spring 2017 Prayer Notes

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1 spring 2017 Prayer Notes Reaching Australia for Christ since 1919

2 The Bush Church Aid Society The Bush Church Aid Society has a heart for people living in remote and regional Australia. We are committed to going the distance to reach Australia for Christ. Under God, we do this by proclaiming Christ so that people may respond to Him; nurturing Christians in their faith and ministry; strengthening local Christian communities in their mission; providing services of Christian care and advocacy; developing an understanding of Christ s mission and promoting active partnership throughout the church. Our core commitments are relying on prayer for God s help and the Holy Spirit s guidance; trusting in the vision, authority and encouragement of Scripture; working in humility, servanthood and fellowship with the church in mission; developing interdependent relationships with Diocesan Bishops; providing pastoral care and professional development for staff and responsibly managing our resources. Front cover: Taken by The Revd Peter Adkins at Noonaweena Retreat, Kulnura NSW

3 We are Going the Distance by bringing the gospel of Christ to the outermost parts of Australia We are committed to sending messengers so that all Australians, no matter where they live and work, are able to hear the life-changing message of Christ. developing a new generation of culturally diverse Christian leaders We are committed to engaging young people, discipling them in the faith and encouraging them in ministry so they can lead others to Christ. supporting ministry by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people We are committed to working with our first peoples so they can serve Christ in ways that are Biblically faithful and culturally appropriate. planting and renewing sustainable churches We are committed to establishing vibrant and outward-looking gatherings of Christ s people. equipping local leaders for fruitful ministry We are committed to supporting Christians on the ground so they can be salt and light for Christ. providing care in Christ s Name We are committed to serving hurting people in times of crisis and through ongoing Christ-centred pastoral care.

4 PEOPLE LOCATION DAY ADKINS, Peter & Gwen NSW/ACT Regional Office 20 ANDREAZZA, Anthony Theological Student Ridley College 17 BARCLAY, Dale & Rachel Sunraysia South 14 BROKEN HILL Vacant 24 CASPERSONN, Peter & Lee Hay Co-Workers 24 CHAMPNESS, Brian & Ali Goulburn 22 CHAPMAN, Bruce & Jodi Diocesan Youth Minister, NT 10 DAVIS, Steve & Lyn SA/NT Regional Office 9 DAYMOND, James & Brittany Narromine 23 FARICY, Daniel & Rebecca Kununurra 4 FELL, David & Crystal Norfolk Island Affiliate 25 FURNEAUX ISLAND Vacant 18 GAULTON, Les & Jenny Karratha/Dampier 6 GOODACRE, Andy & Liz Launceston 19 GOSCOMBE, Richard & Tracy Wickham 7 HALLINAN, Cheryl Bush Scripture Adviser NSW 21 HALLYBURTON, Topher & Chica Darwin/Palmerston 10 HEALY, Robert & Kaye WA Regional Office 3 HENLEY, Brad & Joh Kangaroo Island 11 ICS Richard Bromley Intercontinental Church Society 30 KING ISLAND Vacant 18 KNIGHT, Philip & Elke Port Hedland 5 KYNGDON, Roger & Amanda Bluff Point MTA 8 LANE, Adrian Victoria Regional Office 13 LANHAM, Richard & Julie Sale Affiliate 16

5 PEOPLE LOCATION DAY LIERSCH, Graeme & Susan Longreach/Barcaldine 27 MITCHELL, David & Traci Dongara/Mingenew Affiliate 6 MORGAN, David & Priya Paraburdoo/Tom Price 7 MORANBAH Vacant 29 NADEN, Nathaniel & Philippa Student Minister Moore College 25 NADEN, Neville & Kathryn Indigenous Ministry Officer 2 NEWMAN Vacant 5 NICOL, Frank & Jo Exmouth 3 OLDFIELD, Rod & Christene Cloncurry 26 ORR, Doug & Frances Nomads Coordinators 2 PAINTING, Helena Yass Schools Worker 22 PIGGOTT, Geoff & Tracey Coober Pedy 12 PIPER, David & Joanne Lightning Ridge 27 QUINN, Dennis & Lois Tasmania Regional Office 17 ROGERS-SMITH, David & Julie QLD/Nth NSW Regional Office 26 ROXBY DOWNS Vacant 12 SHORT, Mark & Monica National Office 1 SLACK, Kristan & Kathryn Katherine 11 VOLKOFSKY, Peter Distance Scripture Education 23 WATSON, Jim & Natalie Kununurra Co-Workers 4 WEICKHARDT, Steve & Vanessa Strathfieldsaye 15 WINTON Vacant 28 WRIGHT, Alfrene Gulargambone Co-Worker 21

6 Editorial I recently had the privilege of participating in the BCA National Council for the first time. It was daunting, inspiring and encouraging all at the same time! As we worked our way through Field Staff reports, I was overwhelmed by how difficult ministry is in many parts of our country. Social and spiritual problems created by distance, unemployment, transience, addictions, brokenness and human sinfulness appear overwhelming. From a human point of view, there is a sense in which BCA Field Staff attempt the impossible as they seek to make Christ known in the rural and remote regions of our land. Nonetheless, I was inspired and encouraged by their faithful service and endurance as they strive to reach Australia for Christ. The Apostle Paul writes to Philemon, thanking God because he had heard about Philemon s love for the Lord s people and his faith in our Lord Jesus. Paul expresses in Philemon 7 what many of us experience as we look on and see what Christ is doing through those serving in His name: Your love has given me boundless joy and encouragement, because you have refreshed the hearts of the Lord s people. As you pray through these notes, I trust you experience similar joy and encouragement, being inspired by the love and faith of those for whom we pray. In Philemon 6, Paul explains that gospel partnership helps us grasp more profoundly the riches of what we have in Christ. I pray that your partnership with us in the faith may be effective in deepening your understanding of every good thing we share for the sake of Christ. So, while we may be tempted to think that God is using these prayer notes simply to prompt and direct us in prayer, He is also using them to deeply shape us as well. BCA is committed to going the distance to reach Australia for Christ. Our faith in Christ compels us. As we use these notes, reflect on what others are doing in serving Christ and making Him known. May the character of our own faith and discipleship be challenged. How far will we go to reach Australia for Christ? The Revd Rod Morris National Councillor

7 1 National Office Back: Greg, Janine, Mark, Philippa. Front: Desiree, Melinda, Rebecca The Revd Dr Mark & Mrs Monica Short, Mrs Rebecca Jeavons, Mr Greg Bridge, Ms Desiree Chan, Mrs Philippa McLoughlin, Miss Melinda Law and Mrs Janine van den Tillaart Level 7, 37 York Street Sydney NSW 2000 Phone Fax My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. John 17:20 21a Please pray for new Field Staff The Revd Daniel and Mrs Rebecca Faricy and their two daughters Rachael and Jessica as they settle into life in Kununurra. Pray for National Office staff as they work together in their varied roles supporting BCA. Pray also for good health now that the days are getting longer. Pray for the BCA Executive as it meets to finalise the 2018 budget. Pray also for wisdom and sensitivity to God s leading when considering present and future Field Staff. The National Office reaches Australia for Christ by stewarding the resources God gives BCA so they are used effectively and efficiently to sustain existing and emerging ministries. We do this alongside Regional Offices, honorary officers and a team of generous volunteers.

