In 2012 the Blacktown youth decided to get together to find a way to be involved in an overseas service project. “We didn’t know where to start so we contacted ADRA connections who gave us a selection of projects and countries that needed our help,” says youth leader, Angela Battistini. “The next Sabbath we got…

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During their Week of Spiritual Emphasis (WOSE), the 100 students of Hurstville Adventist School raised $3113.85 to enable seven children in Bangladesh to receive an education. The WOSE was themed ‘God’s Little Helpers’ and the students were inspired to consider how they could serve others and show God’s love. They raised the money by donating…

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Late last year a small group of people got together to discuss what activities Mile End Community Church (MECC) could do which might make a difference in the lives of people.”Our congregation is not large so we determined that in the course of a calendar year we should only do a few things and do…

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Fifty-four young women and sixteen volunteers recently gathered in the conference room of the Greater Sydney Conference office, which had been transformed into a wedding reception hall, with all the frills, to participate in the exciting program, “and the Bride wore White”. This is a program on purity, designed to equip young women with tools…

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Although it is an uncomfortable subject for many people it has become more and more obvious that abuse is a serious problem for Christians, for Adventists. Abuse in any form deforms the body of Christ—for the victim, for the perpetrator, and for the church that is left with the hurting members. The fourth Saturday in…

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Are you looking for adventure and an opportunity to help children in need? Then look no further than this year’s North Queensland bike ride organised by 25,000 Spins. If your dream is to cycle forest through tropical forests, swim in lakes and waterfalls, see platypus and meet new people, this trip is for you. Visit…

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The first inter-primary school basketball competition for Sydney Adventist Schools was held at Macarthur Adventist College in Macquarie Fields. Students in Years 5 and 6 from four schools met at the College for a round robin competition, for both boys and girls teams. “It’s been a really fun morning and we’re very happy with how…

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On 12-16 January, 2014, climbers will have the opportunity to climb one of New Zealand’s best known mountain, Mount Taranaki. “Greater Sydney is providing a limited number of hikers with an opportunity to climb one of the world’s most beautiful mountains and support an ADRA project in Sydney,” says ADRA Director, Mr Malcolm Rea. “People seem…

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Students from Adventist schools in Greater Sydney and North New South Wales met at Fox Valley Seventh-day Adventist Community Church, Wahroonga, for a combined band experience. For most of the Year 3-6 students this is a rare opportunity to experience being a part of the ‘big sound’ of a large band. “Music is a big part…

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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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