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Pint-sized visitors bring joy Victoria Point Adventist Aged Care (Qld) recently had children from a nearby early learning centre join them for a day. The children sang with the residents, shared their favourite books, and gave plenty of affection through hugs and kisses. “It was a beautiful morning for both the children and the residents, and has created opportunities for an ongoing friendship,” said lifestyle coordinator Patty Gillespie.—Patty Gillespie
Aore graduation blessings Aore Adventist Academy in Vanuatu recently held its 2016 graduation weekend. A special church service was held on the Sabbath, with 30 students baptised that same afternoon. The celebrations concluded on Sunday, with the graduations of more than 50 students in a colourfully decorated hall.—Maritza Brunt
Workshop a blooming success Beautiful blooms became stunning headwear in a recent fundraising initiative organised by Fox Valley church (NSW) member Hannah McDonald. Twenty-five participants attended the flower crowns workshop, which was a fundraiser for juveniles in crisis. A group from Ms McDonald’s church has been supporting a number of teenagers who are facing significant challenges in their lives. “The idea is that we are going to work with them, build relationships and help them get on a better path,” she said.—Tracey Bridcutt
Archaeological roadshow An archaeological display housed in a semitrailer is set to become a reality, with Avondale College chaplain Dr Wayne French and the North NSW Conference developing and launching this unique evangelistic resource. “Archaeology remains one of the best ways to bring to people’s minds that the Bible is a trustworthy book,” said NNSW president Pastor Justin Lawman.—Adele Nash
Inaugural prayer conference North New South Wales (NNSW) Conference recently held its first prayer conference. More than 200 people attended the event, held at Stuarts Point Convention Centre, where Pastor Roy Rugless (USA) spoke on the theme, “If my people pray for the latter rain”. “Since the conference, many people have gone back to their churches to encourage them to meet and pray for revival early in the morning,” said Colin Hone, director of Prayer Ministries for the Conference.—NorthPoint
Karalundi celebrates More than 200 people gathered at Karalundi Aboriginal Education Centre (WA) to celebrate 30 years since the re-opening of the centre. The weekend was filled with music, baptisms, baby dedications and a birthday cake. A special candle-lighting ceremony also honoured the original Karalundi founding elders, and gave a charge to the new generation.—Keith Godfrey
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Avondale advocacy takes root Staff members and students from Avondale College (NSW) collected 100kg of rubbish and planted 140 trees in a practical demonstration of advocacy during Green Week at Avondale. Other activities included a bicycle riding challenge and rubbish awareness campaign. Green Week is “an expression of Avondale’s commitment to caring for God’s creation,” said senior lecturer Dr Brad Watson.—Bethany Morrow
Crafty way to help others Members of a craft group who meet weekly at Dora Creek church (NSW) have been busy making baby wraps to send to Solomon Islands. The group of women and girls, aged eight to 80, aim to supply more than 50 wraps to needy mothers in the outlying islands. They will be delivered by Medisonship, an Adventist ministry’s medical support vessel, and will be the second delivery of wraps this year after 55 were dispatched in June.—Steve Boughton
record.net.au • DECEMBER 3, 2016
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