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Newcastle & Central NSW Division
Now to the God who can do so many awe-inspiring
things, immeasurable things, things greater than we
ever could ask or imagine through the power at work in
us. Ephesians 3:20 (The Voice)
Greater Things!
DHQ Newsletter: Issue 3 19 February 2014
GREATER TRUST Isaiah 33:14-16
14 The sinners in Zion are terrified;
trembling grips the godless: “Who of us
can dwell with the consuming fire? Who
of us can dwell with everlasting
burning?” 15
Those who walk right-
eously and speak what is right,
who reject gain from extortion
and keep their hands from accepting
bribes, who stop their ears against plots
of murder and shut their eyes against
contemplating evil— 16
they are the ones
who will dwell on the heights,
whose refuge will be the mountain
fortress. Their bread will be supplied,
and water will not fail them.
In these days of challenge for The
Salvation Army and us as leaders, two
questions came to my mind during a
time of devotions:
Who can stand up under the
purification process of God?
Who can remain unchanged through
the fire of God?
These are the questions that Isaiah
asks and then answers. He lays out a
list of traits for the kind of people
who can stand in a crisis. Think about
his description:
1. Integrity : The leader’s life and
words match (v15)
2. Justice: The leader rejects
dishonest gain (v15)
3. Convictions: The leader’s
values won’t allow him or her
to accept bribes (v15)
4. Positive Focus: The leader
refuses to dwell on destructive
issues (v15)
5. Pure: The leader disciplines his
or her mind to remain clean and
pure (v15)
6. Secure: The leader is firm,
stable in his or her identity and
source of strength (v16)
Characteristics like these earn the
trust of others, and create an
environment for God to do His
“Greater Things” in us and The
Salvation Army.
As we journey together in ministry,
may you know each day God’s love
and blessings abundant.
Gavin & Wendy Watts
(Divisional Leaders)
Inside this issue:
Message 1
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News 2
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More News 3
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Personnel 4
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Prayer Page 5
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Events 6
OUR 7 MISSION PRIORITIES
We will do whatever it takes to see: 1. A territory marked by prayer and holiness 2. Every place involved in evangelism 3. Corps healthy and multiplying 4. Our people equipped and empowered to serve the world 5. Passionate about bringing children to Jesus 6. Youth trained and sent out to frontline mission 7. Significant increase of new soldiers and officers.
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SELF-DENIAL APPEAL COMMENCES THIS SUNDAY
The theme for this year’s appeal is
‘Planting Seeds of Hope’.
We bring you some amazing stories
from Tanzania, China, Bolivia and
Bangladesh.
After our introductory week, our first
story is from Tanzania, where we hear
Enesia Bandi’s story. Enesia has been
helped by the Salvation Army’s
community based micro credit
program (SAMIDE).
Our second story takes us to China,
and will be the first time a story from
there has been featured in a Self-
Denial series. Here, we will see how a
bio gas project will help to improve
the lives of Wang Zhong and his
family.
Then, we hear from Miriam, a nurse
at Harry Williams Hospital in Bolivia.
The Harry Williams Hospital has been
built from Self Denial Funding.
In our final story, we hear about the
amazing work that is helping to
transform Alomin’s life and other
deaf children as they attend a
Salvation Army school in
Bangladesh.
Our thanks also go to Gemma Gray, a
Salvationist from Ryde Corps, who
composed and wrote the song ‘Hope
is Rising’ for the Altar Service.
You will also find some great
resources for children, as they look at
the same countries and have their own
workbook and DVD’s series.
We trust that you will find this
material helpful and you will be
encouraged and challenged by the
stories that you will see as well as the
devotional material you use over the
coming weeks.
Finally, and most importantly, we ask
that you would promote this appeal
and encourage your people to
prayerfully consider a generous gift to
this year’s Self Denial Appeal.
SALVATIONIST SUPPLIES
Please note that Salvationist Supplies
will be closing at 12 noon on Friday
21 February 2014.
They will reopen for business as usual
on Monday 24 February.
DATES TO REMEMBER
February
21-23 Captivated – Women’s
Weekend, Brisbane
22 Divisional Water Fun Day
Swansea Pool – 3.00pm
23 Self-Denial Launch
24-26 Wider Cabinet
27 DC/DDWM Consultative
Day - Sydney
28-01Mar
Youth Leaders U-Night
Overnight.
March
4-6 DYS Consultative Forum
4-7 Div. Mission & Resource
Team Leaders Forum
Sydney
7 World Day of Prayer
8 Div. Men’s Breakfast
10 Div. Women’s Celebration
(Evening)
12 Div. Women’s Celebration
(Morning)
20 Family Store Manager’s
Forum
21-23 Spiritual Retreat Lochinvar
22 Div. Pulse Youth Church
30 Self-Denial Altar Service
30 International Day of Prayer
for Children
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MANUS ISLAND RIOTS
I’m sure by now many of you have
heard about the riot that took place at
the Manus Island detention facility.
I ask you all to join me in prayer for
the current situation on Manus Island.
The recent riot on Manus Island has
left one asylum seeker deceased and
many others injured.
I can confirm that all Salvation Army
staff working on Manus Island are
safe and free from harm; most had left
the facility before the riot started.
Please pray for their continued safety
as they serve those seeking asylum.
Please pray for the family and friends
of the deceased person. While grief is
always difficult there are additional
hardships to face when the process
takes place in detention.
Please pray for the Manus Island staff
and asylum seekers who have been
injured. Pray that God’s healing will
be poured out on them and they will
recover quickly.