8 2 Indigenous Ministry Officer The Revd Neville & Mrs Kathryn Naden 20 Boundary Road Dubbo NSW 2830 Phone However, as it is written: What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived the things God has prepared for those who love Him. 1 Corinthians 2:9 Pray for us as we move about the country and for opened doors in the various Dioceses. Please pray for God s blessings as Neville travels into the APY Lands of South Australia with Geoff Piggott. Pray also for the training of Aboriginal Evangelical Fellowship (AEF) clergy at Moore College and for financial resources to cover costs. Please continue to pray for the Bathurst Diocese and Bishop Ian Palmer. Pray that BCA s Indigenous Support Committee may have wisdom as they work with Neville and Mark to support BCA s ATSI ministry. Pray for Nungalinya College as it seeks to equip people to serve their communities. Pray also for us as we visit the church in Broken Hill. Pray that more young people will be raised up for ministry training and for the Bimbadeen Board as it contemplates reintroducing training at Cootamundra. Ask God s blessing on Pastor David Cox of Dubbo as he seeks to disciple and mentor a group of young adult believers. Pray for ATSI ministry in Gilgandra and for our government as they consider the best way forward for our people and our country. Neville and Kathie now reside in Dubbo in central New South Wales. They have set up an office at the local Anglican Church whose team has been very welcoming. Neville seeks to move around the country from this location.

9 2 Nomads Coordinators Mr Doug & Mrs Frances Orr 7 Cynthia Avenue Castle Hill NSW 2154 Phone Mobile nomads@bushchurchaid.com.au Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1 Give thanks for the number of new Nomads who have joined us in the past three months and interest shown by others in joining this ministry. Praise God for the 10 Nomad couples and three ladies currently using their gifts to serve in the field. They are particularly supporting new Field Staff and those locations currently without permanent Field Staff. BCA in Brisbane CBD Event The Australian Indigenous Church and its Future Challenges with The Revd Neville Naden, BCA s Indigenous Ministry Officer pm 7.30pm Ann Street Presbyterian Function Room Level 1, 143 Ann Street, Brisbane Light meal served. RSVP by 25 to Presented by Bush Church Aid QLD/Nth NSW

10 3 The Revd Robert & Mrs Kaye Healy PO Box 394 Mount Lawley WA 6929 Phone WA Regional Office Do any of the worthless idols of the nations bring rain? Do the skies themselves send down showers? No, it is you, Lord our God. Therefore, our hope is in you, for you are the one who does all this. Jeremiah 14:22 Pray for seasonable weather and for rain to swell the heads of crops that have grown. Pray also that the people of our land would turn to the Lord who sends rain to water the earth. Pray for the cities of south-west WA and their dwindling water supplies. Pray that people in our cities would not forget the people of the bush. Pray that as one people we would seek the Lord wherever we live. Pray to the Lord of the harvest and thank Him for whatever we gather. Pray also that He would raise up more workers to go out into His harvest field across the Great South Land. The WA Regional Officer serves Christ and Bush Church Aid across Western Australia. The Revd Rob Healy visits churches and speaks about BCA in the Diocese of Perth, Bunbury and North-West Australia. Please contact the WA Office if you would like a visit to your church. You can also visit the office at St Alban s in Beaufort Street, Highgate. Diocese of Perth The Rt Revd Kate Wilmot (Administrator)

11 3 Exmouth The Revd Frank & Mrs Jo Nicol Lydia (2011) Eli (2013) PO Box 542 Exmouth WA 6707 Phone The Lord is my rock, my fortress, my deliverer; my God is my rock in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. Psalm 18:2 You cannot have a baby in Exmouth, so Jo and Eli leave town early this month to wait in Perth for four weeks. Please pray that God gives Jo a time of relaxation as she prepares to give birth. Lydia and Frank will travel down later this month. Bill and Jackie France will look after the church this month. Pray that they reunite quickly with the people of Exmouth and that God uses them to build up believers. Our baby is due on 5. Please pray for a safe delivery. Plans will be made for Carols this month. Pray that those plans glorify God and that we boldly make the most of the gospel opportunity Carols provides. Please pray for some Sunday school teachers while Jo is unable to serve in this area. Exmouth turns 50 years old in. The town is planning to celebrate its colourful history. People from all over the world, including many American soldiers, will return to the place they once called home. I pray that as we celebrate, the town s motto In God we Trust will be remembered. Diocese of North West Australia The Rt Revd Gary Nelson

12 4 Kununurra The Revd Daniel & Mrs Rebecca Faricy Rachael (2013) Jessica (2015) PO Box 117 Kununurra WA 6743 Phone He is the one we proclaim, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone fully mature in Christ. Colossians 1:28 Give thanks for the relationships we are building as we settle into ministry in Kununurra. Pray that God would give us wisdom as we continue to learn about the culture of this town. Please pray for our family as the wet season begins. It s the first time we will experience the humidity and heat of the tropics. Pray that as things quiet down, the saints in Kununurra will continue to grow and mature in Christ. Give thanks for the many gospel opportunities God has provided over the past four months. Pray that as we prepare for Christmas we would have boldness to make the most of every opportunity to share the good news of Jesus. Kununurra is a magnificent part of God s creation with many beautiful sites to visit and things to see. It is surrounded by irrigated farm land with an abundance of fresh water. Farming is a fastgrowing industry in our region along with tourism and mining. St James Kununurra meets at 9:30am. Diocese of North West Australia The Rt Revd Gary Nelson

13 4 Kununurra Co-Workers Mr Jim & Mrs Natalie Watson Jesse (2004) Matthew (2005) Luke (2007) Isabel (2010) PO Box 2196 Kununurra WA 6743 Mobile Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16 18 Praise God for Jim s TAFE long service leave and a renewing break away between April and July. Pray for St James congregation as we welcome our new ministry family the Faricys. Pray that we will grow in love for one another and for them. Pray for Kathy Carlton and her extended family who are now living in Wyndham. Pray for Kathy s health and endurance as she stands for Christ. Pray also for the Wyndham/Kununurra Aboriginal ministry and provision of cross-cultural ministry workers. Please pray for our children as we continue to raise them in Christ. Pray for friends who will walk in Jesus with them and that their faith matures as they face trials as Christ s witnesses. Pray that they keep loving the vulnerable. The population in Kununurra/Wyndham is currently about 7000 people, half who are North Australian Indigenous people. Some call themselves stolen generation people. Lots of these senior people have had a close connection with the Church through mission life. The Watson family have been in Kununurra since 2004 and minister with them. Diocese of North West Australia The Rt Revd Gary Nelson

14 5 Vacant 11 Hilditch Avenue Newman WA 6753 Phone: (08) Newman Ah, Sovereign Lord, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you. Jeremiah 32:17 Give thanks for the ministry of The Revd Michael Steinwede and The Revd George May and for the support and encouragement of members of the congregation. Pray that the congregation will continue to faithfully serve the Lord as they serve one another and the wider community. Pray for the faithful members of the congregation who have had to cope with the departure of many over the past few months due to the downturn in the mining industry. Pray that they will not be disheartened and that the Lord will add to their number. Pray for the congregation as we make plans for our Christmas services and outreach in the community. May we present the true meaning of Christmas to those who don t yet know Jesus. Newman is a mining town in the heart of the Pilbara, located inland about 450 kilometres south-east of Port Hedland. It has a population of around 3000 people and an additional fly-in-fly-out (FIFO) workforce of around 800. It is a very young and multicultural town of high salaries and long working hours. There is also a high turnover of locals and FIFO workers. As Newman is quite isolated from surrounding towns, there is a real sense of community here. Diocese of North West Australia The Rt Revd Gary Nelson

15 5 Port Hedland The Revd Philip & Mrs Elke Knight Annabella (2001) Lilly (2005) 9 Padbury Place Port Hedland WA 6721 Phone p.knight@bushchurchaid.com.au Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. Ephesians 1:3 Pray for safe travel to Geraldton for the Diocesan Fellow Workers Conference and for great fellowship and encouragement as we study the Bible. Give thanks for faithful church members who work alongside us in ministry. Give thanks for our men s ministry events and weekly home groups. Pray that we will all grow in love and knowledge of God through studying the Scriptures together. Also pray for our children s ministry on Sunday mornings. Pray for the church as the end of the year usually means saying goodbye to members. Pray also for opportunities to share the gospel message with people in our community and wisdom as we prepare for Christmas activities. Port Hedland is currently going through challenging times with the economic downturn. Against this backdrop of uncertainty the gospel of God shines ever so brighter. We give thanks for BCA supporting us to proclaim the gospel and see people s lives transformed by it. Diocese of North West Australia The Rt Revd Gary Nelson

