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autumn
2021
Prayer Notes
Reaching Australia for Christ since 1919
The Bush Church Aid Society of Australia The Bush Church Aid Society has a heart for people living in remote and regional Australia. We are committed to going the distance to reach Australia for Christ. Under God, we do this by • proclaiming Christ so that people may respond to Him; • nurturing Christians in their faith and ministry; • strengthening local Christian communities in their mission; • providing services of Christian care and advocacy; • developing an understanding of Christ’s mission and • promoting active partnership throughout the church. Our core commitments are • relying on prayer for God’s help and the Holy Spirit’s guidance; • trusting in the vision, authority and encouragement of Scripture; • working in humility, servanthood and fellowship with the church in mission; • developing interdependent relationships with Diocesan Bishops; • providing pastoral care and professional development for staff and • responsibly managing our resources. Cover Photo: Boab Tree on the Leopold Downs Road north of Fitzroy Crossing in the Kimberley Taken by NSW/ACT Regional Officer Ted Brush
We are Going the Distance by • bringing the gospel of Christ to the outermost parts of Australia – We are committed to sending messengers so that all Australians, no matter where they live and work, are able to hear the life-changing message of Christ. • developing a new generation of culturally diverse Christian leaders – We are committed to engaging young people, discipling them in the faith and encouraging them in ministry so they can lead others to Christ. • supporting ministry by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people – We are committed to working with our first peoples so they can serve Christ in ways that are Biblically faithful and culturally appropriate. • planting and renewing sustainable churches – We are committed to establishing vibrant and outward-looking gatherings of Christ’s people. • equipping local leaders for fruitful ministry – We are committed to supporting Christians ‘on the ground’ so they can be salt and light for Christ. • providing care in Christ’s Name – We are committed to serving hurting people in times of crisis and through ongoing Christ-centred pastoral care.
PEOPLE LOCATION DAY BARCLAY, Dale & Rachel Sunraysia South 14 BELL, Trevor & Cindy Bendigo Affiliate 16 BENTON, Jude & Andy Croajingolong 17 BRUSH, Ted & Michelle NSW/ACT Regional Office 20 BUSH SCRIPTURE ADVISER Announcement Pending 21 CLONCURRY Minister Position Vacant 26 COLLINGS, Luke & Julia Moranbah 27 COOBER PEDY Minister Position Vacant 11 DAYMOND, James & Brittany Mudgee 23 DIGITAL CHURCH PROJECT Tasmania 19 DUFF, Chris & Naomi Brighton 18 EDWARDS, Rob & Michelle Strathfieldsaye 15 FARICY, Daniel & Rebecca Kununurra 6 FELL, David & Crystal Norfolk Island 24 FERGUSON, George & Carmel Barwon District Anglican Parish 29 HALLYBURTON, Topher & Chica Ministry Trainee Alice Springs 8 HARRADINE, Jack & Lill Broken Hill 23 HARRIS, Greg & Karen National Office 1 HEALY, Robert & Kaye WA Regional Office 3 HEMMINGS, George & Sarah Bendigo Youth Development 16 HENLEY, Brad & Joh Kangaroo Island 12 HORNE, David & Lauren Southern Beaches 19 HURLEY, Brendan & Laura Bluff Point 3 ICS Richard Bromley Intercontinental Church Society 30 IRELAND, Naomi Children’s Ministry Officer Darwin 9
PEOPLE LOCATION DAY KELLY, Jacob & Sarah Student Minister Echuca 15 KLOUTH, Steven & Caitlin Kelso 22 KYNGDON, Roger & Amanda Newman 4 LANE, Adrian Victorian Regional Office 13 LANGMEAD, Kurt & Rebecca Lightning Ridge 28 LAY, Greg & Jocelyn BCA Nomads Coordinators 2 LONGREACH/BARCALDINE Minister Position Vacant 27 MCDONALD, Glen & Beth Roxby Downs 11 MCGRATH, Trent & Alice Jindabyne 24 MORGAN, Jeremy & Claire Central Mallee 14 NADEN, Neville & Kathryn Indigenous Ministry Officer 2 NICOL, Frank & Jo Parish of West Pilbara 4 POHLMANN, David & Margaret (Scott) Schools Ministry Coordinator Darwin 9 REEVE, Simon & Alison Woolgoolga 29 ROBERTS, Simon & Alison Exmouth 5 SKEAT, Josh & Naomi Tasmanian Regional Office 17 THIELE, Chris & Wendy King Island 18 UPTIN, Mike & Sandra QLD/NNSW Regional Office 25 VAN’T SPYKER, Philip & Jessica Yeppoon 28 WALTON, Ruth Nungalinya College Dean 10 WARNER, John & Geetha SA/NT Regional Office 7 WATSON, Jim & Natalie Nungalinya College 10 WRIGHT, Alfrene Gulargambone 22