While The Salvation Army’s contract
to supply humanitarian assistance on
Manus Island will conclude at the end
of February 2014, I ask that your
prayers continue long into the future
for both detainees and staff on Manus
and Nauru Islands.
Thank you for your support and
prayers.
Commissioner James Condon
Territorial Commander
The Salvation Army
Australia Eastern Territory
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
OOHC - Case Worker
Hunter/Maitland, NSW
Full Time, Permanent
Job Details
Young Hope provides Out of Home
Care services to ensure best practice,
care and protection to children and
young people in statutory out of home
care. We are looking for experienced
Out of Home Care Caseworkers to
provide exceptional support to carers
and their family in the formation and
maintenance of stable placements for
children and young people in out of
home care. This position will be based
in Hunter/Maitland Region and some
travel may be required.
To be eligible to apply, you will need
to be an Australian/NZ citizen or
permanent resident and hold a
unrestricted drivers' licence.
HOW DO I APPLY FOR THIS JOB?
http://salvos.org.au/about-
us/employment-opportunities/
GENERAL SECRETARY/
EXECUTIVE OFFICER
The NSW Ecumenical Council is
seeking to employ a General
Secretary who will be the Executive
Officer of the Council, directing its
various programs. The Council
consists of 15 member churches in
NSW. Its mission is to enable the
member churches to grow in the
understanding and fulfilment of their
common calling to unity and mission.
The position is part time or full time.
If the General Secretary position is
part time, a part time office
administrator will also be appointed.
The office is in the CBD of Sydney.
Commencement date is by
negotiation.
You can download the full position
descriptions and selection criteria at
www.nswec.org.au.
For information contact:
Wies Schuiringa, 0439 024 397.
Applications close on 14th March,
interviews on 28th March.
Applications to
[email protected] tagline:
application General Secretary
NEW DHQ TEAM MEMBER
The DHQ Team have welcomed
EMMA LALIC
into our Communications and Public
Relations Department.
Emma is Ashlee’s replacement and
will work alongside Maree, Amber
and Alice.
If you are at DHQ make sure you
introduce yourself to Emma!
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PROMOTED TO GLORY
Hilda Perrem, much loved Aunty
and last living close relative of
Major Daphne Pampling, was
promoted to Glory on Friday, 7th
February 2014, at the age of 96
years. Hilda worked for The
Salvation Army at Perga Mission
and at Boothville for many years.
She was the first League of Mercy
worker at the Brisbane Children's
Hospital and had a ministry there
for 40 years. A beautiful Funeral
Service was conducted by Lt
Colonel Olive Lucas at The
Salvation Army, Carindale on 12th
February. Aunty Hilda Perrem is
now free from pain and suffering,
enjoying eternity with her Saviour.
Daphne has spent the majority of
her retirement years caring for her
Aunt Hilda. We offer our prayers
and support for Major Daphne
throughout these days of loss.
The Celebration of Life Service
for Sister Pat Sadler will be held
at 11am Friday 21st February 2014
at The Salvation Army Warwick
(25 Guy Street, Warwick Qld).
Pat was an officer for several
years before resigning to care for
her parents. Bandsmen are
encouraged to bring their
instruments.
HEALTH CONCERNS
Major Kelvin Stace (Broken Hill
Social Programs & Broken Hill
Corps) is having surgery on his
shoulder today, Wednesday, 19th
February.
Please pray for a pain-free and
complete recovery for Kelvin and
pray for Brenda and the rest of
the family during this time.
COURSES
Effective Preaching Course Stanmore
9-11 April 2014
$400
Visit Booth College Web site to enrol.
Peter Davey (Major)
Assistant Director - School for
Leadership Training
Coordinator of Training - Envoys &
Ministry Workers
97 Cambridge Street, STANMORE
NSW 2048
Ph: 02 9502 5005 [16605]
Mob: 0411 287 807
Fax: 02 9554 3298
Anger Management
Courses Workshops in 2014
March 6 to April 10
Handling Anger Workshop 6 Thursdays (6:30-9PM) for individuals
and couples at Rhodes Sydney
May 2 Working with the Angry a training day (10am to 4 pm) for staff
and officers of The Salvation Army.
June 6&7 Handling Anger Workshop This weekend workshop (Friday evening,
all day Saturday) looks at the issue of
anger for couples.
August 29-30
Handling Anger Workshop This weekend workshop Friday evening,
all day Saturday) looks at the issue of
anger for couples.
October 16-November 20
Handling Anger Workshop
6 Thursdays (6:30-9PM) for
individuals and couples at Rhodes
Sydney. All courses $180 single or
$250 per couple.
Contact: Salvos Counselling on
02 9743 2831 to register.
Email: [email protected]
YOU ARE INVITED TO MAITLAND CITY
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PRAYER PARTNER DIARY
16 -22 February 2014
“Those persons who know the
deep peace of God, the
unfathomable peace that passeth
all understanding, are always
men and women of much
prayer.” R.A.Torrey
Caboolture Corps – Majors
Bruce and Helen Ellicott
Cairns Corps/Cairns
Multicultural Ministry – Lts.
Darren and Karyn Kingston,
Lts. Ben and Daisy Wapki and
Major Anne Gumuna
Calamvale Corps – Majors
Jo-anne and Ross Brown
Caloundra Corps – Lieutenants
Paula and Stuart Glover
Campbelltown Corps – Majors
Garry and Susanne Cox
Campsie Corps – Majors Bruce
and Glenys Domrow and
Lieutenant Bronwyn Burnett
Campsie Community Welfare
Centre – Major Glenys Domrow
& Team
Wider Cabinet – 24th
-27th
February
“To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, hold to my teaching, you are really my
disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
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This Saturday!