• A territory marked by prayer and holiness

• Our whole territory - in every place - involved in evangelism

• Corps healthy and multiplying

• Our people equipped and empowered to serve the world

• The territory passionate about bringing children to Jesus

• Youth trained and sent out to frontline mission

• Significant increase of new soldiers and officers

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I have been reflecting on Ephesians 1 and 2 these past weeks as I prepared for sharing God’s grace notes with the women at the women’s rally. It is amazing how God draws your attention to what He is doing as you focus on His word. God’s grace is amazing. It is the love theme where God draws us to Himself and makes it possible for us to be in intimate relationship with Him It is a timely reflection as we journey through the Lent season and turn our attention to what God has done for us in Christ’s death and resurrection. God has poured out on us every spiritual blessing because we are in relationship with Jesus (1:6) - so extravagant - not a trickle but a lavish pouring of His grace on us. A bit later Paul says (1:8) that God showered His kindness on us, along with wisdom and understanding. We are looking forward to connection with you all next week at Fellowship as we explore together the theme: Eyes of Grace. Our prayer for you this week is that you would know the extravagant pouring of God’s grace over you, within you and through you, as you minister to others His amazing Grace.

Only by Grace

Only by grace can we enter Only by grace can we stand Not by our human endeavor But by the blood of the Lamb

Into Your presence You call us You call us to come

Into Your presence You draw us And now by Your grace we come

Now by Your grace we come

Lord if You mark Our transgressions Who would stand

Thanks to Your grace We are cleansed

By the blood of the Lamb Gerrit Gustafson

© 1990 Integrity's Hosanna! Music

Used with permission CCLI Licence # 77111

Grace and Peace

AROUND THE DIVISION

MEN’S CAMPING TRIP 2014 A great weekend of relaxing at Burrinjuck Waters State Park for the 2014 Men's Camping trip - Friday 7th to Sunday 9th March. Present were: David Eyles, Howard Smartt, Gary Masters, and John Scarano from DHQ; Ned Jones from Wagga Wagga; Rod Parsons from Albury; Peter Davey from Booth College and Colin Kingston the Rural Chaplain. Phil McCall from DHQ also joined us on the Saturday for the afternoon.

Although great exploits were planned, the only fish caught was a lovely Atlantic Salmon with Aioli Sauce at the Yass Soldiers Club for the Saturday night dinner. The weather was perfect except for a down pour on Saturday night which battered and bruised Phil on his ride home- apricot sized hail stones !!

But aaaaaahhhhh the serenity. Mostly we sat around and chatted. I felt that the break was well deserved and needed and needed!! Spiritual input was provided in the form of a Lectio Divina devotional from Howard which gave us a structured way to meditate on various passages of scripture. As usual all good things do come to an end and everyone headed home on Sunday. Some of us enjoying the Canberra Day public holiday to catch up on some chores and gardening. The next Men's event will be a Men in Leadership Golf day "The Hackers Classic" in July/August and the Divisional Men's Camp at Jindabyne in November. Hope to see you there.

Major David Eyles - DS

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER 2014 On 7 March people all around the world set aside time to pray for the Women of Egypt. In our Division two Corps hosted the event, Canberra City Corps and Young Corps, and women from other Corps attend the event in their area.

Canberra City opened its doors to 67 women and men as they gathered to pray, under the title of Streams in the Desert. The service was prepared by the Christian women of Egypt and four of our younger ladies dressed in outfits depicting old Egypt and the present day Egypt. This together with the beautiful décor helped transfer the congregation to Egypt to pray effectively for our sisters that are normally so far away. Major Eileen Holley ® led the morning service with support from the Divisional Headquarters ladies. Major Robyn Smartt was the guest speaker and spoke about the transformation that we see all around us when rain breaks the drought, and compared it to the transformation that God can make in our own lives.

A divisional quartet assisted with the singing, while Captain Fran Everitt played the piano. A highlight was the singing of the Lord’s Prayer by the quartet. We thank Major Eileen Holley, Major Robyn Smartt, the World Day of Prayer Committee, Australian Church Women ACT, hosts Captain Tracy Payne, Captain Noel Payne and the Canberra City Corps, for playing a part in such a lovely morning.

Captain Karen Masters -Salvos Women Coordinator

IN THE CALENDAR

ABOUT PEOPLE

WAGGA WAGGA WOMEN’S RALLY - WEDNESDAY 12 MARCH2014 Ladies travelled for up to 2 hours on a beautiful sunny morning, fresh from a fall of rain to meet together and find out about God’s Grace Notes.

