Prayer Bulletin. Exiting Students Prayer Booklet

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1 2015 Prayer Bulletin Exiting Students Prayer Booklet 2015

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3 General Prayer Points for All Students In addition to the specific prayer points listed in this booklet, our exiting students have the following general prayer requests: Thank God for all he has done for us in sending Jesus to die for us! Please pray that our exiting students and their families will continue to grow in the knowledge and love of God and that they will be good examples to those they are serving. Ask that they will be prayerful both in good times and bad and, for those that are married, pray that God will preserve their marriages in the midst of the busyness of ministry. Please pray for consistent patterns of Bible reading and prayer, particularly in the midst of the disruption of moving and starting new positions. Pray that exiting students and their families will delight in God s word and eagerly study it. Please join our exiting students in giving thanks to God for their time at College and the opportunity to learn more of God s amazing grace and be transformed more into his likeness. Thank God for the lecturers who have taught and cared for them and for the joys of being part of the College community. Give thanks for the wonderful friendships that have been formed and pray that those friendships will be a lasting support throughout their ministry. Please pray for the logistics involved in moving during December and January. Pray that moves will go smoothly and especially pray for those looking for suitable rental accommodation. Pray that people will settle in well to their new locations and especially that children will settle quickly in their new schools and pre-schools. Pray that friendships will be quickly established in the churches and the local communities and for many opportunities to share the good news of Jesus. Notes Students are listed by the course they have completed and then in alphabetical order. We have listed what each student will be doing next year and then some specific things they would like you to pray about. Page numbers (where given) refer to the 2015 edition of Societas, the College s student magazine. Copies of Societas are available from the College Office (ph ). While we have done our best to be up to date, some details may have changed since these prayer points were gathered. 3

4 Diploma of Bible and Ministry (1 year) Katherine Barratt, p9 Please pray I may always have a hunger and desire to study God s word deeply, that I may do this seriously and humbly and that as I do this I may love God more, that I may be living it out and sharing this with those around me in different ways. Please pray that God may use this time at College and everything I've learnt this year throughout all my life for his glory! Ruth Colvin, p16 Praise God for leading me into studying his word. Pray that I will be listening to him guiding me in what work I will do next year. Lauren Dewhurst, p16 Children's Ministry - Jannali Anglican Church Praise God for the things I have learnt at College, and pray for God s help in sharing the gospel and knowledge of God with all the people he brings me into contact with. Sasha Mills (married to Craig, exiting 4 th Year), p53 Wife/Mum Please pray that the knowledge I have gained over the last 4 years transforms my heart in the way I radically love others. Pray that I would continue to love my husband and children well as we serve the Lord as a team. Anna Peterson (married to Jordan, continuing on to 2 nd Year), p13 Wife/Mum Please pray that Jordan and I will thrive in our new roles as first-time parents! Janice Stolk (married to Philip, continuing on to 2 nd Year), p14 Please pray that I will continue to grow in my knowledge and love of the Lord Jesus. Jessica Sibrava (married to Aiden, continuing on to 3 rd Year), p13 Next year I will continue to co-ordinate Contemporary Music at St John's Parramatta morning services and will hopefully pick up some relief teaching or singing teaching work. Thanks to God for all that I have learnt through this year of College and for the opportunity to study alongside my husband, Aiden. 4

5 Justine Taperell, p16 MTS (Ministry Training Strategy) Please pray that I continue to grow in the love and knowledge of Jesus and that the fruit of that will be shown more and more in how I live. Liz Walker (married to Steve, continuing on to 4 th Year), p14 Workforce Please pray that I would find a job in teaching. Please pray as I support my husband while he finishes College and pray that we would communicate well while figuring out where to go in Pip Westwood (married to Scott, continuing on to 3 rd Year), p15 Workforce Pray that as I head into the workforce I'm able to remind myself of the gospel daily and that I will love and serve my husband Scott well as he continues on at College. Diploma of Bible and Missions (1 year) Joel Atputharaj Please pray that I will continue to grow in my knowledge and love of the Lord Jesus. Tiffanie Atwood (married to Joel), p9 Joel and I will be heading down to Melbourne to St Andrew's Hall (CMS) late January for 5 months of training. If things go well, we will be heading to Vanuatu in Pray that we will make good use of the time down in Melbourne to be better equipped for student ministry. Also, pray that we will adjust well, especially with our baby coming in March. Bo-Jasmine Broadfoot (married to Samuel, continuing on to 2 nd Year), p9 Please pray that I will continue to grow in my knowledge and love of the Lord Jesus. James Chen, p9 MTS with AFES, Wollongong University Give thanks for the opportunity to return to Wollongong University and pray that the transition would go smoothly. Please pray that next year would be fruitful. 5

