Tracey. No matter what life throws at us, we have in our life's boat the one who commands the storm and walks alongside us.

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1 1 D i v i s i o n a l N e w s l e t t e r 2nd of July th A M E S S A G E F R O M T H E D I V I S I O N A L L E A D E R S As you are reading this, I will be preparing to set sail for seven days of cruising and relaxation on the high seas. I am hoping that the seas will be calm and not that high. This reminded me of the Luke 8:22-25 narrative when the disciple encountered first the storm then the one who calmed the storm. 22 One day Jesus said to his disciples, Let us go over to the other side of the lake. So they got into a boat and set out. 23 As they sailed, he fell asleep. A squall came down on the lake, so that the boat was being swamped, and they were in great danger. 24 The disciples went and woke him, saying, Master, Master, we re going to drown! He got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters; the storm subsided, and all was calm. 25 Where is your faith? he asked his disciples. In fear and amazement they asked one another, Who is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey him. No matter what life throws at us, we have in our life's boat the one who commands the storm and walks alongside us. One of my dad's favorite chorus which he often sang as I was growing up is I'm in his hands. I m in His hands, I m in His hands Whatever the future holds, I m in His hands The days I cannot see have all been planned for me. His way is best you see. I m in His hands. -Stanley Ditmer What an assurance this brings to us that we are in his hands. May God hold you one and all in his hands. Blessings, Tracey

2 2 AROUND THE DIVISION 2013 ABORIGINAL & TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER COMMUNITY APPEAL This year, the launch of the Appeal is on 7th July, which coincides with NAIDOC (National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee) Week. It concludes five weeks later with Covenant Day on 11th August, which is also the United Nations International Day of the World's Indigenous People. During the five weeks of the Appeal the DVD series will bring you encouraging and vision casting stories. Commissioner James Condon launches the series and reveals his passion for this Appeal, along with encouraging all to donate as the Territory looks to raise $100,000. You will have an opportunity to intentionally support Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Ministry within The Salvation Army through this initiative as a sign of your commitment to unity & reconciliation in the Kingdom of God. Our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander work continues to make a real difference in the immediate whilst we work towards a vision of a brighter future for our nation s first people. We do hope and pray as you see wonderful and inspiring stories from Cairns (Yarrabah), Mt Isa, Moree and the life journey of Uncle Vince Ross your eyes and heart will be opened to capture a vision of what can be for our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander brothers and sisters. We ask that you pause to reflect each week on the stories that will be presented over the course of the Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Appeal. In prayerful consideration of your gift, we encourage you to willingly extend warmth, kindness & generosity to enable The Salvation Army to continue to provide opportunities to engage with the community in a meaningful way. Lt. Colonel Laurie Robinson the Secretary for Program writes, Thank you so much for your support in the past of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Appeal. Your encouragement and promotion to corps and social programs urging them to participate is vital. You have probably already commenced promoting this year's appeal which commences this coming Sunday 7 July and concludes on United Nations International Day of the World's Indigenous People Sunday 11 August. To help your ongoing promotion during the next few weeks the following link to the website will be of immense help Should you wish to see if a guest speaker is available to speak at your Corps during the appeal period, then please make direct contact with Adrian Kistan As you know funding for any ministry is tough and this includes Indigenous Ministries. Our Indigenous people are among our most hurting and vulnerable. They need Jesus. We are only scratching the surface of our ministry with them. We are wanting to build up improved relationships with them in every division and this requires dedicated personnel. Please join with us in this disciple making and freedom bringing endeavour. Please pray that we will effectively ministry to Indigenous youth and children and that there will be multitudes of Indigenous junior soldiers, soldiers and significant numbers of officers.

3 3 Captain Tracey Schutz accepting a cheque for $57, from a recent Kmart NSW/QLD appeal at the opening of the new Bundaberg Kmart store. Funds raised are for our Disaster Relief Appeal. New Territorial Volunteers Coordinator Christina Ha has recently started in this role at THQ, Corps and centres are encouraged to send volunteer opportunities, problems or enquiries through to Christiana. Christina Ha Territorial Volunteers Coordinator/Recruiter - Human Resources Department christina.ha@aue.salvationarmy.org Phone:

