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OUR 7 MISSION PRIORITIES

We will do whatever it takes

to see:

1. A territory marked by

prayer and holiness

2. Every place involved in

evangelism

3. Corps healthy and

multiplying

4. Our people equipped

and empowered to serve

the world

5. Passionate about

bringing children to Jesus

6. Youth trained and sent

out to frontline mission

7. Significant increase of

new soldiers and officers.

Message 1

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News 2

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More News 3

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Personnel 4

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Prayer Page 5

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Events 6

Greetings Friends

Over recent weeks I have, on a number of occasions, travelled up and down on the

Motorway to Sydney for various meetings. This was no different last weekend for the

Freedom Celebration! What a great God-glorifying time it was. I believe that General

André Cox and Commissioner Silvia Cox, along with our Territorial Leadership truly

brought God’s message of encouragement and challenge to our Territory – as

Commissioner James says, “For such a time as this!” I eagerly wait to see the outcomes of

these times of blessing.

I don’t know about you, but I am not an overly confident driver in Sydney traffic and in

fact it becomes a stressful time for me. I thought this time around I would be prepared

for the stress and had planned to have some soothing CD’s to help me get through the

traffic pressures. You know, it worked – especially when I heard these words of the past:

At the moment of my weakness,

When my need for power is plain,

And my own strength is exhausted once again,

Then my Lord has made provision for the day of my despair,

And his precious Holy Spirit hears my prayer, my prayer,

Then my Lord has made provision for the day of my despair,

And his precious Holy Spirit hears my prayer.

Ch. Holy Spirit, promised presence fall on me.

Holy Spirit, make me all I long to be.

Holy Spirit! Holy Spirit!

Give your power to me, O Holy Spirit.

Of course many will know the Song “His Provision”, but the words have spoken to my

heart again. I was reminded that I have been given His Spirit and His Provision for living.

And when you apply the 3rd verse, the impact was made much clearer to me –

Nothing now can rob God’s servant

Of the peace that he bequeaths,

Nothing takes away the strength his presence breathes…….

You know, when you think back to the day of Pentecost – there was no way the disciples

would have been able to fulfil the mission Jesus was about to give them on their own.

They needed His presence and power! What a great reminder, but also what a great God

we have to provide everything we need! Not just for one moment in time, but for our

entire lives.

Come Holy Spirit, promised presence fall on me - everyday! That is my prayer.

Warren Parkinson

Issue 31/11 September 2013

MAITLAND CITY CORPS – 13OTH

ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS (Report – Major Ian Channell)

Maitland City Corps is celebrating 130 years of Salvation Army ministry and service in the Maitland area this year. Beginning with a Thanksgiving Weekend in March that incorporated the Harvest Festival and led by former corps officers, Captains Ray and Joy Lotty, celebrations continued through the Pleasant Sunday Afternoon lead by Major Shelley Soper. On the weekend of 24th & 25th August we focused on the past as corps members gathered for a formal dinner on the Saturday night and shared memories of East Maitland and Maitland City Corps. Sunday began with morning tea during which, the longest serving Soldier, Marjory Woods, and one of the newest Junior Soldiers, Henry McDonald, cut the anniversary cake. Worship commenced under the leadership of the corps' newly formed worship ensemble, Cornerstone. Major Ian Channell presented Long Service Awards to several Local Officers and Bandsmen, we accepted 2 Adherents and Enrolled 3 Senior Soldiers. The focus of the meeting moved to the corps' future as the congregation - young and old, Senior and Junior Soldiers, Corps Cadets, Adherents and other believers - were invited to renew their Covenant with God. Many people signed cards of renewal, committing themselves anew to God and, for Soldiers and Adherents, to The Salvation Army.

EMPLOYEE SERVICE RECOGNITION

PRESENTATIONS

Last Wednesday, 4th September, a number of employees

were recognised for their continuous service.

Pictured below, left to right are: Major Gavin Watts, Lyn

Tisdell (15yrs service), Chris Waters (5yrs service), Robert

McDonald (20yrs service) and Major Wendy Watts.

