VICON Seventh-day Adventist Church (Victorian Conference) Limited PO Box 215 Nunawading VIC 3131 WEEKLY INFORMATION BULLETIN 17 th June 2014 TO: PASTORS, DEPARTMENTAL DIRECTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, TEACHERS, SENIOR ELDERS AND BULLETIN SECRETARIES & any other person requesting an Email copy Sunset Time: Sabbath 5.08pm Next week: Friday 5.10pm Offering June 21 st Education/Camping Ministry Your article or advertisement should be sent as text ONLY. CONTENTS 1. - Email Address 2. Big Camp 2015 NEW 3. An Invitation to Partner with Us NEW 4. Nunawading Pathfinder Club Fundraiser NEW 5. Books Needed NEW 6. Victorian Adventist Adult Singles (VAAS) NEW 7. Accommodation NEW 8. Advent Brass 90 th Birthday Concert THIS WEEKEND 9. Safe Church Awareness Workshop THIS WEEKEND 10. Upcoming Women s Conference UPDATED 11. Position Vacant 12 Month Maternity Leave Vacancy 12. SAN Homecoming 16-17 August 2014 13. 2015 Reformation Land Study Tour 14. Women s Conference at Philip Island 15. IntraVic Online Edition 16. Become a Companion for Growth 17. Books for the Solomon s 18. Gateway Training School 1. THE EMAIL ADDRESS FOR YOUR NEWS IS vicon@adventist.org.au 2. BIG CAMP 2015 NEW Planning is already under way Camp at Elmore IS happening in 2015! Careful consideration is being given to the planning of this significant event on our church calendar and cost saving is on the agenda, tempered by a strong commitment to maintaining the quality of what is offered. As a result of such discussion, it had been decided that campers will need to provide their own tents for camp. So if you are planning to be there, make the most of the end of financial year sales and start looking for something suitable. 1
3. AN INVITATION TO PARTNER WITH US NEW There is a real need for Financial Partnership for Evangelism 2014. What can YOU commit to in partnership. We are all part of this Church and part of the mission God has given us. So let s partner together and see where God leads Visit Vic.Adventist.org.au to contribute, or you can place your contribution in a tithe envelope and nominate it for Evangelism 2014 or call the Finance Department at the Conference Office on 03 9264 7777 4. NUNAWADING PATHFINDER CLUB FUNDRAISER NEW Nunawading Pathfinder Club would like to extend an invitation to all to attend their fundraiser, "GAME ON", on 28 June in the Nunawading Church Hall. An extravaganza of games like you have never played them before or ever will again, all in a game show style setting. Entrance fee: Gold coin donation. Food and refreshments will be on sale. Come along and enjoy a warm fun filled evening and support our Pathfinders. Thank you. 5. BOOKS NEEDED NEW Do you have any Adventist books which you no longer want or need? Violet is looking for Adventist books for a contact of hers, who is works at the State Library. The Library has a good collection of Adventist books but is always looking for more. If you can help, call Violet on 0413 340 800 with the titles and dates of publishing. 6. VICTORIAN ADVENTIST ADULT SINGLES (VAAS) NEW Come and join us for "Christmas In July" 3 course dinner at beautiful Marybrooke Manor in Sherbrooke on the 12th July at 6pm. Cost is $35. Please call Judy 0407 510 545 or Cherryl 0411 481 930 for further details. We always welcome new members. 7. ACCOMMODATION NEW a. One bedroom Unit for Rent One bedroom unit for rent in Carnegie, Please call George on 0409 252 224 b. Flat to Rent in Rowville Brand new 3 bedroom unit with ensuite is now available in Rowville. The kitchen and family area is spacious and comfortable. Upstairs would suit a small family or couple. The positioning is quiet overlooking a reserve. We are looking for stable people who will look after the property. Terms are negotiable for the right person. Ring Andrew on 0420636313 c. Lodging available Lodging available in practicing SDA home. Located on a river fronted, small country town property, this room would suit a quiet female student, 25 minutes drive from Geelong Deakin University. $100pw for own room and shared use of full kitchen facilities and laundry. Broadband available for small additional cost. Sharing home with Female, 1 dog, 2 cats and tropical fish! Apply with reference from local Pastor to Jo-Anne 03 52 672 290 or jo.dyson@gotalk.net.au 8. ADVENT BRASS 90 TH BIRTHDAY CONCERT THIS WEEKEND BLAST FROM THE PAST!!! ADVENT BRASS 90 TH BIRTHDAY CONCERT Advent Brass is sponsoring a brass education program at Nunawading Christian College and Edinburgh College. 2
Participating students receive FREE weekly brass instrument tuition in addition to the opportunity of playing together in the Junior Advent Brass Band for ensemble training and performances. How you can help: By purchasing tickets to Advent Brass 90 th Year Birthday Celebration Concert. ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE CONCERT WILL GO TO THE STUDENT BRASS MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAM! We have prepared a wonderful program covering iconic moments in history and music from the 1920 s to 2014. Be prepared for a great night of entertainment as we take a trip down memory lane! Saturday 21 st June at 8pm and Sunday 22 nd June at 3pm Genazzano FCJ College, 301 Cotham Road, Kew. Tickets available from Maureen (BH) 9706 5111, Ray: 0404 024 045 Adults $20, Concession $12, Family $45. Book now! 9. SAFE CHURCH AWARENESS WORKSHOP THIS WEEKEND Where: Victorian Conference Office, 141 Central Road NUNAWADING When: June 22, 9.30am 4pm (BYO Lunch) Cost: $25 Register: Register online via www.buv.com.au/safechurches This introductory workshop is designed for all congregational members, all ministry leaders, children, youth and family leaders. Contact Kylie Kendall, BUV Administrator, on (03) 9880 6111 or kylie.kendall@buv.com.au for more details 10. UPCOMING WOMEN S CONFERENCE