He said, The reason why the Australian national emblem has an Emu and Kangaroo on it is because those two animals can t walk backwards.

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1 Issue 23 /10 July 2013 Message 1 News 2 Personnel 3 Info 4 Prayer Page 5 Events 6 OUR 7 MISSION PRIORITIES We will do whatever it takes to see: 1. A territory marked by prayer and holiness 2. Every place involved in evangelism 3. Corps healthy and multiplying 4. Our people equipped and empowered to serve the world 5. Passionate about bringing children to Jesus 6. Youth trained and sent out to frontline mission 7. Significant increase of new soldiers and officers. ALWAYS LOOK FORWARD! Being a bit of a formula one racing fan, I was watching a few YouTube videos on Mark Webber (Australian F1 driver). He made a comment about the Australian national emblem which I had never heard before. He said, The reason why the Australian national emblem has an Emu and Kangaroo on it is because those two animals can t walk backwards. This, of course, means they can only move forward. What a great concept for a country to adopt. It s not about neglecting our past and heritage, but about embracing who we are and moving forward. This same concept can be used in our own personal lives and our ministry. There are always things that will make it hard to move forward. Personal hurts, pain, unforgiven sin, selfishness and even people. But we need to remember Jesus words in Luke 9: As they were going along the road, someone said to him, I will follow you wherever you go. And Jesus said to him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head. To another he said, Follow me. But he said, Lord, let me first go and bury my father. And Jesus said to him, Leave the dead to bury their own dead. But as for you, go and proclaim the kingdom of God. Yet another said, I will follow you, Lord, but let me first say farewell to those at my home. Jesus said to him, No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God. Here, Jesus is firstly giving a realistic picture of how hard it can be moving forward with Christ (nowhere to lay his head). Secondly; if we try we can always come up with excuses (let me bury my father) and thirdly; if we are prepared to move forward, don t look back! Easier said than done right? The wonderful thing for us is that we serve a God who knows us and our struggles, and is always there to help us move. Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. God was reassuring the Hebrew nation of Judah with these words. Because we are also loved by God, we can be assured that God knows our future, and we can trust Him with it, however hard it may seem. So let s trust God and be like Emus and Kangaroos not hopping all over the place and pecking each other but always moving forward! - Envoy Lucas Cairns (Divisional Youth Secretary)

2 CESSNOCK CORPS On Sunday 30 th June, Lieutenant Darryn Lloyd had the privilege of accepting 3 new Adherents. Pictured in centre of photo: Kenny receiving his certificate from Lt. Darryn with new adherents Cindy and Caitlin (Caitlin is Lt. Darryn s daughter) who were enrolled as adherents. Two children were also dedicated on this day. This year on 7 th and 8 th September at Sydney Olympic Park, the Australia Eastern Territory will welcome our territorial leaders Commissioners James and Jan Condon along with Colonels Richard and Janet Munn, as guest speakers at the Freedom Celebration. To hear our leaders speak their God-given messages into this Territory will not only be inspirational, but is sure to excite us into finding freedom for ourselves while being empowered to share it with others in our communities. The Freedom Celebration is our opportunity to showcase who we are as an army and what we are doing in our communities throughout the Territory. We are counting on your support. Pictured in front are Caleb and Krystal. Thank you for promoting the Freedom Celebration at your Corps or Centre and enthusiastically inviting people to attend. Check out the website: salvos.org.au/freedomcelebration Fantastic news for Cessnock! FREEDOM CELEBRATION SENIORS MORNING TEA There will be a Seniors' Morning Tea on Saturday 7th September as part of the Freedom Celebration. Please make this event known to the seniors in your corps or centre. Invitations will be out shortly. This event is open to everyone over 50 years. Please announce this event in your newsletters and from the platform. Seniors will need to register for the event, so when more details come to hand we will forward them on to you. (THQ will need numbers for catering etc.) - Captain Jennifer Stringer

