself or mend his ways before he helped him. What the man requested was the same thing every one of us asks of Jesus, please remember me. Jesus’ answer is the miracle of the cross. He instantly fl ings himself between us and our doom and replies with confi dence, I tell you today, you will be with me in Paradise.

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SUMMER 2010 GOODNEWS 3

KELLY’S NEW CORNER Kelly Jackman with husband Josh Kinghorn & their new baby boy Cooper Reg – Central Coast, NSW

Down to earth and friendlyThank you for providing me with goodnews, which

I receive as a member of the Board of Directors at the Australian Union Conference [of the Seventh-day Adventist Church].

It is always a pleasure to read your news. It is so real and down to earth – in a friendly way. Thanks for keeping me informed.

Please let Kelly know that I will miss her page – but loved seeing her photos on the back.

I like the “remember when” pics too.Sally Hall – Coff s Harbour, NSW

Friends from overseasI am a regular reader of your fi ne and informative magazine

and share it around with friends.It is interesting to see how work is progressing in a Western

environment for Indigenous people who are like us.Peter Iga – Port Moresby, PAPUA NEW GUINEA

goodnews travels fastA big thank you for the goodnews! It has been coming to our

house in Newcastle for some years, and you have all become family to us.

I read and re-read it, pass it on to others at Wallsend SDA Church, and then send it to our son David, who is lecturing at a University in China – so the goodnews travels and is greatly appreciated.

The news and pictures are so well-presented – a magazine to be proud of.

God bless your eff orts to connect with so many.Thora Arthur – Shortland, NSW

New look but old fellow staysJust a note to say ‘well done’ with the upgrade of the

goodnews journal. It looks fresh and modern in styling and will be much enjoyed by the ATSIM membership.

I am glad to see that you have retained the picture of the ‘old fellow’ on the front cover. That picture came out of my picture fi les. . . Back in the ‘70s’ and was used on the fi rst edition of the journal which was before ATSIM started.

Pastor Bruce Roberts was the man involved and initially he was based in Kempsey where we built him a meeting hall and where Pastor George Quinlin (who I later ordained as the fi rst Aboriginal man to the Adventist gospel ministry) joined him in establishing a church company there.

It is wonderful to see how the Aboriginal work has developed from practically zero at that time, to what we see today. I am sure God has led us in a special way in the establishment and organisation of this important part of the work here in Australia and we thank Him for the success which he has given it.

We pray that God will continue to guide and bless you in your leadership of this work for a very needy and challenging part of the mission of the [SDA] Church.

Ron W. Taylor – Victoria Point, QLD

MEETING PEOPLE Robert Hoosan & Sarah Lynch with Pastor Quintin (right), friends & family – Alice Springs, NT

DONATIONS Do you feel impressed to donate money to help build a church in the Finke? Please turn to the back page for payment details and include an attached note saying the donation is for the Finke Church.

QUINTIN DUTLOW | ATSIM Coordinator, Northern Territory

GETTING TO KNOW YOU Quintin with Roxanne Churchill baby Delilah – Finke, NT

MEETING UP Dianne Matasia, Geoff rey Campbell & Pr Quintin Dutlow – Alice Springs, NT

Starting out in Alice Springs, NT


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My name is Pr Quintin Dutlow of the Alice Springs church. My wife Tanya along with three children (Marlon 7, Racheal 6 and Rhiannon 4) arrived in Alice Springs from Sydney 24 January 2010.

The Adventist Church in Alice Springs is located on the corner of Head street and Dixon road. It is a very multicultural and has a warm and friendly membership of about 40 people. A number of these come from places like Zimbabwe and Kenya. We also have a number of Aboriginal people who attend as well and many more that are planning to come in the future. If you are visiting Alice Springs we would love you to come and worship with us.

In addition to Alice Springs, we have been given two other churches to care for. One of these is at the town of Tennant Creek, 500kms north of Alice Springs and the other is in the Finke a predominantly Aboriginal township about 450kms south east. At the moment neither of these two centres has a church of its own. However both groups have expressed the desire to have their own Seventh-day Adventist Church building.

