Deborah Jenkins 51/2018. Govornik / Speaker: St.Albans info

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1 51/2018 St.Albans info Last modification: 21 December :37 AM Govornik / Speaker: Deborah Jenkins Kršćanska adventistička crkva - St.Albans - Croatian Seventh-day Adventist Church

2 DANAS / TODAY 1. dio (Sabbath School): 10:00 am Maja Levatić 1. razred (Class 1): Nada Huber 5. razred (Class 5): Nikola Rogulić 7. razred (Class 7): English Class: Jasmina Kukolja 2. dio (Main Service): 11:15 am Yasmin Haley Molitva (Prayer): Stih za dar (Offering verse) Propovijed (Sermon): Deborah Jenkins Dragovoljni prilozi - DANAS (Offerings - TODAY): Školstvo Education DOBRODOŠLICA Gostima posjetiteljima i domaćima želimo srdačnu dobrodošlicu u ime našeg Gospodina Isusa Krista. PROGRAM ZAHVALNOSTI I DOČEK NOVE GODINE Pozvani ste svi u crkvu na program zahvalnosti sa početkom u 19 sati. Nakon programa zahvalnosti doček nove godine uz zakusku biti će u crkvenom holu. PRIVREMENI PASTOR ZA SLJEDEĆU GODINU Tijekom tjedna stigao je dopis od Craiga Gillisa, tajnika konferencije. U dopisu smo informirani da je na zadnjem odboru koji je zadužen za dodijelu pastora crkvama, izabran Pr Malcolm Reid kao novi privremeni (interim) pastor naše crkve. Pr Reid obnašati će dužnost našeg pastora od početka sljedeće godine u periodu isčekivanja vize za pastora Tikulina i njegovu obitelj. VIKTORIJSKA KONFERENCIJA I ABC KNJIŽARA Uredi konferencije i ABC knjižara biti će zatvoreni od četvrtka u 17 sati. Konferencija i ABC knjižara počinju s radom od 2.1. u 9 sati. WELCOME We would like to wish a very warm welcome to all of our guests today! NEW INTERIM PASTOR FROM JANUARY 2019 We have received a corespondence from the Conferece Secretary Craig Gillis informing us about our new interim pastor for the next year. While we are waiting for visa approval for Mr Manuel Tikulin, staffing Committe have apointed Pr Malcolm Reid as the interim minister for 2019, STEWARDSHIP MESSAGE FOR CHRISTMAS What are you preparing for this Christmas? Delight in a child s eyes? A deeper gratefulness for the gift of a Saviour? Consider your purpose beyond the hurry of this season. Can you give some money to a worthy cause? Would that leave less money for plastic presents? Maybe, but time is a wonderful gift. How about giving picnics with more of your presence (rather than presents)! Or might you redirect some of that Christmas budget to thoughtful presents SUBOTA / SABBATH NEXT dio (Sabbath School): 10:00 am Filip Levatić 1. razred (Class 1): Maja Levatić 5. razred (Class 5): Tihomir Levatić 7. razred (Class 7):? English Class: Grant 2. dio (Main Service): Tihomir Levatić Molitva (Prayer): Stih za dar (Offering verse): Propovijed (Sermon): Dr David Bibulović 11:15 am

3 Pr Christian Graeme during the sermon in our church last Sabbath that bind a neighbour closer to you and/or Jesus? Will this Christmas, along with worldly expectations bring perplexity, or peace? A bill on your credit card or bring credit to Him? Blessings on you as you decide! Greetings from the the Stewardship Department CAROLS ON THE LAWN: WANTIRNA SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH THIS WEEKEND Time: 7:00pm to 8:30pm Date: Saturday Dec 22 nd. Join us for Carols on the front lawn, BYO picnic rug and we will provide the candles. Wantirna SDA Church, 119 Mountain Highway Wantirna. CONFERENCE OFFICE AND ABC CLOSURE The Victorian Conference office and ABC will be closed from 5.00pm Thursday 20 December The Conference office and will re-open 9am Wednesday, 2 January The ABC will re-open on Thursday, 3 January SUMMER CAMP SPONSORSHIP 2019 Each year VicYouth reserve a number of places at Summer Camps for children from the community. We have received sponsorship for three children but we have another four children seeking sponsorship. Did you want to give an early Christmas present? If you are willing to sponsor a child or donate to this mission opportunity or want more details, please contact us at VicYouth. ADRA GIFT CATALOGUE Do you still need that last-minute gift for a loved one? Avoid busy shopping centres and crowded carparks and visit ADRA s online gift catalogue. Ranging from $2 to $3,000, these gifts change the lives of people and communities facing poverty and hardship. Buy a gift at adra.org.au/gifts. AVONDALE COLLEGE TOUR 2019 VicYouth in partnership with Avondale College is offering a group campus tour to Victorian students who don t already attend with an SDA school. The dates are April 4-7, To register your interest and for further information contact VicYouth on or VicYouth@adventist.org.au. LOOKING FOR A SEA- CHANGE TO THE COUNTRY If you ve ever thought of living the country life, away from the hustle and bustle of a big city, then Consider Benalla. There are a number of projects underway for

