Visit
GRAHAM WALL from Victoria visited us for a
week during his holidays. He participated in the MSOBS
classes, helped with visiting, enthusiastically taught
two lessons for the church and encouraged us all to
greater service. We are very grateful for his visit!
Assignments
and Classes
ROBERTO QUINTANILLA did a great job with his first
term assignments, even surpassing some of the teachers'
expectations. We are very thankful for his enthusiasm and
efforts in the training programme. Keep it up Roberto! In
first and second terms Roberto is spending time with
preachers from the Hunter Valley, Gosford, Warringah,
Hawkesbury, Canberra and Macquarie congregations,
examining the make-up of the congregations, their
teaching programme and their methods of edification and
evangelism.
Lectureship
"Christianity:
A Journey of Discovery" is this years lectureship
theme. We hope that you will make plans to attend on July
14-18.
Baptism
The latest
baptism in the Macquarie church was that of AMANDA STILBE. She was contacted by one of
our graduates and taught by another and we are thrilled
to have her as our new sister. Thanks especially to PETER & CLAIRE TICKNER for their influence and help
with Amanda's decision.
Wedding
ROBERTO QUINTANILLA and SUMMER RAMELLE have set their wedding date for
early October this year. We wish this wonderful young
couple well in their preparations for the big event! But,
as Roberto said, "We are investing in a marriage,
not a wedding!" so we especially wish them well for
their life together.
Engagement
While we
are nuptial mode, TIMOTHY PAULL & KARYN TONKIN have announced their engagement
- to each other! Our best wishes are with this delightful
young couple from the Macquarie church. They plan to
marry some time next year and we wish them all the best!
Thanks
We want to
recognise and commend those of you who as individuals and
churches are now helping to support the students and
teachers and the operation of the school, through your
prayers, encouragements, suggestions and financial
assistance! This is very much need and really encouraging
for all of us involved with the school. If you are not
helping in ways like this and would like to help train
preachers now, please let us know. Thanks!
Ted
Paull
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