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In this issue... Click on the hyper-links below to jump to an article. Covenant Players on Outback Patrol! Covenant Players Celebrates 50 Years of Ministry New Location for AAO CP—40 Years ‘Down Under' Change of AAO Supervisors in 2014 Banquet 2014 Awards New Missioners for CP CP’s Mission Statement Support the Ministry Prayer Guide Contact Us!

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In this issue...Click on the hyper-links below to jump to an article.

Covenant Players on Outback Patrol!

Covenant Players Celebrates 50 Years of Ministry

New Location for AAO

CP—40 Years ‘Down Under'

Change of AAO Supervisors in 2014

Banquet 2014 Awards

New Missioners for CP

CP’s Mission Statement

Support the Ministry

Prayer Guide

Contact Us!

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Pam and Bart had the amazing opportunity tofly with Outback Patrol on a 10-day trip (22February–3 March 2014) to various outbackcommunities in Queensland and New South Wales.Outback Patrol is a wonderful ministry in Australiathat flies ministries to isolated communities in theoutback to spread the Gospel. Directors, Les andMartha Nixon, have been faithful servants of theLord in this ministry for over 50 years.

Outback Patrol has flown Covenant Playerspreviously on various patrols since 1980. On thistrip we flew 3900 km in 9 days to 15 differenttowns on 16 flights. We performed the plays ofCharles M. Tanner for over 1,100 people in ouraudiences and gave 20 performances in 5 churches,1 youth group and 14 schools. It was a blessed andholy experience and we give thanks to God for themany people and churches that supported this

mission trip in prayer and finance. Outback Patrol flies groups on a voluntary basis so there is no charge to the schools for any ministry shared. As

Covenant Players is only supported by its performances and donations, we were able to perform in all the schools on

Bart and Pam with students from St. Joseph’s RomanCatholic School in Barcaldine Queensland

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Covenant Players On 'Outback Patrol'!

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this trip without asking them for remuneration because of the sponsorship donations we received for our schoolprogrammes. We are so grateful to the Lord for this wonderful ministry partnership of Covenant Players and OutbackPatrol. It was a great success and we hope to continue it yearly. Would you consider making a donation to CovenantPlayers to sponsor a school programme for our next Outback Patrol mission?

In the 2013 Covenant World we spoke of the upcoming plans and preparations for Covenant Players 50thAnniversary celebration in Los Angeles, California in July 2013. We are very pleased to inform you that by God’s graceand provision, we were able to raise the necessary funds to fly our campus of Covenant Players to the USA for thisgreat event.

The CP Australian contingent who travelled to America was: Pam & Bart Cowser, Alicia Livingston, Robyn Randall,Glenn Hibburt, Sabine Reiber, Della Brown, Board Member Elva Schmidtke, and Super Host and Friend Jane Phillips.

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Covenant Players or Outback Patrol (cont'd)

CP Celebrates 50 Years of Ministry (1963-2013)

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The AAO campus fully participated inthe Covenant Players training with theNorth American and South Africancampuses while in Los Angeles. Whenthe European campus arrived, all theCovenant Players worldwide, as wellas supporters and alumni, attendedour Combined Campus Retreat.

The most amazing aspect of thejourney was that the Retreat that wasto be the pinnacle of our 50thanniversary celebration completelychanged location from the retreat sitethat Covenant Players had booked—due to a mandatory evacuationbecause of wildfires in that Californiamountainous area! This meant wewere relocated approximately 50 milesaway from the fire danger to a RedCross evacuation site at a local highschool. It was an amazing experience

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CP Celebrates 50 Years of Ministry... (cont'd)

Covenant Players from across the world gathered together at Retreatheld at the Red Cross Evacuation Site in Beaumont, California USA.

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because it gave us the opportunity to trust God daily for His provision and also to be a witness to the Red Crossvolunteers, other evacuees and local school officials and administrators who reached out and did everything possible forus to still have our Retreat.

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The blessing and grace we received daily from God’s bounty was not only a joyful and unifying experience for ourministry, but it was a Holy Spirit anointing from the Lord that He has Covenant Players firmly in his hand and is stillusing our ministry to touch lives for the Kingdom of God.

