Baptist NewsJuly 2013

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m&m camp 2013

With over 70 campers (8 yr olds to year 7), 30 helpers (yrs 8 to 17), 20 leaders (18+) and a number of more senior support leaders, this year’s M&M camp was a great success. On arrival, children were immediately immersed into the South East Asian culture through the recreation of a local market with its hubbub, sights, sounds, and smells. Throughout the weekend this was further extended with some basic language, exploration of other cultural practices and crafts, including mask and shadow puppets. all culminating in a cultural meal of Nasi Goreng on Sunday night where honoured guests were entertained with some very creative retelling of the lost and found stories. Chapel times included enthusiastic worship, and creative telling of the lost stories from Luke 15. These stories were further explored in small groups and bed

time devotions then built on these wonderful times of deep sharing.

As Camp director it was a privilege to be involved in this significant event in the life of our Baptist Churches. I thank the amazing team of leaders who are committed to both cross cultural mission and working with children. To watch 14 year old boys step up to the responsibility that comes with leading boys in a small group and to see primary age girls hanging off every word from their 15 year old helper is inspiring. Is there a better way we have as a group of churches to change children’s lives, encourage teenagers into leadership and inspire young people in cross cultural mission, all in one event?

Pastor Mark Foley, M&M Camp Director

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... the greatest is love Russell Bartlett Accreditation Formation Facilitator

Last night while you were in bed over100,000 people were homeless in Australia

That’s 100,000 people who were sleeping on the street, in emergency housing, in their cars or on a friend’s couch.

Many of them are regulars to WestCare in the inner city. You might know them as a statistic but we know them as Jo, Sally, Darren and Arek.

Whether it’s because of financial problems, domestic violence, family breakdowns or mental health issues, our clients are looking for some refuge at WestCare.

Each day we are supporting more than 150 people with a hot meal, a warm shower and a listening ear; they can also access accommodation options, legal and medical support, and much more.

Most importantly, WestCare provides a sense of community and belonging to many who are searching. It is a practical outpouring of Christ’s love.

Right now, however, things are tough. The recent closure of another homeless centre, plus the increase in people who are finding themselves on the brink of homelessness has meant a surge in the number of clients coming through our doors.

We are talking to the government about what they can do but in the meantime we need to raise $60,000 from supporters to keep going.

If you can give to the WestCare Emergency Appeal, please use the envelopes in your church, visit www.baptistcaresa.org.au or call 8273 7100.

Matthew 25:35‘For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat’‘I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink’ ‘I was a stranger and you invited me in...’

4D2013 is a leadership conference on following - following God’s movement in His world. In His movement, what kind of people does God choose? How do His people follow where He leads? How will His leaders lead so people follow God?

Are you called to influence others to follow Jesus or to lead His community? Join us as we cultivate leaders in Discovering, Discerning, Developing, Deepening in the ministry God has given them for our churches and our communities.

There’s not much love in Canberra at the moment. Indeed, we may despair at the degrading level of interchange between politicians, and the smutty attacks in the name of having a joke. It’s demeaning all round.

It’s different in the church. Well, it certainly should be. Apostle Paul calls the church in Colosse ‘holy and dearly loved’ (Colossians 3:12 NIV) or ‘holy and beloved’ (NSRV).

Our story is that the God who is Love in his essence, sends Jesus to enflesh love so that we can see it, know it, understand it and receive it. This man of love loves to the uttermost, giving himself to death for us, ‘even death on a cross’ – the pinnacle revelation of love in human history. This one defeats death, rises, ascends to the Father and gives the Spirit of love to his people – ‘God has poured out (literally “flooded”) his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit whom he has given to us.’ (Romans 5:5)

So in the heart of Jesus’ communities (read your local church) are people who we trust, know in their depths that they are dearly loved. And this changes everything. This becomes the primary distinctive that the world is meant to see. As Jesus himself said: ‘By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.’ (John 13:35).