GREET AND MEET THE GENERAL AT WEEKEND OF WELCOMES

SALVATIONISTS and friends will have the opportunity to meet The Salvation Army's 20th General at his official welcome meeting, which is being held at the William Booth College in London, United Kingdom. The welcome to General André Cox and Commissioner Silvia Cox (World President of Women's Ministries) – at 3.30pm on Sunday 29 September – will be followed by a cream tea attended by the international leaders, to which all are invited. The welcome to the General is not the only significant event taking place at the college on the last weekend of September. The new cadets of the Heralds of Grace Session are also being welcomed, with meetings taking place at 6.30pm on Saturday and 10.30am on Sunday. Music at the General's welcome will be provided by Bromley Temple Songsters, a Swiss alpenhorn ensemble and East Midlands Youth Band. The youth band will also support the cadets' meetings. For anyone unable to attend this historic occasion in person, the welcome meeting will be available live on the Internet through the International Headquarters website: sar.my/tv Further details – including instructions of how to order lunch at the college between the two Sunday meetings – can be found at sar.my/gcwelad

Report by the Communications Section

International Headquarters

POSITION VACANT

NEWCASTLE AND TORONTO COURT CHAPLAIN

An exciting ministry opportunity has become available for you to work in a great team environment with the ability to make a difference.

The position involves providing support and services to court staff, clients and families, with the intention of identifying pastoral and Spiritual needs and enhancing the services to the community and achieving the mission of TSA

To offer appropriate support to court staff, clients and families within a pastoral, Spiritual and emotional framework, including referral, advocacy, assessment, relationship building

Conduct education programs appropriate to court clients and facilitate and/or refer to Corps for accredited Positive Lifestyle Program

Ability to relate to people at differing levels of society including alleged offenders, victims, families, staff, legal and other professionals

Strong problem solving, decision making and evaluation skills

Demonstrated ability to deal with unpredictable situations and behaviour, violence and problems associated with court processes/environment, substance abuse and psychiatric conditions.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

A uniformed Salvationist of good standing within their Corps or a fully committed Christian, active and of good standing within their own denomination and willing to represent The Salvation Army accurately and with integrity

An ability to offer pastoral assistance, to offer prayer and to explain the Christian gospel

Certificate IV in Christian Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care (or equivalent) or willing to complete within 12 months of appointment

Solid understanding of TSA’s Doctrines and principles

Current driver’s licence. Applications Close Wednesday 18.9.2013 To apply please send your resumé to christine.martin@aue.salvationarmy.org or phone 0418 869 250. Or lyn.gilmour@aue.salvationarmy.org or phone 4926 0219.

Christmas 2013 MISSION OPPORTUNITIES CHRISTMAS FARM HUB PROJECT Wednesday 27th - Friday 29th November Based on “Thurn” near Quambone, NSW A Partners in Projects Initiative

The Salvation Army Rural Mission The Rotary Club of Canberra East Volunteer to work on a team that takes the spirit of Christmas to the bush through…..

Visiting and working on local farms

Creative activities for all ages

Community BBQ & Christmas Event

Working on a Community Project

MINI CHRISTMAS BUSH MISSION Wednesday 11th - Sunday 15th December

Volunteer to join a team to share the message of Christmas through music, drama and activities in small rural communities in central New South Wales…...

Carols in the streets

Concerts in Aged Care Facilities

Programs in Primary Schools

Community Carol Events The final Mission Route and Program is yet to be finalised but will be different to last year, visiting small communities within two hours travelling from Dubbo - eg. Gulargambone, Gilgandra, Narramine. If you would like to support one of these missions, or both, please contact us!

