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ThatsexactlywhatJesusdid,hewalkedamongstpeopleofdifferentcultures,theoutcasts,the
prostitutes,thewidows,andheshowedthemacceptanceandlove.Anexampleforusall.
So,when
you
next
visit
the
local
shopping
centre,
check
out
how
your
congregation
reflects
what
yousee?
GodsBlessingonyou.MajorKelvinMerrettDIVISIONALLEADER
GENERALSCALLTOPRAYER
That
Salvationists
around
the
world
would
develop
a
spirit
of
self
denial
and
generous
living.
That The Salvation Army internationally would increasingly see selfsupport/financial
independenceoccurring.
TheDivisionwouldappreciateprayerfor:
EnvoysGraeme& LaurisBright their installation is this Sunday. Pray for peace andwisdom and energy as they commence this newjourney in ministry and leadership at
Traralgoncorps.
MajorNarelle Jacobsensmum, who has recently undergone serious surgery. Pleaseprayforherhealingandpeace.
Quickresolutiontooutstandingpropertyneedsinthedivision. A fewofficers inthedivisionare recovering fromsurgery. Pleasepray for theirquick
andcompleterecovery.
Pleaseremembertoprayforyourowncorps/centreneeds.
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THURSDAY 17 NOVEMBER, 8 AM FRIDAY 18 NOVEMBER, MIDNIGHT
Thankstothosewhohavealreadycommittedthemselvestoprayfor
anhour(ormore)duringthisperiodoftime.
The
D.H.Q.
BOARDROOM
will
be
available
on
Thursday,
17
November,
from8am5pmforyoutocomeandprayanytimeduringtheday.
Youwill havenow received a PRAYERGUIDE, togetherwith thenames& times ofthosewhohavecommittedtopray,forthis247Prayerevent.
Eastern Victoria DivisionPrayer Guide
As
Gods
people
unite
together
to
pray
for
his
will
and
purposes,
both
in
their
own
lives
and
in
thecorpsand centreswhere they worship,workand serve, thenGodspurposesare fulfilled.
There ispower inagreeingtogethertopray,andagreeingtogethertoprayforthesamething.
Godanswerstheprayersofhispeople
Ifmypeoplewhoarecalledbymynamewillhumblethemselvesandpray,seekmyfaceandturnfromtheirwickedways,
thenwillIhearfromheaven,forgivetheirsinandhealtheirland. 2Chronicles7:14
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WAVERLEYCHINESECONGREGATION
SundayOutdoorWorshipWaverley Chinese people enjoyed an outdoor worship meeting. There were 38 adults and 4
children in attendance. People sang and praised God for His creation of the universe and the
beautifulnaturalenvironment.MonicaSun,EmilyCai,andKSWanggavetheirtestimonygiving
thankstoGod.Afterthemeetingconcludedtherewerecompetitions,BBQlunchwithmuchfun
andfellowship.
Vivian is one of their Prayer group leaders and because their congregation are moving to
SpringvalecorpsshehasorganisedHalfanhourPrayereachdayforOneHundredDays.
Another prayer activity will be held at Springvale Corps. Waverley Chinese people will go to
SpringvaleCorps
and
surround
the
church
building
to
have
prayer
for
seven
weeks
(two
weeks
willfocusoncommunitypeopleattheSpringvalemarketplace).
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SundayCombinedPrayermeetingA combined prayer meeting by people fromWaverley Chinese congregation and Springvale
ChinesecorpswasheldlastSundayafternoon. 29peoplejoinedthePrayeractivity. Theywill
meeteachSundayfrom13Novemberuntil25December, specificallyforprayerforthemerging
ofthesecongregationsandtheeffectiveconnectionwiththeirlocalcommunity.
On27/11/2011&25/12/2011,twocongregationswillmeettogethertwiceforSundayworship
priorto
the
commencement
of
the
SPRINGVALE
CORPS.
ThefirstSundayworshipmeetingforSpringvaleCorpsison15January2012.Theinstallationof
CaptainsJoseph&MaryLiu,ascorpsofficers,willtakeplaceatthegeneralchange.
Theywillappreciateyourprayersupport.
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TheSalvationArmyCountryFireAuthority
The Salvation Army is partnering with the CFA in providing funding to Toolangi CFA for the
acquisitionofafirefighting,2.4CMediumTanker. Thiswasamongthemanyprojectswehave
fundedin
partnership
with
Government
and
Non
Government
services
within
fire
affected
Communities .
AttheToolangiCommunityFestivalonSunday,MajorJennyBegentofficiallyhandedoverthe
new CFA TANKER, and the community conveyed their 'thanks' to The Salvation Army for its
generoushelp.
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OURCHRISTMASGIFTConcertSpectacularforthewholefamily
TheSalvationArmy, inpartnershipwithTheCityofMelbourne&SalvosStores,arepresenting
"Our Christmas Gift". A Christmas spectacular for the whole family. The Corps Program &Public Relations departments have put together an advertising strategy which will targetthousandsofpeoplebyRadio,Facebook,Internetaswellas20,000PRDonors.Weaimtohave
5000 Salvationists and friends at the event. "Our Christmas Gift" will be a wonderful way ofpresentingthemessageofJesusChristtothousandsofpeople. The eventisbeingplacedonthe
CityofMelbournewebsiteanditwillalsobeadvertisedintheCity'sfreenewspaperMXNews.