Since arriving, God has placed on my heart the desire to assist these faithful

Adventist Christians to have churches built in their communities.

Church leaders support the idea. In fact Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Ministries (ATSIM) directors Steve Piez and Pastor Don Fehlberg along with Conference president Pr David Stojcic having been working towards this goal for some time. Concept drawings have been completed which Finke community members have endorsed. The ATSIM department has commissioned Athol Grosse to coordinate the drafting of building plans so that work can begin as soon as possible. Athol has spent many years volunteering his time and energy in service to Aboriginal communities in Western Australia and particularly at Karalundi Aboriginal Education Community where he has worked as teacher and principal.

Please keep these projects in your daily prayers. There is a great need for church buildings in these remote communities.

Only Jesus can do what seems impossible to man – he fed fi ve thousand people with fi ve loaves of bread and two fi sh (Matthew 14:19). Only Jesus can give hope and freedom to a world addicted to sin and its many vices.

God Bless,Pr Quintin Dutlow

Editor’s Note – Pastor Quintin Dutlow can be contacted at the following address:

110 Head Street Alice Springs NT 0870Phone: (08) 8953 4883

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DON FEHLBERG | Associate National ATSIM Director

Dougie’s Ordination at Moa IslandKubin Adventist Church on Moa Island in

the Torres Strait celebrated the ordination of Douglas Tomsana on Friday night 5 February 2010. Doug has been a leader in the church for a number of years but has now been formally ordained as the Elder by

visiting church leaders and his local church community.

The ordination service was conducted by Pr Barry Oliver, president of the Church’s South Pacifi c Division and Pr David Stojcic, President for the Northern Australian Conference.

Also in attendance was Steve Piez, ATSIM Director for the Australian

Union Conference, Pr James and Rita Kaitap (Assemblies of God) and Fr Paul Tom (Anglican) and Pacifi c Yacht ministries representatives Nick Brightman and James Ward.

Following the service, Douglas’ wife Rose and a number of helpers organised a light supper for church members, family and guests.

Douglas’ father Nizel Tomsana (see historic photo) originally guided the Kubin SDA Church after Annie Wigness introduced him to the Adventist faith. On the morning after the ordination Douglas and visiting ministers travelled to Saibai to help nurture and encourage this remote church family. Douglas recently attended Ministers and Elders meetings in Townsville to assist him with the task of inspiring, training and encouraging his community in their walk with Jesus.Glenn Grey – Thursday Island, TORRES STRAIT

PNG visit to The West a Success

During their time in WA, the group visited the state Conference offi ce of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, newly established churches and retirement villages around Perth. It was a thrill for both former missionaries to PNG and the visitors to refl ect on the past. The group also visited Mamarapha College and exchanged stories with students.

From there, it was north to Meekathara where four people from the group visited the people, ran nightly programs and shared personal testimonies with the locals. Wherever they went, they told stories to Aboriginal people of how God has led them in their spiritual walk with Him.

John Beck was surprised to learn how much the two cultures had in common. “I can understand and feel for our Aboriginal people who struggle to break away from cultural ways of life.”

Indigenous people from fi ve diff erent communities in WA were blessed by the stories and pictures shared.

Special thanks to those who generously opened their homes and hearts and made our visitors feel welcome; thanks to Sanitarium for donating breakfast cereals; to those who gave blankets, sheets and pillows; and Church leaders for fi nding a budget to make this happen; and those who volunteered their time and energy to attend the meetings.

John Beck – Perth, WA

VISITING MAMARAPHA with the students – Karragullen, WA REMINISCING Tinka shows photos of his trip to PNG when

he was a young boy – Jigalong, WA

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Mamarapha College Graduation 2009specialfeature

Thirty one Indigenous students graduated from Mamarapha College including three women with Advanced Diplomas in Ministry & Bliblical Studies. President of the Seventh-day Adventist Church’s South Pacifi c Division, Dr Barry Oliver addressed the students and encouraged them in their future choices.

