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Spearhead
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AUTUMN 2018GLO MINISTRIES AUSTRALIA
They are:• Sola Scriptura (“Scripture alone”): The Bible
alone is our highest authority.• Sola Fide (“faith alone”): We are saved
through faith alone in Jesus Christ.• Sola Gratia (“grace alone”): We are saved
by the grace of God alone.• Solus Christus (“Christ alone”): Jesus Christ
alone is our Lord, Saviour, and King.• Soli Deo Gloria (“to the glory of God
alone”): We live for the glory of God alone.
2 EDITORIAL Solus Christus
3 SOLA SCRIPTURATranslation Work in Nepal
5 GLO’S STRATEGYDiscover, Develop, Deploy
6 ENCOUNTERING CHRISTOn the Camino Trail
9 ENCOUNTER STMMission Trip Opportunities in 2018
10 SOLA FIDE
Business as Mission
12 SOLA GRATIATari’s Story
15 TIMOTHY PROJECTGLO Scholarship Program
16 DIRECTORS’ REPORT2017 Financial Report
18 SPEAK FROM THE GRAVELeave a Bequest in your Will
19 COMINGS & GLOINGS
20 GLO EXPO DAY
Last year marked the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation. During the reformation five Latin phrases, often referred to as the five Solas, emerged. The Five Solas summarise the Reformers’ theological convictions about the essentials of Christianity.
CONTENTS
ANDREW COWELL, GLO CO-DIRECTOR
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Five hundred years later what do the five Solas look like in real life? In this edition of Spearhead, we have compiled tangible examples of the five Solas in action. As you read these practical accounts, we trust that you will be encouraged. Most of all, we hope that you will join us as we strive to live them out to the glory of God alone (1 Cor. 10:31).
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SOLUS CHRISTUS
They are both from a Hindu background and were saved
in their teens. Their immediate families remain Hindu.
Jitendra and Bindu attend Machhegaun Assembly, one
of Nepal’s largest Brethren assemblies. This church was
planted by South Korean missionary Geunmin “Joseph”
Choi, who himself was in Australia recently and was inte-
gral in recommending the couple for studies at GLO.
While in Australia, Jitendra undertook the CrossConnect
discipleship course in Smithton, while Bindu improved
her English at the CrossTalk ESL course in Riverstone
for approximately 6 months before joining her husband
for the remainder of his course. They consider the time
spent in Australia a great privilege and, as Jitendra
describes, one of the most blessed years of their
Christian lives. Jitendra reports that the lectures and min-
istry opportunities at CrossConnect served to solidify his
understanding of Christian theology and skills in ministry.
The mission trip to Aboriginal communities in outback
Australia was a particular highlight, through which
Jitendra was able to witness and affirm God’s love for all
people, regardless of their race, cultural background or
geographical setting.
Most precious for Bindu was the chance to improve her skills in English in a native-speaking setting. She remem-bers with thankfulness the love, support and patience extended to her by those she interacted with in Australia.
MINISTRY CALLING
Jitendra’s and Bindu’s purpose for spending time study-ing in Australia was to prepare for a specific ministry that they feel the Lord has called them to. While some details are yet to be fully decided upon, they have envisioned a ministry comprised of four specific elements.
Firstly, they have a vision for developing and manag-ing a library of Christian books and resources at the Machhegaun Church building. This is in response to an obvious shortage of quality Christian literature available to Nepali assemblies. The library would contain books both in the English and Nepali languages and the min-istry would also involve translation of key resources into Nepali. Jitendra and Bindu hope that such a library could be utilised not only by their home church, but also by believers from all over the Kathmandu Valley and other parts of Nepal.
Sola ScripturaTRANSLATION MINISTRY IN NEPAL
BY OSKARS STUBIS
Last year, GLO Ministries had the privilege of hosting a young couple from Kathmandu, Nepal. Jitendra Karki Raj and his wife Sahansila Deshar (known by her nickname “Bindu”), both 29 years of age, arrived in Australia in early 2017 and recently returned to their homeland.
SPEARHEAD AUTUMN 2018 3
Secondly, it is their hope to be able to conduct a youth Bible study for the believers at Machhegaun within the library facility.
Thirdly, they are praying about the possibility of working with church elders in developing a practical ministry train-ing program that could be accessed by youth leaders and Sunday school teachers from the Nepali assemblies.
