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Australia District NewsEdition 29/4- Summer 2014

In this issue: Chief Apostle visit to Sydney“Forward with Faith” CD report

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The historic visit of our Chief Apostle to Sydney in September this year has definitely made its mark in the history of our district. As he stepped behind the altar in the Sydney Opera House on Sunday 21 September, the joy of everyone gathered there was evident. In the lead-up to this visit the expectations had grown to extremely high levels. The occasion certainly did not disappoint.

The Sunday afternoon Concert in the world renowned Sydney Opera House was an outstanding event with the choristers and musicians bringing praise and honour to our Heavenly Father through the enormous talents that they shared with us. Our Chief Apostle remarked how amazed he was that they could perform with such unity given that they had not been able to practice together

as they came from all corners of our geographically huge district. Sincere congratulations go to all who participated in the concert on a wonderful and well-received result.

Worthy of praise to all who attended is that the staff of the Sydney Opera House commented on the level of talent that was displayed and also on the orderliness and dignity with which the whole event was carried out. They stated that they were in awe over the way “our group” did everything so orderly and efficiently and they had “never experienced anything like this before”. Again, sincere thanks go to everyone who contributed to this historic event. Obviously, this Chief Apostle visit is the feature of this edition of the Australia District News.

Dear Brothers and Sisters

Since this visit we have experienced the blessed celebration of Thanksgiving in our district. This was again a great day as reported by all congregations throughout our district. It is a great blessing that as God’s children we understand the true value of God’s gifts to us and we also understand the value of thankfulness.

We were recently advised that the New Apostolic Church magazine “Our Family” will not be published after the end of 2014. Instead, a new international publication titled “commUnity” will be published every 3 months from March 2015 onwards. Final details are still emerging regarding the type and extent of content it will have. It is presently envisaged that we will continue to publish the Australia District News also every 3 months.

Further details will be advised as more details regarding “commUnity” come to hand.

We now enter the festive season and I take this opportunity to sincerely thank you for your dedication to and support of God’s work in our district. I wish you and your loved ones a blessed Christmas and a very happy and successful New Year.

With loving greetings

Andrew H. Andersen

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Chief Apostle Schneider arrived into Sydney late on Thursday evening 18 September, just in time to celebrate the last hour of his birthday on Australian soil. Although he had travelled for the past 24 hours, the joy that he felt to be in the midst of the brothers and sisters of the Australia district was evident. Accompanying the Chief Apostle on this visit were District Apostle Rüdiger Krause from Hamburg, Germany and District Apostle Mark Woll from Waterloo, Canada. District Apostle Andersen, Apostles Hungito, Lodewick, Pouru, Wasimbai and Williams and Bishops Green and Yasi were also in attendance, as were the district ministers from around Australia and New Zealand. On Friday District Apostle Andersen took pleasure in showing off the beautiful Sydney backdrop. A harbour cruise on what was a typical warm and sunny Spring day gave the visitors an opportunity to experience Sydney Harbour at its best. On Saturday the Chief Apostle conducted a meeting for the Apostles and Bishops. During this meeting each of the Apostles gave a presentation to the Chief Apostle to provide a detailed insight into the work that is being done in their working areas. Saturday also provided an opportunity for the choristers, musicians, Sunday School children, youth and members

to gather at the Knox Grammar School for choir and orchestra practice and fellowship together with local and visiting brothers and sisters. This event served to increase the joy and excitement felt by all who were in attendance. The many hours of practice that had taken place prior to this weekend were obvious, and the chance to spend time with fellow brethren from all over the Australia district over a cuppa and a sausage sizzle was enjoyed by all. The highlight of the weekend was of course the divine service conducted by the Chief Apostle in the main Concert Hall of the Sydney Opera House. The Chief Apostle, District Apostles, Apostles and Bishops were welcomed to the venue with a song performed by the Sunday School children. The Chief Apostle then spent a few moments with the children explaining to them the important responsibilities that they have both in the church and in their society. The numerous challenges that had to be overcome in order to host the divine service in such an iconic venue were insignificant in comparison to the blessings that were received under the word of the Chief Apostle and District Apostles who served. One such challenge was negotiating the barriers and roadblocks that had been erected for the Sydney marathon which was held in and around the CBD and Opera House precinct on Sunday morning. Like many other brothers and sisters the Chief Apostle and his party found it

