Newcastle & Central NSW Division

Now to the God who can do so many awe-inspiring

things, immeasurable things, things greater than we

ever could ask or imagine through the power at work in

us. Ephesians 3:20 (The Voice)

Greater Things!

DHQ Newsletter: Issue 3 19 February 2014

GREATER TRUST Isaiah 33:14-16

14 The sinners in Zion are terrified;

trembling grips the godless: “Who of us

can dwell with the consuming fire? Who

of us can dwell with everlasting

burning?” 15

Those who walk right-

eously and speak what is right,

who reject gain from extortion

and keep their hands from accepting

bribes, who stop their ears against plots

of murder and shut their eyes against

contemplating evil— 16

they are the ones

who will dwell on the heights,

whose refuge will be the mountain

fortress. Their bread will be supplied,

and water will not fail them.

In these days of challenge for The

Salvation Army and us as leaders, two

questions came to my mind during a

time of devotions:

Who can stand up under the

purification process of God?

Who can remain unchanged through

the fire of God?

These are the questions that Isaiah

asks and then answers. He lays out a

list of traits for the kind of people

who can stand in a crisis. Think about

his description:

1. Integrity : The leader’s life and

words match (v15)

2. Justice: The leader rejects

dishonest gain (v15)

3. Convictions: The leader’s

values won’t allow him or her

to accept bribes (v15)

4. Positive Focus: The leader

refuses to dwell on destructive

issues (v15)

5. Pure: The leader disciplines his

or her mind to remain clean and

pure (v15)

6. Secure: The leader is firm,

stable in his or her identity and

source of strength (v16)

Characteristics like these earn the

trust of others, and create an

environment for God to do His

“Greater Things” in us and The

Salvation Army.

As we journey together in ministry,

may you know each day God’s love

and blessings abundant.

Gavin & Wendy Watts

(Divisional Leaders)

Inside this issue:

Message 1

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News 2

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More News 3

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Personnel 4

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Prayer Page 5

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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.

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SELF-DENIAL APPEAL COMMENCES THIS SUNDAY

The theme for this year’s appeal is

‘Planting Seeds of Hope’.

We bring you some amazing stories

from Tanzania, China, Bolivia and

Bangladesh.

After our introductory week, our first

story is from Tanzania, where we hear

Enesia Bandi’s story. Enesia has been

helped by the Salvation Army’s

community based micro credit

program (SAMIDE).

Our second story takes us to China,

and will be the first time a story from

there has been featured in a Self-

Denial series. Here, we will see how a

bio gas project will help to improve

the lives of Wang Zhong and his

family.

Then, we hear from Miriam, a nurse

at Harry Williams Hospital in Bolivia.

The Harry Williams Hospital has been

built from Self Denial Funding.

In our final story, we hear about the

amazing work that is helping to

transform Alomin’s life and other

deaf children as they attend a

Salvation Army school in

Bangladesh.

Our thanks also go to Gemma Gray, a

Salvationist from Ryde Corps, who

composed and wrote the song ‘Hope

is Rising’ for the Altar Service.

You will also find some great

resources for children, as they look at

the same countries and have their own

workbook and DVD’s series.

We trust that you will find this

material helpful and you will be

encouraged and challenged by the

stories that you will see as well as the

devotional material you use over the

coming weeks.

Finally, and most importantly, we ask

that you would promote this appeal

and encourage your people to

prayerfully consider a generous gift to

this year’s Self Denial Appeal.

SALVATIONIST SUPPLIES

Please note that Salvationist Supplies

will be closing at 12 noon on Friday

21 February 2014.

They will reopen for business as usual

on Monday 24 February.

DATES TO REMEMBER

February

21-23 Captivated – Women’s

Weekend, Brisbane

22 Divisional Water Fun Day

Swansea Pool – 3.00pm

23 Self-Denial Launch

24-26 Wider Cabinet

27 DC/DDWM Consultative

Day - Sydney

28-01Mar

Youth Leaders U-Night

Overnight.

March

4-6 DYS Consultative Forum

4-7 Div. Mission & Resource

Team Leaders Forum

Sydney

7 World Day of Prayer

8 Div. Men’s Breakfast

10 Div. Women’s Celebration

(Evening)

12 Div. Women’s Celebration

(Morning)

20 Family Store Manager’s

Forum

21-23 Spiritual Retreat Lochinvar

22 Div. Pulse Youth Church

30 Self-Denial Altar Service

30 International Day of Prayer

for Children

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MANUS ISLAND RIOTS

I’m sure by now many of you have

heard about the riot that took place at

the Manus Island detention facility.

I ask you all to join me in prayer for

the current situation on Manus Island.

The recent riot on Manus Island has

left one asylum seeker deceased and

many others injured.

I can confirm that all Salvation Army

staff working on Manus Island are

safe and free from harm; most had left

the facility before the riot started.

Please pray for their continued safety

as they serve those seeking asylum.

Please pray for the family and friends

of the deceased person. While grief is

always difficult there are additional

hardships to face when the process

takes place in detention.

Please pray for the Manus Island staff

and asylum seekers who have been

injured. Pray that God’s healing will

be poured out on them and they will

recover quickly.

While The Salvation Army’s contract

to supply humanitarian assistance on

Manus Island will conclude at the end

of February 2014, I ask that your

prayers continue long into the future

for both detainees and staff on Manus

and Nauru Islands.

Thank you for your support and

prayers.

