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.

Message 1

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News 2

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Personnel 3

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Info 4

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Prayer Page 5

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Events 6

Finish What You Start

During my most recent pack and move, as I was unpacking some

of my sewing resources and finding a home for them, I realised

that I had a lot of unfinished projects. We call them UFO’s in the

quilting world. Un-Finished Objects…

I made a promise to myself that this year would be the year of

finishing things; projects that have lain dormant for some forgotten

reason, awaiting the final binding, or some block to be re-made,

or maybe I had just run out of inspiration to get it done, or even

something more interesting has caught my creative interest. They

languish in the boxes, unfinished, but they seem to have grown in

number too!

Gordon McDonald, in his book A Resilient Life, says that a sign of a

resilient person is one who finishes what one starts. Do you have

‘unfinished projects’ lying around? They might not be necessarily

an actual project, but promises you made to yourself, with God in

mind, to see something through to completion. Or maybe there

was something you resolved to do in your ministry but haven’t

quite gotten around to. Do you make excuses for not finishing

things? You’ll get around to it one day?

The apostle Paul says: One thing I do: Forgetting what is behind

and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to

win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ

Jesus. (Phil. 3:13-14)

I am pleased to report that I have finished three quilts so far this

year! But the Holy Spirit has prompted me to bring to completion

some other areas of my life, so that I can continue to be resilient in

my life and ministry.

I pray the same for you too.

Abundant Blessings,

Jennifer Stringer (Captain)

Issue 24 / 17 July 2013

RURAL CHAPLAINS REPORT

PASTORAL MINISTRY

Most of our visitation takes us to places where the

farmers are happy to have had much needed rain

and are hoping for even more. Some farmers had

dry planted crops and were pleased to see the rain

reward their efforts.

The rising cost of fuel and utilities is still a major

concern for farmers. We have visited folk who have

energy accounts in excess of $10,000. There are

many farmers under huge financial pressure and a

couple will possibly lose their farms before Christmas.

Some have had major health concerns and have

had to visit Dubbo or Orange for specialist

appointments.

We were able to host a number of farmers at the

quarters for meals or a cuppa the few days we were

home in June. Two farmers returned to their

properties after major surgery and we made a visit

to “Moyne” in Canowindra to visit a farmer who has

terminal cancer.

Much of our visitation has been in the Parkes, Forbes

area and between Warren and Quambone.

We had two emergency call outs to folk in distress

due to an accident and a suicide. We have been

able to give 12 farmers to date a Winter Linen Pack

and these gifts have been most appreciated,

especially the new pillows and blankets.

- Majors Trevor and Maree Strong

PRAYER REQUEST

Commissioner James Condon

has requested your prayer

support for the coming High

Council - commencing

29th July 2013.

118 of our leaders from around the world will meet

in London to elect the 20th General of The

Salvation Army.

To guide you in your praying, mySalvos will feature

a new prayer theme and guide each day from

15th July. You will find this at www.my.salvos.org.au

Could corps officers and leaders please announce

this in your meetings to make people aware it is

available?

For corps officers or those leading worship in

centres we will provide a five minute creative

prayer segment praying for the High Council. This is

for use in your meeting on 28th July. This will be sent

out next week.

Please join us and pray.

Sunset on a farm. The view from our van door!

HEALTH UPDATE

Major Diana Harris is about to commence a stem

cell transplant at Royal North Shore hospital. The

cancer that she has is so aggressive that doctors

have decided to employ this very aggressive

treatment. It commences on the 29th July. Prayers

for Diana and the effectiveness of this treatment

would be appreciated.

Lt Colonel Wes Kinder is recovering in RPA hospital

following spinal surgery and ICU over the past

weekend. The family are very appreciative of the

prayer support and request your continued

prayer. Wes is in 8 West 2, Bed 6 and welcomes

visitors within RPA visiting hours. We praise God for

His presence, healing, grace and strength for

Wes, Mae and the family (Major Paul

Kinder/Rockdale Corps, Captain Lindon

Kinder/Hurstville Corps, Bernice and Merrilyn).

Major Brian Wilson has come through open heart

surgery and doctors are pleased with Brian’s

progress. Brian was in ICU in Norwest hospital and

is doing well. Your ongoing prayer support is

greatly appreciated.

Major Ruth Fischle has been discharged from

hospital and the procedure appears to have

been successful. Please continue to pray for Ruth

and Barry.

Please pray for Major Jan Fraser who is seriously ill

and would be very appreciative of your prayer

support at this time.

Major David Hodges is returning to hospital for a

medical procedure. David, Coral and the family

would value your prayer.

BIRTH

Congratulations to Adam Cole (Queensland

State SAES Coordinator) and his wife Michelle on

the birth of their first child. Their son, who is yet to

be named, was born at 3.14 pm on Tuesday 9

July at Warwick Hospital weighing 7lb 4oz. All

three are doing well! May God continue to bless

them abundantly.

PROMOTED TO GLORY

Captain Mark Williamson (Taree Corps) has been

bereaved of his grandmother, Linda Toft of

Bundaberg Corps. Linda was Promoted to Glory

at 4am, Wednesday 17th July - two days after her

95th birthday. Major Jean Evans and Lt Colonel

Elaine Hood are nieces. A thanksgiving service will

be held at the citadel in Bundaberg at 3pm on

Sunday 21st July 2013.