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KOWROWA BRANCH SABBATH SCHOOL 1989 (Photo courtesy: ATSIM Archives)

KARALUNDI CAMP 1991 George Quinlin with Paul Morgan & partner Napal (Photo courtesy: ATSIM Archives)

KUBIN VILLAGE TORRES STRAIT Nizel Tomsana & Pastor King foot washing (Photo courtesy: Bruce Roberts)

remember when?We all love to see ‘old’ photos. Please send in your photo so we can share it with everyone who reads goodnews.

Numbers reach all time high at National Camp

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An estimated 500 people attended the Sabbath program at ATSIM’s National Camp held at Watson Park, Queensland on 6-10 January 2010.

According to former ATSIM director, Pr Eric Davey, it was “the best camp we have ever had”. People came from all over Australia – many of these people were attending an ATSIM camp for the fi rst time.

The camp had something for everyone: interesting speakers, great activities, fellowship and spiritual enrichment. The highlight of camp was the baptism on Saturday afternoon. Young people from Geraldton and Kempsey were baptised. This was a year of fi rsts and in addition, Evelyn Churchill, the fi rst person from the Finke was baptised. Keith Minunga the fi rst person from Oodnadatta was also baptised. These are some of ATSIM’s new work areas. It was exciting to see a large number of those attending come forward after the program and express their desire for baptism in the near future.

A main feature of camp was acknowledging 100 years of Gods leading in the church’s Indigenous work which began in Murgon and Kempsey in the early part of last Century. In 1910 Pr Phillip Rudge was appointed to work in Kempsey and as part of his work he ministered very eff ectively to the Aboriginal Community with results that can still be seen today.

On the Sabbath a special program acknowledged and gave thanks to God for his leading. Pr Bruce Roberts, Pr Eric Davey and Pr Alec Thomson also shared their recollections of the formation of the churches Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ministry.

Steve Piez – Melbourne, Vic

WAITING FOR BAPTISM Eight candidates go through their vows, including the 2 fi rst people from Australia’s central communities to be baptised – Brisbane, QLD

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1 JIGALONG SISTERS Cheyle, Joanne & Jennifer Attwood – Perth, WA 2 BRIDE & BRIDESMAIDS Kirralea & David’s bridesmaids – Kempsey, NSW 3 CATCHING UP Phyllis Corey, Sharleasha Smith & boys at National Camp – Brisbane, QLD 4 BRUSH DAY & NIGHT Jess Mission at Christmas Friday – The Block, NSW 5 BABY SMILES Brooke Miller & Eldine Likouresis with baby Nikylah – Port Lincoln, SA 6 WILUNA CHURCH Tisha Latukefu, Tracey Latukefu, Anthea Cutter, Olive Kyanga, Clinton Farmer & Jorna Farmer – Wiluna, WA

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7 AUSSIE TRAVELLERS Corrine & Kressna Stewart (from Jigalong) enjoy ATSIM National Camp – Brisbane, QLD 8 MEETING NEW PEOPLE (Back L-R) Brian Nelson, Chantelle Nelson, Yangi Yangi Fox, Pastor Alan Tuionetoa (front) Renae Fox – Pipalyatjara Community, SA 9 AUTOGRAPH PLEASE! Johnny Murison & Christian Speros see Lee Kernigan at a local shopping centre – Tamworth, NSW 10 LADIES TAKING A BACK SEAT at National Camp meetings – Brisbane, QLD 11 MANGO DELIGHT Emily Churchill from the Finke enjoys a juicy mango at National Camp – Brisbane, Qld 12 COMMUNITY PASTORS Pastor Mike Williams, Pastor Alan Tuionetoa, Pastor Kawaki Thompson (from Black Hill Homeland) & Andy Frank – Mimilla Community, SA

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Karalundi Aboriginal Education Community welcomes its new principal Dr Paul Buschenhofen, replacing the school’s principal of three years, Anne Tonkin.