necessary to cross the running track in order to make their way to the venue. As a break in the group of marathon runners appeared, a marshall directing pedestrians instructed the Chief Apostle’s party to “Go, go, go!” The Chief Apostle used these words as a directive to the congregation to embrace in their work of faith. After the divine service many members took advantage of eating their pre-arranged lunch packs in and around the Sydney Opera House and spending further time in fellowship with each other before returning to the Concert Hall. The concert that was held in the afternoon was a showcase of the talents of our choristers and musicians throughout our district. The very high standard that was produced by our combined choir, orchestra, children and youth is a testament to the dedication of the music leaders and those who attended the practices. The staff at the Sydney Opera House could not believe that the only combined practice had taken place just a day prior to the event and they were extremely complimentary in their comments about the high standard produced.

Close to 1500 members were in attendance in the Sydney Opera House, with many others connected to the transmission in various congregations around Australia, New Zealand, parts of Papua New Guinea and Fiji.

Chief Apostle visit to Sydney“Forward with Faith”

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“Forward with Faith”CD Recording

Early in 2014 District Apostle Andersen announced the intention for the choirs and orchestras around Australia and New Zealand to produce a CD, the first time a project of this kind was undertaken on a district level.

The CD was completed as part of the preparations for the Chief Apostle visit to Sydney.

The various choirs, orchestras, Sunday School children and soloists spent many hours rehearsing their pieces, until the day of recording finally arrived. After several months of post production, the CD was delivered in time for the Chief Apostle’s visit and the District Apostle was proud to present the finished product to the Chief Apostle and visiting District Apostles during their stay in Sydney. A copy of the CD has also been sent to each District Apostle around the globe.

The standard of the CD that has been produced is exceptional, and many of the brethren who have already purchased a copy have expressed their great delight at the end result.

The outstanding quality is a testament to the hard work and commitment of our music leaders, choristers, musicians and children and many thanks go to all who were involved with this project.

The CD can be purchased either online or through your Rector.

Priced at AU$15.00 / NZ$20.00, the CD makes an ideal gift for the person who has everything!

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Around the Congregations:1. Confirmands enjoyed an outing to

Takapuna beach (NZ)

2. Members in Beverly Hills (NSW) kept warm at their soup kitchen, which raised funds for the Sunday School camp

3. Ashmore (Qld) congregation served the residents of the neighboring retirement village

4. Apostle Lodewick conducted a divine service in Rivervale (WA)

5. Seven Hills (NSW) congregation at Thanksgiving

6. Father’s Day in Croydon (Vic)

7. Bishop Green & District Elder Schulte travelled to Cairns (Qld) for a divine service

8. Members of the Geraldton (WA) congregation

9. Chief Apostle Schneider, District Evangelist Graf, Bishop Green and District Elder Schulte all celebrated birthdays during the Chief Apostle’s recent visit

10. Members of the SE Qld Concert Choir presented a number of items at a retirement village

11. Bishop Green celebrated Father’s Day at a picnic with the fathers in Maryborough (Qld)

12. Youth from Western Australia enjoyed a trip to Geraldton

13. The Mackay youth group travelled to Townsville (Qld)

14. Father’s Day in Foster (Vic)

15. Divine service with Apostle Lodewick in Beckenham (WA)

16. Confirmation in Mackay (Qld)

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Celebrations:1. Pr Ronald & Sis Hazel Sullivan of Hallam (Vic)

celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary 2. Dcn Shanly O’Connor & Sis Kim Petersen

of Rockingham (WA) received wedding blessings

3. Sis Val Bebendorf of Bundaberg (Qld) celebrated her 75th birthday

4. Br Harry Gamer of Maryborough (Qld) celebrated his 91st birthday

5. Br Neil Katterns of Caloundra (Qld) celebrated his 80th birthday

6. Sis Gertrude Rubhart of Croydon (Vic) celebrated her 85th birthday

7. Holy Baptism of Scarlett Heerink of Hahndorf (SA)

8. Ev (ret) George Kogler of Croydon (Vic) celebrated his 85th birthday

9. Pr (ret) Ernie & Sis Irene Schulte of Mackay (Qld) celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary

10. Adoption on Kiritimati Island (Kiribati) 11. Pr Jeff & Sis Gilda Guinea of Caloundra (Qld)

received 40th wedding anniversary blessings 12. Holy Sealing of Terry Moss in Ashmore (Qld) 13. Br Russel & Sis Melany Bimray of Caloundra