Is this how it is in your church? Is love the primary distinctive? Is it visible?Two possible problems:

� Perhaps we don’t know in our depths that we are loved by God. Has it actually shifted from

sound doctrine to personal (and hence corporate) experience? It is an amazing and fundamental liberation and powerhouse to know, as indeed Jesus himself prayed for us, that ‘you (Father) have loved them even as you have loved me.’ (John 17:23) So we can revel in the truth that, ‘Being the Beloved constitutes the core truth of our existence.’ (Dallas Willard, Renovation of the Heart, p 101)

� Perhaps we have become too settled, too comfortable? Perhaps we are not open to the ongoing desire of Love to refine us. At another time, to another church community not far from Colosse, Jesus said, ‘I reprove and discipline those whom I love.’ (Revelation 3:19) Can we imagine opening our doors to Jesus’ presence for his loving correction? Are we willing to face those places where there is unlove in our relationships, plans and procedures? What would this look like in your particular context?

Here is our calling. Here is the proof of the pudding. Apostle John tells it straight: ‘We know that we have passed from death to life because we love one another. Whoever does not love remains in death.’ (1 John 3:14)

Let’s live it out. Our society isn’t getting any kind of example from our political leaders, so let’s be a shining light, a light of love that penetrates and permeates every part of us, and blazes into the world.

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Living Our Story

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During our 150th year of association, we are thinking of people who have left their mark on our churches in South Australia and beyond.

men and women of the bushAt the turn of the twentieth century, the Australian bush worker was elevated to hero status. This was conveyed by verses and ballads, anecdotes and short stories by such people as Henry Lawson and ‘Banjo’ Paterson and created a myth about life in the bush.

’Twas they who rode the trackless bush in heat and storm and drought;’Twas they that heard the master-word that called them further out;’Twas they that followed up the trail the mountain cattle madeAnd pressed across the mighty range where

now their bones are laid.

Banjo Paterson, ‘The Pioneers’

History books convey a different story. The bush was often a place of harshness, isolation, deprivation and extremities. Take for example the conditions under which our pioneering home missionaries laboured. The ‘manse’ which Mr. Thomas Beaston occupied at Peake in 1910, was a room at the back of the church. A draper’s box served for a side-board and was filled with tins of jam and fruit. The ‘kitchen table’ was made from a wooden mustard box. The room had no luxuries, but plenty of ventilation, for it was made of corrugated iron and unlined.

E.F. Nickels and J.A. Innes were also pioneering home missionaries who faced the rigours and opportunities of such work on Eyre Peninsula. John Walker tells

their extraordinary story and calls them his personal favourites. They experienced isolation, loneliness, and constant travel in horse-drawn buggies on unforgettable roads in heat, dust, sand and mud. They lived and preached – when they were fortunate – in small, galvanised-iron buildings, and gave sacrificially of themselves as they provided a full range of religious services, taught secular subjects to school children, helped erect farm buildings, assisted with harvest, and generally provided whatever support they could to often isolated families.

Innes, slept in a tent with a bag stuffed with papers as his mattress. His successor, Ray Searle, had the luxury of a wire stretcher for a bed, mattress and blankets. Innes suffered a physical breakdown following surgery for appendicitis. His poor health was attributed to the harshness of the environment.

Strained financially, the SA Baptist Union was only able to afford a subsistence wage. Costs were considerable. Innes spent an average of six pounds per month on horse feed, which was drawn from his wage. He purchased a motorcycle which proved unreliable and on his plea

the Union purchased a second-hand Ford. By this time Innes expressed doubts as to whether he wanted to enter the Baptist ministry. He eventually did undertake ministerial training and was ordained in 1937.