6 Craig Foreman, p10 Secular workforce & church warden Pray that I would use what I have learnt at College this year to build God's kingdom. Dave Jensen (married to Sammy), p11 MBM, Rooty Hill Please pray for God to open up opportunities to share his word with the lost. Li-Shia Lo, p11 Sydney CBD Pray for the city workers of Sydney to have a heart to hear the sweetness of the gospel proclaimed. Kirsten McKinlay (married to Dan, continuing on to 2 nd Year), p12 Matthias Media Thank God for the privilege of studying this year and how it has helped me settle into life in Australia. Praise God for the provision of work for the coming year and pray that I would serve this ministry well, and support Dan well as he continues to study. Alison Moffitt (married to Matthew, exiting 4 th Year), p12 I will be working at Christ Church Inner West. Pray Matt and I communicate well and care for each other as we serve God and his people in two different ministries. Tara Sing (married to Soong), p13 Working part time and serving in a lay capacity at my church. Give thanks for a year of College. What a privilege. Please pray I wouldn't waste everything I've learned, but that I would be content in every situation and work hard to teach others the gospel. Johanna Tervonen (married to Juri Perendi), p14 Pray that we could serve God wherever we are - next in Finland and hopefully in a couple of years time in Japan. Diploma of Theological Studies (1 year) Sarah Allen (married to Josh, exiting 4 th Year), p51 Footscray, Melbourne, 2nd baby (due Jan) and part time GP work. Please pray for a continued prayerfulness as we manage these transitions, for God to provide for all of the needs of the church so that it can grow and for us to keep caring for our kids and marriage as our precious primary ministries. 6

7 Scott McCredie (married to Rochelle) Please pray that I will continue to grow in my knowledge and love of the Lord Jesus. Melody Young (married to Rob), p15 Becoming a mum (December) Please pray for Rob and I to be godly parents. Please pray as we continue on as student ministers at Village Church in Annandale, and that I get to know the other mums better. Please pray as I audit some subjects in the next couple of years and as we move to Newtown. Bachelor of Theology (3 years) Gregory Atkin (married to Suzie), p39 Presbyterian Church at Mudgeeraba, Qld. Please pray that the move will go well and particularly for our three children (aged 12, 10, 7). Pray that the whole family will adjust well to our new life, friends, church and school. Pray too that God will bless our ministry to the people of Mudgeeraba and the Gold Coast. Kylie Bolas (married to Mark, continuing on to 4 th Year), p39 Sylvania Anglican Church as a Pastoral Assistant (part time) and Hospital Chaplaincy with Anglicare. Pray that I would faithfully bring God's Word to the people that I meet up with. Pray that God would be glorified as I listen and pray with them. Kathryn Bullen (married to Mick, exiting 4 th year), p51 Wife/Mum Thank God for bringing Sophie safely through surgery. Please pray as I balance motherhood and ministry opportunities. Lauren Burn, p40 Studying Education Please pray that God would increasingly give me a great love for himself and his people. Peter Crowther (married to Sally), p40 We have purchased a physio practice for the purpose of self-funding ourselves for ministry. Please pray that we would be missional in our work place. Please pray as we manage working part-time to free ourselves up for other ministry-related opportunities and relationships outside of the practice. Pray for wisdom, and for courage, love, and opportunities as we work and serve. 7

