The Salvation Army North NSW Division 7th March 2014

The Salvation Army
North NSW Division
7th March 2014
Transformation, Integrity, Compassion
Friends
Once again, it is good to greet you in the name of Jesus! His life – in word & deed – is the pattern on which
we model our own lives. Our calling, as His followers, is to reflect his mercy, grace and love. May the Holy
Spirit help us to do just that.
In the book “Return to The Lord”, Lee Greiss includes this short illustration and comment..
A group of mountain hikers came across an old woodsman with an axe on his shoulder. "Where are
you going?" they asked him.
"I'm headed up the mountain to get some wood to repair my cabin," replied the woodsman.
"But why are you going up the mountain?" they asked incredulously. "There are plenty of trees all
around us here."
"I know," he said, "but I need strong timber and it grows only on the highest elevations, where the
trees are tested and toughened by the weather around them. The higher up you go, the stronger the
timber grows."
And that is what God desires for us - that through the winds of trial and the storms of temptation we
would grow strong and live on a higher level - strong to resist the devil's urging, strong to serve
God, and strong as we stand together in faith and service to one another.
The fact is that the strong timber (and the weak timber) is inevitably tested. For us, this is an inescapable
dimension of ministry. More often than not, the testing is uncomfortable and not pleasant. It probably
wouldn’t be a test if it was (pleasant)!
James seemed to know it, he wrote… Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various
kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness
have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. (James 1:2)
Be encouraged and affirmed! God is faithful and by the promise of his Word, He will never leave you or
forsake you. He is with you every step of the way.
Much grace to you all.
Earle & Chris
Divisional Leaders
PS. See you all at Fellowship. We are truly looking forward to sharing with you.
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“Prayer is where the action is.”
John Wesley
Please Pray For…………….
Our Divisional Team
Good rains to break the
drought
Upcoming 2014 Fellowship
at Coffs Harbour
DHQ WEEKLY PRAYER LIST…………
Week Ending 15th March 2014
(Leader – Kathy Ramsey)
Maj Lindsay & Lt. Jennifer Reeves
Lieuts. Heath & Asena Firkin
Lieut. Jacoba Czoban
Envoy Roylene Conway
Majs. Steve & Julia Metcher
Week Ending 22nd March 2014
(Leader – Maj. Maurie Clarke-Pearce)
Majs. Brett & Alison Gallagher
Capt. Karen Keddie
Lieuts. David & Tahlia Grounds
Maj. Joy Wilson
Capts. David & Meryl Cook
News
from
around
the Division………..…………
Pastoral Care in the Outback
Envoys Lloyd & Vicki Graham
During the time we were travelling to and from
Kempsey (4-10 Feb) the phone calls and emails
for help in the outback continued. A young family
man suffering depression phoned to talk with
Lloyd and they talked on the phone several times
over the week. Friday we had a call to say a man
we visit had been killed in a car accident
Thursday night at Louth (ph to say we were
needed) and a call from the media wanting to do
interviews - neither possible as it was the day of
Mum’s funeral. We received emails and phone
calls from a family having to ‘walk away’ from
their property needing help to relocate and an
older couple who have lost their property as well
needing help with living expenses (no source of
income and massive debts). Wonderful Pam
Wilkes, Territorial Rural Services Support
Coordinator, was an amazing support during this
time handling both of these situations.
KEMPSEY CORPS:As many of you are aware by now we have taken
possession of our new food trailer. As a result
many wonderful and exciting new ministry
opportunities have arisen for us out in the
community.
However, along with this new “ministry machine”
come new requirements for the volunteers who
man it. At present we have four people with food
handling certification; Capt. Karen Keddie, Fay
Kirkman, Julie Linton and Mark Johnson. One of
these must be in attendance to supervise the
operations of the trailer and participating
volunteers. This applies to any sausage sizzle,
cake stall or any activity where food is being
distributed or sold by us to the general public.
You may if you wish and at your own expense
obtain your own food handling certification. Mark
has all the information about it and can point you
in the right direction if you would like to step up to
a supervisory role.
In addition to the above requirement, ALL
volunteers need to have their “Working with
children” clearance. This is simply a matter of
making an appointment with Capt. Karen who will
then fill out the required online form with you.
Then within a week or two we will have received
your clearance and you will be good to go.
Also… Uniform Items For Sale
1 size 12 ladies' winter uniform for sale, $100, in
very good condition
1 size 20 summer skirt, $20, very good condition
3 size 18 summer over-blouses, open neck, $20
each, very good condition (buttons a little loose,
just need re-sewing)
Contact Capt Karen Keddie.
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REMINDER: Please note these are the new numbers for DHQ.
The old 6771 1632 will be switched off soon
Add the numbers now to your phones and directories.