4 Muški sastav prilikom nastupa prošle subote Benalla and surrounds which will mean some strong jobs growth in the next 12 months, so this may be your opportunity to try the country. There is a 120 bed care facility planned in Benalla, to boost health care jobs & growth, a new concrete plant offering around 400 new jobs, plus country incentives for farmers to assist those in that community. If you re struggling with house pricing in the city, Benalla & Wangaratta are much more affordable townships, with much to offer. Wondering what the Church community offers? Give David Maxwell as call to find out on PRAYER REQUEST There will be an Evangelist Meeting (Zomi Version) among Zomi ( Myanmar/Burmese ) at Keystone Hall, 9 Civic Square, VIC 3136 from 27 to 30 December, Pr. Craig Gillis and other Zomi Pastors will be the speakers of that Meeting. Please remember us in your prayer. We hope to win many souls from that Meeting. Thank you. Thursday, 3 January CROSSROADS SDA GROUP Crossroads Officer will be closed this week and Crossroads we will be back at the Officer Hub on the 22nd December. Men s choir during their performance last Sabbath SUMMER CAMP 2019 At our Summer Camps, we provide opportunities to make new friends (and catch up with old ones), take on new adventures and learn more about specific interests, all with the assistance of our carefully selected team of staff. Our aim is to teach, encourage, support and empower all who attend, as well as show them Jesus love as part of a caring Christian environment. With energizing and exciting activities, fun and inspiring worships with awesome speakers, And loads of other awesome stuff. Summer Camps are not to be missed! GAP Camp (16-18 years) January JUNIORS (10-12 years) January TEENS (13-15 years) January The standard rate ends December 5th. To register and for more details see VicYouth.com or contact us on SHARE HIM PHILIPPINES 2-17 July 2019 We are currently inviting expressions of interest for the 2019 ShareHim trip to the Philippines. If you think this is the trip

5 IT s WORTH A THOUGHT The urban dictionary defines the expression it s just not cricket as follows: Australian slang: Having something that is unjust or just plain wrong done to someone or something. This comes from the game of cricket, which is regarded as a gentleman s game, where fair play was paramount. Now I note that the second-last word in the definition is past tense, but I m optimistic that we can return to a more honourable situation in the future we just need a little courage when we face the options of wining or losing. I recall when an Australian cricketer created international headlines for his actions Adam Gilchrist who was known for walking. When he considered himself out, regardless of what the umpire did or didn t say he walked. That s integrity and it takes courage, especially when the game is in the balance and you ve walked back to your mates in the pavilion in spite of the umpire not seeing or hearing anything. Today we hear the expression Everyone else is doing it! Have you ever heard that line before? Regrettably we hear it more often these days but only when someone feels the need to justify that, which is unjustifiable. But there is an element of truth to that comment because it was back in 1994 when England s captain, Michael Atherton, was caught rubbing dirt on the side of the ball. Then India s Sachin Tendulkar was found guilty of scuffing the seam of the ball causing a backlash and the ruling being overturned in controversial circumstances. Following this Rahul Dravid was found to have rubbed a lozenge on the shiny side of the ball and then England s Marcus Trescothick admitted to tampering with the ball during an Ashes series. In 2010 Pakistan s Shahid Afridi used his teeth to bite on the seam and then South Africa s captain, Faf du Plessis was found to have tampered with the ball on two occasions, firstly in 2013 and then in Finally South Africa s fast bowler Vernon Philander was found guilty of scratching the ball with his fingers. And here s the required response so what?! It doesn t matter because it s just not cricket! Whether a lot of people or just a few significant people or everyone else is doing it we should never use the behaviour of others as our benchmark or to excuse our own mistakes. Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft have dropped the ball, disappointed us all and ruined their reputations. Regardless of country or culture all people will be tempted at some point and find their character being tested. Rather than point the finger at others, perhaps we should take the opportunity to ask ourselves what will we do when faced with overwhelming pressure and remind ourselves that when in doubt do the right thing. It s worth a thought. Mark B Vodéll, Gilson College Principal Deborah and Don during the recent Christmas concert