Editorial I know you will have had that experience of needing to get something from another room, walking into it and then not being able to remember what it was you were after. I suspect I get 80 per cent of my exercise up and down the stairs in this fashion. I read an article that said it was the doorways that did this to us. Our brains do a sort of reset, as we go into the new room, it clears the short- term memory, and we are ready to go onto the next challenge. Whether this is true or not I am not qualified enough to say, but it interests me that in Hebrew tradition small pieces of Scripture are fixed in a case on the right-hand side of the door frame, called a mezuzah. As the person enters, they touch it and remember… Lately I have rediscovered the Psalms, this crept up on me slowly, then I noticed God was speaking through them, I was being fed by them, being held in troubled times, putting words to my experience and feelings. And I remembered, these songs that explore the heights and depths of our encounter with God, in all its raw emotion, were the prayer book of Jesus. I encourage you to read one daily, write it down, pin it to the door frame. And remember. Psalm 136:23 – He remembered us in our low estate His love endures forever. Through good and bad times, we pray the prayers, say the words, remembering that God is good, and we remain His beloved. Thank you for remembering to pray, it is critically important. Last year in ICS we had two chaplains in the proximity of terror attacks, one in an earthquake and one robbed and tear gassed. My friends at BCA have encountered different but comparable dangers and challenges and will continue to do so. Add to this COVID-19 and the impact this has had on us all leads me to plead, ‘remember us in your prayers’, it is the heartbeat of our missions. The Revd Richard Bromley ICS Mission Director
1 National Office Kim, Pip, Desiree, Janine, Nola, Greg H, Karen, Sue, Greg B Greg & Karen Harris, Greg Bridge, Desiree Chan, Philippa McLoughlin, Janine van den Tillaart, Sue Rice, Nola Starmans, Kim Hinkley GPO Box 5389, Sydney NSW 2001 Level 7, 37 York Street, Sydney NSW 2000 Phone 02 9262 5017 Christ is the culmination of the law so that there may be righteousness for everyone who believes. R omans 10:4 March During March, the BCA Executive meet for the first time in 2021. Praise God for the service of these committed men and women. Please pray for wisdom and discernment as they govern the Society. April During this month BCA Field Staff from across Australia will come together at the biennial Field Staff Conference in Queensland (border restrictions dependent). Please pray this is a time of great fellowship and encouragement for all. May Please pray for the BCA Annual General Meeting and Annual Council Meeting held in Sydney this month. Pray for efficient preparations and that the meetings will be times of helpful discussion, prayerful considerations and wise decisions. Profile The National Office reaches Australia for Christ by stewarding the resources God gives BCA, so they are used effectively and efficiently to sustain existing and emerging ministries. We do this in partnership with our Executive, Senior Officers and a team of generous volunteers.
2 Indigenous Ministry Officer Neville & Kathryn Naden 49 Kilkenny Circuit Ashtonfield NSW 2323 n.naden@bushchurchaid.com.au A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Proverbs 17:22 March Please pray for preparations for the organisers of the upcoming Katherine Christian Convention. Pray for our former SA/NT Regional Officer Steve Davis & his wife Lyn who are ministering as locums in Katherine during a period of vacancy. April Pray for all Field Staff as they prepare to attend the BCA Field Staff Conference (border restrictions dependent). Pray for journeying mercies as they travel and for Kim as she takes care of the logistics. Pray also for Neville as he attends an Easter Convention in Cherbourg, Queensland. May Pray for people as they travel to the Northern Territory to attend the Katherine Christian Convention. Pray for Neville as he preaches and deputises at Richmond Anglican Church. Profile Neville has served as BCA’s Indigenous Ministry Officer since 2017. He & Kathie relocated to Ashtonfield, East Maitland in late 2020. They continue in their role from this location.
2 BCA Nomads Coordinators Greg & Jocelyn Lay Serving with BCA since September 2020 Waterford Valley Lakes 174/175 Kelletts Road Rowville VIC 3178 Phone 0403 304 401 (Greg) 0433 104 790 (Jocelyn) nomads@bushchurchaid.com.au The Lord Himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Deuteronomy 31:8 March March is the beginning of the Nomad migration, please pray for good preparation and safe journeys. April Nomads will be gathering at various places around Australia and especially around NSW and Queensland; pray that their times are well spent as they reach out to Field Staff during their visits. May Several Nomads will be traveling up north for the Katherine Christian Convention and beyond. Lord keep them safe as they go the distance. Profile The Bush Church Aid Nomads scheme connects Christian travellers with Field Staff and the churches they serve, so they can take part in ministry on their travels. Nomads support the work of the gospel and experience what life is like in remote areas. BCA’s Field Staff and their church communities are very encouraged by the presence of Nomads and their willingness to lend a hand.