(Qld) received Silver wedding blessings 14. Holy Baptism of Luka Phillips in Croydon (Vic) 15. Br Guenter & Sis Bettina Urbanski of Albany

(NZ) received Silver wedding blessings 16. Holy Sealing of Max Morgan in Ashmore (Qld) 17. Pr (ret) Norm & Sis Elsie Rub of Toowoomba

(Qld) celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary

18. Dcn (ret) Norm & Sis Thelma Higgin of Windsor (Qld) celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary

19. Br & Sis Dassow of Gladstone (Qld) celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary

20. Holy Baptism of Jaxon Heerink in Hahndorf (SA)

21. Sis Pat Dietz of Redcliffe (Qld) celebrated her 90th birthday

22. Sis Minnie Dietz of Toowoomba (Qld) celebrated her 104th birthday with members of the congregation

23. Holy Sealing of William Kogler in Croydon (Vic)

24. Br Ray Kenzler of Bundaberg (Qld) celebrated his 90th birthday

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For your Information

Contact Details:New Apostolic Church

Office address1A 3 Deakin Street, Brendale, Qld. AUSTRALIA

Postal address PO Box 5903,

Brendale BC. Qld 4500, AUSTRALIA

Phone: +617 3480 0400 Fax: +617 3480 0444

[email protected]

Our Chief Apostle is scheduled to conduct the following services:

January 2015 February 2015 March 2015

1: Herne-Wanne-Eickel, Germany 8: Germany 1: Berlin-Schoneberg

4: Peiting, Germany 15: Linz, Austria 8: Skopje, Macedonia

11: Luxembourg 22: Angola 15: Schaffhausen, Switzerland

18: Uyo, Nigeria 22: Canada

25: Cape Town, South Africa 29: Germany

Our District Apostle’s visiting schedule:

January 2015 February 2015 March 2015

4: Kingston, Qld 1: Toowoomba, Qld 1: Townsville, Qld

11: Caloundra, Qld 8: Melbourne, Vic 8: Morayfield, Qld

18: North Ipswich, Qld 15: Perth, WA 15: Schaffhausen, Switzerland

25: Redcliffe, Qld 22: Windsor, Qld

Upcoming Events:January 2015 February 2015 March 2015

1: Sunday School commences 1: Service for Departed

In Memoriam:Br Walter Sohn of Hahndorf 7 September 2014Sis Elfriede Roth of Elizabeth 28 September 2014Sis Erna Bauer of Koondoola 6 October 2014Br Phillip Wolff of Morayfield 8 October 2014Br George Rosenberg of Redcliffe 11 October 2014Sis Lottie Goleby of Ashmore 20 October 2014Br John Balsay of Foster 20 November 2014Br Fred Schulte of Redcliffe 27 November 2014

Ordinations / Retirements:Name Ordination

CommissionMinistry Cong.

Dcn Norbert Suma Ordination Priest VanuatuBr Peni Waqatakirewa Ordination Deacon Ba, FijiBr Atunaia Bolaniwaqa Ordination Deacon Ba, FijiBr Varayama Ratu Ordination Deacon Ba, FijiBr Ratu Manasa Ma’afu Ordination Deacon Ba, FijiBr Isireli Sovau Ordination Deacon Ba, FijiPr Jeffrey Mustapha Retirement Priest HallamPr Errol Van der Poel Retirement Priest Hallam

Ev Quinton Mustapha Commission RectorHallam (retains rectorship of Springvale)

Br Fehi Afuha'amango Ordination Deacon TongaBr Uikelotu Vakameilalo Ordination Deacon TongaDcn Denzyl Opperman Confirmation Deacon BeckenhamDcn Heath Van Zyl Ordination Priest Port HedlandBr Adrian Lamprecht Ordination Deacon Port HedlandEv Ta’ake Uaruta Passed away Rector Bonriki, KiribatiDcn Michael Tshilumba Ordination Priest KoondoolaBr Renier De Beer Ordination Deacon RivervaleBr Rhys Zajitz Ordination Deacon RivervaleBr Lester Smith Ordination Deacon BunburyBr André Paulse Ordination Deacon BeckenhamDcn Nathan Andersen Ordination Priest RedcliffeDcn Shaun MacKrill Ordination Priest RedcliffeDcn Boibuope Uaruta Ordination Priest Bonriki, Kiribati

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