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1 VICON Seventh-day Adventist Church (Victorian Conference) Limited PO Box 215 Nunawading VIC 3131 WEEKLY INFORMATION BULLETIN 23 rd October 2012 TO: PASTORS, DEPARTMENTAL DIRECTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, TEACHERS, SENIOR ELDERS AND BULLETIN SECRETARIES & any other person requesting an copy Sunset Time: Sabbath 7.49pm Next week: Friday 7.55pm Offering October 27 th Local Church Budget Your article or advertisement should be sent as text ONLY. CONTENTS Address 2. Celebrating Life in Recovery Presentations NEW 3. Go light the World NEW 4. Mission Possible Youth Concert NEW 5. Car Needed Urgently NEW 6. Concert Lilydale Church NEW 7. Accommodation NEW 8. Giant Book Sale THIS WEEKEND 9. Seminar: What Ancient Predictions are Being Fulfilled Today? THIS WEEKEND 10. Endtime Prophecies at Preston Church THIS WEEKEND 11. Home Wanted for Videos 12. Adventist Medical Evangelism Network (AMEN) 13. Sabbath with Pr Derek Morris in Melbourne City 14. Position Vacant 15. North West Bush Camp 16. ADRA Sunraysia 17. Craft Group Bendigo 18. Ringwood Church Events 1. THE ADDRESS FOR YOUR NEWS IS vicon@adventist.org.au 2. CELEBRATING LIFE IN RECOVERY PRESENTATIONS NEW Cheri Peters will be presenting her Celebrating Life in Recovery Series in Morwell Victoria on November 1st, 2nd & 3rd. Please encourage those struggling with any form of hurt abuse of addiction to attend these presentations for help and insight. Cheri s miraculous story of God s healing in her life, her vibrant personality and insight into these issues will inspire you. These programs are suitable for adults from all walks of life. *WHEN - 1

2 NOVEMBER - Miracle From The Streets NOVEMBER - Understanding The Addictive Personality NOVEMBER - Celebrating Life In Recovery *WHERE - KERNOT HALL - Cnr of Princess Drive & Monash Way, Morwell *CONTACT - Trudi Chatelier GO LIGHT THE WORLD NEW The Church members from The Oasis and few other churches are planning on hosting a fundraising event: Musical Concert, Trivia Night & International Food to raise funds for The Asher House, emergency and short term housing for women in crisis. Please mark this event in your calendar. For more info call: Nihal Date: 1st Dec 2012 Venue: to be announced 4. MISSION POSSIBLE YOUTH CONCERT NEW We are looking for youth to be part of city outreach concert with Christmas being the theme. For more info call: Sebastian Davila , Nihal Samarasinghe Date: 15th Dec 2012, start: 4.30 pm Venue: Queensbridge Square, Southbank (Red Platform) 5. CAR NEEDED URGENTLY NEW Family in country Victoria (Warracknabeal area) with a large family are in urgent need of a vehicle to enable them to continue attending Church. They live an hour away from church but love to attend church. They also pick up other people (adults and children) who cannot get there any other way. Their current car has reached the end of its lifespan. Do you know of anyone who has a 7-8 seater car/4wd for sale (up to $3000)? Please contact David if you think you can help out. (Also if you know Chrysler Voyager's and think you may be able to help please call also). David Vanderhorst ah CONCERT LILYDALE CHURCH NEW Reggie and Ladye Love Smith (well-known through appearances in the Gaither Homecoming DVDs and 3ABN Pillars project) live in concert at Lilydale Adventist Church 7pm November 6, 2012 (Cup Day). Admission: Adults $20; Pensioners $15; Under 12s $10. Pre-purchase of tickets can be arranged by contacting nwinz@bigpond.com. Seating will not be allocated or reserved. Be early. Overflow will be accommodated in the hall via video link. (Admission $5 cheaper) Ticket sales on the night available from 6pm. Doors open 6.30pm 7. ACCOMMODATION NEW a. Available for Rent/Share We are looking for a male housemate to share a 2 bedroom unit with another male. $115 P/W, very quiet location, clean & tidy unit in Ferntree Gully. Very close to the station and shops, min walk to Ferntree Gully train and bus station and surrounded by shops Woolworth, Coles and Aldi Supermarket. Please contact or text message for more details and inspection. 2