16 6 Karratha/Dampier Archdeacon Les & Mrs Jenny Gaulton 2 Samson Way Karratha WA 6714 Phone l.gaulton@bushchurchaid.com.au The Lord is in His holy temple; let all the earth be silent before Him. Habakkuk 2:20 Thank God for the start of a new street chaplaincy program in Karratha run by the combined churches. Pray for the Diocesan Fellow Workers Conference in Geraldton at the end of the month. Thank God for the opportunity to take some more long service leave. Pray that the locum and people of Karratha will be blessed and strengthened. Thank God for faithful ministers of the gospel of Jesus. Thank God for His grace to the church in Karratha during our absence. Pray that He will bless each person who comes to church this month. Pray for safety as we travel overseas. Karratha is the residential, educational and service centre for the West Pilbara region. Dampier is a major port for the export of iron ore, salt, and natural gas. The Dampier Seafarers Centre services thousands of visiting seafarers every year. Long work hours, high pay, extreme materialism and secularism are constant barriers that only the gospel of Jesus can overcome. Diocese of North West Australia The Rt Revd Gary Nelson

17 6 Dongara/Mingenew Affiliate The Revd David & Mrs Traci Mitchell Daphne (2011) Edward (2014) PO Box 126 Dongara WA 6525 Phone I lift up my eyes to the mountains where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. Psalm 121:1 2 Give thanks for the faithful people we minister to in our parish and for the privilege of serving here. Ask that we serve with wisdom, energy and joy. Pray that we might be able to organise a kids activity day during next month s school holidays. Pray that the men s camp out ( 6 7) will build relationships as we hear God s word and pray for and with each other. Pray that the Reformation 500 years combined service/meal at the end of the month will engage the wider community with the gospel. Give thanks for David s involvement in the RSL and pray for the Remembrance Day service on 11. Pray for farmers bringing in their crops. Pray also that our Christmas gatherings will honour Christ. Give thanks for Edward s third birthday (29 ). David has been the Senior Minister for Dongara-Mingenew since About 3.5 hours drive north of Perth, Dongara, with a population of around 3500, is home to a variety of people from retirees to cray fishers, miners to farmers and is visited by many tourists. About 50 km inland, Mingenew has around 500 people and is more agricultural. Diocese of North West Australia The Rt Revd Gary Nelson

18 7 Wickham The Revd Richard & Mrs Tracy Goscombe 33 Herbert Way Wickham WA 6720 Mobile Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven on earth by which we must be saved. Acts 4:12 In the midst of a severe downturn that has seen so many have to leave the North West, give thanks that through BCA, gospel ministry in the remote Pilbara region is sustained. It is a powerful statement that the Lord (and the hope He provides) has not left. Give thanks for the establishment of Wickham Community Projects (WCP) alongside the chaplaincy ministry. WCP will provide a stepping stone out of dysfunction through development of a workshop, creative arts studio, gardens and life-skills training. Give thanks for Rio Tinto s provision of houses for Wickham Community Projects and the willingness of Council to repair the buildings. Praise God for the provision of charity status (DGR) to build support for the Corner family as Brendan establishes the workshop. It will also help us support the Warth family. Give thanks for the ministry in Wickham (1600 km north of Perth) and the nearby towns of Roebourne and Point Samson. Praise God especially for the establishment of a ministry team to multiply ministry in this remote region. The Corner family (Wickham Community Projects) and Warth family (kids and youth) need your prayers. Diocese of North West Australia The Rt Revd Gary Nelson

19 7 The Revd David & Mrs Priya Morgan Evangeli (2015) Elizabeth (2017) PO Box 268 Paraburdoo WA 6754 Phone Paraburdoo/Tom Price Then the sovereignty, power and greatness of all the kingdoms under heaven will be handed over to the holy people of the Most High. His kingdom will be an everlasting kingdom, and all rulers will worship and obey Him. Daniel 7:27 Thank God for Christian witness in Tom Price since the town s establishment. Pray that Baptist and Anglican ministries remain firm in the gospel and steadfast in love and truth. Pray that God s people will go the distance in Tom Price. Thank God for all His faithful people who have gathered in Paraburdoo since the 1960s when the town was built. Pray that Paraburdoo Anglican will continue to be Christ honouring and unashamed of the gospel. Pray for other towns (Onslow and Pannawonica) and Aboriginal communities (Wakathuni, Bellary, Young Aleena, Ngurawaana and Bindi Bindi) in the area. Pray that God s people there will go the distance in loving, serving and proclaiming Christ. We are very thankful to God for the gospel concern that BCA and the Diocese have for Paraburdoo and Tom Price. This is an unusual and challenging place to minister, but praise God that the gospel is His power to save everywhere! Diocese of North West Australia The Rt Revd Gary Nelson

20 8 Bluff Point MTA The Revd Roger & Mrs Amanda Kyngdon Ada (2012) Eliza (2014) Benjamin (2016) 522 Chapman Road Sunset Beach WA 6530 Phone Jesus answered, I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. John 14:6 Please continue to pray for good connections with families through Playtime. Give thanks for the men s Bible study that Roger has been running and for the significant opportunity to speak about the Bible together. Pray for rain for the mid-west area. Give thanks for the school holidays and a break from normal routines, both for family and church ministries. Pray for wisdom and patience as decisions are made regarding future ministry positions for us. Pray for preparations for Christmas events at church and for the great opportunity to remind people about the real meaning of Christmas. Give thanks for the way our church continues to support us and our ministry. Roger, Amanda, Ada, Eliza and Ben have now been in Geraldton for a year and a half. It is crazy how fast the time has flown by. Our family continues to love living in Geraldton and experiencing the beautiful scenery which surrounds us. The church we serve at continues to be a great encouragement. Diocese of North West Australia The Rt Revd Gary Nelson

21 9 South Australia/Northern Territory Regional Office The Revd Steve & Mrs Lyn Davis Ms Helen Spring Ground Floor 37 Angas Street Adelaide SA 5000 Phone Office hours 9am 1pm Helen, Steve and Lyn Monday to Wednesday To the Jews who had believed Him, Jesus said, If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. John 8:31 32 Pray for safe travel for Kristan Slack as he comes to Adelaide as guest speaker for our Spring Lunch. Pray that Kristan will promote the mission of BCA as he speaks at church on the Sunday. Pray for Kath and the boys as they stay behind in Katherine. Give thanks to our great God for opportunities to visit our Field Staff in the Northern Territory. Pray that we will continue to encourage them as they minister in these isolated areas. Pray that they will continue to boldly present Jesus in their contexts. Pray that as the end of the year approaches there will be a good balance between Steve s BCA work and his itinerant work in other Dioceses. Pray for our regional committee as it plans for This region encompasses 3300 km from the south on Kangaroo Island to Darwin in the north of Australia. There are many diverse changes in climate, environment and needs. We ask for your prayers for BCA Field Staff and the people in the towns and regions in which they are located. Diocese of Adelaide The Rt Revd Geoff Smith

22 10 Diocesan Youth Minister NT/Nightcliff The Revd Bruce & Mrs Jodi Chapman Matthew (2000) Laura (2002) Felicity (2004) Oliver (2006) 3 Thornton Crescent Moil NT 0810 Phone b.chapman@bushchurchaid.com.au For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 1 Corinthians 1:18 Give thanks for the dry season and the opportunity to catch up with friends and family travelling to Darwin to enjoy the fantastic weather. Pray for RE (Scripture) at Nightcliff Primary School on 13 as we are allowed one hour each term with the students. Give thanks for the good teaching, fellowship and encouragement of the NT Diocese Clergy Conference. Also give thanks for the team from Kirribilli (Sydney) running the Mega Surge Youth Conference in Darwin from Pray that the staff team at St Peter s Nightcliff (Joshua, Bruce and Laura) will be good models of Christian disciple makers. Pray for wisdom and unity for the Diocesan Ministry Development Team Bishop Greg, Kate, Tavis, Bruce, Terry, Liz, Ruth and Wayne. Thank God for the way He has sustained us in ministry in the NT for over eight years. We give thanks to God for all those who have partnered with us locally, around Australia, in our partner churches and even overseas. BCA is continuing its support of our ministry in the NT for at least another two years. During this time Bruce will particularly focus on assessing the NT Diocese s needs in children s and youth ministry and in consultation, develop a strategic plan. Diocese of the Northern Territory The Rt Revd Dr Greg Anderson