3 APPOINTMENT CHANGES Major Andrew Schofield, currently serving as Manager Men's Program, Dooralong Transformation Centre, Newcastle and Central NSW Division, is appointed as Aged Care Plus Manager in Training and Relief Chaplain, effective from 1 August Major Julie Schofield, currently serving as Manager Women's Program, Dooralong Transformation Centre, Newcastle and Central NSW Division, is appointed as Aged Care Plus Chaplain, Pacific Lodge, Northern Beaches Aged Care Services, effective from 1 August Envoy Carolyn O'Brien, currently serving as Corps Leader, Hornsby Gateway Corps, The Greater West Division, is appointed as Assistant Corps Officer, Sydney Congress Hall, Sydney East & Illawarra Division, effective from 16 August Majors David and Kim Hawke, who have returned from overseas service, are appointed as Corps Officers, Hornsby Gateway Corps, The Greater West Division, effective from 16 August Lt. Colonel Simone Robertson, currently serving as Family Resource Officer, Women's Ministries Administration, is appointed as Territorial Salvos Women Coordinator and Salvos Caring Coordinator, Territorial Mission and Resource Team, Program Administration, effective immediately. Captain Daniel Ross, currently serving as Corps Officer, Westlakes Corps, Newcastle and Central NSW Division, has an additional appointment as Lake Macquarie Hub Strategic Team Leader, Newcastle and Central NSW Division, effective immediately. Please pray for our colleagues as they take up these appointment responsibilities. PROMOTED TO GLORY Commissioner Alistair Cairns, aged 96 years 6 months, was Promoted to Glory on Wednesday 3 rd July, 2013, while surrounded by his family. Commissioner Alistair was the father of Merilyn, Lieut Colonel Christine and Howard, the grandfather of Lieutenant Kylie Herring, Anthony Rees and Gareth, the uncle of Lieut Colonel Philip Cairns and the great uncle of Matt Cairns and Envoy Lucas Cairns. The funeral service was held at The Salvation Army Bundamba Corps, on Tuesday 9 July. The service was conducted by Lieut. Colonel David Rees. Dr Noel Cathcart, the father of Captain Lyn Cathcart was Promoted to Glory, Thursday 4 th July, Our prayers are with Lyn, and her daughters Lieutenant Bindy Lupis and Cadet Kate Cathcart and great grandchildren Zachary, Caitlyn and Hannah. May they know the love of our Heavenly Father and find strength in His embrace during these days. Please uphold the family in your prayers. The Funeral Service was held at 12 noon, 9th July at The Salvation Army, Newcastle. Captain Lyn Cathcart and her son-in-law, Lieutenant Marco Lupis conducted the funeral. Your prayer support for Lyn, Bindy, Marcus and the extended family would be appreciated. Mrs Pearl Young, aged 94 years, was Promoted to Glory at 7.30am on Friday 5 th July, Pearl was the Mother of Major John Wiseman and the Grandmother of Captain Sandy Hogg (Forster/Tuncurry Corps) and the Great Grandmother of Chelsea. The Funeral and Thanksgiving Service of Mrs Pearl Young will be held at Pearl s home corps, Sydney Congress Hall on Friday, 12th July at 10am and conducted by Major Errol Woodbury. The Service will also include a musical trio by John, Sandy and David in praise to God for their Mum/Grandma; a real woman of God. Though Pearl is safe in the arms of the One she lived for, please pray for John, Allison, Sandy, Michael, David, Tanneal and the family as they celebrate both the blessing and joy of loving Pearl and the sadness of missing her. May God s comfort and peace fill their lives. PRAYER REQUEST Brigadier Flo Stockall had a nasty fall some 6 weeks ago, slipping on the lawn while visiting her GP. Brigadier has now been told she has a fractured pelvis and coccyx. Flo will be 101 years old in November and to endure the intense pain for such a length of time certainly reflects Flo s tenacity and resilience! Prayer would be greatly received by Flo and her daughter Bev. Please uphold Major Jean Harewood and her family in prayer. Major Jean suffered a massive stroke last Monday, 1st July and is currently in Canberra Hospital. Major Jean Harewood is a retired officer from the Southern Australia Territory who retired in Canberra. IMPENDING SURGERY Major Ruth Fischle has been scheduled for a coronary procedure at Westmead Hospital on Monday 15 July. Both Ruth and Barry would appreciate prayer support and for Ruth s excellent recovery.

4 FREEDOM CELEBRATION PROGRAM 7-8 September 2013 SATURDAY PROGRAM July 9.00am 10.20am 10.30am 11.00am 12noon 1.30pm Registration Aged Care Plus Freedom Walkathon ACP Freedom Walkathon Seniors Morning Tea Back to Bridge Freedom Carnival (including Laser Tag competition) SAGALA presentation 6-14 Majors Gavin & Wendy Watts - Furlough 15 School resumes 20 Div. Pulse Youth Church changed from 13th 20 Delve Collaroy Spiritual Retreat - Lochinvar Just Men Conference 28 Annual Day of Prayer for Children 29 Tri-Territorial Recovery Conf. 29/7 1/8 August 2.30pm 6.30pm SUNDAY PROGRAM 8.00am 9.30am Children s musical Spend awhile on the Nile Freedom Concert Young Leaders Breakfast Kid s Church Freedom in the Son 2-4 Youth Ministry Conference Collaroy 3-10 International SAGALA Jamboree Div. Women Officer s Retreat ONE Div. Youth Councils Weekend 25 Junior Soldier Renewal Day September 10.00am 10.00am 12.00pm 2.00pm Mini Kids Sunday AM Meeting Freedom through Christ Lunchtime Food Hall and Entertainment Sunday PM Meeting Freedom through Salvation 1 Father s Day 5-8 Freedom Celebration Sydney Olympic Park 14 Div. Youth Leaders U Nite 20 School Term 3 ends 26 Territorial Property Conference 29-5 Oct EQUIP Gospel Arts Camp - Collaroy 5.00pm Youth Supper NETWORK DIRECTOR HOMELESSNESS SERVICES David Baker has new contact numbers now that he has started his new role as Network Director - Homelessness Services. They are as follows: phone fax alcatel mobile david.baker@aue.salvationarmy.org Kate Humphreys 4 th 10 Perry Lauder 4 th 14 Leah Everitt 26 th 4 OFFICER S KIDS

5 Prayer Partner Diary: July - Tanzania Territory Colonels Hezekiel and Mirriam Mavundla Bible Verse for the Week - Job Link, NSW - Nambucca River Corps Captains John and Nicole Viles - Dee Why Corps Majors Brian and Clair Smith - Chifley Mission Lieutenants Philip and Rachael Farthing Happy is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people he chose for his very own. - Indigenous Ministries DHQ Outpost Brooke Prentis 19 th 21st Just Men Conference, Brisbane Delve, Collaroy Also Pray For: - Families travelling during school holidays. - Major Colin Robinson - ongoing health challenges commencing 9 weeks of chemo again soon. - Howard Mole (Manager Community Welfare) grieving the loss of his son Bobby this week. - Kylie Jones Dooralong - recovering from shoulder surgery. - Captain Sandy Hogg grieving the loss of her grandmother. You are invited to attend Prayer Meetings at DHQ anytime you are able. Monday mornings (except Public Holidays) 9.30am 10.00am DHQ Boardroom Thursday mornings 7.30am 8.00am DHQ Boardroom. You are welcome to stay for a cuppa afterwards! "We believe that there are three persons in the Godhead the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost, undivided in essence and co-equal in power and glory. Doctrine 3

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