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TRITERRITORIALTHEOLOGICALJOURNAL
Inyourmailthisweekisabook,LoveDivineExcellinginLove TheSalvationArmysplace
intheWesleyanHolinessTradition. Thisbookistheofficialpublicationresultingfromthe2009
TriTerritorialTheologicalForumheldinSydney.
Included with the Journal is an introductory letter from the Chief Secretary commending the
JournaltotheofficersoftheTerritoryasaresourceforyourongoingdevelopmentandministry
practice.
VETERANSBAND
Concert / NewreleaseCD CarryOn
On Friday25November2011, at Ringwood Salvation Army,
commencing at 7.00 pm, The Salvation Army Melbourne
Veterans Band will be presenting an entertainingCONCERT,
celebratingtheir30th
birthday, togetherwiththeCD launch
ofCarryOn. Goldcoinadmission.
The
new
releaseCD
by
the
Melbourne
Veterans
Band
(Bandmaster Noel Jones) is available now @ $20 plus $5
postage. ContactBandSecretary,AvrilHallett,98019672,or
0412536948.
MELBOURNESTAFFBAND
TheMelbourne
Staff
Band
currently
has
two
non
playing
vacancies
and
is
inviting
applications
frominterestedpeoplewhowouldliketobeinvolvedintheBandsministry. TheBandisseeking
tofillthepositionsofQUARTERMASTERandSALES&MARKETINGCOORDINATOR.
Please contact the Band Secretary, Darren Waterworth to indicate your initial interest
[email protected]. Roledescriptionsforbothpositionsareavailable
fromDarren.
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PROPOSEDACCREDITED
CHAPLAINCY
TRAINING
2012
Chaplaincytrainingremainsahighpriorityintheterritory. Between2007and2011thisterritory
saw80participantsattendtheresidentialtrainingprogramforchaplains. Successfulcompletion
was recognised with the nationally accredited training qualification, Certificate IV in Christianchaplaincyandpastoralcare(91268NSW). Whilethisqualificationremainscurrent, itsdeliveryperiodhasnowexpired.
The Salvation Army has commenced plans to replace this qualification with a new accredited
trainingqualification. ItisplannedfordeliverytocommenceinJune2012andwillbeofferedas
5 residential training programs, each of one week duration over a period of 18 months. The
periodbetween
Week
1and
Week
5will
consist
of
chaplaincy
ministry
practice.
Venuefor2012isGeelongConferenceCentreandconfirmeddatesare:
Week1 Sunday17JunetoFriday22June2012
Week2 Sunday16SeptembertoFriday21September2012
Thedatesfortheremainingthreeweeksaretentativelyplannedfor:
Week3 March2013 (tobeconfirmed)
Week4 June2013 (tobeconfirmed)
Week5 October2013 (tobeconfirmed)
Oncefinal
details
of
this
qualification
are
available
(hopefully
March
2012)
you
will
be
advised
of
furtherinformation(includingcost).
Due to the anticipated interest in this new qualification, applicationswill be prioritised as
follows:
Priority1: Newemployeechaplains/Newappointedofficerchaplains;
Priority2: Existingchaplainswhohavenoformalqualification;
Priority3: CurrentchaplainswhoseektoupgradetheircurrentCertificateIVinChristianchaplaincyandpastoralcaretothenewqualification;
Priority4: Allotherapplicants.
Prospectiveapplicants
may
indicate
their
expression
of
interest
by
to:
[email protected] Major Anne Farquharson, Territorial Chaplaincy
Coordinator
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WORLDMISSION
FELLOWSHIP
TheChristmasmeetingoftheWorldMissionFellowshipin2011willbeheldon
Monday5DecemberatInalaChapel,220MiddleboroughRoad,BlackburnSouth,
commencingat6.30pm.
Special guest artists for the meetingare the members of 'Suavis', the Brimbank Corps
Community Choir, conducted by Mrs Merryn Steel. At this meeting the Fellowship will also
farewell CaptainsDaniel& MelissaTemplemanTwells shortlydue to take upappointmentsin
theJapanTerritory. AtableofspecialChristmasgoodiesarrangedbyMajorWinifredBarker
will augment the usual Trading Table. Proceeds from the saleswill be used to support our
territory'soverseaspersonnelindeficitfundedterritoriesandcommands.Agoldcoinsupperin
theInalaVillageHub(LowerAmenitiesroom)willfollowthemeeting.
MAJOR KELVIN MERRETT Sunday TRARALGON CORPS
Installation of Envoys Graeme & Lauris Bright
MAJOR WINSOME MERRETT Sunday MOE CORPS
MAJOR JENNY BEGENT Sunday KINGSTON GARDENS