23 10 Mr Christopher Hallyburton & Ms Maria Loreto Larrain Daniel (2011) Laura (2015) C/- Scripture Union NT PO Box Casuarina NT 0810 Phone RE Worker Darwin/Palmerston Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away. Luke 21:33 Thank God that a new church has committed to make RE (Scripture) part of their ministry from Pray for willing volunteers, constant prayer and a good relationship with the leaders and RE volunteers of this church. Thank God for the Diocesan Clergy Conference that we attended as a family. Give praise that we were encouraged by God s word and through fellowship with clergy and their families from across the Northern Territory. Thank God for our kids, Daniel and Laura. Pray especially for Daniel after such a big year at school, learning to read and write. Pray that these skills will allow him to grow in knowledge and love of God s word. Topher and Chica have been in Darwin since January Topher works as the school s ministry worker at Scripture Union Northern Territory. He equips, encourages and trains RE (Scripture) volunteers who teach in Darwin and Palmerston. Diocese of the Northern Territory The Rt Revd Dr Greg Anderson

24 11 Katherine The Revd Kristan & Mrs Kathryn Slack Levi (2013) Ezekiel & Jeremiah (2015) PO Box 10 Katherine NT 0850 Phone Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Psalm 23:6 Thank God for church family members who serve Jesus body in many ways. Kristan is at the BCA SA/NT Spring Lunch on 15. Pray for strengthened partnerships and new BCA supporters. Praise God for Kath s parents visiting us this month. Praise God for the Diocesan Clergy Conference earlier this month. This year families were able to attend. Please pray for Kristan as he works through his first Ridley MA assignments which are due by 31. Pray our boys will grow trusting Jesus. Pray also that we, our church and town grow in understanding of how great Jesus is as ruler and rescuer. Pray our church demonstrates, celebrates and proclaims the saving work of Jesus Christ in the community around us. Pray that God sends/saves people to join our church family and stay in Katherine longer than they expect. Katherine has beautiful natural offerings the river, gorge, hot springs and barramundi. Some come for high salaries; others live on welfare. It s a haven for adventurous, outdoors people and has many young families. We would love to see these people discover Jesus is their ruler and rescuer. Diocese of the Northern Territory The Rt Revd Dr Greg Anderson

25 11 Kangaroo Island The Revd Brad & Dr Joh Henley Jemima (2009) Gabriella (2012) Evangeline (2016) 7 Osmond Street Kingscote Kangaroo Island SA 5223 Phone b.henley@bushchurchaid.com.au Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. 1 Peter 1:3 Give thanks for God s sustaining, refreshing grace. Pray that we would be daily encouraged and energised for His mission. Pray for God s people to grow deeper in faith. May we be transformed by the renewal of our minds. Ask the Lord of the harvest to raise up workers from within our churches and elsewhere to partner with Him in this plentiful harvest. Pray for Joh, Brad and the girls to delight in God. Pray also for wisdom in parenting. Pray for our mainly music team as God works through us in the lead-up to Christmas. Pray that our faithful God will use us all to speak boldly and clearly as we utilise every opportunity to promote the gospel. Kangaroo Island s 4500 residents face the joys and trials of isolation, including beautiful views and wildlife, separation from extended family, lower income and a higher cost of living. In 2015 we started a fortnightly Family Church in Kingscote with a very small group from churches in other towns. Please ask God to increase our number with those not yet connected to church. May He draw Islanders to Himself. Diocese of Adelaide The Rt Revd Geoff Smith

26 12 The Revd Geoff & Mrs Tracey Piggott PO Box 266 Coober Pedy SA 5723 Phone/Fax Coober Pedy So is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it. Isaiah 55:11 Praise God for Nomad Val Ishri s ministry among us especially outreach to tourists over the last two years. Val finished up last week. Pray for other volunteers to have a vision for this amazing ministry and put up their hands. Four weeks holiday for us as we drive to NSW for Tracey s mother s 80th birthday. Pray that the Catacomb Church folk are encouraged in their faith and care for each other while we are away. May the gospel go out clearly and powerfully into our community. Pray for our local school to develop under the leadership of its new principal who seeks to change the traditional structure to one where kids have more choice and hopefully more engagement. Pray for continued openness to Scripture. Coober Pedy is 5 1 /2 hours north of Port Augusta and seven hours south of Alice Springs isolation is a significant issue. There are over 40 nationalities in a town of 2000 people and one-third of the school is Indigenous. Opal mining was the foundation of the town but today tourism is most likely the main industry. Diocese of Willochra The Rt Revd John Stead

27 12 Roxby Downs Vacant Cnr Tutop and Burgoyne Streets Roxby Downs SA 5725 Phone But let all who take refuge in you be glad: let them ever sing for joy. you surround them with your favour as with a shield. Psalm 5:11 12 Pray for the town and church as growth continues. The mine is expanding and new people are arriving. Ask God to lead people to Jesus. Pray that God would prepare a new minister for the Roxby Downs Community Church. Bob and Jan McKay have come to the end of their locum in Roxby Downs. Pray for local church leadership and Diocesan support as the work of the church continues and the gospel is proclaimed and lived out. The final school term for 2017 is drawing to a close, the mine is in full swing and people are celebrating Christmas early as some prepare to leave for summer holidays. May God cover all the activities of this busy time through the prayers of those who follow Him. The town, mine and church are closely linked. There is currently gradual growth in them all, as mining refocuses for its next phase of expansion underground. There is an eager and prayerful anticipation of a new minister as the church continues giving strong, godly witness to Roxby Downs. Diocese of Willochra The Rt Revd John Stead

28 13 Victoria Regional Office The Revd Adrian Lane Mr Bob Barclay PO Box 281 Heidelberg VIC 3084 Phone Fax Office Hours 9am 1pm Monday to Friday Bob and Adrian Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Matthew 5:6 Pray that Victorians would hunger and thirst for righteousness. David and Crystal Fell are speaking seven times this week at events across the state. Pray that this would raise interest in BCA, encourage prayer and be used by God to call out labourers. Adrian is also at Corio-Norlane this month and preparing the 2018 Regional Victorian Prayer Notes. Pray that Victoria s leaders would hunger and thirst for righteousness. Adrian is at Bairnsdale, Ivanhoe, the Anglican Institute at Ridley, Melbourne Synod and Hastings this month. The Portland Bible Conference is on 14 and the Pakenham Auxiliary celebrate their 60th Birthday on 25. May God encourage Victorians by the promise that their hungering for righteousness will be filled. The Kirkby Club for former BCA Field Staff meets on 21 and the Barnabas Group of leaders of supporting parishes meets on 22 praise God for both groups! Pray too for the Diocese of Bendigo as Bishop Andrew lays down his staff on 2 December. Victoria has a fast-growing population of six million, with one and a half million living in 48 regional municipalities, including many immigrants. Pray for gospel labourers, repentance, faith and a fresh commitment to evangelism, holiness and obedience to God s word in the face of increasing opposition. Diocese of Melbourne The Most Revd Dr Philip Freier