Finally, Jitendra and Bindu wish to be able to assist church leaders and members in gaining a better under-standing of modern equipment and technology useful to Christian ministry, such as digital books, Bibles and commentaries.
PRAYER REQUESTS
It is obvious by the vision the Lord has given them that Jitendra and Bindu have a lot of work ahead of them. As such, they have asked for prayer relating to a number of matters.
Firstly, that the library in Machhegaun would receive a good number of quality books and resources. Secondly, pray for wisdom and guidance as they discuss their plans and forge working relationships with both the leaders of their home church and those of other assemblies.
Thirdly, pray for them as they settle back into life in Nepal after their time in Australia. They will initially be staying with Jitendra’s parents, who are Hindu, and as such desire that this time can be spent wisely, sharing the Gospel as the Lord allows.
We look forward to seeing what the Lord will achieve through Jitendra’s and Bindu’s willingness to be used by Him. We join with them in their vision to offer Nepali believers access to better resources and training, and to foster greater cooperation and unity amongst the Nepali assemblies.
Jitendra and Bindu with CrossConnect students and ministry team
4 SPEARHEAD AUTUMN 2018
GLO Ministries assists the Church by DESIGNING discipleship pathways that DISCOVER, DEVELOP & DEPLOY disciple makers
and church planters for ministry all over the world.
GLO MINISTRIES AUSTRALIASERVING & TRAINING ALL OVER THE WORLD
Delivering short term mission trips to outback Australia, Asia and Europe. Encounter is an initiative of GLO and AMT—working together in mission.
A nine month discipleship and ministry training program that equips students in practical christianity.
A one to two year internship that helps you develop a missional lifestyle wherever you are.
A six month missions training program that makes you fit for missionary service.
DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING
SHORT TERM MISSIONDISCOVER
DEVELOP
S H O R T T E R M M I S S I O N
CR SStrain
CHURCH PLANTINGDEPLOYCurrently GLO Ministries is partnering with almost 200 people worldwide who are engaged in evangelism, discipleship and planting New Testament churches.
‘The Way’ is the path pilgrims have taken for centuries, all leading to Santiago de Compostela, the cathedral of St James in Santiago, which is Spanish for St James. We took 5 days to walk the 120 km of the ‘English Way’.
The paradox of the Camino. From ancient times, pilgrims
regarded the journey, with its effort and sacrifice, as
satisfying God in the hope of forgiveness. Ask why do
it? Some say because it’s there, or for the change of
pace that brings the opportunity for contemplation and
reflection; others are simply tourists intent on sharing
and posting. God was there with me as he is back home.
Christ was with me when Freddy came to massage my
feet. Beautiful! We were bound together by the urge to
achieve the destination. There was a rich camaraderie of
the Camino, at the hostels, the coffee stops, the evening
devotions and in the Fellowship of sharing that stretched
beyond food and loads.
The day we started, light rain was falling as we headed
on our pilgrimage walk to Santiago de Compostela. My
backpack had a minimum of essentials, a sleeping bag
and lunch. I learnt in the next five days I could do more
than I imagined; I survived the first day and kept going.
No pain, or blisters thankfully. A good rest and I was
ready for the next day. We passed through many villages
that seemed to exist in their own little world. I missed the
sight and sound of children though.
Jezer our guide led us up many hills, from sealed roads
to goat tracks. The land was green and fertile with many
vegetable gardens, horses, cattle and sheep. We passed
some very nice houses and some ruins, the blank faces of
old stone churches with banks of mausoleums, and small
café bars where we could get coffee, a toilet, and our El
Camino passports stamped.
I enjoyed the fellowship at the hostels; our shared experi-
ences relaxed us all. At times, I felt like singing but was
too puffed! I talked to God, thankful for His creation, and
for my friends who, at times, carried my pack. I prayed
for the people living there, as there was much evidence
of stony medieval Christianity, which shut out a personal
faith but traded instead on fear and superstition.
I remember well our final day with the long descent into
Santiago, into the narrow stone-paved streets, past the
little shops bulging with souvenirs and enticing food
Left page: Final day walking to Santiago. Below: Inside of Cathedral of St James.
SPEARHEAD AUTUMN 2018 7
smells. Then into the huge square, the cathedral on one side, its towering entrance closed and scaffolded for renovations. Ancient administration blocks on the other three sides, all beautifully built. I watched the crowds of colourful pilgrims. A few carried a large cross through, there was singing, banner waving and a hubbub of lan-guages. We parked our packs and became tourists, up and down the busy streets.