4 4 22 nd -26 th July Officer s Fellowship/Mission Days Airlie Beach 9 th -11 th August NTH Refresh Women s Retreat Lake Tinaroo, Atherton 9 th -11 th August Youth Ministry Conference Sunshine Coast 6th 8th September Uprising 2 Homebush, Sydney Visit of General Linda Bond 13th-15th September Divisional Men s Weekend Bowen 21st-23rd September Youth Councils Townsville Riverway 18 th 20 th October STH Refresh Women s Retreat Cool Waters, Yeppoon

5 5 PROMOTED TO GLORY On Saturday 22 June, Maria Alexandrovna Kozyrenko, the Grandmother of Captain Julia Price (Maroochydore Corps), quietly changed her address from earth to heaven at the age of 80 years in Volgograd, Russia. Our love and prayers are extended for Julia, Glenn and their family. May they know God's peace and abundant care. HEALTH UPDATE Mrs Dorothy Young, the mother of Captain Cheryl Kistan (Auburn Corps), will be having major surgery to remove a tumour on the brain this Thursday, 27 th June at Wollongong hospital. Let s unite in praying for the medical team, for Dorothy as she prepares for surgery and for Cheryl and Nesan and the family as they care and support Cheryl s mum. Lt-Colonel Bernice Woodland will be having surgery in the Peninsular Private Hospital on Thursday, 27 June. Bernice is expecting to be in hospital for one or two days with a four week recovery period. Please pray for Bernice and Don and that Bernice s recovery will be swift and successful. Major Brian Wilson (Chaplaincy John Morony Centre Complex OMMPCC Windsor) is having triple bypass surgery and will enter Norwest Private hospital on Sunday 7 th July for surgery on Monday 8 th July. Brian is expecting to be in hospital for 6 days with an eight week recovery period. Both Brian and Geraldine are praising God for His incredible provisions. Our prayers are with Brian and Geraldine and their family at this time. Major Colin Robinson (Port Stephens Corps) is experiencing some gradual improvement for which we thank and praise God. Colin and Pam would like to thank everyone for their messages and prayer support. They are trusting in God for Colin s healing and resting in Him. Your continued prayer support for Colin and Pam is greatly appreciated. Major Bruce Dobbie (Mission/Chaplaincy Riverview Gardens Aged Care Services) is home and recovering well after hip replacement surgery. Please continue to support Bruce and Margaret in your prayers. Captain Jenny Hall (Bryon Bay Street Level Mission) had shoulder reconstruction surgery on Thursday 20 th June. As Jenny commences her six week recovery period, please remember Jenny and Neville in your prayers. Major Ian Liddell is recuperating at home after another stay in Greenslopes hospital. Please uphold Robyn and Ian in your prayers. RESIGNATION Captain Chris Shadbolt has resigned as a Salvation Army officer as of 10 th June, We thank him for his dedicated ministry and service in ministry over the past 7½ years and pray that God will continue to bless and use him in the future. TERRITORIAL ENVOYS We congratulate Jake and Amanda Clanfield (Youth Dept Central and North Qld Division) who received the rank of Territorial Envoy as from 18 th April Congratulations on this milestone! PRAYER DIARY We ask that over the coming week you take the time to pray for people and places in our Territory (in line with the Prayer Partner Diary 2013 Australian Eastern Territory) World Wide Prayer Meeting please select a 30 minute period between 5.00am and 8.00am. Prayer topics can be found on and look at links on left hand side of the page Griffith Corps, NSW Majors Max & Karen Smith Oasis Youth Residential Service, ACT Carolyn Bradley and Team Dulwich Hill Corps, NSW Major Peter & Lieutenant Tara McGuigan Dulwich Hill Community Welfare Centre Rhondda Kingston and Team Wynnum/Capabala Community Welfare Centre, QLD Rhona Muller and Team The Anchor Mens Crisis Centre, NSW Robert McDonald and Team Sydney East & Illawarra Chaplaincy Services, NSW Major Heather Rose, Major Phyllis Thorley, Captains Phil & June Cardew, Major Elaine Redwood, Betty Lanham, Sharon Jory, Envoy Alan Staines (Hospital Chaplains), Sharyn Widdowson (Court Chaplain), Major Joanne Slater, Commissioner Verna Skinner, Alan Byrnes, Major Hilron Harmer, Majors Ray & Jenny Allen, Major George Lingard, Major Cliff Randall (Airport Chaplains), Major Lyn Prince, Sharyn Widdowson, Major Heather Rose (Court Chaplains)