29 14 The Revd Canon Dale & Mrs Rachel Barclay Samuel (2001) Joseph (2003) Eden (2004) Talitha (2006) 12 Sheridan Crescent Red Cliffs VIC 3496 Phone Fax Website aposs.org.au Sunraysia South For there is no difference between Jew and Gentile the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on Him. Romans 10:12 Pray for the Diocesan Electoral Board as it continues the process of appointing a new Bishop. Pray for safety in travel for Dale as he attends these meetings. Thank God for the new sewing group. Pray for Rachel as she leads and for ministry opportunities. Pray that our children would love and follow Jesus. Pray that RENEW (our shopfront) will continue to be a place for forming relationships. Thank God for our wardens and Parish Council and pray for wisdom as they meet. Thank God for our weekly community lunch and pray it will be significant in building relationships. Pray for Dale as he regularly preaches and for the Barclays in everyday family life. Pray that we would proclaim and live the gospel faithfully. The Anglican Parish of Sunraysia South (APOSS) aims to lead people into a growing relationship with Jesus with the core being a Biblebased, Christ-centred church. We seek to serve the local community as well as share Jesus, through many and varied programs. Diocese of Bendigo The Rt Revd Andrew Curnow

30 Darwin Nightcliff Palmerston Katherine Kununurra Wickham Karratha Exmouth Port Hedland Paraburdoo and Tom Price Newman Bluff Point Dongara Coober Pedy Roxb Perth Adelai Kangaroo Islan THE BCA PRAYER Lord our God, help us to remember those who live in isolated and remote parts of our land. We ask you to strengthen and encourage all whose ministries are supported by The Bush Church Aid Society. Refresh them in times of discouragement and loneliness and call others to stand with them in the task of making Christ known. Grant that, through the ministry of the Word and Sacraments, through caring service and by support for young people, the message of your redeeming love may be proclaimed and accepted by the people of our land. We ask these things through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

31 Cloncurry Winton Moranbah Longreach y Downs de Sunraysia Sth Gulargambone Broken Hill Hay Brisbane Lightning Ridge Norfolk Island Dubbo Narromine Sydney Yass Goulburn d Strathfieldsaye Melbourne Sale King Island Launceston Furneaux Islands Hobart

32 15 Strathfieldsaye The Revd Steve & Mrs Vanessa Weickhardt Alyssa (1999) Zoe (2001) 918 Wellington Street Strathfieldsaye VIC 3551 Phone By day the Lord directs His love, at night His song is with me a prayer to the God of my life. Psalm 42:8 Pray for our upcoming holiday program (4 6 ). Pray for wise delegation of responsibility and that the children who attend will understand the gospel of Jesus Christ. Pray that their families will also hear and receive Christ into their hearts. Pray for Alyssa (Year 12) and Zoe (Year 11) completing their assessments and preparing for exams in the coming weeks. Praise God for the Protestant Reformation and pray that we will not take the hard-won truths for granted. Pray for preparations for the Strathfieldsaye Community Carols in December. Pray that our connection with schools and community groups will be strengthened through this event and there will be a clear declaration of the meaning of Christ in our world. Our Sunday morning service is growing while our new monthly Sunday evening family gathering continues to attract some locals through a time of community and connection in faith. We are building our local profile and look forward to finding new ways to serve the local area. Diocese of Bendigo The Rt Revd Andrew Curnow

33 16 The Revd Richard & Mrs Julie Lanham Jack (1993) Jacob (1995) Elijah (1997) 407 York Street Sale VIC 3850 Phone Sale Affiliate So he said to me, this is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the Lord Almighty. Zechariah 4:6 Please pray for us as we seek a barista for 123. Pray they will have the skills to work alongside young people and that they will know Jesus. Please pray for our Bible study group at 123. Thank the Lord for our volunteers. Please pray for Jules as she ministers to and cares for the many people who come through the doors at 123. Pray she will have wisdom and strength from the Lord as she supports and journeys with them. Please pray for 123 s school breakfast program. Pray for Rich in his role as School Chaplain at Gippsland Grammar. Pray for wisdom and strength as he ministers to students, staff and families and for the lunchtime Bible study. Pray also for our young leaders program at 123. Rich and Julie Lanham are based in Sale, Victoria. Rich has worked extensively with young people for over 20 years. Julie is a youth worker, published author and is currently studying nutritional medicine. Rich is the Director of 123 Outreach Centre and School Chaplain at Gippsland Grammar. Diocese of Gippsland The Rt Revd Kay Goldsworthy

34 17 Mr Anthony Andreazza 30A Glenmorgan Street Brunswick East VIC 3057 Phone Theological Student Ridley College Through Him all things were made; without Him nothing was made that has been made. In Him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. John 1:3 4 Pray that God would continue to grow me into Christ s image through my studies. Pray for good stewardship of my time, good health and energy. Please also pray for Ridley College s continued mission to proclaim Christ crucified and for more workers for the harvest. Please pray for St James Ivanhoe as we share Jesus finished work with our friends, co-workers and neighbours. Pray that God s love would spur us on to generously seek after His lost sheep. Pray for Australian College of Theology students sitting their exams. Pray that their studies would serve the church and be used by God for His glory. Pray also that God would continue to raise up bondservants to proclam the gospel. Anthony was born-again through university ministry in Armidale, and has a desire to share Christ s gospel in rural NSW. Anthony studies at Ridley College in Melbourne and has become an Anglican ordinand. He serves as a student minister at St James Ivanhoe. Diocese of Melbourne The Most Revd Dr Philip Freier

35 17 Tasmania Regional Office The Revd Dennis & Mrs Lois Quinn 63 Belar Street Howrah TAS 7018 Phone And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones who is my disciple, truly I tell you, that person will certainly not lose their reward. Matthew 10:42 Pray for the local parishes as they hold their annual meetings. Give thanks for continuing prayer and financial support of BCA across the region. Please pray for the BCA supported parishes that are vacant. Give thanks and pray for the Diocesan clergy as they gather for the Annual Clergy Conference. Pray for the Bishop and other leaders as they move forward with the Diocesan vision. Give thanks and pray for parishes as they focus on the Advent season. Pray for continuing outreach into those schools that encourage Scripture. May other schools be encouraged to open their classes to God s word. The state of Tasmania has only one Diocese under the guidance of The Rt Revd Dr Richard Condie. There are two mission regions, the northern and southern regions with 48 parishes. The profile of BCA has grown over the past few years and there are encouraging signs of widening support. This support needs to be spread across all generations. Diocese of Tasmania The Rt Revd Dr Richard Condie

36 18 Vacant PO Box 119 Currie King Island TAS 7256 Phone/Fax King Island Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. Colossians 3:16 We give thanks to the Diocese and BCA for their tireless pursuit to secure a full-time ordained minister. King Island has so much to offer a prospective applicant a modern church, a lovely house, a faithful and caring congregation in a friendly small island community. We pray that God will help us to see those in need around us those who need a smile or a friendly ear. Help us Lord to be more aware of the people you place in our path and to appreciate more why they are there and what we can do for them in your name. As always, we pray for a greater uptake of God s word from King Island. We pray especially for younger people to come into our congregation. Pray that His word will grow and spread to the younger generations. King Island prides itself on its production of excellent beef, cheese and crayfish, as well as its new golf courses. But there s more to King Island than that. God has blessed this idyllic island. There is a strong volunteer ethic, the locals are very friendly and its lifestyle is peaceful and laid back. The hope is for more people to find Jesus and for our little church on the hill to help guide them. Diocese of Tasmania The Rt Revd Dr Richard Condie

37 18 Vacant PO Box 18 Whitemark Flinders Island TAS 7255 Phone/Fax Furneaux Islands Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Philippians 4:4 Give thanks for a number of ministers who have expressed interest in providing short-term ministry on the Islands. Pray that their stays might be encouraging for them and fruitful for God s kingdom. Pray for the residents of Cape Barren Island the second largest inhabited island in the Furneaux Group. Many have a strong Indigenous heritage. Pray for God s work amongst them. As the temperature increases so do the number of tourists visiting the Island. Pray that God may speak to them through the beauty of His creation and the witness of His people. The Parish of Furneaux Islands reaches beyond Flinders Island to encompass all 52 islands of the group. A permanent population exists only on a few. Though the population of the Islands is small, there are strong community ties and many positive qualities of life. Currently the Bishop and BCA are seeking God s will and direction regarding ministry to folk there. Diocese of Tasmania The Rt Revd Dr Richard Condie