Nickels, from Gumeracha, crossed by boat to Franklin Harbour and then rode a horse for nearly 200 kilometres to Mount Cooper. He was ably assisted by his wife who used their farm-house as a centre of missionary activity. He became self-sufficient and

every cheque sent to him by the Home Mission Department was promptly returned as a donation to Home Mission Funds. He travelled long distances and established preaching stations. He carried on self-sacrificially for 16 years until he suffered loss of hearing and his wife became critically ill. They moved back to Adelaide in 1929 and had to be assisted financially by the Union.

A multitude of similar stories remain to be told. These were our home missioners, the ‘men and women of the bush’. They remain our unsung heroes and heroines.

Gordon Crabb and Doug Rowston

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news from our

Churches

BaptismsFollow me…

Blackwood Hills Baptist 19 May

Mim Griffith by Ebony Grigg, Jeremy Griffith by Rob Griffith2 June

Cathy Sauerbier by Sam Thomson. Isaiha Groeneveld by James Baker

Knightsbridge Baptist Church19 May

Knightsbridge Celebrates Manning’s baptism. Manning Chen gave an amazing testimony of God’s breaking into his life and his desire to give his life to Jesus as a result.

There were tears of joy as Manning gave his emotionally moving testimony in both English and Chinese, ( to assist our growing Asian congregation hear his testimony in their own language. ) To his delight, after the baptism, Pastor Paul King presented Manning with a copy of Philip Yancey’s book ‘What’s so amazing

about Grace” in Chinese.

Springpark Baptist28 AprilMel Dona by Abel Rillera, assisted by Jerry FloresPhoto top: Manning Chen, Pastor Paul KingPhoto bottom: Mel Dona, Pastor Abel and Jerry Flores

Mt Gambier Baptist Church will be celebrating 150 years since the opening of the first Baptist Church in Mt Gambier in 2014.

We would like to hear from anyone who has photographs, newspaper articles etc. If anyone has photographs of previous ministers who have served at the Church we would appreciate receiving a copy.

Please contact the Secretary, Yvonne Brown, Phone 08 87255235, email mtgbapt@internode.on.net or post to PO Box 1742, Mt Gambier 5290

Anyone who has had an association with Mannum Baptist Church is invited to join us as we celebrate our 125th year on Sunday 18th August 2013 at 10:30 am, with a shared lunch to follow.

On Sunday 19th August 1888 a group of believers met in the Mannum Institute and elected a committee to form a Baptist congregation. This led to the Rev. Silas Mead coming to Mannum on 30th September 1888 and forming the Baptist Church with 17 members.

During the ensuing 125 years our church has faced both boom and collapse. 36 people have filled the role of Pastor with tenures ranging from 6 months to 11 years. Mannum must be a good training ground as 10 of the Pastors have been students from theological college.

Today we are regenerating and have a similar number of members to that original group that first met back in 1888.

We give our grateful thanks to God for the blessings many people have received in this place and for the loyalty of those past and

present who have given and are giving of their best to keep Mannum Baptist Church as a place of Worship and encouragement, to the glory of the Triune God; Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

Mannum Baptist Church

125th Anniversary Invitation

Mannum Church today

Celebrating 150 years of ministry in Mt Gambier in 2014

On Sunday May 26, members of Parkside Baptist Church joined with Christians across the nation by running a Finish the Race event to engage with issues of global poverty and become local advocates for the poor.

Coordinated by Micah Challenge, the Finish the Race campaign aims to ensure the Australian Government stays committed to achieving the UN Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) which were designed to halve poverty by 2015.

During its normal Sunday service, Parkside Baptist led the congregation through the significant progress made against all global poverty targets, integrating creative presentations with prayer. All 100 members present signed a petition urging the

Parkside Baptist

Halving poverty by 2015

Jasmin Howorth – Communications InternMicah Challenge Australia

Government to give Australia’s fair share in overseas aid – just 70 cents in every $100, and sent a photo of their event to their local Member of Parliament.