Sir Paul, as Karalundi students call him, holds a doctorate degree and has been working as Karalundi Deputy Principal since August 2009 to overlap with Anne and ‘learn the ropes’. He has worked with Indigenous children in a day school in the Northern Territory, plus spent a valuable number of years as principal in Thailand, as associate professor in Papua New Guinea and China and as lecturer at Edith Cowan University.

Paul is enthusiastic about his role and aims to impart not just good education but Christian values, which, he explained, means making a diff erence in the lives of kids and future generations.

Karalundi will also have new teachers and staff in 2010. The executive committee has approved various appointments for positions in the school and community.

Romela Sanggalan – Karalundi, WA


Three teenagers, choosing to follow Jesus, became new members of the Seventh-dayAdventist Church in a candlelight baptism ceremony held in the twilight of 20 March 2010, at the Karalundi Aboriginal Education Communityswimming pool.

God works in mysterious ways as He led Rachel Jacob, 13 and Simon Jacob, 11, to the baptismal waters to be baptised by Pastor Don Felhberg, Associate Director of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Ministries (ATSIM).

Pastor Don was a third year Theology student in1976 when he wrote an article in the Australasian Record issue dated 29 March 1976 about Rachel andSimon’s maternal grandparents Velizor and Carol

Dragutinovic, relating the couple’s journey fromspiritism and Pentecostal beliefs to becoming zealousAdventist Christians. Velizor and Carol’s daughter Fiona with her husband Scott (Rachel and Simon’s parents) have been actively involved in church and missionary work, travelling as far as Malaysia to conduct the “Share Him Ministry” evangelism and recently accepting a call to work for Indigenous students in Karalundi.

Bernard Sanggalan, 12, was baptised by Pastor Robert Collins, Karalundi Chaplain, in the same ceremony. Pastor Robert shared that Bernard heard the voice of Mamu (Satan) last year threatening to kill him if he chooses to give his life to Jesus. Bernard,who dreams of someday becoming an Adventistminister, a dentist and a soccer player, almost lost his life in a fatal bout of meningitis and typhoid fever six years ago in the Philippines. Kneeling in tears, his parents, off ered to God the boy’s future if He letHim live. Bernard survived and two years ago left the Philippines with his family to come to Karalundi.

After baptism, fourteen Karalundi students who witnessed the ceremony shared their interest in Bible study with the intention of getting baptised.

Romela Sanggalan – Karalundi, WA

CHOOSE YOU THIS DAY WHO YOU WILL SERVE (L–R) Pastor Don Fehlberg, Rachel Jacob, Bernard Sanggalan, Simon Jacob and Pastor Robert Fa’atoia-Collins – Karalundi, WA

GOOD BYE AND HELLO Dr Paul Buschenhofen (right) takes over from Anne Tonkin (left) as the new Karalundi principal beginning 2010 – Karalundi, WA

Karalundi community witness baptism of three teens

New school principal for Karalundi

Three teenagers choosing to follow Jesus

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First Youth Leadership Training held in Brisbane, QldThe fi rst ever National ATSIM Youth Leadership Training Program

was held at Watson Park on 4-6 January just prior to the National ATSIM Camp.

The fi rst ever National ATSIM Youth Leadership Training Program was held at Watson Park on 4-6 January just prior to the National ATSIM Camp. The youth were challenged and really valued the program. Presenters commented that they were impressed with the commitment to the training demonstrated by the youth. All involved agreed that a similar event should be run again sometime in the future.

ATSIM is working towards building and strengthening the church of tomorrow.

Steve Piez – Melbourne, Vic

Geraldton Adventist Family Fellowship in good companyLast year the Geraldton Adventist Family Fellowship had three

students attend Mamarapha College and with one or two others, plan on going again this year.

One of these students James Spratt was also accepted to attend a public Indigenous Men’s Leadership course in Cairns. While there, one morning while out on a walk, he came across the Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd who was happy to stop and have a chat and ask James what he was doing there and with his life in general.