ICO Delegate

Major Robyn Smartt (Salvos Counselling) recently

travelled to London to attend the 218th session at

International College for Officers. Each session

involves 26 delegates from around the world who

come together for an eight week sabbatical period

that offers opportunity for spiritual renewal, study and

reflection. Please remember Robyn, Howard, Matthew

and Chris in your prayers.

DIVISIONAL ENVOYS

On Sunday 15th July, Envoys Darren and Belinda

Cardwell’s service to The Salvation Army (together

with their daughter Rebecca) was acknowledged at

Tuggerah Lakes Corps. Darren and Belinda have

decided to move on. We are appreciative of their

dedicated service and pray God’s blessing on them

in the days to come.

STOLEN FUEL CARDS

In recent months we have had an issue with a fuel

card being stolen from one of our vehicles. It appears

that the pin number for the fuel card was also

accessible in the vehicle; therefore nearly $40,000 of

fuel was stolen in a very short period of time.

Could all managers or officers that are responsible for

a pool vehicle, bus or truck, please check with your

drivers that the pin number is not in any way available

with the fuel card in the vehicle.

- Trent Marsh (Fleet Manager)

July

20 Div. Pulse Youth Church – NWACC – 5.30pm

20 Delve – Collaroy

22-25 Spiritual Retreat - Lochinvar

26-28 Just Men Conference - Collaroy

28 Annual Day of Prayer for Children

August

2-4 Youth Ministry Conference – Collaroy

3-10 International SAGALA Jamboree

11-13 Div. Women Officer’s Retreat – Hunter Valley

23-25 “ONE” Div. Youth Councils Weekend

25 Junior Soldier Renewal Day

September

1 Father’s Day

5-8 Freedom Celebration – Sydney Olympic Park

14 Div. Youth Leaders U Nite

20 School Term 3 ends

26 Territorial Property Conference

29-5 Oct EQUIP Gospel Arts Camp – Collaroy

October

4 Divisional Review

7 Public Holiday

8 School resumes

12 Div. Men’s Breakfast

14 Discipleship Training Practicum 14-16

17 Appointments Announcement

18-20 Div. Kid’s Camp

25-27 Div. Women’s W/E – Monte Pio – Maitland

Guest Speaker: Major Maree Strong

This year seems to be slipping away fast!

Kate Humphreys 4th 10

Perry Lauder 4th 14

Leah Everitt 26th 4

FREEDOM CELEBRATION PROGRAM

7-8 September 2013

SATURDAY PROGRAM

9.00am Registration – Aged Care Plus

“Freedom Walkathon”

10.20am ACP “Freedom Walkathon”

10.30am Seniors Morning Tea

11.00am “Back to Bridge”

12noon “Freedom Carnival”

(including Laser Tag competition)

1.30pm SAGALA presentation

2.30pm Children’s musical

“Spend awhile on the Nile”

6.30pm “Freedom Concert”

SUNDAY PROGRAM

8.00am Young Leaders Breakfast

9.30am Kid’s Church – “Freedom in the Son”

10.00am Mini Kids

10.00am Sunday AM Meeting

“Freedom through Christ”

12.00pm Lunchtime Food Hall and

Entertainment

2.00pm Sunday PM Meeting

“Freedom through Salvation”

5.00pm Youth Supper

DHQ NEWSLETTER

Please note there will be no newsletter next week

due to DHQ Team members attending the Spiritual

Retreat. Next newsletter 31stJuly.

OFFICER’S KIDS

Prayer Partner Diary: 21-27 July

- Kempsey Corps – Lieutenant Karen Keddie

- North NSW Division Chaplains – Majors Peter and

Jean Ridley, Envoys Lloyd and Vicki Graham

(Rural Chaplains) and Lieutenant Teena Hughes

(Courts and Prisons)

- School for Officer Training, Major Stuart Evans,

Captains Grant and Sharon Sandercock-Brown,

Captains Steven and Petra Dorman, Captains

Laithe and Kaelene Greenaway, Major Rowena

Smith, Major Dr. Dean Smith, Majors David and

Shelley Soper and Team

- Burwood Corps – Captain Rhombus Ning and

Lieutenants Marcus and Ji-Sook Wunderlich

- Lithgow Corps – Captain Sandra Edge

- Maclean Corps – Envoy Penny Williams

22 – 26 Third Year Officers Residential

22 – 26 Central & North Queensland Division

Officers Fellowship

26 Aged Care Plus Review

26 – 28 Just Men’s Conference - Collaroy

Bible Verse for the Week

“What marvellous love the

Father has extended to us! Just

look at it – we’re called

children of God.”

Also Pray For:

- Major Colin Robinson - ongoing health

challenges – enduring 9 weeks of

chemo at the moment. Pray for Pam as

well.

- Majors Andrew and Julie Schofield as

they prepare to change appointments

out of this Division.

- Divisional Youth Church – Pulse, which

will be happening on Saturday.

- Those attending the Spiritual Retreat

next week that they will be refreshed.

You are invited to attend Prayer Meetings at DHQ anytime you are able.

Monday mornings (except Public Holidays) 9.30am – 10.00am DHQ Boardroom

Thursday mornings 7.30am – 8.00am DHQ Boardroom.

You are welcome to stay for a cuppa afterwards!

"We believe that in the person of Jesus Christ the Divine and human

natures are united, so that He is truly and properly God and truly

and properly man.” Doctrine 4