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Good news about how Jesus is impacting lives across WA

Pr Jody Eddy 15/7/23 Pr Jody Eddy 15/7/23

Let’s Pray, WA!

It was wonderful to see people across Western Australia unite in prayer over the month of June. Each day we prayed for different people groups covering each of our regions, for people working in a variety of industries, and for people facing particular challenges.

Pr Ben Reynolds 15/7/23 Pr Ben Reynolds 15/7/23

Pr Clem Receives Citation

On 20 June 2023 Pr Clem van Ballegooyen received a citation to celebrate his retirement and work in ministry since 1984.

Pr Andrew Skeggs 15/7/23 Pr Andrew Skeggs 15/7/23

‘Road to Bethlehem’ Becomes Biennial

Livingston Seventh-day Adventist Church has decided to run the Road to Bethlehem (RTB) Christmas outreach program every two years from now on, meaning the next program will be in December 2024.

Rochelle Stojanovic 15/7/23 Rochelle Stojanovic 15/7/23

Victoria Park Christian School Wins First Place at Bunbury Eisteddfod

One student shared that “their favourite part was singing on stage and winning first place” and another student’s favourite part was “listening to the other kids’ performances.”

Graeme Drinkall 15/7/23 Graeme Drinkall 15/7/23

New Campground Managers at Busso

A big welcome to Arron and Tyra Kelemen, our new Busselton managers.

Pr Andrew Olsen 15/7/23 Pr Andrew Olsen 15/7/23

High School Rally

One hundred teenagers all in the same place at the same time—so much fun! The High School Rally was filled with energy and excitement.

Pr Don Fehlberg 14/7/23 Pr Don Fehlberg 14/7/23

Brenda goes west

Then she spoke direct to the hearts of the adults challenging each one to be genuine Christian, fully surrendered to Jesus, passionately praying, quick to do God’s will and intentionally sharing Jesus. She told amazing personal experiences of God putting her in the right place to lead people to Jesus and His church. They were “Thank you, Jesus” moments!

Tracey Bridcutt 26/6/23 Tracey Bridcutt 26/6/23

Young Adventist entrepreneur receives Rotary award for accessible beauty venture

The young Adventist entrepreneur, who lives with blindness and hearing impairment herself, recently won a Shine On Award from the Rotary Club of Southern Districts, recognising her work in creating accessible products, and for her volunteer role at both Guide Dogs Western Australia and the Kites sensory toy library.

Deb Jones 6/6/23 Deb Jones 6/6/23

When the Sanctuary came alive for Manjimup

We were divided into 6 groups and given an envelope with instructions on how to build a particular piece of furniture found in the Sanctuary… A trailer load of ‘stuff’ was taken there, this included cardboard, pieces of wood, plastic tubing, paper, paint, gaffer tape and of course cable ties. People could use their imagination and work together to produce an item that had to resemble the furniture they were to make.

Andrina Prnich 6/6/23 Andrina Prnich 6/6/23

Growing together in Merredin

God is blessing our regional community with a growing number of young people who are passionate for Jesus. In the last six months we’ve seen our young people continue to develop, grow, and shine through church life and within their community.

Michael Popkiss 1/6/23 Michael Popkiss 1/6/23

Jenesis: beginning with praise

Our experience has been that live praise and worship is alive. It’s not something that can be replicated by watching online or listening to pre-recorded music.

Leesa Bylund 1/6/23 Leesa Bylund 1/6/23

Happy birthday, Sanitarium!

In August 1931, it was recommended to the Australasian Union Conference that “a factory be established on the West Australian Missionary School property at Carmel, Western Australia, for the manufacture of Gronose Biscuits and Weet-Bix.”

Shelley Poole 30/5/23 Shelley Poole 30/5/23

New First Nations building dedicated in a healing place

Coming in under budget—at just under AU$2 million—the pristine new classrooms, student common area, computer lab, administrative offices and Faith FM recording studio will support growth in First Nations ministry and health education at Mamarapha College.

Pr Steve Goods 20/5/23 Pr Steve Goods 20/5/23

An Awesome Easter!

Camp happens because of the hard work of our conference team, pastors and teachers and also some very special people who volunteer.

WA Conference Office 20/5/23 WA Conference Office 20/5/23

Easter Camp Memories

Re-live those epic Easter Camp vibes. #FeeltheLoveWA

Graeme Drinkall 20/5/23 Graeme Drinkall 20/5/23

Finance Update

The news has been full of cost of living increases, including rising interest rates, and wages not keeping pace with these cost increases. I have no doubt that our church members are beginning to feel the strain and have had to “tighten the belt”, so to speak, on the family finances.

Shane Lambert 20/5/23 Shane Lambert 20/5/23

BLT at Livingston

It was especially good to see Michelle Harders helping her team in the tug-o-war as she attached her wheelchair to the end of her teams rope and pulled them to victory!

Pr Jody Eddy 20/5/23 Pr Jody Eddy 20/5/23

Focus on Prayer

During June we are inviting everyone across Western Australia to join together in prayer. The prayer focus for these 30 days will be on different people groups. People working in different industries, people facing different challenges, people living in different regions.

Dr Francis Ejones 20/5/23 Dr Francis Ejones 20/5/23

ADRA Appreciation: Easter Camp

ADRA Maida Vale op-shop had their biggest sales during each day that the op-shop was opened during Easter Camp. Some of you have been major donors to the op-shop.