One of the highlights of our year was being accepted as an offi cial church company or plant. A public outreach program is planned for August this year with Mamarapha students involved and Pastor Fehlberg leading out.

Twelve church attendees were able to attend the ATSIM National camp in Brisbane, which was a real blessing to all.On a personal note I would like to say how much I especially enjoyed

the presentations by our Indigenous folk at National Camp. We have such talented presenters, thanks to God and Mamarapha College.

Val Royce – Geraldton, WA

ObituariesAlan Charles

Alan Charles was born and raised around Newman/Jigalong area where he stayed until he became a man.

He was described as a hard working stockman who knew his country well. At 20 years old, he met Heather Samson who became his wife and faithful companion of 39 years. Together they raised fi ve of their own children adopted 2 and fostered 4 others as their own.

Because of failing health in the 1990s he moved his family to Newman where there was a hospital. He became a valued board member of WDPAC and WDLAC (Western Desert Lands Aboriginal Corporation). He was passionate about the Martu community and culture and worked very hard for his people. Mr Charles played a key role in the Lake Disappointment matter. As a traditional owner for that area he provided important

evidence to the National Native Title Tribunal about the cultural signifi cance of the lake. His evidence helped the NNTT decide not to let the Reward Mining Company disturb the lake.

In the late nineties Mr Charles found a great treasure in God and Jesus Christ. He became a committed Christian at that time. God gave him a song called “Two Roads” which he would sing each afternoon. He often reminded his children that there are two roads, and his hope and prayer was that his family would know Christ as their personal Saviour.

Alan was a humble fun loving man who loved to share a joke and make people laugh.

In December, he suff ered a major heart attack in Newman was fl own to Perth with his wife Heather beside him. The rest of the family drove down to be with him. A week later, on 30 December, Mr Charles peacefully passed away. He is sleeping waiting for Jesus to call him to life again.

Pastor Keith Godfrey – Perth, WA

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Heather, come home! REAL DREAM After years of living her life,

Heather Simon saw a vivid dream that resulted in her ‘coming home’ – Kuranda, QLD

JESUS’ SOON RETURN A picture similar to the dream that Heather had.

I was born on Monamona Mission1, west of Kuranda, in Queensland. I have fond memories of life growing up on the mission. I particularly enjoyed attending church, which was held every Sabbath (Saturday) morning in the mission chapel.

After the Mission closed we were relocated to surrounding towns. I was old enough to work, so ventured off to begin a new life. Sadly as the years passed, I drifted away from God. There were too many exciting adventures to be had and like many young people, Church was not on my agenda.

Eventually, I married and gave birth to nine children. Raising a family took all my energy and I was always too busy for God.

1 Mona Mona Mission was established by the Seventh-day Adventist Church to serve the local Aboriginal people which it did until it closed in 1963.

The years fl ew by, and then sometime after turning fi fty I had a very vivid, life-changing dream. In this dream I saw Jesus coming down from Heaven on a cloud. He was surrounded by thousands and thousands of Angels and as he descended he called out to me gently saying, “Heather come home”.

As time went on, this dream was never far from my mind. The invitation to “come home” remained with me until I eventually came back to the church of my childhood. I remember searching out the local Kuranda Adventist Church and began attending. I wanted to be ready to meet Jesus at his return. It felt so good to be back in Church again, and when the Pastor off ered to study the Bible with me, I gladly accepted. One of the Church members, a beautiful Christian lady, encouraged me. From time-to-time she would say, “Come and be with the Lord”. I knew what she meant and the third time she said this, I replied, “Yes! I will follow Jesus by being baptized.”

I was baptized on 18 September 2005 – my birthday – by the late Pastor George Quinlin in the Barren River. It was a special day. I was the prodigal daughter who had come home to her Father’s love. On that day I made the decision to stay with Jesus for the rest of my life. I am looking forward to hearing his voice on that great and fi nal day calling to me from the clouds of heaven “Heather, come home.”Story told to Eileen Fehlberg by Heather Fay

Simon, Born 1935, at Mona Mona Mission QLD, now living in Kuranda QLD


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Friday night, 29 April – Sunday morning, 2 May

The program will acknowledge 100 years of God’s leading & pay tribute to the pioneers who allowed God to direct their lives.

