When genuine thankfulness is detectedwithin a soul the Heavenly Father rejoices.This increases the bond of love betweenthe individual and God.

As is human, one or the other may havegrounds to suggest there is lack here ortheir in their lives. This surely applies toall people. However, thankfulness isreliant on recognising the blessings andthe good that surrounds us. A positive atti-tude towards all situations will assist inthis. Our Chief Apostle recently said thathe encourages all of us to have a greaterhope in the future than we have ever hadbefore.

With loving greetings,

Andrew H. Andersen

AUSTRALIA DISTRICTNEWS

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

In May this year the New Apostolic Churchconducted one of the greatest events everfor the youth of our church - the EuropeanYouth Day. This was in fact a four-dayevent which youth from all over Europe andother countries of the world were invited to.

The experiences that we made amongstthe youth who participated are literallyindescribable. The atmosphere was constantlycharged with joy and thankfulness and thedesire for learning and progressing infaith-life was very much in evidence. Anyconcerns that may have existed over theperceived relevance of God's workamongst the next generations were totallydissolved. It is planned that our youth willalso benefit from some of the things thattook place in this spiritually spectacularevent. Congratulations belong to theNorthrhine-Westphalia District (Germany)for organising such a worthwhile eventwhich will surely have a positive effect onthe future lives so many young people.

Once again the 'New Apostolic Calendar'shows Thanksgiving Day approaching. Asis the practice in our district, we celebrateThanksgiving on the first Sunday inOctober (4 October this year). TheThanksgiving Day celebration for us isneither a ritual nor a custom, it is a sincerefocus on our personal thankfulness to Godfor all that He has done and all that Hedoes for us.

True thankfulness is reached when oneacknowledges what one has and has adeep and genuine gratitude for it. Suchthankfulness completely dispels any andall complaints and discontent. This is verymuch a personal matter and can certainlynot be feigned.

Edition 24/3 - September 2009

Sydney, New South WalesOn Sunday, 3 May 2009 District Apostle Andersen conducted a Divine Service in the Ryde Town Hall for all members of New South Walesand Australian Capital Territory congregations. This joyful event was made all the more special by the dispensing of Holy Sealing, as wellas a Silver Wedding blessing for Evangelist Graham and Sister Kristina van Etten. After spending some time with members over lunch, theDistrict Apostle conducted a Service for Ministers and Wives.

Brisbane, QueenslandMembers from all congregations in South East Queensland gathered together in the Queensland Conservatorium of Music Auditorium onSunday, 31 May 2009 for the Pentecost Service conducted by District Apostle Andersen. Present in this Service were Apostles Williams,Pouru and Wasimbai, Bishops Green, Hungito and Yasi and all District Ministers from Australia and New Zealand.

Adelaide, South AustraliaDistrict Apostle Andersen conducted a Divine Service in Adelaide on 21 June 2009 for the members of the congregations ofSouth Australia. He was accompanied by District Elder Ott. During the Service the District Apostle dispensed Holy Sealing.In the afternoon the District Apostle also conducted a Ministers and Wives Service.

District Apostle Andersen travelled to Christchurch in New Zealand for the weekend of 25 & 26 July 2009. On Saturday eveninghe conducted the first Service for Ministers and Wives in the Christchurch church since he became District Apostle. On Sundaymorning a Divine Service was held in a rented hall. For the first time ever a hall was required to accommodate the congregation,as the existing church building is no longer large enough for a combined Service. Members from other South Island congregationswere also present with some making a 9 hour journey from as far away as Invercargill at the southernmost part of the island. TheDistrict Apostle dispensed Holy Sealing and also carried out a number of ordinations. At the conclusion of the Service the brethrenenjoyed a fellowship lunch.

Christchurch, New Zealand

European Youth DayThe European Youth Day in Dusseldorf, Germany was an historic event in the history of the New Apostolic Church. Chief ApostleLeber had invited all District Apostles from Europe, as well as District Apostles Hebeisen (Asia), Kolb (USA), Ndandula (Zambia)and our District Apostle Andersen. In an effort to portray the magnitude and sentiment surrounding the European Youth Day, wepresent a collection of photos taken by District Apostle Andersen.

European Youth Day

Thanksgiving 2008

Toowoomba (Qld)

Springvale (Vic) Fairfield (NSW)

New Lynn (NZ) Braybrook (Vic)

Beckenham (WA)

Silkstone (Qld)Christchurch (NZ)

Hamilton (NZ)Beverly Hills (NSW)

Caloundra (Qld)

Mt Hagen (PNG)

Hahndorf (SA)

Albury (NSW)

Elizabeth (SA)

Thanksgiving 2008

Windsor (Qld)

Nanango (Qld) Wellington (NZ)

Nowra (NSW) Invercargill (NZ)

Scoresby (Vic)

Box Hill (Vic)Redcliffe (Qld)

Hobart (Tas)Rivervale (WA)

Hallam (Vic)

Caboolture (Qld)

Ascot Park (SA)

Maryborough (Qld)

Rockhampton (Qld)Tokaanu (NZ)

FijiDuring July 2009 Bishop Green visited the Pacific Island nation of Fiji, where he conducted Services, seminars and meetings across twoislands, Veti Levu and Vanua Levu. During a Divine Service in the Natalau church, the Bishop baptised an adult and two children in theNatalau church. The man to be baptised had previously lost half of his right leg in an industrial accident and has great difficulty with mobility. He was so moved by the experience of his baptism that he made his way to the front of the altar, where he could have his sons byhis side.