6 for you, please us at telling us in 100 words or less about why you believe you should be a part of this trip. POSITIONS VACANT Chaplain Gilson College Mernda Gilson College in Mernda are seeking an assistant chaplain, to help disciple students and build bridges into the church. It will be a 10hr/ week paid position, under the Victorian Conference Youth Pastoral Worker program. Free accommodation may also be provided with a local church family. The successful applicant will receive handson training and mentoring by Trent Martin, chaplain and pastor of the campus church. This is a perfect opportunity for your gap year, or for those looking to enter formal ministry in the future School Receptionist, Immediate Start Adventist Schools Victoria is currently seeking a School Receptionist for Gilson College Mernda. The hours for this position are 38 hours per week worked across 45 weeks of the school year. A candidate with exceptional organisational and interpersonal skills is required with at least 2-3 years of experience in a customer service role. Please submit your expression of interest along with your CV to the ASV HR Manager at asvhr@adventist.org.au JOINING CHRIST IN THE HARVEST TRAINING 2019 What: A spiritually uplifting evangelism training during the Australia Day Weekend with It Is Written evangelist Pr. Eric Flickinger and Evangelism coordinator Pr. Yves Monnier. We re also tapping the expertise of Jack Phillips the It Is Written Bible Worker Trainer. Journey with Christ into His discipleship adventure, learn to bridge interests to a new spiritual life, be equipped to share the Bible with seekers, and prepare to harvest the fields of your community in answer to Christ s appeal in John 4:35! Participants from rural areas and distant suburbs are also provided accommodation. There is even special evangelism training for children ages 5-9 on Saturday and Sunday mornings by Julie Catton. These kids will join the entire group in the afternoons for field training. This is for everyone in our Conference family! When: January 25-28, 2019 Where: Nunawading Christian College Cost: $75 per person; Register Online at: adventist.org.au All our church programs are recorded and broadcasted live: sda-st-albans-church-program PROPOVIJEDI / SERMONS Deborah Jenkins Dr David Bibulović Pr Malcolm Reid Dr David Bibulović Mladen Kukolja Pr Rome Ulia Pr Malcolm Reid Pr Daniela Trajkov DISCLAIMER: St Albans Seventh-day Adventist Church reserves the right to use any photograph/video taken at any event sponsored by the church, without the expressed written permission of those included within the photograph/video. St Albans Church may use the photograph/video in publications or other media material produced, including but not limited to: brochures, invitations, books, newsletters, magazines, television, websites, etc. To ensure the privacy of children, images will not be identified using full names or personal identifying information without written approval from the photographed subject, parent or legal guardian A person attending the St Albans event who does not wish to have their image recorded for distribution should make their wishes known to the photographer or the Church Board. SRETAN ROĐENDAN Sanja Levatić Joatame Ratabua Designed by: Mladen Kukolja Copyright 2018 St.Albans Last modification: 21 December :37 AM Colour print sponsored by MK Digital World Kršćanska adventistička crkva St.Albans Croatian Seventh-day Adventist Church St.Albans 3 West Esplanade; St.Albans, Vic Tel Danas Today Interim pastor: Georges Latchman M: E: georgelatchman@gmail.com ST.ALBANS INFO editor & designer: Mladen Kukolja mladen@me.com Petak Friday Starješine (Elders): Nena ROGULIĆ Tihomir LEVATIĆ Željko KAJFEŠ Rizničarka (Treasurer): Martha KAJFEŠ Prvi đakon (Senior Deacon): Saša IVANOVIĆ Prva đakonica (Head Deaconess): Maja LEVATIĆ Vođa misionstva (Personal Min. Lea.): Maja LEVATIĆ Vođa subotnje škole (Sabb. Sch.Lea.): Roman PRESEČAN Vođa mladeži (Youth Leader): Filip LEVATIĆ Vođa samaritanstva (ADCARE Leader): Nada HUBER Vođa za bogoslužja (Worhsip Leader): Yasmin HALEY Tajnik (Church Secretary): Mladen KUKOLJA

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