6775 4750
Reception
Lee-Anne Writer
6775 4754
Divisional Commander
Major Earle Ivers
6775 4757
Div. Director of WM
Major Christine Ivers
6775 4765
Div. Technical Support Officer
Maj. Maurie Clarke-Pearce
6775 4751
Div. Miss & Resource-Social
Major Kay Clarke-Pearce
6775 4756
Div Youth & Candidates Sec
Lieut. Jacoba Czoban
6775 4759
Div Miss & Resource-Corps
Capt. Darlene Murray
6775 4762
PR Secretary
Capt. Dale Murray
HR Administration
Kathy Ramsey
6775 4758
Divisional Accounts Clerk
Debbie Burey
6775 4763
HESS/Nils Worker
Peter Stanley
6775 4761
Divisional Accountant
Davina Johnson
6775 4766
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Divisional Boards For March/April
Finance and Property
Tuesday 18th March
Tuesday 1st April
Tuesday 15th April
Tuesday 29th April
– Deadline for submissions: Friday 14th March 2014
– Deadline for submissions: Friday 28th March 2014
– Deadline for submissions: Friday 11th April 2014
– Deadline for submissions: Thursday 24th April 2014
Personnel
Tuesday 18th March
Tuesday 1st April
Tuesday 15th April
Tuesday 29th April
– Deadline for submissions: Thursday 13th March 2014
– Deadline for submissions: Thursday 27th March 2014
– Deadline for submissions: Thursday 10th April 2014
– Deadline for submissions: Thursday 24th April 2014
An email received from Sheridan Lattouf, THQ about the WH&S quarterly check list that
needs to be completed was sent to all Corps on the 13th February.
"Q1 - January, February, March (Due 10 March 2014)
This is a great opportunity to consider any repairs or replacements of equipment or general
'wear and tear' around the place in your upcoming budget. We need to ensure the safety of
you and your employees, as well as the community. (This will help avoid heavy workers
comp fines later on!)
Once you have completed your inspection checklist please scan or mail a copy to DHQ Kathy Ramsey, or myself here at THQ - We are then able to record and note anything that is
of issue or has been identified as a potential issue to the correct team. "
SALVATIONIST SUPPLIES CHANGE IN MANAGEMENT
Until further notice, the management of Salvationist Supplies is under the office of the
Assistant Secretary for Business Administration.
We acknowledge the valuable and long term service of Mr Graham Lang who vacated the
position of Manager some time back.
All general enquiries and orders should be directed to the store by email at
Trade/AUE/SARMY, or by phoning 1800634209 or (02) 92669511.
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PERSONNEL REPORT 2014/9
HEALTH UPDATE
Liam (Mission & Resource Team-Systems/Samis) and Allison Holland’s son, Asher, is very
ill and is in Westmead Hospital. Asher is also the grandson of Majors Sandra (Ryde Corps)
and Topher Holland (Territorial Strategic Disaster Response). Your intercessory prayer
would be appreciated for Asher, as well as his parents, Allison and Liam and his
grandparents, Sandra and Topher.
THANKS
Majors Brenda (Broken Hill Corps) and Kelvin Stace (Broken Hill Social Programs) would
like to pass on our thanks and appreciation to all those who have prayed and sent cards
and well wishes for Kelvin's recovery. He is doing fine - just a bit impatient with himself
expecting to bounce back quicker that is actually happening. We both look forward to the
day he regains full use of his shoulder. Your continued prayer support would be
appreciated.
ENGAGEMENT NEWS
We congratulate Major Colin Maxwell (Capricorn Region Corps) and Ms Jan Geaney
(Finance Department, South Queensland Division) who have announced their engagement.
We wish Colin and Jan well for their future life and service together.
BABY NEWS
Last Thursday evening, 27th February, the Grigg family was excited and blessed with the
safe arrival of Amelia-Rose Louise Grigg to Drew and Ruth. She was 4145gm (9lb 2oz) &
51cm long. Amelia-Rose is the granddaughter of Majors Elwyn (Office of The Chief
Secretary) and Raewyn Grigg (School for Leadership Training). We congratulate Drew and
Ruth, and the Grigg family as they celebrate God’s precious gift to them, a beautiful girl,
Amelia-Rose.
Major Beatrice Kay (Tuggerah Lakes Corps) is celebrating the birth of her eighth grandchild
and seventh grandson, Tommy James Kay born today, Tuesday 4th March, 2014 to Kristy
and Andrew. Archie is thrilled with his new brother and playmate. Tommy weighed 3.605kg
or 7lbs 15ozs. Certainly the 'KAY' name is alive and well as Noel would say, “God is good
all the time”. Congratulations to all the family and may God continue to bless Tommy and
the Kay family.
RESIGNATION
We thank Majors Beverley and David McMurray for their service. Beverley and David are
standing aside from Officership for a season to take leadership of a church in Melbourne
and we, The Salvation Army have felt it right in the Lord to release them to this purpose.
“The LORD your God among you is powerful— he will save and he will take joyful delight in
you. In his love he will renew you with his love; he will celebrate with singing because of
you.”
Zephaniah 3 v 17 (NIV)
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