Guest speakers include Pr Chester Stanley & Johnny MurisonAn exciting feature of this program will be the launch of a new book on the

life and ministry of Pr George Quinlin written by Nathan Brown

The Kempsey Adventist community would like to invite all who are ableto attend this special event which will be held at:

Kempsey SDA Church, 108 Crescent Head Road, Kempsey

(Lunch will be provided on Saturday after the service)

Kempsey Centennial Weekend


Revelation: Hope, Meaning

& Purpose

Sun 4:00am/3:00pm,Mon 8:00am, Wed 4:00am,Sat 6:00pmInFocus

Sun 2:30am/7:00am/8:00pm,Fri 7:00pm/10:00pm,Sat 5:00pmKeepers of the Flame

Sun 9:00pmOutback Adventures

Sun 9:00am, Thur 6:30pmCamp Meeting

Downunder

Sun 6:00pm, Tue 10:00am, Wed 8:00amMission Brother

Sat 3:30pmSnapshot

Sun 7:00pm, Sat 1:30pm

It Is Written Oceania

Sun 8:30pm, Fri 7:30pm,Sat 5:30pmWahroonga Church

Sun 7:30pm,Mon-Wed 6:30pm, Fri 6:00pm, Sat 4:30pm,Praise Downunder

Mon 9:30pm, Thu 4:30pm,Fri 6:30pm,Sat 4:00pmMy Story, His Story

Wed 7:00amMost Important Sermon

Fri 11:00amYouth ICU

Fri 9:30amArnie’s Shack

Wed 2:00pmGod’s Storytellers

Sun 2:30pm, Tue 7:30am

ATSIM National Camp DVDs for saleDid you or any of your friend miss out on Camp? Here is your chance to catch some of the highlights.DVD 1 Wednesday & Thursday nightDVD 2 Friday morning workshops & Friday night meetingDVD 3 Saturday morning meeting & devotionalsDVD 4 General footageThe full set is just $30 (includes postage).Sets available from ATSIM in May.

coming eventsSpecial Events

29 April-2 May Kempsey Centenary, NSW24-27 September Western Zone Camp, Karalundi, WA

Regionals19-20 February Meekatharra/Wiluna, WA13 March Kuranda, Qld19-21 March Port Augusta, SA20 March Mt Druitt, NSW13-15 August Geraldton/Mullewa, WA27-29 August Derby/Broome/Moanjum, WA11 September Moree, NSW8-10 October Lovelinks City Camp Busselton, WA16 October Mareeba, Qld5-7 November Jigalong/Newman, WA6 November Lismore, NSW19-21 November Esperance/Kalgoorlie, WA

Committee Meetings17 May ATSIM Advisory, Melbourne, Vic18 May ATSIM Committee, Melbourne, Vic

Karalundi20 February Annual General Meeting21 February Executive Committee

Mamarapha College27 Apr-8 May Year 1, Block 2 25 May-5 Jun Year 2-4, Block 3 21 Jun-3 Jul Year 1, Block 3 20 Jul-31 Jul Year 2-4, Block 4 17 Aug-28 Aug Year 1, Block 4 13 Sep-23 Sep Year 2-4, Block 5 12 Oct-23 Oct Year 1, Block 5 15 Nov-27 Nov Year 1-4, Block 6

easy recipeSummer smoothieServes 2

INGREDIENTS150g strawberries, chopped 1 banana, peeled, chopped 1 kiwifruit, peeled, chopped 1 cup vanilla yoghurt 1/2 cup apple or orange juice1/2 cup ice cubes

METHOD1 Blend pineapple, banana, kiwifruit, yoghurt and ice cubes until smooth. Divide mixture between glasses. Serve.