UPDATED We are looking to find people willing to pray for 5 minutes a day for the upcoming Women's Retreat in July. If you are able to support in this way please contact Lindy Sperring on 0403 622609 or lindysperring@gmail.com The annual Women's Retreat is about changing lives to better serve our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ 11. POSITION VACANT 12 MONTH MATERNITY LEAVE VACANCY Accountant Seventh-day Adventist Aged Care (Victoria) Ltd Adventcare is looking to employ a qualified accountant ideally with Aged care experience to fulfill a maternity leave position in its corporate office at Nunawading. Applicants should have the following: An accounting degree and current membership to a professional association such as CPA. At least 5 years accounting experience and a very good understanding of accounting practice, procedures, and financial reporting. Be a practicing member of the Seventh-day Adventist church Applicants ideally should have the following: Experience in Aged Care Knowledge of Caseware or other similar financial reporting packages The role will include data entry, data analysis, financial and statutory reporting to management. The role will be available from August 2014. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia. Applicants should apply in writing to Mr James Kent Chief Financial Officer Seventh-day Adventist Aged Care (Victoria ) Ltd 3
163-165 Central Rd Nunawading VIC 3131 James.kent@adventcare.org.au Applications close 11 July 2014 12. SAN HOMECOMING 16-17 AUGUST 2014 A warm invitation to all nursing graduates, former and current staff, friends and family of the San. Join us for a wonderful opportunity to share experiences and reconnect with friends. Saturday 16 August Sabbath School Wahroonga Seventh Day Adventist Church Worship Service Engaging dinner with interviews, music and hospital developments Fox Valley Community Centre Sunday 17 August Embark on tours of our fascinating museum, the new state-of-the-art LW Clark Tower and Clinical Education Centre. This is your invitation to a very special event. View the full program at www.sanfoundation.org.au then RSVP to San Foundation on (02) 9487 9405 or foundation@sah.org.au 13. 2015 REFORMATION LAND STUDY TOUR The next Australian Union Conference sponsored Reformation Tour departs May 2015. There are still several places available to join this informative and inspirational tour visiting numerous Reformation sites throughout Europe and the UK. Direct your enquiries to the tour leader at -russelstanley@adventist.org.au or (02) 4365 0553 or 0405 181 047. 14. WOMEN S CONFERENCE AT PHILIP ISLAND This year s conference will be held on the last weekend of July, 25-27 th, at the Philip Island Adventure Resort. Come and enjoy a weekend of relaxation, away from the hubbub of the city. This weekend is a time when women of all ages come together to worship God. To be spiritually uplifted, to pray together and socialise in a special way. Our speaker for this year will be Laura Rupsaite from Reading, England. How to register: Please ask your Women s Ministries coordinator for an application form, or Go on the vic.adventist.org.au website and download your own from the Women s Ministries page, or Call Danijela on 0423 371 841 or Tanya 9264 7723, or Email Danijela - dtrajkov@adventist.org.au or Tanya tanyakaraoglanis@adventist.org.au 15. INTRAVIC ONLINE EDITION To Automatically receive your copy of the next edition of IntraVic, please go to Vic.Adventist.org.au and sign up for the email edition. 16. BECOME A COMPANION FOR GROWTH Ecclesiastes 4: 9-10 reads, Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work, if one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up! 4
Just like plants need each other for protection, nutrients and support, people need each other to thrive. Your gift before June 30 can help ADRA raise the $840,000 need to give 19,000 people the knowledge and skills they need to grow their incomes, support their families and succeed. Give today and help people thrive! Donate online at adra.org.au/companionsforgrowth or free-call 1800 242 372 17. BOOKS FOR THE SOLOMON S Hi Everyone, I am asking if anyone is travelling to Cooranbong by car (or otherwise) in the next month or two and is willing to take some boxes of Bibles and books to Trevor Oliver, co-ordinator of the It Is Written Medison Ship. (approx half a small boot. ie 5 med boxes or the space of one back seat passenger) These books are to be sent by crate to the Solomon Islands for outreach, so it is not urgent but plenty of notice is required to get the books from Ararat to Melbourne. I have contacts at Burwood church and Gilson College. Please contact Julie Tierney 53542624 or 0419311993 (Stawell SDA church ) 18. GATEWAY TRAINING SCHOOL A vision far-reaching and compelling awaits the church of God. In a mission to reach the cities, the servant of God dreamed of the time when every church would take on the call to become a priesthood of all believers. Where every church would be a training school for Christian workers. In our momentous times, in conjunction with our public evangelism campaign, that vision can be made a reality: Training schools and public meetings should be combined when doing city work. A well-balanced work can be carried on best in the cities when a Bible school for the training of workers is in progress while public meetings are being held EGW, Gospel Workers, p. 364-265. Welcome to the Gateway Training School. Dates: May 14 - October 15 (23 sessions) Times: Every Wednesday, 10am - 12pm Location: 161 Pelham St, Carlton Fee: Free of charge and open to everyone Contact: Vikram Panchal vikrampanchal@adventist.org.au / 0469 145 156 Topics include: 1. Adventist Identity 2. Master Plan of Evangelism 3. Soul-winning Bible Studies 4. Public Evangelism 5. Nurture and Discipleship 5