The experience was so much more than we ever dreamed or hoped for and inspired us all as we returned to ourindividual campuses to put our hand to the plough with greater vigour, zeal and determination in our mission forChrist.

CP Celebrates 50 Years of Ministry... (cont'd)

After we returned from the USA, the greater part of the ExodusMission 2013 was spent in moving out of our former location forthe AAO office and home in Glossodia to our new location at 21AHarris St., Windsor. We are so blessed by the many people whosupported us in prayer for the Lord’s solution to our need for asmaller, more economical location.

We moved into our new home and office in Dec 2013 and we are so grateful for the Lord’s provision. It is a wonderful new home and office and suits our needs perfectly! God’s timing and provision are just right!

We are very grateful to the many people who helped and aidedus throughout the move: Alastair and Heather Mackenzie who housed Pam and Bart during the transition period,members of River of Life Church; and Hawkesbury Valley Baptist Church who helped us with the actual move, and ourwonderful new landlords Wayne and Pedrita Day. We give thanks to God for His many answers to prayer in all aspectsof this project.

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New Location For Australasian Office / Home

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Australasian Campus of CP, January Training 1978. Insets: Don & Sandy McLeod and Mike Floyd

CP Celebrates 40 Years of Ministry 'Down Under'!

In December 1973 Don & Sandy McLeodflew to Australia on assignment from ChuckTanner, CP’s founder, to start Covenant Playersin Australia. These two faithful servants of theLord strove faithfully to pioneer the ministry thatestablished Covenant Players ‘Down Under’.Their first road trip took place in 1974 fromPerth to Melbourne. We would very much like tocelebrate Covenant Players 40 years in Australiain 2014 by having a Celebration of CP MinistryDown Under on Saturday 12 July in Windsor,NSW.

Our hope is to have an event where CPalumni, hosts, supporters and friends arewelcomed, culminating with a special eveningperformance by the Covenant Players. This istentative as visas and travel for the Cowsers andChancys are pending. If you are interested inattending this event or receiving moreinformation please email us, and we will keep youinformed of upcoming details and news. You canalso follow us on Facebook.

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Change of AAO Supervisors in 2014

When CP’s International Director BobbiJohnson-Tanner asked Bart and Pam to come toAustralia in 2012, we made a two-year commitmentto serve here. It is amazing how quickly the timepasses and it is definitely with a great deal ofwistfulness that we return to the USA when ourvisas expire at the end of June. Our experience inAustralia has been a tremendous joy and blessingbeyond words. We have been so blessed to reunitewith old friends and to meet the many people wholove, support and believe fervently in the ministryof Covenant Players. Thank you for yourfaithfulness to us.

We are very pleased to announce that ourreplacements as AAO Supervisors will be Seth andSiri Ueland Chancy and their children Erik andNatalia. They are currently living and serving inNorway and are extremely excited for the greatadventure that awaits their family as they step out infaith to obey and serve the Lord. We ask yourprayers as they prepare for this transition andmove.

Siri and Seth Ueland Chancy in Los Angeles for CovenantPlayers’ 50th Anniversary Celebration

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Covenant Players' Banquet Awards 2014

Each year for COVENANT PLAYERS’ ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET, International Director Bobbi Johnson-Tannerannounces the theme for the Banquet—and the upcoming year of Covenant Players’ ministry. The theme for our 51stBanquet comes from Genesis 12:2-3. “BLESSED! To BE a blessing” reminds us that we are active participants in the Lord’swork of blessing others through us. This year Bobbi, Pam, and Bart recognized the following individuals for years ofgracious support and service which have enabled Covenant Players to “BE a blessing” to others here in Australasia andNew Zealand. We are so grateful for these persons—and all the wonderful hosts and supporters of Covenant Players.We know we cannot do our ministry without you and we thank God for your love and partnership.