8 Rachelle Foley (married to James, continuing on to 4 th Year), p40 Motherhood Please pray that I would trust God through pregnancy and motherhood, and that I would have opportunities next year to share the gospel. Kon Yew Kwek (married to Ashley), p42 Research Physician at a Pharmaceutical Company and Lay Preacher at St George's Church in Singapore Please pray that our thinking and our lives will continually be shaped by God's word as we serve Christ in this world. Yoke Lee, p42 Volunteer/Lay Ministry at Rockdale Anglican Church Please pray that God will place me where I can make the most impact for his Kingdom; and that I will keep on trusting in him all through my life even if things make little sense sometimes. Melanie Mallinson Walker (married to Rod), p42 Chaplaincy Please pray for continued growth in my knowledge and love of God, for maturity in ministry and for employment in chaplaincy work. Stuart Morgan (married to Chew Chern), p43 Assistant Minister at The Crossing Church, Singapore Please pray for Chew Chern and I as we return to serve at The Crossing Church in Singapore: pray the Lord would use us to make disciples of Christ who will serve in Singapore and the wider region. Simon Nagel (married to Joanne), p43 English Pastor, Hurstville Chinese Baptist Church Please thank God for the opportunity to serve his Son amongst our home church, and pray that we would do so faithfully and in love, not seeking our own good but the good of others. Kathryn Ngai (married to Sam, continuing part-time 1 st Year), p43 Exploring part-time ministry options; continuing in lay ministry at Grace Anglican Church, Roseville East. Thank God for my time at College and all that I ve learnt, inside and outside our classes. Pray for wisdom in decision-making about future ministry, and trust in God s provision and good plans. Tashi Nicholas, p43 Youth Minister, St Mark s Darling Point Please pray that teenagers in the Eastern Suburbs will come to know the love of Christ. 8

9 Alexandra Phillips, p43 Bible Translation Please pray for continuing zeal for God's work in Bible translation across the world while waiting to become involved myself. Pray that I would not become weary of waiting while working and saving up for further translation training, and that I would be able to become involved in this work in God's good time. Beth Russell, p43 I'm moving to Melbourne to consider army or prison chaplaincy, but taking a year to work and pray it through. Please pray for the wrong doors to close and courage to move in faith towards the right ones. Jackson Stace, p43 Pray for God s financial provision and strength for wherever I end up serving him. Ben Staunton, p43 Young Life Australia (Eastern Suburbs) Please pray that I can successfully connect with high schoolers outside the church and show them the real Jesus. Nathan Swift (married to Tara), p54 Lanyon Valley Anglican, Canberra Please pray for God's help to work hard in his strength to make a difference in our local community. Martin Symons (married to Fiona), p43 Please pray that God will make clear soon where we should serve next year. Pray that we will cope with the uncertainty in the meantime. Pray that our children in particular will settle quickly when the move happens. Jeanette Waddell, p44 AFES at Wollongong University Praise God for the opportunity to serve with the AFES group at Wollongong University. Pray that I would grow in godliness, humbly trust in God's faithfulness, and point many to the impressiveness of Christ. Bachelor of Divinity (4 years) Josh Ackland (married to Nicola), p51 Assistant Minister at Wild St Anglican, Maroubra Please pray for patience with myself and trust in God as we meet the challenges of ministry for the first time. 9

10 David Adams (married to Jacqui), p51 University ministry at University of Canberra Please pray that God would provide financially for the role through mutually encouraging gospel partners. Joshua Allen (married to Sarah), p51 Church planting in Footscray, Melbourne Please pray for wisdom for us and our launch team as we seek to evangelise a new church into existence in Footscray, Melbourne. Susan An, p51 Give thanks for the many generous supporters of me throughout my time at College. Please pray that I would trust in God s sovereignty. Sam Anderson (married to Paula), p51 Anglican Church in Nelson Diocese, New Zealand. Please pray for us as we minister in the Nelson Diocese in New Zealand that the Lord would use us to bear much fruit for his kingdom. Meagan Bartlett, p51 Praise God for my time at College over the past 4 years, the things I have learnt about God and the relationships I have formed with my College friends. Pray for continuing trust in God for whatever next year brings. Matthew Bartlet (married to Gemma), p51 Shellharbour City Centre Anglican Church Please pray that my love would abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that I can discern what is best, be pure and blameless until the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes from Christ. Candice Bergamin, p51 AFES, Deakin University, Melbourne Give thanks for the opportunity I've had to study at Moore, and now to serve Christ in Melbourne! Pray that God would have mercy on many, and use me to make Christ known. Andrew Bryan (married to Jessica), p51 Vine Church, Surry Hills Pray that I will love the Lord with all my heart and serve him with all of my life for his glory. Mick Bullen (married to Kathryn, exiting 3 rd Year), p51 Assistant Minister at Campbelltown Anglican Church Please pray that I would settle well into the ministry team at Campbelltown and that I would serve the congregation well. 10