Event coordinator, Carolyn Smith, said that participants were encouraged by the event and the church now looks forward to partnering with other groups within their electorate to continue raising awareness in the lead up to the federal election. “Often it’s the case that people are unaware of issues of poverty; but once you bring these issues before them they are very receptive and keen to be involved”, said Carolyn.If you are interested in running a Finish the Race event, signing the petition, or finding out more about Micah Challenge, then please visit www.finish2015.com.au

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Sacred Agents

Does exercise work?

Have you ever had one of those moments when you really get it? When you see first-hand why it is you do what you do? I had one of those moments recently when I had the privilege of taking some pastors and major donors to visit the child-centred community development sponsorship program they support in Cambodia.

I was sitting in a room with a young mother and as we talked, through an interpreter, I heard how much her life had changed in the last few years. She wasn’t just some nameless poverty statistic. She was a real human being who, through the power of child sponsors in Australia, has seen amazing things happen for her children and the wider community. Through Baptist World Aid child-centred community development, when you sponsor a child you are not just helping one child, you are actually helping all the children and families in the community break the poverty cycle.

This young woman’s face was alive with joy as she told me how Baptist World Aid’s local Christian partner FH had facilitated a movement for change in her village. Through kids’ clubs, savings groups and education classes, she told me how locals had been empowered to take control of their children’s future. They had petitioned the government for a teacher and then resourced and built their own school. There are more than 100 children from her village receiving an education. It is amazing! She also spoke with pride about how her husband had been able to borrow from the village savings group to plant better rice crops. He had worked hard and the increased yield from his plot meant a little money could be put aside in case the children got sick or needed school supplies.

Baptist World Aid Australia

a visit to Cambodiaby Robin Carter, Church Relationships Manager for Baptist World Aid

visit belovesunday.org.au

“When I think back to that interview I am inspired to go that little bit further when I talk to churches and supporters around SA. I’ve seen the power of God’s love at work in these communities, restoring dignity and bringing the fullness of life He desires for all people.

Each year in August, Baptist churches across Australia are invited to participate in ‘Be Love Sunday’. This is a wonderful day where we, as Christians, can talk, pray and learn in church how we can follow Jesus’ example to end the crippling impact of poverty.

If you would like to be a part of Be Love Sunday, please contact me directly on (08) 8357 1755. I can provide your church with print resources, Bible studies, video content and online resources that will help to inspire, convict and mobilise your church so that together we can tell children living in poverty ‘we believe in you’.”

For more information on ‘Be Love Sunday’ please call 1300 789 991 or visit the website BeLoveSunday.org.au.

I need to exercise. Power walking, riding, exercises, weights, even (gasp!) running. Nearly all of us need to take time for exercise – and it’s become a huge industry. The most recent City to Bay Fun Run was entered by no less than 30,000 people. Have you ever wondered why our grandparents and great-great-grandparents didn’t do that sort of thing? No, it’s not because they’re really, really old.

It’s because they worked. Physical work. Standing up work. At least, a lot more than we do today. I need exercise because I spend so much of my time doing what I’m doing right now – sitting in front of a screen. I have machines to do hard labour for me. But exercise isn’t real work. It’s simulated work. It’s play-work.

I read with fascination an interview last year with Adelaide Crows fitness coach, Stephen Schwerdt. He attributed a plummet in the Crows’ injuries that season to a new approach to training. They spent less time isolating certain muscles on fitness machines and more time in general wrestling and boxing, to become more rounded athletes and more closely simulate their match-day work. In other words, they got real.

It got me thinking about churches. And mission. How much of what we do is real gospel work, and how much is exercise? Do we talk (and blog/read - look, right now you and I are equally guilty) about evangelism so much because we do it so little? Don’t get me wrong, there’s a place for planning, training, reading and debating. But it needs to be real. It has to be connected to real doing.