38 19 Launceston The Revd Andy & Mrs Liz Goodacre Olivia (2007) Caitlin (2010) PO Box 120 Mowbray TAS 7248 Phone The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. Psalm 18:2 Pray for the whole family as we head to the United Kingdom today. We will attend Liz s parents golden wedding anniversary, a reunion for the youth congregation we used to lead and meet a new niece or nephew on Andy s side. Pray for Andy as he leads Learning Communities in Wellington, New Zealand and Melbourne over the next couple of weeks. Pray for the local leaders who are stepping into leadership roles and for great encouragement for the churches represented. Pray especially for the children in our Barney s community. Their numbers have grown to primary school aged kids over the past year. Pray for Liz as she coordinates the kids program and that the kids build strong foundations of faith. The Goodacres are based in Launceston. Andy has worked as a pioneer minister as part of the Anglican Diocese of Tasmania since They lead the church community at Barney s which focuses on being God s missionary people to their local area through mentoring high school students, bushwalking and reaching the university campus. Their focus is seeing people grow as disciples of Christ. Diocese of Tasmania The Rt Revd Dr Richard Condie

39 20 New South Wales/ACT Office The Revd Peter & Mrs Gwen Adkins, Mr Philip Lidbetter, Mrs Heather Joyce and Miss Jordan Gallagher Level 7, 37 York Street Sydney NSW 2000 Phone Fax Phil, Heather Peter and Jordan Jesus replied, Let us go somewhere else to the nearby villages so I can preach there also. That is why I have come. Mark 1:38 Pray for the NSW/ACT committee as they seek God s person for the role of Regional Officer. Pray for our youth promotions worker Jordan Gallagher as she takes a bus of young people on a mission trip to the North Coast with Soul Survivor. Pray that God would encourage and uphold the NSW Office during this time of transition. Pray that link churches who support and encourage our Field Staff would be blessed. We pray for more churches to link with our Field Staff. Pray that our Field Staff are filled with the Holy Spirit, speak the gospel clearly and are diligent in making disciples and encouraging God s people in their walk with Jesus. Pray for effective deputations in the region. It is exciting that BCA now has a number of Field Staff based in the Bathurst Diocese. Praise God for the Volkovskys, Wrights, Nadens, and Daymonds (and the Hallinans who pass through on their travels). Thank God for Bishop Ian Palmer s leadership. Diocese of Sydney The Most Revd Dr Glenn Davies

40 21 Gulargambone Co-Worker School Chaplain Mrs Alfrene Wright (Husband Andrew) 67 Wamboin Street Gilgandra NSW 2827 Phone Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me. Psalm 51:10 12 Pray that every chaplain in NSW schools has more time to speak freely with students about God. Ask that God will open doors to the schools that do not have SRE (Scripture) or a chaplain. Pray that Alfrene s mum, who turns 80 this month, will have good health and many more years. Praise God that she continues to preach His word to the Indigenous people in Moree. Pray that they come to follow Him and His name will be glorified. Pray also that crimes will stop in Moree. Praise God that the Year 12 students have completed their exams. Pray that God will reach out to our young people who are hurting, lost and thinking of taking their lives. Pray that His loving hand will touch and save them. Gulargambone is a small town of 500 people located 50 kilometres from Gilgandra. It is home to many farming families and has a large local Indigenous population. The town has one school which means many young adults leave town to go to university. Alfrene is employed as Gulargambone Central School s Chaplain. Diocese of Bathurst The Rt Revd Ian Palmer

41 21 Mrs Cheryl Hallinan (Husband Michael) PO Box 1229 Deniliquin NSW 2710 Phone Bush Scripture Adviser NSW Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7 Pray for a positive start for the newly formed local Christian Scripture sub-committees on the lower South Coast and Mid-West of NSW. Give thanks for the continuing enthusiasm and generosity of local Christians. Pray for the filming of the latest Christian SRE Think Faith distance lessons. Give thanks for the generous rural Christians who allow us to share their faith stories. Give thanks for all our rural SRE teachers and volunteers. Pray that all vacancies will be filled for the coming school year. Pray for isolated communities across the bush to respond to the invitation to use Bush Scripture secondary lessons. Cheryl Hallinan is a Regional SRE Adviser with Generate Ministries. She is supported by BCA to resource locally employed Secondary SRE teachers and SRE Boards across rural NSW and the lower South Coast. Cheryl and her husband Michael give thanks for continued growth of rural SRE classes. Diocese of Riverina The Rt Revd Rob Gillion

42 22 Mrs Helena Painting (Husband Doug) Deepwater Bookham NSW 2582 Phone Mobile Yass/Bookham And they were calling to one another: Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty; the whole earth is full of His glory. Isaiah 6:3 Please pray for the new and exciting ideas in taking Scripture into Yass High School that we are exploring. Pray for these ideas to be effective and sustainable by both the team and the school. Give thanks for the Bookham Community Church and the men s group. Please pray for an effective and meaningful ministry to connect with people in between the regular monthly services. As we come to the end of the year, please pray for the preparation of various Carols services and connection with local people of Yass, Bowning and Bookham. Pray that the true message of Christmas will be heard. Helena has pulled back to two days a week with BCA. Her time is focused on Bookham Community Church, being part of Scripture teams, youth group and the Shine and Mini Music programs. Diocese of Canberra & Goulburn The Rt Revd Stuart Robinson

43 22 Canberra & Goulburn Children & Family Workers The Revds Brian & Ali Champness 2 Albert Street Goulburn NSW 2580 Mobile (Brian) Mobile (Ali) ba.champness@bushchurchaid.com.au Neither do people pour new wine into old wineskins. If they do, the skins will burst; the wine will run out and the wineskins will be ruined. No, they pour new wine into new wineskins, and both are preserved. Matthew 9:17 Brian joined the Anglican Leadership Summit in the USA this month. This event seeks to see leaders developed in the international Anglican community. Please pray for Ali as she oversees all Rocky Hill Church ministries. We started with the New Wine Australia Spring Gathering. Praise God for this three-day Christian camp for people of all ages. We end with our Light Party in Goulburn (an alternative to Halloween) please pray for many families to attend. In we travel to New Zealand to run children s ministry training for New Wine NZ. Please pray for our Scripture classes as we draw closer to the end of the year and prepare for the amazing opportunity to share the Christmas story. Goulburn has a population of about 29,000 and there is great unity amongst the Christian churches which is a great blessing for the town. There is steady population growth with many new houses being built. There are eight public schools in Goulburn and all receive Scripture classes each week. Diocese of Canberra & Goulburn The Rt Revd Stuart Robinson

44 23 Distance Scripture Education Mr Peter Volkofsky (Wife Penelope) 13 Algona Street Dubbo NSW 2830 Phone Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Matthew 5:8 Give thanks for the government review which showed Scripture (SRE) to be highly regarded in New South Wales. Pray for God s blessing on the production and uploading of the next set of Bush Scripture video interviews. Pray for the development of deeper church and community support for SRE. Give thanks for the encouraging s from supporters and real conversations and questions in the classrooms. Pray for more volunteers and effective building of relationships with church stakeholders. Praise God for Penny s family day care and pray for the families we are getting to know. Give thanks for the work of volunteer Scripture teachers at Lightning Ridge and Goodooga. Pray for understanding of Christmas and what it s all about. Peter is married to Penelope and is an SRE adviser in north-west NSW. He teaches Scripture in Coonabarabran, Baradine and Coonamble. He also supports SRE teachers and volunteers (and occasionally teaches) in Lightning Ridge, Goodooga and Dubbo. Diocese of Bathurst The Rt Revd Ian Palmer