Commissioner James Condon

Territorial Commander

The Salvation Army

Australia Eastern Territory

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

OOHC - Case Worker

Hunter/Maitland, NSW

Full Time, Permanent

Job Details

Young Hope provides Out of Home

Care services to ensure best practice,

care and protection to children and

young people in statutory out of home

care. We are looking for experienced

Out of Home Care Caseworkers to

provide exceptional support to carers

and their family in the formation and

maintenance of stable placements for

children and young people in out of

home care. This position will be based

in Hunter/Maitland Region and some

travel may be required.

To be eligible to apply, you will need

to be an Australian/NZ citizen or

permanent resident and hold a

unrestricted drivers' licence.

HOW DO I APPLY FOR THIS JOB?

http://salvos.org.au/about-

us/employment-opportunities/

GENERAL SECRETARY/

EXECUTIVE OFFICER

The NSW Ecumenical Council is

seeking to employ a General

Secretary who will be the Executive

Officer of the Council, directing its

various programs. The Council

consists of 15 member churches in

NSW. Its mission is to enable the

member churches to grow in the

understanding and fulfilment of their

common calling to unity and mission.

The position is part time or full time.

If the General Secretary position is

part time, a part time office

administrator will also be appointed.

The office is in the CBD of Sydney.

Commencement date is by

negotiation.

You can download the full position

descriptions and selection criteria at

www.nswec.org.au.

For information contact:

Wies Schuiringa, 0439 024 397.

Applications close on 14th March,

interviews on 28th March.

Applications to

kmoroney@ncca.org.au tagline:

application General Secretary

NEW DHQ TEAM MEMBER

The DHQ Team have welcomed

EMMA LALIC

into our Communications and Public

Relations Department.

Emma is Ashlee’s replacement and

will work alongside Maree, Amber

and Alice.

If you are at DHQ make sure you

introduce yourself to Emma!

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PROMOTED TO GLORY

Hilda Perrem, much loved Aunty

and last living close relative of

Major Daphne Pampling, was

promoted to Glory on Friday, 7th

February 2014, at the age of 96

years. Hilda worked for The

Salvation Army at Perga Mission

and at Boothville for many years.

She was the first League of Mercy

worker at the Brisbane Children's

Hospital and had a ministry there

for 40 years. A beautiful Funeral

Service was conducted by Lt

Colonel Olive Lucas at The

Salvation Army, Carindale on 12th

February. Aunty Hilda Perrem is

now free from pain and suffering,

enjoying eternity with her Saviour.

Daphne has spent the majority of

her retirement years caring for her

Aunt Hilda. We offer our prayers

and support for Major Daphne

throughout these days of loss.

The Celebration of Life Service

for Sister Pat Sadler will be held

at 11am Friday 21st February 2014

at The Salvation Army Warwick

(25 Guy Street, Warwick Qld).

Pat was an officer for several

years before resigning to care for

her parents. Bandsmen are

encouraged to bring their

instruments.

HEALTH CONCERNS

Major Kelvin Stace (Broken Hill

Social Programs & Broken Hill

Corps) is having surgery on his

shoulder today, Wednesday, 19th

February.

Please pray for a pain-free and

complete recovery for Kelvin and

pray for Brenda and the rest of

the family during this time.

COURSES

Effective Preaching Course Stanmore

9-11 April 2014

$400

Visit Booth College Web site to enrol.

Peter Davey (Major)

Assistant Director - School for

Leadership Training

Coordinator of Training - Envoys &

Ministry Workers

97 Cambridge Street, STANMORE

NSW 2048

Ph: 02 9502 5005 [16605]

Mob: 0411 287 807

Fax: 02 9554 3298

Anger Management

Courses Workshops in 2014

March 6 to April 10

Handling Anger Workshop 6 Thursdays (6:30-9PM) for individuals

and couples at Rhodes Sydney

May 2 Working with the Angry a training day (10am to 4 pm) for staff

and officers of The Salvation Army.

June 6&7 Handling Anger Workshop This weekend workshop (Friday evening,

all day Saturday) looks at the issue of

anger for couples.

August 29-30

Handling Anger Workshop This weekend workshop Friday evening,

all day Saturday) looks at the issue of

anger for couples.

October 16-November 20

Handling Anger Workshop

6 Thursdays (6:30-9PM) for

individuals and couples at Rhodes

Sydney. All courses $180 single or

$250 per couple.

Contact: Salvos Counselling on

02 9743 2831 to register.

Email: counsellingsydney@aue.salvationarmy.org

YOU ARE INVITED TO MAITLAND CITY

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PRAYER PARTNER DIARY

16 -22 February 2014

“Those persons who know the

deep peace of God, the

unfathomable peace that passeth

all understanding, are always

men and women of much

prayer.” R.A.Torrey

Caboolture Corps – Majors

Bruce and Helen Ellicott

Cairns Corps/Cairns

Multicultural Ministry – Lts.

Darren and Karyn Kingston,

Lts. Ben and Daisy Wapki and

Major Anne Gumuna

Calamvale Corps – Majors

Jo-anne and Ross Brown

Caloundra Corps – Lieutenants

Paula and Stuart Glover

Campbelltown Corps – Majors

Garry and Susanne Cox

Campsie Corps – Majors Bruce

and Glenys Domrow and

Lieutenant Bronwyn Burnett

Campsie Community Welfare

Centre – Major Glenys Domrow

& Team

Wider Cabinet – 24th

-27th

February

“To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, hold to my teaching, you are really my

disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

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This Saturday!