It’s one thing to be keen on fishing, to read fishing magazines, to buy fishing equipment, even to go fishing. It’s perhaps another thing to get good at getting fish. This may be true not just of evangelism, but also of our worship, our fellowship, our discipleship. Are we fit and strong for the real thing, and from the real thing, or just buff from exercises? Do we have the burns and scars from real-world mission, or just a spray-on tan from talking about it? Is play-working a way towards real work for us, or a way out of it?

Andrew Turner is our Church Development Facilitator. You can interact with this and other articles on his blog www.sacredagents.net

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Geoff, Amanda & Will’s time on the Silk Road7 July 10.00 am Parkside Baptist Church

together in mission

On mission

Opportunities to hear from…

North-West Prayer meetings

4th Tuesday of the month, 2 pm at Cheltenham Baptist Church

All welcome

On Friday 31st May, 100 people gathered at Trinity Baptist for a dinner to celebrate 100 years of Global Interaction. Previously known as the Australian Baptist Foreign Mission Board and then ABMS, the national organisation was created in 1913 when the state missionary societies federated, and so this year each state will hold an event to mark this Centenary. It was quite appropriate for SA to kick off the round of festivities, as the Baptist Missionary society started here by Silas Mead was the first in the nation, created between 1863 and 1865, and so it was a double celebration for us, also marking 150 years of cross-cultural mission work here in SA.

Global Interaction’s General Director, Heather Coleman, spoke about the history of the work and the ongoing challenges, and we also heard video messages of blessing and thanks from former General Director (and current Australian Baptist Ministries National Director) Keith Jobberns and Ian Dicks currently serving in Malawi.

Centenary Celebration

Ros Gooden presented a brief overview of the recently completed history book titled, “From Five Barley Loaves: Australian Baptists in Global Mission 1864-2010.” The book was sent to the publishers on the day of the dinner, and will be an exciting read of God’s faithfulness and the service of many. It has received many glowing endorsements and will be available for purchase soon.*

Over a delicious three-course meal there were great opportunities to share stories and there was a wonderful ‘buzz’ in the room all night. A big thanks to all those who helped make it possible, including our caterers Colin & Helen Rolfs, the SA Global Missions Team including Alan & Gay Turland, Ros Gooden and Les & Ruth Haydon, and the SA Global Interaction staff team Amy Bailey, Renee LeCornu and Melinda Cousins.

But the real highlight of the night was the “roll call” of those 30+ people present who have served cross-culturally with us. It was a wonderful time to honour their faithful

service, and give thanks to God for his work through them. It is amazing to consider that there were over 250 years of cross-cultural service in the room! This is an incredible legacy, and those who currently serve in our work around the world stand on the shoulders of all these who have come before.

The challenge of a night like this is to consider what a similar celebration might look like in another 100 years! How we will play our part to make sure that there are celebrations in the future (and for eternity!) as we see unreached people groups given the opportunity to respond to the good news of Jesus and join us in following Him?

* If you would like to be notified when the book is available, and be part of a bulk order through the SA state office, please contact us at sa@globalinteraction.org.au to let us know.

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For prayer…

Christine PearceDirector SA Baptist Women

Mobile: 0403 181 369christine@christinepearce.com

God is at work in you

Baptist 40+ SinglesSaturday 20 July | 7.30 pm

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Cost: $15 (1 game) $22 (2 games)$15 (2 games) (RAA members, Seniors)

RSVP by Tuesday, 16 July2013Helen & Brian, 8341 8283

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All welcome to join us

M Scott Peck in ‘The Road Less Travelled’ begins with these three words – ‘Life is difficult.’ Malcolm Fraser, a past Prime Minister, made this saying famous – ‘ Life wasn’t meant to be easy.’ He was quoting from George Bernard Shaw’s play Back to Methuselah in which he wrote – ‘ Life wasn’t meant to be easy my child, but take courage: it can be delightful.’ Jesus says in John 16:33 – ‘I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.’ A quick glance at our own life, or that of a friend, or the marginalized and disenfranchised people groups will attest to the fact that life isn’t always trouble free or even fair. But the good news according to Paul in Romans 8:28 is that ‘in all things God works for the good of those who love him.’