3 b. Accommodation needed in Hawthorn/Nunawading Young female is coming to do a 1-yr diploma at Swinburne Uni - Hawthorne Campus. She's arriving in November. She is looking for accommodation near the Uni and preferably with Adventists who has a spare room she can rent out? If you can help please contact Josefina Scheffer PH: c. Room Available for Rent Brand new 2 storey townhouse, 3 bedrooms - looking for a third female housemate with effect from 1 Jan Strategically located in Post code mins walk to zone 1 train station, restaurants and shopping amenities. Interested please call for enquiries and inspection. d. Available for Rent First floor of large modern two story house in Ferntree Gully available for rent. Fully furnished, 2 bedrooms, kitchen/laundry, bathroom with spa bath, living area, internet and TV connections. Please phone for enquiries and inspection. e. House Sitting Available When going on holidays and need someone to take care about your house, animals and garden you can rely on someone from the church. I have experience in house sitting. I love animals and gardening. Reference available , audaxy@gmail.com 8. GIANT BOOK SALE THIS WEEKEND Thousands of quality used books. Average price $3.00. Religion, Theology, Bibles, Children s books, EG White books, Christian novels, Biographies and more. Held at Nunawading Church Hall, Central Road Nunawading, proceeds go toward the church building fund. 11am 3 pm, October SEMINAR: WHAT ANCIENT PREDICTIONS ARE BEING FULFILLED TODAY? THIS WEEKEND A study on the Prophecies of Daniel. For churches on the east side of Melbourne, you may have members with non SDA friends who are ready to be taken to this seminar-they are very welcome to join us. Presenter is Pr John Chan. Commencing Session: "World History Predicted" Sabbath October 20th 1:30pm and same time each Sabbath to 15 December. Other subjects covered in this series: 1. According to Prophecy, what point of time are we in? 2. Are the Ten Commandments relevant? 3. Is there a Judgment Day? 4. Bright New World. Venue: Rowville-Lysterfield SDA Church, 82 Bellfield Drv, Lysterfield (cnr Lakesfield drv). Enquiries: Ph/text: ENDTIME PROPHECIES AT PRESTON CHURCH THIS WEEKEND The Good News of Jesus Christ in End time Prophecies of Daniel and Revelation Seminar at Preston run from Sabbath, August 18 to Sabbath, November 3, 2012, from 3 to 4 pm. The Speaker is Dr. Georges Latchman. 11. HOME WANTED FOR VIDEOS Home wanted for - David Down, Digging up the past series, it s on Video. - Dwight Nelson, Next millennium series, 31 tapes, also on video. - Both as new condition. Adam Skilbeck ph:

4 12. ADVENTIST MEDICAL EVANGELISM NETWORK (AMEN) The Adventist Medical Evangelism Network (AMEN) is conducting a Conference at the Melbourne University WHO SHOULD COME? Doctors, dentists, nurses, allied health professionals, ministers, students and lay members with a keen interest in health evangelism (Spouses and children also welcome) The GOAL To network with a purpose learning how to better combine gospel and medicine in Australasia. WHEN Nov 30-Dec 2, 2012 Registration closes 12 November. LOCATION University College,The University of Melbourne, 40 College Crescent, Parkville VIC 3052 For information and registration: Web: amensda.au@gmail.com Ph: SABBATH WITH PR DEREK MORRIS IN MELBOURNE CITY Date: 10 November 2012 Location: Melbourne University, 111 Barry Street, Carlton, Vic 3053 The Radical Prayer Are you willing to give God permission to revolutionize your life and leave you amazed at the results? Discover the incredibly powerful prayer that enables God to change the world -- through you. 11am - Radical Prayer 2.30pm - Radical Dependence 4.15pm - Radical Protection Our speaker: Derek J. Morris currently serves as the editor of Ministry, an international journal for pastors. His sermons are viewed worldwide on Hope Channel. He is an internationally known speaker and writer author of the best-selling books The Radical Teachings of Jesus and Radical Protection. His greatest joy is helping others experience a life-changing encounter with Jesus. He and his wife Bodil share a unique hobby: writing Scripture songs together Organised by Gateway Adventist Centre pastor@gatewaysda.org 14. POSITION VACANT a. Apprentice Chef required: We require an enthusiastic, hard working employee that has a passion for food including vegetarian cooking to join our food service team at Alstonville Adventist Retirement Village. We have a 51 bed low care facility located in a sub tropical climate on the Alstonville plateau just 15 minutes from the world s best beaches. An understanding of the SDA church and its beliefs is essential as is a desire to learn and produce high quality meals for our residents. Applications to Hotel Services Manager, 77 Pearces Creek Road, Alstonville NSW 2477 Enquiries: b_wegener@aacnnsw.com.au or phone Applications close: 12 November 2012 Commencement date negotiable 4