In the end, I did not see the remains of the apostle James in the cathedral; too crowded. But I saw the huge ancient cathedral and square bounded by beautiful stone buildings. Inside, the decoration and gold were
extravagant! I got certificates in Latin and Spanish, which certify I did 121 km in 5 days.
But sadly, I could see no signs of the light and liberty that comes from knowing Jesus.
So, I did complete the Camino that I had earlier decided was beyond me. God knew better than me, showing that I can do more than I can imagine.
Go on a mission trip and see what God shows you.
Now I pray for the Christians there, as they tell the Good News of Saviour Jesus.
The Camino walk was the one of the hardest and most chal-lenging, yet fun, parts of the mission trip to Spain. This walk allowed us to bond together as a group and get to know each other. From the outset, it seemed as though the walk was the same every day; you walk for hours and then stop at a town to sleep the night, and then the next day wake up and do it all over again. But the great thing about this walk was that, while we were doing it as a group, each person went on their own personal journey. It was amazing at the end of each day to listen to how each one encountered Christ that day. Some overcame their struggles through prayer and medita-tion, some talked to others around them to receive motiva-tion, and others just blocked everything out and concen-trated on getting God’s help to get through the day.
This walk forced me and others to step away from the busy-ness of the world and enjoy God’s creation. Each day our bodies would continuously hurt. Some had painful blisters while others’ bones were in agony, but each person woke up every day ready to walk and focus on God and His strength.
This Camino walk reinforced to me how much I needed to rely on God’s strength. If I had relied on my own strength, I probably would not have gotten through the first day. Each day I would repeat Philippians 4:13, ‘I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me,’ to remind me to focus on God and not on myself, and through God’s strength we all finished the walk. This is an experience that I will never forget - and might even do again one day.
BELINDA LETO
On the Pilgrims’ Walk
8 SPEARHEAD AUTUMN 2018
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Sheeba: ‘You may be wondering what pictures from a
cake shop are doing in this magazine!’
Colin: ‘My calling is to serve God full-time, but Sheeba
always knew that God had called her to a supporting
role in ministry. We’ve always felt it is right to support
ourselves and the ministry, and not be dependent on
others for support. This hasn’t been easy though, espe-
cially once we had kids. Torn between running a full-time
ministry and running an ESL Centre to support the family,
I constantly found the centre struggling every time I trav-
elled for ministry. Camps, youth and school work meant
a lot of time away from the business. I loved teaching at
the ESL centre as well as being involved in the camping
work, but that clearly meant choosing between my
passion and my calling.’
Sheeba: ‘Early this year, my work at Compassion
International came to an end, as the Indian Government
closed down many Christian NGOs. Yet again, we found
ourselves at a crossroads, trying to figure out how we
were going to support the ministry and the family. We
knew Colin was called to serve full-time, and my calling
was to support.’
Colin: ‘So we looked at the talents and gifts God has
given us. While I’m gifted in areas like music, running
camps, etc., Sheeba’s gifted with skills which are on the
artistic side – painting and baking. We decided to put
our hands to what God has skilled us with. In her time off
from work, Sheeba had previously baked for weddings,
made cakes for birthday parties, and many other events.
She has been doing this as a hobby for the last 6 years.
The brand ‘33 Cakes’ already existed; it was only a matter
of taking the next step. We are in the process of setting
up a Business as a Mission. The idea is for Sheeba to run
the business, which would bring in the finances required
to support the family, and for me to be able to give my
full attention to the ministry. Our goals are as follows:
• For us to be self-sustaining,
• Support other workers, and
• Replicate more of this model, in order to encourage
other young people to consider Business as a Mission.’
Sola FideTHROUGH BUSINESS AS A MISSIONBY COLIN AND SHEEBA PANDI
Sheeba & Colin with their daughters
Colin leading a youth camp
10 SPEARHEAD AUTUMN 2018
Sheeba: ‘While this business is still starting off, we have already realised that, in
the long run, the success of this Business as a Mission would also motivate a lot
of young couples to confidently serve God. They will be able to use this model,
where one of them serves full-time, and the other runs a business to support
the needs of the family.’
