END OF YEAR REPORT Welcome to the 2015 College Dinner at Sherwood Receptions

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1 END OF YEAR REPORT Welcome to the 2015 College Dinner at Sherwood Receptions NTM College is a dynamic and active College seeking to take the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the message of Christian Holiness to all nations - Neil Thomas

2 WORD FROM PRINCIPAL PETER THOMAS I never cease to be blessed seeing the The Word of God at work in people s lives. It is a privilege to be involved with such an important eternal work. The Word of God tells us it will heal and deliver and cleanse our lives and I can bear testimony to its work yet again in 2015 in the lives of the students and lecturers at NTM Bible College. The teaching of God s Word is the foundation work in a church, a ministry and our individual lives. In NTM Ministries worldwide, it is a priority reflected in the commitment to run an increasing number of bible colleges. I want to thank all the students and staff that have been a part of this year and especially the Father for His Holy Spirit who has been so present amongst us revealing the truth of God s Word to us. I encourage the students of 2015 to Keep God s Word. Like a lighthouse keeper guard over its integrity, keep it shining and saving others from the shipwrecks of life. If someone loves me, they will keep My Words:. John 14:23 WORD FROM SENIOR LECTURER PS. SONIA THOMAS This year has been a really exciting year for NTM Christian College. We saw the largest intake of students in the history of the College, and a true heart thirst in the students. (61 Students Year 1-4) One of the things I enjoy the most about serving in the college, is the transformation the Holy Spirit does in each students life. Some entered with questions and finish the year with decisions. Some entered with dreams for God and leave with plans and vision to fulfil God s purpose for their life. The Founder s vision to train and equip men and women to take the gospel across the world to every creature lives on in these students and in the new students who will join this special Holiness College in May all the treasured oracles spoken from the Word of God sink deep into the heart and soul of each student forever. Go hard after God students! Serving God is the greatest adventure in the world! Love Ps. Sonia WORD FROM DEAN ERIKA HERMEZ So will My Word be which goes forth from My mouth; It will not return to Me empty, Without accomplishing what I desire, And without succeeding in the matter for which I sent it. Isaiah 55:11 This has been a true testament of the power of the Word in the lives of the students this year. His Word is alive and it has not returned to Him void. I have been truly honoured to see students grow, overcome and take a hold of all that the Father has for them.

3 STUDENTS LIVING OUT THE GREAT COMMISSION NTM Christian College seeks to establish men and women who are diligent to the Word of God and committed to the call of the Lord. Over the year students are privileged to be involved in various ministries including youth, media and s. MISSIONARIES: Micah B, Stephen S, Joanna T and Grace T 26 AND OVERS: Pierre A, Ashford D and Serrah S

4 18-25 S: Vic T, Jordan C, Julie G, Rhyana G, Tim Li, James B, Steph B and Lidia H YOUTH: Catia J, Jessica M, Marvin N, Christiaan P, Ben T, Jordan T, Christalle W, Josiah B, Sarah B, Joshua C, John S and Ryan D I-KIDS: Jarreo F, Kemble P, Sandra J, Lavinia and Michelle B MEDIA: Kanui T, David N, Caleb P, Kemble P and Christiaan P FEEDING HOMELESS: STREET EVANGELISM Karl G, Ben S and Jarreo F YEAR 4 GRADUATION