- Majors Trevor and Maree Strong

September

14 Div. Youth Leaders U Nite

20 School Term 3 ends

26 Territorial Property Conference

29-5 Oct EQUIP Gospel Arts Camp – Collaroy

October

1 Registrations close - Revive Women’s W/E

4 Divisional Review

7 Public Holiday

8 School resumes

12 Div. Men’s Breakfast

14-16 Discipleship Training Practicum

16 Registrations close for November Spiritual

Retreat – Lochinvar

17 Appointments Announcement

18-20 Div. Kid’s Camp

25-27 Div. Revive Women’s W/E – Monte Pio –

Maitland

Guest Speaker: Major Maree Strong

PROMOTION TO GLORY Mr Trevor Faulkner, brother of Major Pamela Alley and brother in law of Major Kingsley Alley, passed away on Saturday, 31st August. Trevor was farewelled at the Bridgeman Christian Outreach Centre on Friday, 6th September, followed by his interment at the Pinnaroo Lawn Cemetery, Brisbane. Your prayerful support for Pam and Kingsley would be greatly appreciated. RESIGNATION Captain Julie-Anne Robinson has resigned as a Salvation Army officer as of 14th September, 2013. We thank Julie-Anne for her faithful ministry and service during the past 8 years. We pray that she will be aware of God’s peace and presence at this time and know God’s continued blessing on her life as she continues to love and serve Him. HEALTH UPDATE Your prayerful support would be appreciated for Envoys Seamus and Sue Corcoran who are currently on extended sick leave. May they experience God’s healing presence and strength through this time.

WEDDING BELLS Major Debbie and Captain Trevor Friend (Wagga Wagga Corps) celebrated the wedding of their daughter, Amanda to Darren Papendorf on Saturday, 31st August 2013. Congratulations! We wish Amanda and Darren every blessing for their future. BABY CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to Callan Walker (Development Manager CPR Dept) and his wife Fiona on the birth of their first child, a baby girl, named Imogen Grace, born yesterday 10th September 2013.

Alex Gillies 5th 15

Danielle Brooks 18th 7

Eden Humphreys 21st 4

Ylana Gillies 26th 12

Officer’s Kids celebrating

Birthdays in September

DISPO CHANGE

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Dubbo Corps -

New fax number is (02) 6884 1253.

Please delete old number. Thank you.

Prayer Partner Diary: 15- 21 September

“And it shall be that before they call I will answer;

and while they are yet speaking I will hear.”

Isaiah 65:24

- Envoy Joy Johns – Korea Territory

- Woden Valley Corps – Lieutenant Bronwyn

Williams

- Roma Corps/Indigenous Ministries – Envoys

Ernest & Judith McAvoy

- Newcastle Worship & Community Centre –

Captains Scott and Sharon Allen

- School for Youth Leadership – Captains

Andrew & Melissa Humphreys, Lieutenant

Katherine Mills & Team

- Fairfield City Corps – Lieutenant Joanne

Catalano

15th Hope for Life Suicide Prevention

Sunday

16th-20th Sydney East and Illawarra Division

Women’s Retreat

18th-20th Counselling Service Retreat, Collaroy

19th-21st Salvos Stores Managers Conference

20th North NSW Division Review

20th-27th Decision Week

Bible Verse for the Week

“Anyone who examines the

evidence will come to stake his

life on this: that God himself is

the truth.”

Also Pray For:

- Major Colin Robinson - ongoing health

challenges. Pray for Pam as well.

- All churches have been asked to pray

for:

# The situation in Syria

#New Australian Government.

- Continue to pray for General André and

Commissioner Silvia Cox.

- Thank God for the wonderful Freedom

Celebration.

You are invited to attend Prayer Meetings at DHQ anytime you are able.

Monday mornings (except Public Holidays) 9.30am – 10.00am DHQ Boardroom

Thursday mornings 7.30am – 8.00am DHQ Boardroom.

You are welcome to stay for a cuppa afterwards!

“We believe in the immortality of the soul; in the resurrection of the body; in the

general judgement at the end of the world; in the eternal happiness of the

righteous; and in the endless punishment of the wicked.

- Doctrine 11

You are invited to participate in the Aged Care Plus

Walkathon at one of the following venues:

Carpenter Court, Aged Care

46 John Parade, Merewether

@ 11.00am

Friday 13th September, 2013.

Phone: 4963 4300 for further details

OR

Woodport Retirement Village

120-140 The Entrance Road, Erina

@ 9.45am

Phone: 4365 2660 for further details.

See web link:

http://agedcareplus.salvos.org.au/our-programs/

OR

http://my.salvos.org.au/events/2013/09/09/acp-

walkathon-2013

Bring a donation, hat, sunscreen and bottle of water.

Part of the proceeds of the event will go to our

own OASIS Wyong Furniture Workshop.