Colin: ‘We are currently at the stage of setting up the business: registering
the business, readying our website, business cards, social media, setting up a
workstation, looking for baking equipment, etc. We have also networked with
a few other Christian businessmen in the city, to receive some good business
mentoring and seasoned advice.’
Sheeba: ‘Just this month, another young couple from Chennai, who are also
good friends and ministry partners of ours, have moved to the north of India
to try and start another cake shop as a Business as Mission over there. We are
excited to see what God is going to do through us and through similar Business
as Mission models in India. We are setting up this unit in such a way that it is
scalable, transparent, and is easy to replicate. We expect this venture to not only
bring in finances for the ministry and family but, in future, grow into something
that provides support/employment for spouses of other full-time workers.’
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FAMILY BACKGROUND
I grew up in a Muslim family, and I lived under the rules of Islam, which taught that I had to do certain activities in order to go to heaven. I considered myself a good religious child, and I read the Quran and memorised a lot of prayers in Arabic. My family always sent me to the Mosque, even though they themselves never went to the Mosque. They also had a strong faith in tradition. On certain days, my great-grandmother took me to the cemetery to pray to our ancestors and offer food to them; we believed that our ances-tors could help us in our work and provide us with special blessings.
Money and wealth are as important in my family as traditions; my parents separated because of money. All the people in my family just worked day and night for money. I did not like the way they lived because I needed their attention. Then, when I went to Elementary School, my great- grandfather passed away. My
Sola GratiaTARI’S TESTIMONY
Above: Sri Lestari (Tari). Below: English outreach camp in Indonesia.
12 SPEARHEAD AUTUMN 2018
family fought over the inheritance he left; they could not
manage the possessions that we had.
Time went by. When I was in Middle School, my mother
went to another country for work. For more than two
years, she left me without any news. I was angry with her
and hated her. I did not expect her to come back because,
in my mind, she was already dead. For most of my life, my
grandmother had been my main carer, not my mother.
FINDING CHRIST
I graduated from Middle School in 2011. I really wanted
to go to High School, but my grandmother did not have
enough money to put me through. We lived in a small
village at that time so, whatever happened in the com-
munity, everyone else knew about it.
One afternoon in June, a man named Andreas, from a
nearby church came to my house and told my grand-
mother that he would try to help me go to school; Andreas was the leader of that particular church. I was not sure about his kindness. He came again on another day and told my family about Jesus, and about a Christian school that I could go to. He just kept coming to my house and talking about his beliefs. Every time he told me the story of Jesus, I said yes from my mouth and would nod my head, but deep in my heart I did not believe him.
One day, he asked me to join a Christian youth camp so that I might learn more about Jesus before putting in an application to the Christian High School. I decided to go to the camp in order to find some new friends. However, there was a moment at the camp that really spoke to me; this was when one of the teachers said that Jesus is 100% man and 100% God. “What a silly statement!” I thought. But then, I started to ask myself questions about this statement, “What did he mean?” I was afraid to ask other people about this matter, so I just kept the questions to
Team ministry with CrossConnect students.
CrossConnect students, with Helen & Bruce Buckley.
SPEARHEAD AUTUMN 2018 13
myself. But this questioning led me to the Christian High School, where I had been offered a place.
During my first year in High School, I found that Christians are really friendly and different. I started asking myself, “So, which religion is right?” I could not answer that question because I did not know the answer. I also did not want to ask other people because I did not want to embarrass myself. In my heart, I wanted to be different, but I also wanted to be with my friends who are Muslims; so, for about a year, I was very confused about religion. In Year 11, I had to choose a religion because it was time to get my Identity Card, which would show my religion. I chose Jesus and Christianity because I wanted to be a different person.
MY CHRISTIAN WALK
Believing in Christ was a really big decision because I had to protect myself from the community. In the first few months of believing in Jesus, I did not tell my friends and relatives that I was a Christian because I was afraid that I might get rejected by them. My mother had left me when I was a child, so I did not want them to leave too. I would say that my Christian life, at that time, was up and down like a roller coaster.
One afternoon in school, one of my teachers asked me to go to the school office because someone was waiting for me. From a distance I saw a woman in a pink jacket. I could not believe it - it was my mother; I could not believe that she was back. She hugged and
kissed me. I was surprised because that was the first time she had ever kissed me. My heart was touched and I tried to forgive her. I remembered that God had also forgiven my sin.