45 23 Narromine Mr James & Mrs Brittany Daymond PO Box 55 Narromine NSW 2821 Phone Then He said to His disciples, The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into His harvest field. Matthew 9:37 38 Praise God that His harvest is plentiful. Thank God for the people with whom we have been able to share the gospel. Ask God to send out workers into His harvest field. Praise God for the privilege of being His workers. Thank God for those who have joined with us in visiting people throughout the district. Ask God to enable our church to welcome people well. Praise God that He is the Lord of the harvest. Thank God for His strength. Ask that we would grow in our knowledge and love of Him. This evangelistic ministry involves reaching out to people in the Parish of Narromine and Trangie. We seek to connect with people, share the gospel, and to establish people in the local church. Narromine is located approximately 40 kilometres west of Dubbo in New South Wales. Diocese of Bathurst The Rt Revd Ian Palmer

46 24 Broken Hill Vacant PO Box 367 Broken Hill NSW 2880 Phone In that day you will say: Give praise to the Lord, proclaim His name; make known among the nations what He has done, and proclaim that His name is exalted. Isaiah 12:4 Pray for the appointment of new Field Staff for Broken Hill and wisdom and agreement for those who are responsible for processing and appointing. Pray for God s people in Broken Hill to stand firm in unity, truth and love as they resist attacks from the evil one. Pray for God s spirit to bring conviction of sin, and reveal Christ s righteousness and new life among the lost. Broken Hill is an isolated town in western New South Wales, located only 50 kilometres from the New South Wales and South Australian border. It has a population of around 18,500 and is Australia s oldest mining town. Around five per cent of the population are Indigenous; a figure that continues to grow. Diocese of Riverina The Rt Revd Rob Gillion

47 24 Mr Peter & Mrs Lee Caspersonn PO Box 45 Hay NSW 2711 Phone Mobile Hay Co-Workers May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 Our annual visit from Engadine Anglican Church for Kids Club happens this week. Thank God for their faithfulness over six years and pray that local kids and adults will want to follow Jesus. Pray for a real spiritual revival in Hay. There is great need but the people are strongly self-sufficient and most have turned off anything to do with church. As we approach the end of the school year, thank God with us for the privilege of teaching Scripture (SRE). We praise God that the NSW government still has a positive view of SRE and that staff and students at Hay Public School are so receptive to hear God s word. Hay is a town of about 3000 people halfway between Sydney and Adelaide. St Paul s Church congregation is very small and has no ordained minister. Peter and Lee have been in Hay for six years. SRE at the public school is well received and we are involved in a range of community activities. Diocese of Riverina The Rt Revd Rob Gillion

48 25 Mr Nathaniel & Mrs Philippa Naden C/- Moore College 1 King Street Newtown NSW 2042 nathaniel.naden@ bushchurchaid.com.au Student Minister Moore College Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5 6 Pray for the Aboriginal Evangelical Fellowship training conference Nathaniel will be part of at Moore College. Pray that the training would better equip him (and others who attend) to serve the church well. Nathaniel has a number of assessments due this term. Pray that he would continue to work diligently and love Philippa well in these busy times. Pray also that he would learn to rest and use his time well. Pray that Nathaniel will do his best in the doctrine, Old Testament, ethics and philosophy exams this month. Newly married to Philippa, Nathaniel is an Indigenous student studying at Moore College. He is now in his third year of the fouryear Bachelor of Divinity. Diocese of Sydney The Most Revd Dr Glenn Davies

49 25 The Revd David & Mrs Crystal Fell Wendell (2010) Marigold (2012) Ernest (2014) PO Box 14 Norfolk Island NSW 2899 Norfolk Island Affiliates And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord s glory, are being transformed into His image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. 2 Corinthians 3:18 Pray for David as he travels to Melbourne as Adrian Lane s guest to speak on Island Ministry at the annual Victorian Spring Lunches. May God use this to grow His kingdom with great fruitfulness, especially in remote, rural and regional Australia. Pray for our monthly Heart and Soul messy church. Pray that we can connect with families who are unfamiliar or uncomfortable with our typical Sunday worship and invite them into learning about faith and, we hope, grow them as disciples of Jesus. Please pray for our annual Thanksgiving Day celebration. Thanksgiving continues to be a day when many Islanders come to church (in bigger numbers than Easter and Christmas). Please pray that we will be winsome and faithful as we point to Christ. Norfolk Island is located due east of Byron Bay and has a permanent residential population of 1800, evenly split between Norfolk Islanders, Australians and New Zealanders. David and Crystal moved to Norfolk Island in 2015 as BCA Affiliates. David and Crystal pray that during their term on Norfolk Island God will build up His church. Diocese of Sydney The Most Revd Dr Glenn Davies

50 26 The Revd David & Mrs Julie Rogers-Smith Mr Craig Buchanan PO Box 6565 Upper Mt Gravatt QLD 4122 Phone Fax Queensland/Nth NSW Regional Office Craig, Julie and David But when the kindness and love of God our Saviour appeared, He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of His mercy. Titus 3:4 5a Please join us in earnest prayer for God s salvation in the many lives of people throughout our region. May God use Craig s diligent work in the regional office and my work in the field (with Julie s help) to strengthen and extend BCA s mission. David will represent BCA at the Mt Tamborine Christian Convention Seniors Get-Away (3 5 ) and lead an elective workshop on making a difference in the bush. May people enlist in BCA s mission compelled by the love of God in Christ. As God s people, we close the year as we began it: loved, saved and set apart for God and His eternal kingdom. Thank you for your faithful prayers throughout this year. Please pray for Craig, Julie and David to prepare well for 2018 through December January. While our QLD/Nth NSW region works in and through five Anglican Dioceses, the Field Staff we support lead churches for believers from all denominations. These Field Staff and churches in turn bring the love and truth of Jesus to all and any in their communities. Thank you for your part in this. Anglican Church Southern Queensland The Most Revd Dr Phillip Aspinall

51 26 Cloncurry The Revd Capt Rod & Mrs Christene Oldfield PO Box 54 Cloncurry QLD 4824 Phone But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31 Cloncurry is celebrating its 150th year. During we had a week of celebrations. Praise God for the churches entry into the street parade and the combined churches worship service in the grounds of John Flynn Museum on 17. Pray that we are meeting the needs of our congregation and for incorporation of our friends and family into our church family. Pray also for our last café church for the year on the fifth Sunday of this month. Pray for all our activities as they start to wind up towards the end of this month. Praise God for mainly music, Bible study and Fun Food & Fellowship. Rod and Christene are based in the north-west Queensland town of Cloncurry. They are part of a ministry cluster that includes Julia Creek and Mount Isa. Cloncurry is one of the few places in Queensland that is no longer drought declared. Diocese of North Queensland The Rt Revd William Ray

52 27 The Revd Capt Graeme & Mrs Susan Liersch 149 Ibis Street Longreach QLD 4730 Mobile Longreach/Barcaldine I will increase the number of people and animals living on you, and they will be fruitful and become numerous. I will settle people on you as in the past and will make you prosper more than before. Then you will know that I am the Lord. Ezekiel 36:11 This month we are enjoying some leave as well as doing some deputations. Please pray for safe travel to and from Victoria and a rewarding time with family. Pray that the parishes will continue to grasp change. Pray also for the locum Jane Whitehead and her husband as they minister in our absence. Praise God for the many opportunities to share His word. Susan continues to study. Please pray that she will successfully complete her two subjects while working part-time as a school chaplain. Pray for more opportunities to reach out to young people. Please pray for good summer rains. Winter rain is good but to break the drought summer rains need to come. Pray for all preparing for ordination in the Diocese at the end of this month. Pray for spiritual growth among members of the parishes. Graeme and Susan serve as Mission Facilitators and Trainers for Central West Queensland. As the name suggests, it is a regional position, however the majority of ministry work takes place in the parishes of Barcaldine and Longreach, covering eight centres and roughly 90,000 sq kms. Anglican Church Central Queensland The Rt Revd David Robinson