AARON AND HUR AWARDJini and Henning Liljeqvist

Terrey Hills, NSW

ACHIEVEMENT AWARDJane Phillips

Ulla Dulla, NSW

LYDIA AWARDLeeton Presbyterian Church

Leeton, NSW

OPEN CUP AWARDElva Schmidtke

Kingswood Park, NSW

Bruce and Dulcie ButlerToukley, NSW

PHOEBE AWARDPat and Allan Amos

Bourke, NSW

Bruce and Phyllis McAlpineOakville, NSW

PRISCILLA AND AQUILA AWARDHarry and Patti Martin

Alice Springs, NT

Syd and Joyce BrownNarrabri, NSW

ST. LUKE’S AWARDRiver of Life Church

Richmond, NSW

SAMARITAN AWARDBill and Noelene KettleTauranga, New Zealand

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SUPER HOST AWARDAlastair and Heather Mackenzie

Windsor, NSW

SUPPORT PARTNER AWARDAllen and Naomi BartleyHelensville, New Zealand

HOST AWARDSTeresa Douglas

Te Awamutu, New Zealand

Caroline RickerbyDunedin, New Zealand

Val and Lud SparksPaeroa, New Zealand

Murray and Tina MahaffeyGoomborian, QLD

Peter and Jenny RandallMurrami, NSW

Brett and Sandra RichardsonLeeton, NSW

Bill and Gillian SweetingPalmerston, ACT

Keith and Rose SimmonsMurray Bridge, SA

Rolf and Lynette GeerlingPort Augusta, SA

Tom and Di FergusonClare, SA

Gary and Glenda MorganPerth, WA

Norm and Val PopePort Lincoln, SA

Paul and Julie PricePerth, WA

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New Missioners for Covenant Players

The Lord has answered many prayers for Covenant Players this past yearwith finances, a new location for home/office, the trip to Los Angeles, andmaterial provision. One of the greatest needs for our ministry at this time is

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New Missioners (cont'd)

people. We need new missioners. We need people who are willing to sacrifice securityand material success to step out in faith, trust in the Lord, and serve Him on themission field.

Last year Bobbi Johnson-Tanner, our International Director, changed the initial commitment to join Covenant Players from two years to one year in a hope that it would attract more young people looking for a gap year mission work. We ask that you join us in prayer as we beseech the Lord to send workers for the harvest.

Prayer GuidePraises

• Outback Patrol and Covenant Players’ joint #missionministry venture.

• New Australasian Supervisors: Seth and Siri Ueland Chancy.

• God’s provision for a new AAO Home and Office.

• Covenant Players’ faithful supporters.

Concerns• God’s anointing on the entire visa process for

the Chancy family and visa renewal for Alicia Livingston.

• Two New Missioners for July Training 2014.• Transitions for Chancys to Australia and

Cowsers back to the USA.• Ministry Opportunities for Covenant Players.

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COVENANT PLAYERS’MISSION STATEMENT

Covenant Players exists to communicate theLord Jesus Christ through the medium of

drama.

To that end we commit ourselves to:

Go where the people are.

Serve the leadership of the church and thecommunity.

Live a life worthy of our call.

Love each other and those we serve.

In Covenant with God and one another, wededicate ourselves to this task.

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SUPPORT THE MINISTRY OFCOVENANT PLAYERS!

Your prayers and financial support is a great encouragement to us as we seek to “go wherethe people are” to “communicate the Lord Jesus Christ through the medium of drama.”

You may send your donation to the address at the right or make an electronic transfer intoour Commonwealth Bank Account:

Covenant PlayersBSB: 06 2622

Acct #: 1014 7414

Please return the enclosed response device or email us so we can properly record your giftand designate it appropriately.

Thank you for your support!

AUSTRALASIAN CAMPUS AT JANUARY TRAINING 2014: Robyn Randall, Mark Hahn, Alicia Livingston, Della Brown,

Bart and Pam Cowser

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Covenant PlayersAUSTRALASIAN OFFICE

PO Box 946Windsor, NSW 2756

AUSTRALIA

tel: +61 (02) 4589-3202mob: +61 (0) 414-377-621

[email protected]

Follow us on Facebook!www.facebook.com/covenantplayers.australasia

ABN: 32 365 780 908

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