11 Nathan Cheung (married to Jen), p52 Chester Hill Anglican Church Please pray that God will be bringing people from all nations in Chester Hill to know life through his son. Travis Cook (married to Meredith), p52 Assistant Minister at Glenmore Park Anglican Church Please pray that God would use our family powerfully for his kingdom, and that he will produce lasting fruit both in and through the people of Glenmore Park Anglican Church. Simon Cowell (married to Jess), p52 Training for service with CMS Please pray that the Lord would be gracious to the nation of Italy and turn many Italians back to himself. Abe Dobbie (married to Ash, exiting 4 th year), p52 Please pray for continuing health issues. Pray that God will provide for us in our first year of ministry out of College and that we will serve God faithfully. Ashleigh Dobbie née Ayling (married to Abe, exiting 4 th year), p51 Please pray that as I go out from College I will give glory to God in everything. Matthew Fong (married to Bonnie), p52 A church in Brisbane (to be confirmed) Pray for us as we head toward a new city, making new friends, gospel partnerships and remaining faithful to the gospel message. Lachlan Grice, p52 Auckland Evangelical Church Mission and Maturity Pastor Pray that I would be captivated by Christ, grounded in the gospel, and growing in maturity as I move to a new country to serve a community that is seeking to make Jesus famous throughout Auckland. Mike Hanbury, p52 Please pray that I would be faithful to the gospel that saved me and that God would use me for his purposes in bringing people to him. Blake Hatton (married to Sarah), p52 Assistant Minster, Bondi Anglican Church Thank God for his grace to me in growing me and equipping me over the last 5 years of College to make me more ready for serving his church. Pray for wisdom and insight as we seek to grow the church at Bondi and plant out from it. Pray for contentment for my family and I as we go through lots of change. 11

12 Hugh Jonas (married to Jess), p52 Auburn Anglican Thank God for the many different people in Auburn and pray that our church there would be a stunning reflection of the diverse heavenly church. Gladwin Joseph, p52 Delhi, India Please pray that God would prepare us (fiancée Alicia) for long term gospel ministry in India. Please pray for wedding preparations between Australia and India. Michael Kinsey (married to Helen), p52 Rosemeadow/Appin Anglican Church Please pray that God would glorify himself by bringing his people in Rosemeadow and Appin to maturity in Christ, and that he would show his wonderful mercy by saving many of the 28,000 people in our parish who are lost without Christ in darkness and death. Alan Lam (married to Glorya), p52 Assistant Minister at Summer Hill Anglican Please pray that God will use us to share the light and love of Jesus. Mike Leite (married to Emily), p52 Heathcote Engadine Anglican Church Please pray that we as a family would serve the saints and the community in Engadine faithfully. Pray that in all things we would seek to be good and faithful servants of our great Lord. Phil Lui (married to Becky), p53 Assistant Minister at Riverwood-Punchbowl Anglican Please pray that the three parishes of Riverwood, Punchbowl and Roselands would be revived and for courage and humility to keep proclaiming the Lord Jesus to all peoples, tribes and nations. Steven Mackenzie (married to Julia), p53 Mittagong Anglican (Youth and Young Adults) Please pray that God will give us wisdom, faithfulness and ability as we proclaim his son among youth in Mittagong. Sam Manchester, p53 Digital Ministry at St Helen s, Bishopsgate (London) Please pray that I would quickly settle in to the new environment, and use my gifts effectively for the gospel. Pray for faithfulness to the Scriptures, and a deep desire for God s glory and the salvation of the lost. Pray that I would have my eyes fixed on what is unseen and would know that the loss of anything for the kingdom is worthwhile. 12