53 27 Lightning Ridge The Revd David & Mrs Joanne Piper Daniel (2010) Luke (2012) Matthew (2016) PO Box 440 Lightning Ridge NSW 2834 Phone Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you. Psalm 63:3 Give thanks for new families that have started coming since Easter. Please pray for their integration into the church family, and that God will provide the Sunday School teachers and helpers we need. Give thanks for the recent visit from QLD/Nth NSW Regional Officer David Rogers-Smith. Please pray for our annual Reformation Day service, and a greater appreciation for the preciousness of our gospel heritage. Give thanks for the opportunities we have for Christmas outreach Scripture, play group, Carols events, family services, and Christmas display. Pray that God uses this to bring more people into His family. From March to there is rarely a Sunday without tourists visitng our church. This is a real encouragement. We have one weekly service, so we seek to cater for the whole range of ages within that group. Keep praying for our Sunday School teachers and helpers. Diocese of Armidale The Rt Revd Rick Lewers

54 28 Winton Vacant PO Box 142 Winton QLD 4735 Phone Fax But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation. I will sing the Lord s praise, for He has been good to me. Psalm 13:5 6 Winton s biannual Outback Festival was held this month attracting past residents and tourists. Praise God for the organisers and all that attended this event. We pray for the continuation of Messy Church and that more families are encouraged to attend. We give thanks for Graeme and Susan Liersch who conduct evening worship while we await a new leader. Pray for good summer rain for all areas. Winton is a small town of around 1000 people in central Queensland, 866 kilometres west of Rockhampton. The area has low annual rainfall and edges the desert. Winton is famous for dinosaur fossil finds in nearby Lark Quarry, and for being one of Queensland s oldest opal fields. It was the birth place of Qantas in 1920 and the place where Banjo Paterson wrote Waltzing Matilda in Anglican Church Central Queensland The Rt Revd David Robinson

55 29 Moranbah Vacant C/- St Francis Anglican Church St Francis Drive Moranbah QLD 4744 Phone Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death. Romans 8:1 2 Pray for the appointment of a new minister for Moranbah. We ask for a wise and godly leader to minister to the faithful congregation here. Some key members of the church have moved away recently. Pray that God will raise up others to replace them and that people will respond to the gospel in Moranbah. Pray for the faithful few who take on extra work to keep various ministries going. Pray that the many community activities the church is involved in will be great opportunities for people to hear and respond to the gospel. Moranbah is in Far North Queensland about 400 kilometres north-west of Rockhampton. The population of Moranbah is young, multicultural and transient, due to fluctuations in the resources sector. It has a population of around 8000 people and has a hot and dry climate. BCA and the Bishop are seeking God s direction regarding ministry there. Anglican Church Central Queensland The Rt Revd David Robinson

56 30 Intercontinental Church Society The Revd Richard Bromley Mission Director Unit 11 Ensign Business Centre, Westwood Way Westwood Business Park COVENTRY VC4 8JA Website ics-uk.org For ICS s monthly prayer contact enquiries@ics-uk.org Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. Psalm 119:105 Next month the ICS AGM takes place in Oxford and Richard Bromley is visiting St Michael s Paris which is between chaplains. Pray for ICS, particularly when recruiting new people for vacancies. Many ICS chaplaincies start the new year this month as people generally move over the summer. Please pray especially for new students starting at university. May they settle in quickly and feel welcome in the chaplaincies. The seasonal mission chaplains meet this month at the winter preparation day. Pray for safety in travel and for the day to be fruitful and useful in preparing chaplains for the season that starts in Wengen and Zermatt just before Christmas. ICS is an evangelical Anglican mission agency to English-speakers of any nationality. We are a patronage society and a mission to English-speakers through church growth, planting and outreach.

57 31 President The Rt Revd John Harrower Vice President The Revd David Crain VP Emeritus The Revd Tom Morgan Chairman Mr Fred Chilton Honorary Treasurer Mr Richard Host Pray for the National Coucillors Ex-Officio The Revd Dr Mark Short Mrs Aila Alderson Dr Bill Anscombe Mrs Mellita Bate Mrs Lisa Bateup Mrs Leonie Burgess Mr Martin Drevikovsky Mr Terry Keith Mrs Jane Lamont The Revd Stephen May The Revd Richard Minol The Revd Tom Melbourne The Revd Rod Morris The Revd David O Mara Mr David Peters The Revd Paul Robertson Mr Henry Schafing The Revd Wayne Schuller Dr Roslyn Symons The Revd Neil Walthew Pray for the BCA Councillors especially those who were elected at the 2017 Annual General Meeting. Give thanks for their willingness to serve in this key role and pray for clear directives and wisdom regarding governance. Position Vacant - Roxby Downs Roxby Downs The Bush Church Aid Society and the Anglican Diocese of Willochra are seeking a mission-hearted ordained leader for this exciting outback ministry. Roxby Downs is a thriving community of 3500 people situated in South Australia, 560 kilometres from Adelaide. It is a modern mining town where young families, are the most common social unit. The ministry encompasses the Roxby Downs Christian Community Church (a joint Anglican and Uniting congregation), Andamooka, Woomera and surrounds. The Rectory has four bedrooms (or three and a study) one with ensuite as well as extensive indoor and outdoor hospitality areas. This is a a fully-stipended position and BCA is committed to providing regular pastoral care and support to the minister and their family. For further information about the position, please contact the BCA National Director Mark Short at: mark.short@bushchurchaid.com.au

58 Pray for BCA Staff in Transition Derek & Amanda McArtney Praise God for Derek and Amanda McArtney and their six wonderful years in Newman. They are grateful for the time spent with their children and grandchildren while on long service leave. Derek has now commenced his new role as chaplain at the Port Hedland Seafarers Centre. Please pray for him and Amanda as they settle into their new home, church and roles in the community. Stuart & Katherine Haynes We give thanks for Stuart and Katherine s ministry with BCA in Moranbah and Blackwater. Please pray for them as they settle into their new life in Bega. Stuart is the families minister at St John s, Katherine is working as a chaplain at the Sapphire Coast Anglican College and Christina is in her first year of high school. Rob & Jenny Stubbs/Beth Hazell We give thanks for seeing many young people experience Australian rural life through the Dusty Boots Program since its establishment in Our prayer is for these young people to go on to be involved in rural life and more importantly, rural ministry. Rob and Jenny are now settled into their home in Gerringong. Please pray for Rob s ongoing cancer treatment and give thanks for its effectiveness and for the wisdom of medical practitioners. Beth is in the process of transitioning to retirement and gives thanks for God s provision to do this. Joel & Hannah Hill We give thanks for the smooth transition our family has made to life in Taree. Please pray that we will be faithful and effective in introducing mates to Jesus and for God to provide partners in the

59 gospel on the ground here. We d love to see more and better disciples made who are chomping at the bit to share the gospel considering the huge need, great commission, and our worthy God! Irfon & Barbara Griffiths Praise God that all goes well back in the Parish of St Leonards Tasmania. As we patiently wait on our retirement home, now delayed until February 2018, please pray that our Lord will use us in some way to support and encourage others as He supports and encourages us. Praise Him for His love and presence which is unchanging even when things around us keep changing. Pray we will seize every opportunity to share the love of Jesus with the many new people we meet in both good and awkward situations. Joy Sandefur Continue to pray that God will raise up godly leaders who will give wise and faithful leadership to Aboriginal Churches throughout Australia. Pray that Aboriginal Christians who are studying at Nungalinya, Wontulp-Bi- Buya and other places will mature in their faith and use the gifts that God has given them. Ask God to give wisdom to Neville and Kathryn Naden in their new strategic role with BCA. In her retirement, Joy enjoys assisting with pastoral care and as associate priest at her local Anglican Church (Greensborough). Anne Nixon Please pray for Anne and Noel Nixon who now reside in Clermont, Queensland after concluding their time as BCA Field Staff in Winton. Please pray for Anne who is senior minister in the parish of Clermont. Please also pray that new leaders will be raised up for the church at Winton and parishioners will work together to build the church in the community.