In the congregation of Bucalevu the church building, which has no electric light, was filled to overflowing and the little children sat quietlyat the side of the altar while the choir sang with joyful hearts. More than 100 souls gathered for the Service, which was also attended by anumber of guests.

Bishop Green also spent an evening in Nasinu with the Suva youth, including a number of youth who were confirmed this year. The congregations of Fiji now look forward to the visit of their District Apostle and Apostle in November, when they will assemble together inSuva for a festive combined Service and Sacred Concert.

SeniorsBishop Green, accompanied by District Elder Kohler, conducted a Divine Service for the Seniors of Sydney congregations in the Beverly Hillschurch. At the conclusion of the Service the congregation enjoyed fellowship lunch together.

ChildrenOn 22 March 2009 Bishop Green conducted a Divine Service for Children in the Fairfield church. During the Service the

Children's Choir sang.

Around the Congregations

District Apostle Andersen conducted a Divine Service in Braybrook (Vic)

Apostle Pouru dedicates a new Church in Veraibari (PNG)

View into the congregation during a Youth Service forElizabeth & Hope Valley (SA) youth

Sunday School children in Redcliffe (Qld) had afun night with dinner and activities

Mother's Day in Nowra (NSW) District Evangelist Peter Schulte visited members in Townsville (Qld)

Elizabeth (SA) congregation farewelled their Rector Ev WarrenRiddle & his family, as they relocate to Queensland

View into the congregation during a DivineService in Fairfield (NSW)

Bishop Green visited Coffs Harbour (NSW) congregation

Around the Congregations

Hamilton (NZ) congregation

Members in NSWtook part in a Trivia Night The congregation in Goare (PNG)welcomed Apostle Pouru

Members in Windsor (Qld) sing prior to a Divine Service conducted by Apostle Williams Members in Tokaanu (NZ) congregation

Members from South Australia took part in a Mystery Tour

Sunday School children from Ascot Park (SA)Mother's Day in Ascot Park (SA)

Celebrations

Br Gary Scholl & Sis Rene Scott received Wedding Blessingsin Ashmore (Qld) on 1 November 2008

Holy Baptism of Lucas Heerink in Hahndorf (SA) on 10 May 2009

Br Rudolf & Sis Peta Kohl of Newcastle (NSW)received Golden Wedding Blessings in May 2009

Sis Marianne Zurek of Albury (NSW) celebratedher 80th birthday on 30 April 2009

Sis Ingke Splett of Elizabeth (SA)celebrated her 75th birthday on 22 April 2009

Holy Sealing of Brothers Hans & Peter Marquardin Buranda (Qld) on 3 June 2009

Holy Sealing of Sis Celeste Grobler in Windsor (Qld) on 10 May 2009

Retired Ev George Kogler of Croydon (Vic)celebrated his 80th birthday on 26 July 2009

Sister Helen Schulte, Bundaberg (Qld), 6/06/2009Brother Gordon Finger, Redcliffe (Qld), 8/06/2009Brother Daniel Wolf, Canberra (ACT), 16/06/2009Brother Jakob Erhardt, Foster (Vic), 19/06/2009Sister Irene Scarborough, Ascot Park (SA), 18/07/2009Brother Klaus Barz Koondoola (WA), 22/08/2009Sister Grace Urquhart Buranda (Qld), 11/09/2009 Sister Unice Hojavo (Wife of D/Ev. Henry Hojavo), Sisiretta (PNG), 01/08/2009

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Celebrations

Br Martin Kreppold of Braybrook (Vic) celebratedhis 80th birthday on 26 May 2009

Holy Baptism in Tonga Adoption of Sis Halina Bararuhanya and Holy Baptism of Jacob Bararuhanya in Beckenham (WA)

Sis Rosa Schwabegger of Springvale (Vic) celebratedher 97th birthday on 10 July 2009

Br Gerhard & Sis Helga Kohl of Newcastle (NSW) celebratedtheir 50th Wedding Anniversary in May 2009

Apostle Pouru conducted Holy Sealing in Kikori (PNG)

Pr (ret) Vernon Bowers of Hope Valley (SA) celebrated his75th birthday on 13 January 2009

Retired Dcn Hans Bronowski celebrated his70th birthday on 28 September 2009

Deceased