Please note that these times are shown in Australian Eastern Daylight Saving time (AEDST) and may change without notice. This timetable was based on viewing during April 2010. Go to www.hopetv.org.au for more information.

Outback Adventures

featuring Pr Don Fehlberg

Good viewing on Hope channel in Autumn

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LESSON 16 JESUS OUR ABUNDANT LIFE

Be sure to pray before opening the Word of God.“Dear Lord, I come to You for an abundant life that You promised to give to Your

people. Please instruct me in the way of life and health. Amen.”

To be continued...

11. Some people do not accept Old Testament teachings; what does Jesus say about this attitude?

Read John 5:47 __________________________________________________________________________

12. What instruction from God do we have regarding wine?

Read Luke 1:15 John the Baptist ____________________________________________________________

Read Judges 13:4 Samson _________________________________________________________________

Read 1 Corinthians 5:11 Paul _______________________________________________________________

Read Ephesians 5:18 Paul __________________________________________________________________

Read 1 Timothy 3:3 Church elder ____________________________________________________________

13. What example in temperance did Jesus set for us?

Read Mark 15:23 _________________________________________________________________________

14. What are we destroying if we insist on abusing our bodies with drugs and alcohol?

Read 1 Corinthians 3:16-17 ________________________________________________________________

15. Alcohol, tobacco and other drugs can kill you.

Read Exodus 20:13 _______________________________________________________________________

16. What special message does Jesus say to His people in the last days?

Read Revelation 14: 7 “Fear God and ________________________________________________________

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If you have any questions about what you have read, write them here ______________________________

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Your decision[ ] Yes, I have heard the call of Jesus and the Holy Spirit has touched my heart, I want Jesus to keep my body pure and clean so I can be a dwelling place for the Holy Spirit.[ ] I need to learn more.

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“I’m not just learning about mountain biking, but also about leading people, promoting health and the benefi ts cycling can provide to our community...”

TAKING THE KIDS FOR A RIDE Mountain Team Dunghutti take kids & youth from town to do a little mountain biking – Kempsey, NSW

“I’m not just learning about mountain biking, but also about leading people, promoting health and the benefi ts cycling can provide to our community,” said Bradley.

This is a program that I also have the privilege of being involved in. I love it, and it gives me a sense of purpose to know that I can share my knowledge, build trust and connect with these kids in a positive way.

I thank Jesus for leading me into these types of programs so I can show others that they can have a happy, healthy and fulfi lled life.

(You can also check out Mountain Team Dunghutti on Facebook.)

An active community is the sign of a healthy community.

For the Dunghutti people

of Kempsey (NSW), there are many events and programs that can improve health outcomes.

One new exciting project is Mountain Team Dunghutti – a fi rst for Australia, possibly the world: an Indigenous mountain biking team which will hopefully be recognised as a great innovation.

There are a few young, enthused volunteer workers from Dunghutti Sport and Recreation Indigenous Corporation (DSRIC) who are developing riding skills, learning bike maintenance, how to manage groups on bikes and how to promote cycling to the wider community for its health, social and environmental benefi ts.

Every Friday morning they drive the Durri bus around town and South Kempsey to pick up disadvantaged kids/youth that may be facing troubles at school or home. They are taken out to a trail to do some bike riding, teach safety, bike maintenance and fi nish off the day with a nice healthy lunch.This is a perfect opportunity to connect, and support the young people, and most importantly showing them that they are valued, which creates and builds self-esteem and confi dence as they learn new skills and apply their ability. Further promotes good strong relationships between youth and community in a positive way.

DSRIC has been working in partnership with consultant Mr Cooper and he said, “Mountain biking really suits the Kempsey Aboriginal community. There are trails right on the front door of South Kempsey, it’s free, healthy and fun! Mountain biking is a great way for families to experience cycling and nature together.”

The Mountain Team Dunghutti program will support volunteers such as Bradley Sines.

NADINE FOLEY | Investigates what makes a healthy community tick

Keeping communities active



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