5 COLLEGE TRIP 2015 Report Michelle Barrett September 4th September 16th 2015 Over 40 college students attended the college trip this year, where we visited our sister church in New Zealand and Vanuatu in September this year. Our first stop was New Zealand, where we spent four days getting to know the members there. We were greeted with a dinner at Ps Adem and Grace Guneyi s home, followed by a Lip Sync battle with the youth. They were very excited to participate and get involved in the battles. Unlike us, they lip sync the whole song which is very entertaining. Even Youth Pastors Stephen and Jessie got involved with a duet lip sync. Both the NZ and Aussie college students spent time in great teaching by Ps Peter and Ps Adem Guneyi. We were very blessed to be able to go past the new church building which they have now received the keys to. Praise The Lord! A hangi dinner was kindly arranged at Kanui s house. For those who don t know, a hangi is a tradition Maori style of cooking, involving meat and vegetables cooked underground with rocks and steam (similar to laplap). The year three Aussie college students were given the opportunity to share at church that weekend. Josiah Branc gave an offering message, while Renee Barrett shared with us why communion is important. Jordan Cooper and Tim Lee gave very powerful messages, with many lives touched and blessed. It was a real blessing to see how God has moulded and grown the year three students. I know He has great plans for them as they step out next year into different ministries. In our free time in New Zealand we were given the chance to climb Mt Maunganui, head to the shopping centre as well as some time in a small town called Rotorua. A small number braved their fears and went white water rafting. Next stop was Port Villa, Vanuatu. The day of our arrival we were lead in a tour of the three main churches; Mele, Pango and South East. It was sad to see some of the effects of the cyclone, in particular our largest church, South East s roof was blown off. At Agathis, a youth room was being built, but sadly it was destroyed by the cyclone. Praise God, Pango college accommodation now holds these facilities and is completed. The roof of the school was also damaged by the cyclone however; the government gave a grant to fix the school and part of College Church roof. We had two days of amazing teaching from Pastor Peter, Pastor Adem, College Principle David Lovis Jr., Vice President Mawa and President Tatamat Seth. These men are truly anointed by God to teach the word. Great truths and revelations were experienced. We also had an opportunity to assist in different areas of the ministry. We were given the choice between brick making, Toumea farm where they helped with the crops, maintenance, assisting in the school and clinic. All college students had the opportunity to share on the trip, either at a bible study or at one of the four nights of crusades that were held at Beverly Hills and Blacksands. It was a real blessing to see my fellow peers share and see how much God has grown them and changed theme into mighty men and women for his kingdom. Free time in Vanuatu consisted of visiting the Blue Lagoon, Hideaway Island, The Cascades, Le Legon and quad biking around the island. As most of you have heard Luke Murray was in a serious accident, where his life could have been taken. Praise The Lord for His protection over Luke. It was nothing short of a miracle. Also our year two college students, Jordan Tenene and Catia Joaquim got engaged on this trip which is very exciting for the future husband and wife to be. One of my highlights, (and I can safely say, most would agree) was the combined FOL service. Each college student was greeted with a Salu-Salu (Lei) with the whole stadium of thousands of people clapping. It was so overwhelming. It was such a beautiful welcome from all the church members. The worship was heavenly. To hear thousands of people lifting their voices up to our God was so beautiful. Pastor Peter was on fire and preached up a storm. His message on being filled with the Holy Spirit was so simple yet so powerful. The altar was filled with men and women longing to have this experience daily. Overall, it was a great trip! These trips are a real great time for bonding and making new friendships, which as definitely achieved. As much as our visit blessed them, we were also very blessed.

6 WISE WORDS FROM COLLEGE STUDENTS Kanui Teiwimate Through Christ we can experience life and life abundantly. This isn t and never will be about our works or what we can do, as the ways of man have brought us to where we are today. We aren t accountable for what we do but for what Christ has done. And the moment we come into this understanding is the moment we will start to walk a Holy life style Luke Murray Darkness cannot comprehend light. The man living in darkness hasn t seen the light and a life of darkness is a life of defeat. When Jesus enters your life that darkness has to flee and you live a victorious life!. David Stavrou When darkness tries to sneak in to our lives by thoughts, other people or even mistakes we make; we need to focus on the Jesus living inside of us and that darkness will flee. Light cannot coexist with darkness and the two can never mix. So overcoming the darkness isn t about focusing on the problems or issues that may seem dark, it s about focusing on the spirit and always turning to Jesus in every situation. Priscilla Riscica The essence of God is holiness, perfection, truth, righteousness. The most physical representation of It that we can see with our human eye is light. Light reveals things in the darkness and shows us where we are and where we are going. Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my path. (Psalms 119:105) Victoria Toma The example of Christ suffering and overcoming His sufferings was to show us that we too can overcome all battles that are in our lives and also know how to overcome them. Uriel Navarro When you are baptized you are born-again and made new and your old man is eradicated and removed. It requires faith that this did in fact happen for us to lay hold of it and for it to be real in our lives. We may profess that this change happened all we want but if we do not walk and step out on this fact by faith we cannot truly say in our hearts that we have really believed it. Now that we have been awakened to the new life we have to commit ourselves to seeking His presence so that we can now walk in the light.

7 He knew her by name, like it was His own, As though it was His very own creation, He knew by heart, like it was his own, As though it was his own inward part He knew by her speech, like it was his own As though each word he had already perfectly whispered She knew him by name, like it wasn t her own As though it was something she once had known She knew him as a memory, like it wasn t her own, As though her mother had once foretold She had heard of his voice, like it wasn t her own As though it was the sound of a stranger once calling, JOURNEY Yet the story still continues of a spark that had yet not diminished And a heart that still continued to wander in search, As time passed by he again looks ahead And with a squint and a stare his heart begins to skip He now could see her wandering ahead, desperate and looking to be found With the same voice she once knew to be of a stranger calling He calls out to the distance as his love had been found As time passed by she begins to stop wandering Distractions had come and stole from her wandering heart What once was yearned for now settled for else, A memory now triggered, a name now remembered She runs ahead as her heart had found what it had been longing for. A journey previously walked was the cause to this distance, And so what lies ahead and what lies within is a story yet to be unravelled, Memories were made and lifetimes were lived, Generations had come and generations had been, Together they come as though no time had left, And he called her his own My beloved has come home. -Renee Barrett Thank you to our amazing staff who spend endless hours teaching and implanting the Word of God into the lives of the students. Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the Word of God. Consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith. - Hebrews 13:7 Principal Peter Thomas Pastor Sonia Thomas Mrs Dorothy Thomas Dean Erika Hermez Michael Brancatisano Sebastian Barresi Theresa Barresi Rick Ranno Anthony Hermez Matthew Barrett James Barresi Lidia Hermez

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