13 Mickey Mantle (married to Ellie), p53 Assistant Minister at St Helen's, Bishopsgate (London) Pray that we would transition well to our new ministry at a church in London and that the Lord would cause us to walk increasingly closely with him. David Messieh (married to Emily), p53 Connect Group Co-Ordinator, Lighthouse Church Wollongong Pray that Emily and I will be able to bolster the leadership team as humble, servant hearted, and able co-leaders and supporters, and see many people encounter our amazing God through our work as the coordinator of our 60 connect groups/bible studies (David) and as a consultant for community outreach (Emily). Scott Millar (married to Susie), p53 Naremburn Cammeray Anglican Church Thank God for the opportunity to minister at Naremburn Cammeray Anglican Church from Pray for all wisdom and understanding as I take on responsibility for the Cammeray 9am and Naremburn 6pm congregations. Please pray that many in that area will be convicted by the truth of Jesus, and that they would repent and trust in him. Craig Mills (married to Sasha), p53 St Alban's Lindfield. Please pray that our knowledge and depth of insight would shape our ministry together. Please pray that the family can adjust to the transition of new home, church, high school, school and preschool and that the children would make new friends to share their love of Jesus with. Matthew Moffitt (married to Alison, exiting 1 st Year), p53 Sydney University Evangelical Union Please pray that God would grow a vibrant Christian academic community where postgraduates and staff integrate their faith and work, and that many people would come to know Christ. Lachlan Orr, p53 City Bible Forum, Sydney Pray that I would hold firmly to the truth of the gospel, proclaiming it in season and out of season to any and all around me so that people might be built up and encouraged until the day Jesus returns or calls us home. Tim Purser (married to Elaine), p53 Good Shepherd, Curtin, ACT Please pray for Elaine and I as we move to The Anglican Church of the Good Shepherd in Curtin, ACT. Pray that we would settle in quickly and develop a good working relationship with the minister, Guy Matthews. 13

14 David Shannon (married to Emily), p53 South Camberwell Anglican, Melbourne Praise God with me for the privilege we all have to proclaim the wonders of our amazing Lord and saviour Jesus. James Snare (married to Fiona), p53 Please pray that we would love and honour Christ in all we do for his glory even as we are uncertain about what the immediate future holds. James Sneddon (married to Amy), p54 Assistant Minister at Panania Anglican Church Please give thanks for the blessings we've enjoyed over four years at College, including the theological education, the rich community, and the network of lifelong friends we have made. Laura Southam, p54 Sydney University Evangelical Union Senior Staff Worker Please pray that as I join the team serving at Sydney University, many students will be built up in a rich faith in the Lord Jesus and encouraged to serve him for the rest of their lives, to the glory of God. Tim Stevens (married to Kirsty) Currently working in South Tamworth. Give thanks that we welcomed William in late July. Lily Strachan, p54 Staff worker with Macquarie University AFES Please pray that God would use me for his glory among the students at Macquarie University as I hold out the word of life to them. Luke Thomson (married to Jennifer), p54 Assistant Minister at Blacktown Anglican Pray that we would love Jesus deeply, depend on him greatly, and represent him well as we minister to the many needs of the people in Blacktown. David Traill (married to Janelle), p54 Pastor of 9:30am congregation at Albion Park Anglican Church Please pray that as we all make adjustments to our home, work, family and church life, God would make these transitions as loving and peaceful as possible. Pray that we would be looking out for each other greatly and helping each other as a family adjust to this new stage of living. Matthew Varcoe (married to Michelle), p54 Grace City Church Thank God for being able to spend 4 years studying at Moore. 14

15 Steve Watt (married to Lauren), p54 AFES Port Macquarie Please pray that all of the students at university in Port Macquarie would get to hear the life changing news of Jesus, crucified and risen for the forgiveness of sins. Dan Wilton (married to Nicky), p54 Young Adults Minister, Mitchelton Presbyterian, Brisbane Thank God for the opportunity to study at Moore College, and the many things he has taught and grown me in. Pray that I would continue to have opportunities to be bold in proclaiming the gospel and sharing what I've learnt with others. Personal Prayer Notes 15

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