Not long after that, my mom decided to go to work again in a different town. Even though I had her details, I did not contact her because my heart was hurt. I kept complaining to God, “Why did you give me a mother like her? Why didn’t you give me a father like my friends have?” I kept saying that I did not like my family.
GOD’S GOODNESS
But God is so good to me; He has done more than I could ever have imagined. He has shown me His love; He has sent me a Christian family who really cares about me and helps me in my hard times. Through their care, God shows me that He really loves me. God keeps sending loving people to me, so that I might also share this love with my mother and other family members.
By His grace, He has sent me here to Australia. Last year at GLO CrossConnect is the year when God has been teaching me that I am important to Him. It does not matter what people think about me, because the most significant thing is my relationship with Him. He has taught me that the world will hate me because I am His follower, but the promises that He has given me through His Word will always be fulfilled. I can trust Him and rest in His future plans for me.
2017 CrossConnect students
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GLO’S TIMOTHY PROJECT
Over the past two decades, GLO Australia has been conduct-ing its own Timothy Project. Since 1995, GLO Australia has granted ministry training scholarships to over 40 national workers from 14 different countries. Past recipients include Jitendra & Bindu (pp. 3-4), Colin Pandi (pp. 10-11), and Tari (pp. 12-14). This year GLO is providing scholarships to Kelly (Cambodia) and Mapex (PNG), costing over $8,000 each.
Timothy ProjectGLO SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
the
PAUL’S TIMOTHY PROJECT
Paul’s Timothy Project is summed up in 2 Timothy 2:2, “what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.” Through investing considerable time and energy in Timothy, Paul had a vision to impact future generations for the glory of God.
YOUR TIMOTHY PROJECT
In order to continue the Timothy Project, GLO Australia is praying that God would move peo-ple’s hearts to contribute to the GLO Scholarship Program. If you are interested in learning how the GLO Timothy Project can become your personal Timothy Project, please fill out the information slip below and return it to GLO Ministries.
PAULTIMOTHYACTS 16:1-5,
1 & 2 TIMOTHY
FAITHFUL MEN & OTHERS 2 TIMOTHY 2:2
CHURCH OF EPHESUS 1 TIMOTHY 1:3
SMYRNA, PERGAMUM, THYATIRA, SARDIS,
PHILADELPHIA, LAODICEA REVELATION 2-3
GLO AUSTRALIA SCHOLARSHIPCANDIDATES
FAITHFUL MEN & OTHERS
CAMBODIA, INDONESIA, MONGOLIA, NEPAL, PNG ETC.
I WOULD LIKE TO HELP WITH THE TIMOTHY PROJECT:
I would like more information. Single Gift: I would like to give a gift of $____________ to be used for the scholarship fund.
Recurring Gift: I would like to become a GLO Ministries regular scholarship fund partner and donate $____________ via automatic credit card deductions.
monthly quarterly bi-annually yearly other:_______________
Giving Method: Direct Deposit Credit Card Cheque / Money Order GLO Ministries Ltd BSB: 083-088 A/C: 534 845 753 Visa Mastercard AMEX
Payable to ‘GLO Ministries Limited’ Reference: Scholarship Program Please advise us of the transfer so the gift is acknowledged.
Card No: ________________________________________Name on Card: ________________________________________________________
Security No: _______________ Expiry: ______________ Signature: ____________________________________ Date: ____________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Please send to: GLO Ministries, PO Box 171, Riverstone, NSW 2765 P: 02 9838 1595 F: 02 9627 3342 E: [email protected]
In many respects, the Year 2017 for GLO Ministries can be summed up in three words - provisions, pathways and partnerships.
DIVINE PROVISIONS
For the financial year ending 31st December 2016, after
allowing for depreciation, GLO Ministries recorded a deficit
of $217,638. As 2017 drew to a close we are pleased to
report, however, that GLO Ministries recorded a surplus of
$201,242. This is an amazing turn around, primarily due to
God providing for our financial needs through bequests that
amounted to $211,159.37, including a substantial bequest of
$190,302.67. Over and above this, God has also blessed us
with increased student enrolments, which has also contrib-
uted to a healthier balance sheet.
In addition to providing money, God has also blessed GLO
Ministries with valuable manpower. During 2017 Alastair &
Helen McGregor volunteered to assist with the delivery of
the CrossTalk ESL program. Likewise, Abraham & Corine
served as House Parents at the Smithton Training Centre.