In the past I used to plan and strategize how God should work things out for me but it never happened the way I wanted it. Even though I thought my schemes and scenarios were very clever, God knew what I needed at those times. I’ve come to realize there are many seasons in our journey. Sometimes we see God at work in and around us and sometimes we don’t see anything. ‘There is

a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven.’ Ecclesiastes 3:1

One way God can speak to us is through creation. You will notice that many fruit-bearing trees and plants do not produce fruit in winter, because the fruit is seasonal. This lack of fruit doesn’t mean the trees are unhealthy. So it is with our lives.

Let’s look at Psalm 1:1-3‘Blessed is the person who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful; But their delight is in the law of the Lord, and in His law they meditate day and night. They shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season, whose leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever they do shall prosper’.

If you are suffering trials and troubles, I want to encourage you today that God is always doing something good in your life. Take heart, stay connected to Him and the fruit will come.

Men’s Breakfast Saturday 20 July 2013

7:30 am(sharp) - 9.00 am

Blackwood Hills Baptist Church72 Coromandel Parade, Blackwood

Cost: $8 ($5 concession)

Speaker Garry ParkerContinental breakfast including hot ham & cheese croissants, toast, muffins, danish, cereal, tea, juice and REAL COFFEE, followed by the insightful Garry Parker. Garry is a Youth Pastor, Chaplain, Young Adult Facilitator and author who has a real passion for fostering and journeying with young people. The author of Man Up! a men’s self-discovery book that helps men define their role, purpose and spiritual place in today’s society.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity. Pay on the day but please RSVP to Michael Houston (0403 656 537 or email me at jodiemick@adam.com.au) by Wednesday 17 July. We’d love to see you there

BAPTIST HISTORICAL GROUP

Friday 23 August | 4.30 pm

Raws Room, Flinders Street Baptist

Anzac - Centenary

A light tea is served for which a donation would be appreciated.

Further information please contact

Marie Lines on 8332 4887

JULYM15 Pray for WestCare Centre as they feed an additional 30 people a day, that God will supply the extra $60,000 needed for this ministry.T16 Rostrevor: Pray for interns Mike Harris (Worship Ministry) and Jessica Evans (Children’s Ministry).W17 GIA: Pray that Ian’s work permit has been renewed.T18 Praise the Lord as people respond to the Baptist Care Health, Wellbeing and Aging service as they support people to engage with people in the community.F19 GIA: Keep praying for the Dyer family’s support to come in soon,S20 Men’s breakfast at Blackwood Hills – speaker is Garry Parker.S21 Pray for President Philip Beck as he meets pastors and church leaders.M22 Praise God for Alpha courses.T23 GIA: Heather seeks prayer for the completion and publication of the mission’s history book. W24 Pray for Dennis Pethers as he equips our pastors in a seminar on growing gospel proclaiming communities.T25 GIA: Pray for Dema and Carolyn on home assignment from Thailand in August.F26 Pray for chaplains in hospitals, aged care and prisons that they might touch people with the hope of Christ.S27 West Beach: Praise God for answering our prayers – Rev. David Smith will become our pastor later this year.S28 Pray for Mike Mills and staff, for Andrew Turner, our Church Development Facilitator.M29 GIA: The Walkers seek prayer for changes in the school system in Cambodia so that very poor students can stay at school.T30 Pray for revival.W31 GIA: Pray that God will lead Hoa to the disabled young people and children he can best help.

