The outbreak of COVID-19 has raised global concerns that will have both short-term and long-term impacts. It continues to be an evolving situation, changing by the hour, and we will be monitoring and adapting our response to it.
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COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
11 Mar 2020
Greater Sydney Conference Appointments Committee Names New CFO
09 Feb 2020
This past Monday evening, February 1st, the Greater Sydney Conference Appointments Committee under the Chairmanship of Pr Jorge Munoz, met to prayerfully consider and discuss who should be the appointee as the new CFO, now that Eva Ing has accepted a role at the South Pacific Division. “It is my privilege and pleasure to introduce…
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In Memory of Peter Wallace
09 Feb 2020
We have lost a friend and valued colleague in the Education Department. Peter Wallace died unexpectedly late Friday afternoon. Peter’s positive attitude, ever present smile, and desire to be of service to others were a joy to experience. Our hearts and prayers go out to his wife Jennifer and the Wallace family. 💐 ———…
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GSC Staff Changes
08 Feb 2020
Pr Phil Yates will be moving out of the Greater Sydney Conference Youth Department next year to a new appointment. From Pr Phil: “This decision has been very prayerfully considered and, I believe, led by God. Firstly, I want to thank all the advisories that have worked tirelessly serving the Greater Sydney Conference in their areas. The way you…
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ADRA | Measles in Samoa
11 Dec 2019
As you may be aware, there has been a significant measles outbreak in Samoa. ADRA Samoa are responding with funding support from ADRA Australia, ADRA New Zealand, and ADRA International. Please find below an update of the situation and how ADRA is responding. A state of emergency has been declared in Samoa following a measles…
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ADRA Housing Consultant Needed (Honorary position)
01 Oct 2019
Employment Opportunity “ADRA Housing Consultant (honorary position) – Do you have one day a week to help families struggling to avoid eviction? Greater Sydney has been rescuing abused single mothers for the last decade. This work was pioneered by Leon Kessell and, more recently, by Peter Butcher from Windsor Adventist Church. Peter has put in…
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Pr Adrian Raethel elected as NNSW Conference President
16 Sep 2019
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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ADRA Responds: Hurricane Dorian
04 Sep 2019
The devastation from Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas is catastrophic. Your emergency gift today will help those affected by Hurricane Dorian and other emergencies. It will provides urgent immediate assistance and also supports rebuilding and healing in communities well into the future. donations.adra.org/hurricanedorian-sm. Please also pray for all the families affected and who are still in…
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A Quick Story from Women’s Ministry
29 Nov 2018
A quick story from Sydney Adventist Women: Fahina is a mother of five (5). Her husband left her and the children and left them with the bad car. So often this is a terrible reality. Fahina attends the Weekly Women’s Worship (WWW) at Parramatta Seventh-Day Adventist Church and asked the women there to pray for a vehicle for her. So they…
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Performers wanted for General Conference 2020
12 Nov 2018
Represent the South Pacific Division providing MUSIC at the GENERAL CONFERENCE SESSION in 2020. We are looking for a diversity of culture, age, styles & genres including singing groups, choirs, bands, soloists and instrumentalists. APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 31 DECEMBER, 2018 All applications must be done online. Any further queries should be directed to the SPD General…
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