DISCIPLESHIP PATHWAYS
The mission of GLO Ministries is to work together with
the church to design discipleship pathways that dis-
cover, develop and deploy committed disciple makers
and church planters to do evangelism, discipleship and
church planting in Australia and abroad.
We are pleased to report that, in 2017, the discover phase
was strengthened by working together with Australian
Missionary Tidings (AMT) to launch Renovo, a youth missions
conference designed to mobilise young people for minis-
try. Likewise, the develop phase, which already consisted
of CrossTalk (ESL Training) and CrossConnect (Discipleship
& Ministry Training), was supplemented by the addition of
CrossWork, a ministry internship program designed to help
trainees develop a missional lifestyle. The develop phase was
also strengthened by the delivery of the CrossTrain Program
(Cross Cultural Mission Training) to 6 trainees. Finally, the
deploy phase was significantly improved by the official com-
mencement of Encounter Short-Term Mission. In 2017 GLO
Ministries, in partnership with AMT, led 5 Encounter STM
teams to India, Spain, Myanmar, Nepal and Outback NSW,
with further trips planned for 2018.
DIVERSE PARTNERSHIPS
Over the years, GLO Ministries has developed a broad
network of diverse ministry partnerships, currently
spanning 11 countries. In 2017, however, the network of
ministry partners was enlarged to include Cambodia and
Taiwan as well. Sambath has been equipped to return to
Cambodia to assist Singaporean missionaries with church
planting. Likewise, Yin-Lin (Mark) & Ya-Chi (Milly), plus
Yuchen (Jane), trained with GLO Ministries with the aim
of strengthening their home churches in Taiwan.
In 2017, partnerships have also been strengthened at
home in Australia. This is largely due to a dedicated
team of volunteers who have leveraged their time and
energy to carry out the following tasks:
GLO DIRECTORS’ 2017FINANCIAL REPORT
ANDREW COWELL, ALLAN DRIVER & DAVID SCOTT
Andrew Cowell with CrossTrain students.
Literature distribution at Easter in India.
16 SPEARHEAD AUTUMN 2018
• The CrossTalk team delivered a full-time ESL course to 9-14 students from 5 countries.
• The CrossConnect team delivered a full-time Discipleship and Ministry Training program to 14 stu-dents from 9 countries.
• Additional staff accommodation at Riverstone was partially renovated, plus ongoing improvements have been made to the Training Centre in Smithton.
• A GLO / AMT Calendar, plus two editions of Spearhead were published.
• Approximately 2,400 copies of GLO Prayer News were posted to prayer supporters each month.
• Various GLO events such as the GLO Day of Prayer, GLO Expo, GLO Family & Friends, and the GLO National Worker Training (CrossCountry) were hosted.
• National Committee members conducted encourage-ment visits to Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, South Korea and Taiwan.
• Local church partnerships such as ‘And God Said’ and ‘Sunday Night Lights’ were continued.
• Gifts were distributed to workers and projects in Afghanistan, Australia, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines and Romania.
EXPENSES
Direct course expenses:
$78,955
Gifts to GLO work & workers: $337,057
Office, Administration
& Accreditation: $111,582
Light & Power: $46,847Property
expenses: $95,356
Motor Vehicles & Travel: $38,337
Other Expenses: $196,643
Depreciation: $36,972Depreciation: $36,972
INCOME
Building Fund Gifts: $95,887
Course Fees: $291,469
Gifts to GLO work & workers: $618,474
Interest: $3,319
Other Income: $133,842
Building Fund Gifts: $95,887
Course Fees: $291,469
Gifts to GLO work & workers: $618,474
Interest: $3,319
Other Income: $133,842
Building Fund Gifts: $95,887
Course Fees: $291,469
Gifts to GLO work & workers: $618,474
Interest: $3,319
Other Income: $133,842
As you can see, in 2017 GLO Ministries was blessed with divine provisions, improved discipleship pathways, and a broadening of our network of diverse ministry part-nerships. We would value your prayers that this would continue to be the case. In the coming years, it is our hope and prayer that God would continue to work in and through GLO Ministries to design discipleship pathways that help the church to mobilise a new generation of disciple makers and church planters who will dedicate themselves to the ambitious task of fulfilling the Great Commission all over the world.
