Imprint December 2018

oken Hill // Volunteer award for culture
Marilyn Harris, from Broken Hill, recently organised with her students a concert for
Drought Relief with proceeds going to ADRA. Because she and her husband, John,
work closely with the local Theatre 44, the venue was made available free of charge and a total
of $1550 was raised.
At a recent Volunteers Award dinner in Broken Hill, Marilyn was given a Volunteer Award for
Culture in the city. It was stated that Marilyn has worked with the local Eisteddfod Society for
nearly 40 years, and that she is their current Secretary. Marilyn is also Secretary of Broken Hill
Repertory Society and organises 3 or 4 concerts a year to benefit Theatre 44. She is pianist for the
BH Philharmonic Choir, and for the Morgan Street Public School choir. Marilyn also teaches
singing and piano, and runs Moxie theatre group for children each week, and the Expression
Glee singing Ensemble.
Around the churches
This senior lady is also the treasurer for the Broken Hill Adventist Church for 30 years, preaches
once a month, teaches the Sabbath school lessons, plays the piano every Sabbath and is also the
technical person for that local church.
Marilyn with her husband John and
their son holding the volunteer award
Marilyn is a living example to what a difference senior people can make in their church and the society they live in. Congratulations
Marylin!! Well done!! May God give you many more years in service for Him and the people in your community.
canberra national // Baptisms and Baby dedication // Maia French
October 13 2018 was a particularly special Sabbath for Canberra National
Church as six new members were welcomed into the church family as they
proclaimed their love for Christ. The combined service commenced with hymns
before Pr. Justin joined with parents Chomba and Mwikisa, and siblings, Mbuyoti
and Musonida to dedicate their little daughter Thapelo to the Lord.
Akhil then preached on the story of Naaman (2 Kings 5). He focused on
the marvellous ability God has to transform the lives of the troubled and
suffering when they accept Him into their lives. Following this inspiring message,
Johanna was welcomed into church membership by profession of faith. She has been
baptised previously and has been having bible studies by Pr. Justin.
Pr. Justin dedicating baby Thapelo to the Lord
After this, Pr. Justin read out the baptismal vows in preparation for an astounding
five baptisms. Francis, who has been having bible studies with Pr. Justin, was first to
be baptised. Francis gave some clues as to her difficult journey but praised God for
His continual care and guidance. Eliza, Lyndon, Rebecca and Rebecca performed
the beautiful Latin song, Panis Angelicus (Bread of Angels). Next was Eva who
has been having bible studies together with Johanna by Pr. Justin and who felt
convicted through the Scriptures to follow Jesus’ example. As she was baptised,
Elijah sang, ‘I Desire Jesus’. Finally, Pr. Justin had the pleasure of conducting a family
baptism. Ling, a teacher from Canberra Christian School, has been having family bible
studies by Pr. Justin with her husband Qiang and her daughter Amanda each
Sabbath afternoon. She shared inspiring words about her family’s journey to Christ.
She was then baptised with her husband Qiang and eldest daughter, Amanda.
From left, Pr Justin, Francis, Johanna, Eva and
son Titian, Amanda, Ling , Qiang and their
youngest daughter Grace, Akhil
The church then joined in singing, ‘Amazing Grace’, ‘Because He Lives’ and ‘Trust and Obey’. The congregation praised God for these
new members and committed to helping them in their spiritual journeys. There was a pot luck lunch after to celebrate the baptisms.
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