The day started with a delicious Morning Tea provided by the Wagga Wagga ladies, a fellowship time as each Corps arrived needing refreshment from the journey. Ladies from Albury, Grenfell, Griffith, Leeton and West Wyalong were happy to meet together with the Wagga Wagga ladies and catch up.

At 11.00 am everyone moved into the main hall for a time of worship, laughter, singing and learning. Opening with a video that provided plenty of comment and laughter the ladies relaxed and turned their attention to God’s Grace, joining in the singing of Amazing Grace heartily.

Major Karen Smith prayed and then each Corps present took their turn to read a verse based on Grace.

Majors Robyn Smartt and Karen Masters sang “Your Grace Still Amazes Me” before Major Karen gave her testimony. Karen spoke about early memories, these were mostly about songs and stories learnt at Sunday School, and how throughout her life there were people encouraging her with written Grace notes that continue to bless her even after time has passed.

Major Sandra Lesar(R) read the Bible Reading of Ephesians 1, which led into a drama from two of the Wagga Wagga Corps ladies. A lady covered with sin didn’t know how she would be cleaned, until a cleaning lady came along to wash away each stain, her

name is Grace. This appropriately led into Major Robyn Smartt’s message.

Major Robyn spoke of God’s Grace Notes for us. Through God’s love He gave us Jesus. Jesus gives Grace, Jesus gives Hope and Jesus Transforms. She said, “Inside each caterpillar is the DNA for a beautiful butterfly,.. inside each person is God’s DNA.”

The final song proclaimed “Christ is Enough.”

Thank you to all involved and especially to Lieuts Bindy and Marco Lupis and the Wagga Wagga Corps for their fabulous hospitality and expertise with the technology.

Aux-Captain® Graham Bruce is still having some issues around his recovery following surgery a number of weeks ago. Please keep Graham and his wife Helen in your prayers.

Samuel Smith turns 2 Tomorrow

Isobel Holland turns 12 on Friday

Zach Payne turns 6 on Saturday

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March 15-23. Seniors Week 20. Seniors Expo Day - DHQ Stall on site 24-27 Officers Fellowship 30. International Day of Prayer for Children

April 6. Daylight Savings Ends 6. Safe Salvos Awareness Trng -Cootamundra Corps 14-27 ACT & NSW School Holidays 18. Good Friday 20. Easter Sunday 21. Easter Monday 22. Divisional Operations Council - DOC 25. ANZAC Day 25-27 SAGALA Camp 28. ACT & NSW Term 2 Begins 30 RSA Launch ACT - Breakfast Hyatt Hotel

Major Robyn Smartt, Captain Karen Masters & Lieut. Bindy Lupis

SCRIPTURE FOR THE WEEK

Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always.”

1 Chronicles 16:11 (NIV)

COMING EVENTS POSITIONS VACANT Welfare Worker - Cowra Corps. Part time 6.5hrs each Tuesday

Contact: Captain Louise Beamish 02 6341 1313 Closing Date: Friday 21 March 2014

For a complete list and details of employment

vacancies around the Territory go to

www.salvos.org.au and click on Job Opportunities.

Community Welfare Worker - Canberra. Casual Work (Monday-Fridays), various locations.

Contact: Captain Gary Smith 02 6247 3635 Closing Date: Friday 28 March 2014

Doorways Community Welfare Worker Full Time - Canberra Community Welfare Service

Contact: Louise Shea - Human Resources 02 6270 3113 Closing Date: Friday 28 March 2014

Casey O’Brien is our Territorial Social justice Coordinator Her background is in Social Science, Criminology, International Security and Counter-Terrorism, and she has spent time representing The Salvation Army at the United Nations in New York through the Army's International Social Justice Commission. Casey is available to come and speak to your Corps or Centres on a range of current and Social Justice issues and The Salvation Army's response to them. She is available to run seminars, classes or bible studies or can help resource you in doing the same. She is happy to provide information and resources, and also assist to formulate and implement local responses to social injustices within your community. Casey is our territory's liaison with Micah Challenge, Stop the Traffik, the National Council of Churches Social Justice Committee and Surrender. Casey is happy to discuss and share information on any issues of social justice at any time, so feel free to give her a call or drop her an email. 9266 9865

casey.o’brien@aue.salvationarmy.org

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