SPEARHEAD AUTUMN 2018 17
One effective way to speak from the grave is through a bequest. This was brought home last year when GLO Australia received a large bequest from the estate of a single donor. At the close of 2016, GLO Australia recorded a substantial deficit. Unbeknown to the donor when they wrote their Last Will & Testament, the pro-ceeds from their Estate not only covered the shortfall in funds but also provided the means for GLO to support a number of strategic ministry initiatives. In so doing, the donor spoke to us from their grave, reminding us afresh that God is Jehovah Jireh - the Lord who Provides.
As you can see, a bequest is a very real way to make a positive difference for the kingdom of God. In view of that, can we encourage you to prayerfully consider how you can participate in the Lord’s eternal work here on
earth even after being called into the Lord’s presence? If
you would like to include GLO Ministries in your Will we
suggest that you use the following wording (subject to
legal advice):
I hereby give to GLO Ministries LTD (ABN 67 003 539 366) for its exclusive use (the residue of my estate, or a specific sum, or specified items, or a specified percentage of my estate) free of all duties for its general purposes, and I declare that the receipt of that organisation shall be sufficient discharge to my executor for this gift.
Here at GLO Australia we are inspired by the fact that
Abel still speaks long after he died. Let’s make it our
prayer, that by God’s grace, the legacy of our lives will
continue to speak long after we have been called home.
Speaking from the GraveTHROUGH A BEQUEST
The final words of Hebrews 11:4 are very encouraging - “And through his faith, though he died, he still speaks.” This verse, which refers to Abel, reminds us that even after death the legacy of a child of faith can live on long after they have been called home.
18 SPEARHEAD AUTUMN 2018
CrossConnect Students: Pho (YeongBo), A Reum (with Reh), Kelly (Mouyngim), Mapex, Jeremy (Jae Rim with Roon), Mark, Milly, Sophie (Sehee), Zoe (SeEun), Paul.
CrossTalk Students: First row: Alastair, Hayley (Hayoung), Shine (Songwol), Ann (Jiyoung), Nate (Manjong), Andy (Seunggang), Marion. Second row: Helen, Daniel (Deokwoo), Celia (Heeyeong), Athan (Jaeyoung Bak) (not pictured).
WELCOME TO OUR STUDENTS
We welcome the 2018 CrossConnect students in Smithton from Sth Korea, PNG, Cambodia and Taiwan. Pray for them as they grow and learn to become better equipped in serving God.
We welcome the 2018 CrossTalk ESL students at Riverstone. They all come from Sth Korea.
Pray for perseverance as they learn the English language and as they grow in their Christian lives.
COMINGS & GLOINGSTHANKYOU AND GOODBYE
We thank God for Alastair and Helen McGregor who have taught English to our ESL CrossTalk students in 2017 and 1st term of 2018. Pray for them as they returned to Western Australia in late April. We will miss them greatly.
Pray for the upcoming Encounter mission trips to:
• India on 9–23 May led by Amos Chew• CrossConnect Outback NSW on 5–20 June led by
Allan Moss• Indonesia on 8–25 July led by James Lee• Philippines on 1–16 July
S H O R T T E R M M I S S I O N
WELCOME
< We welcome and pray for Terry & Robyn Riley as they settle into their role as Houseparents for GLO CrossConnect in Smithton, Tasmania. Terry & Robyn are from Queensland.
> Valerie Kwan, from Singapore, was a CrossConnect student in Smithton last year. She has gone onto further training with GLO with the internship CrossWork course and is based at the GLO Training Centre in Smithton and assisting Stuart Thomson (Student Supervisor) in various student activities.
PLEASE PRAY
Bruce Young, who works in the office at GLO Riverstone, is leaving for Spain in mid-May to serve the Lord for six months. Bruce went on the Encounter mission trip in July 2017 to Spain and has the desire to return to help Trevor & Manoli Allan in the work there. Pray for good health and for a real time of blessing.
CONGRATULATIONS
To Annie Hong (CrossConnect 2013 student) and James Lee (CrossConnect 2011 student, who is also on the GLO National Committee) who are engaged and plan to marry on 29 Dec-ember 2018 in Sth Korea and then return to Sydney in January 2019. May God be with them as they plan their special day.
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“As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” John20:21
CONTACT US:
GLO Ministries, PO Box 171RIVERSTONE, NSW, 2765P: 02 9838 1595 F: 02 9627 3342E: [email protected]
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2018 GLO EXPO DAY
9.30AM OCT 27, 2018RIVERSTONE COMMUNITY CHURCH
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