AUGUSTT1 Pray for Baptist Care as it negotiates with the government on service programs funding, that God will continue to bless our ministry. F2 Pray for our local youth leaders and our young people and young adults.S3 Pray for churches seeking pastors.S4 GIA: Praise God with Catherine that she can support, encourage and share with young people in Poipet.M5 Pray for wisdom as Assembly Board and Sub-Committees meet.T6 Pray for safety and good health for Dr Mills and family at Kompiam.W7 GIA: Thank God for Kyle’s successful organic compost work.T8 ‘B Care’ conference 26-27 September – pray for speakers preparing presentations about caring for people with mental health issues and addiction and churches as they consider sending delegates.F9 Pray for Christine Pearce, Director of SA Baptist Women.S10 GIA: Pray for Board Vice Chairperson Rachel Bowey.S11 Pray for our pastors.

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men’s mental healthHelp refugees & asylum seekers to settle in AdelaideDo you want to reach out your hand in friendship to a refugee/asylum seeker living in Adelaide? Consider becoming a volunteer mentor with the Baptist Care Fuse Mentoring Program. Just 6 hours per month can make a huge difference in their lives – and enrich your own. It is a great way to show God’s love in action, and to learn first-hand about other people’s journeys.

Mentor training will be held on 23rd July, 6th August and 13th August from 6-8.30 pm. It’s fun, informative and free. For more information and to register, please contact:

Bryan Hughes, Fuse Mentoring Coordinator81185238 / 0466 776 501 orbhughes@baptistcaresa.org.au

GRoWinG ToGeTheRin MARRiAGe 2013

Take time out for a retreat weekend that allows God to work in your marriage helping

it become the best it can be.

“WeeKend diARy dATeS 2013August 23-25 | lyndoch hill Retreat

november 1-3 | Weintal Resort, Tanunda

For more information - Rob and Lee Allen (8331 7061), Lesley and Fred Vince, (8390 3332)

www.gtimsa.org

In 2010 men accounted for over ¾ of suicides in Australia. Couple this fact with another - that an estimated 72% of men do not seek

help for mental disorders1 it can be assumed we’re not doing something right in the area of men’s mental health.

Ian ‘Watto’ Watson, pioneer of Shed Night for men, founder of Shed Happens, and author of Every Blokes a Champion…even you!, has made it his life’s work and passion to encourage and help men and boys on their

journeys to becoming the men they were created to be. He’ll be speaking on the topic of men’s mental health as part of Baptist Care’s upcoming Perspectives on Mental Health and Addiction conference. Watto has had a lifetime of involvement with men through AFL in Queensland, time in the army, his truck-driver training business and through establishing and running Shed Nights across Australia. He has a

powerful, encouraging, inspirational message for men and boys of all ages and will speak on ‘Encouraging blokes to win the battles of life’ and ‘The importance of dreams in a bloke’s life, at any age’. Other speakers will include psychiatrist and former Clinical Director of Country Health SA, Ken Fielke; Senior Psychiatry Register Dr. Duncan McKellar (Lyell McEwin Health Service); mental health nurses Millie Davey and Susanna Warner, army reserve chaplain Rev. Carl Aiken and counsellor, family therapist and out-care worker Judy Howie.

26-27 September 2013

Enfield Baptist1 Francis Ave, Broadview

Registration: $60/day, $120/2 days (register before Aug 31 and receive a FREE copy of

Watto’s book!)

If you’re interested in attending all or part of the two-day conference or receiving a full list of speakers, please call Anne Van Loon on 0409 921 337. Places are limited.

1Facts and Figures about Mental Health and Mood Disorders, Black Dog Institute http://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/docs/Factsandfiguresaboutmentalhealthandmooddisorders.pdf

Celebrating 100 years of Baptist Ministry in the Inner City, 1913-2013

Centenary Celebration

Please join us for a thanksgiving service at WestCare Church on Sunday 18th August at 10.00am. Followed by lunch and a fair in Millers Court. Formalities at 1.00pm.

All past and present supporters of Baptist Care are invited to attend

For further information please contact the Communication Officer, Baptist Care on 8273 7103 or rcarter@baptistcaresa.org.au.