5 15. NORTH WEST BUSH CAMP Where: Kelso Station, Wentworth NSW When: Friday 2nd November - Tuesday 6th November 2012 Come and enjoy North West Victoria's #1 family camp, situated on the banks of the mighty Darling River. Guest speaker: Pr Derek Morris - currently serves as the editor of Ministry, an international journal for pastors. His sermons are viewed in the U.S. on Hope Channel and worldwide on the Hope Channel network. He teaches workshops on preaching around the world. His greatest joy is found in helping people to experience a life changing encounter with the Lord Jesus Christ. Derek and his wife, Bodil, enjoy writing Scripture songs and have recorded several CDs that are played on over 200 Christian radio stations Stay in: Conference tents, Private tents, Caravan sites (powered / unpowered), House boat sites (powered / unpowered) Facilities: Cooking and washing facilities are available Toilets / Showers Power available in shower blocks for hair dryers etc Drinking Water - BYO refillable drink container First Aid Station Cool room Breakfast: will be supplied free of charge each morning, sponsored by Sanitarium Meals: Self-cater or enjoy the luxury of pre-purchased meals ABC Book Shop: will be open before and after all meetings, except during Sabbath hours Tours: Tours of the Coonawarra Paddle Steamer will be available on Monday Enquiries / application forms available from Rhonda or Suzanne (bh) / / northwestbushcamp@gmail.com 16. ADRA SUNRAYSIA ADRA Sunraysia are specialists in New and Used Office Furniture, established since Profits go to support local youth and community projects. We seek the services of an experienced and mature motivated professional for our Mildura warehouse. The successful applicant must be able to direct staff, handle sales, coordinate deliveries, and liaise with suppliers, carriers and clients. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to the ethos of ADRA Australia and the beliefs of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The Mildura Adventist Church has a regular attendance of approximately 200, an active youth group, Adventurers Club and Sabbath School classes for all ages. The associated school, Henderson College, caters for Prep to Yr10, with around 140 students. If you see this as your opportunity to escape to the country please contact Darcy Malycha on or adrasunraysia@ncable.com.au. Resumes can be ed or posted to PO Box 5072, Mildura, VIC, Application October 31, CRAFT GROUP BENDIGO Bendigo SDA church - Un Finished Objects Craft Group BENDIGO (aka UFO) UFO meets every TUESDAY 10am-2pm $3 entry When you are on holidays in our area, please come and visit us. Just sit and knit or crotchet. crosstitch or scrapbooking.we do all sorts of crafts and happy to have you join us. We are a friendly group and and have many participants from the local community and church community. During the year we support Asian Aid, ADRA and Morning Tea for Cancer. Contact Lynda Fish Scott

6 18. RINGWOOD CHURCH Ringwood Happy Hands Art Program runs on Tuesdays, from 10.00am to 12.00pm, with singing, crafts, stories and morning tea. Open to little people up to 5 years. For more information and bookings, please contact Jennifer Greensill on Ringwood Pathfinders is in its second year of running and is going fabulously! We now have a newly formed Adventures and Pre-Adventurers. New members are welcome. For more information call Jenny Edgren (Pathfinders) Candy Oliver (Adventurers & Pre-Adventurers) 6

TO: PASTORS, DEPARTMENTAL DIRECTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, TEACHERS, SENIOR ELDERS AND BULLETIN SECRETARIES & any other person requesting an copy

VICON Seventh-day Adventist Church (Victorian Conference) Limited PO Box 215 Nunawading VIC 3131 WEEKLY INFORMATION BULLETIN 9 th October 2012 TO: PASTORS, DEPARTMENTAL DIRECTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, TEACHERS,