Around the regions
Church Treasurer, Peter Brewerton, ran second in the seniors’ foot race.
the South Burnett Regional Council. These groups play a critical role in keeping the community safe and well. MLA Dorothy Pratt said that while most people were aware of the host of community service organisations, few get an opportunity to say ‘thank you’, especially to those organisations which help in times of disaster. South Burnett Regional Council Mayor, David Carter also addressed the crowd. Comments heard on the day included: ‘It was certainly great to be here and see so many people in the community thanked for the way they serve us’ (Jenny Jensen, Nanango State High School). ‘It is terrific that we have so many organisations represented here and it is equally great to have a day set aside to recognise those organisations,’ (Cr Damien Tessmann). ‘Overall, it has been a very good day. We had our prayers answered with the good weather and we had a whole heap of fun. Next year will be bigger and better,’ (Pastor Don Niebling). Church Treasurer, Peter Brewerton, ran second in the seniors’ foot race.
THINK MISSIONAL
Saturday, 28 August
This month, Missions Interlink Queensland and NeoLeader are promoting cross-cultural mission and missional leadership with events at Ashgrove Baptist Church, including:
(9.00am–1.00pm) Mission Focus - for church leaders who have an interest or involvement in either local or global mission. The event features two experienced and gifted speakers, Dr Peter Law (Cross Over Communications International, Principal Designate Mueller College) and Dr Richard Hibbert (WEC missionary, Director School of Cross-Cultural Mission, SMBC). $25 registration includes lunch. (Register at 8.30am)
Friday, 27 August (9.00am–3.00pm) Missions Representatives’ Retreat - an opportunity for people who are actively involved in mission promotion and recruitment to meet. $40 registration (Reps’ Retreat) or $50 (Reps’ Retreat and Mission Focus) lunch included. (Register at 8.30am.) Contact Andrew Prince aprince@bcq.qld.edu.au (7.00pm-9.30pm) RISK: Gospel to the Globe - a combined youth rally for high school aged youth and youth leaders that will provide relevant exposure to a wide range of mission needs and opportunities. $5 at the door (No registration). Contact Dan Paterson youth@ashgrove.org.au
Contact John Anderson admin@interculturaltraining.com.au (1.00pm–8.30pm) NeoLeader Conference - for Leadership Development , aimed at young adults. Themed ‘Missional leadership’, the event features Richard Hibbert and Mark Broadbent (Pastor, City Life Baptist Church). $30 registration. (Register at 1pm.) Contact John Sweetman john.sweetman@malyon.edu.au
On the move • • • • •
Rev Dr Alan Bartlem has retired. Pastor Paul Butler has been appointed as Senior Pastor at Rochedale. Rev Tim Hanna has concluded at Willow Creek to accept the role of CEO, Compassion. Pastor Steve Meharg has been appointed as Senior Pastor at South Pine. Rev Don McLellan has accepted a (part time) call to Keperra.
Correction (last issue): Rev David Daniels has concluded an Interim at Minden and commenced an Intentional Interim Ministry (IIM) at Sunnybank Church of Christ. www.qb.com.au The qb AUGUST 10
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