Pr Adrian Raethel has been elected as president of our NNSW Conference yesterday during their Constituency session.  We wish Adrian and Laurel, God’s blessings, His leading and wisdom as they take on the responsibilities.  May the Lord give them listening ears, compassionate hearts and a strong spiritual connection as Adrian navigates the waters of our…

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 The Mt Druitt Samoan Church was packed full for the ordination to pastoral ministry of Panapa Leuluai on 12 April 2014. The joyful occasion was attended by members and friends from Fox Valley and Mt Druitt Samoan Churches, from Mountain View Adventist College (MVAC) and from the Samoan community. The Junior Choir of MVAC added…

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For the first time, a combined New South Wales Ministry Event was held with pastors from North New South Wales, Greater Sydney and South New South Wales Conferences.  The pastors gathered on 2-5 February 2014 at Avondale College for a professional development conference on Radical Leadership.  The session was led by Dr. Stan Patterson, Chair…

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The Adventist Book Centre (ABC), Epping, has seen several changes in the past twelve months. From the outside, you will notice the inviting window displays, attracting customers to come inside and experience the new, easy-flowing layout. “We’ve had very positive feedback,” says ABC manager, Mrs Cheryl Keene. “We’ve seen more people coming into the store…

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On 3 May, the much anticipated, The Last Empire series opened in 29 different venues throughout Sydney. The opening night saw more than 1500 community members attend. “We’re excited by the number of contacts that have been coming along to the presentations,” says Pr Michael Worker, coordinator of The Last Empire. “We’re continuing to uphold…

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There was a buzz this year at Inspire as guest speaker, Dr Derek Morris, unpacked the words of Jesus found in Matthew 9.37-39, “The harvest is plentiful but the labourers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.” It was a timely reminder and reassurance for…

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The Adventist Schools of Greater Sydney have been very busy this week, welcoming students back for a new year of learning, growth and fun. The teachers have prepared their classrooms, lessons and voices to provide their students with a range of learning experiences. Parents have gathered books, stationery, uniforms and lunches so that their children…

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The Strathfield campus of Sydney Adventist College (SAC) was farewelled and officially decommissioned at the Final Roll Call event on Saturday, 1 December 2012. The event was a full day of presentations, worship, photos, music, memories, laughs, tears and fellowship for the 1000 people who attended on the day. “It was a very special day,…

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Frank Ropati was ordained on 13  September. His ministry has been played out at Xcell, a cell-based church plant targeting mainly postmodern young adults, many of whom had drifted away from God and His church. He has also, during the past five years, served the Bidwell Tongan, Campbelltown and Jacob’s Well congregations.

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