3 Western Australian Regional Office
Robert & Kaye Healy
PO Box 394
Mount Lawley WA 6929
Phone 1300 554 025
rob.healy@bushchurchaid.com.au
You, God, are my God, earnestly I seek you; I thirst for you, my whole
being longs for you, in a dry and parched land where there is no water.
Psalm 63:1
March
Thank you, Lord, for revealing yourself in your Word and in your
Son. We pray that by your Spirit the people of this dry land may
earnestly seek You. Give our BCA Field Staff living water to share.
April
Thank you Lord for your Son, who, in agony and thirst, bore our
sins upon the cross. May BCA Field Staff meet the thirst of people
for righteousness and peace, in a time of darkness and uncertainty.
May
Thank you for the seasons. We pray for the rains of winter to come;
that our dry land may bring forth the fruits of the earth. Bless our
BCA Field Staff as they work in your fields Lord. We long to see the
day of harvest, to your great glory Lord.
Profile
Western Australia has vast distances. Rob & Kaye do a lot of
travelling to visit Field Staff and speak about BCA. Give thanks
for answered prayer for more deputations across the state. Pray
for the vacant parishes across North West Australia, Perth and
the Bunbury Dioceses.
Diocese of Perth | The Most Revd Kay Goldsworthy3 Bluff Point
Brendan & Laura Hurley
Ethan (2013) Jake (2017)
Oliver (2018), Grace (2020)
Serving with BCA since February 2019
75 Railway Street
Bluff Point WA 6530
Phone 0408 406 695
b.hurley@bushchurchaid.com.au
“Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for
people.” Mark 1:17
March
Please pray that God will bring many not-yet Christians to the Life
course we are running. Pray that all of us at St George’s will be bold
in inviting friends. Plead with God that many will be converted.
April
Pray that our youth group and after school Kids’ Clubs will grow.
Pray that God will raise up more volunteers who can help us expand
and who can strengthen our youth and children’s ministries.
May
Please pray for our hall rejuvenation project; may God provide us
with facilities that will help us in our mission. Give thanks that
God’s word is not chained and that His word still goes out.
Profile
Geraldton is a large regional city with about 38,000 people.
It has amazing cafes, parks and beaches. Yet sadly many folks
here do not know Jesus. Today, tomorrow and the day after this;
the Hurleys’ will be praying that one more person would follow
Jesus. They reach out through St George’s Bluff Point where
Brendan is the Assistant Minister.
Diocese of North West Australia | The Rt Revd Gary Nelson4 Newman
Roger & Amanda Kyngdon
Ada (2012) Eliza (2014)
Benjamin (2016) Emily (2020)
Serving with BCA since January 2016
(Newman from December 2017)
PO Box 68
Newman WA 6753
Phone 0416 194 821
ra.kyngdon@bushchurchaid.com.au
And Mary said: “My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God
my Saviour.” L uke 1:46–47
March
Give thanks for Eliza’s recovery from having her tonsils taken out.
Pray for a good start to the school year and for new people who
have joined the church. Pray for the AGM taking place in March
and for people taking on new positions.
April
Give thanks for the chance to present the message of hope and
forgiveness at Easter and please pray for the combined churches
Dawn service on Easter Sunday. Pray for safe travels to BCA Field
Staff Conference (border restrictions dependent) and God willing,
the chance to catch up with family while over east.
May
Give thanks for cooler weather in Newman and the chance to
minister to travellers coming through our town. Pray for further
opportunities to connect with families in and around Newman.
Give thanks for the privilege it is to present the gospel to people in
church and in the town.
Profile
The Kyngdons have lived in the Pilbara for three years where
Roger is the Minister in Charge of the Parish of Newman.
The mining community is great to be a part of and there are
lots of young kids. Continue to pray for us as we make more
connections in the church and the local community.
Diocese of North West Australia | The Rt Revd Gary Nelson4 Parish of West Pilbara
Frank & Jo Nicol
Lydia (2011) Eli (2013) Silas (2017)
Serving with BCA since February 2014
(West Pilbara since August 2019)
2 Samson Way
Karratha WA 6714
Phone 08 9144 2594
f.nicol@bushchurchaid.com.au
This is how God showed His love among us: He sent His one and only
Son into the world that we might live through Him. 1
John 4:9
March
Please pray that our church will be centered around the gospel in
2021. Pray that a parish council will form seeking to proclaim the
gospel inside and outside the walls of Karratha Anglican this year.
April
As the churches of Karratha meet for Easter, pray that we will stand
united around the death and resurrection of Jesus. Pray that the
gospel will be boldly proclaimed as we meet outdoors.
May
We are planning to do some evangelistic training this year. Please
pray that our training is well attended, builds up our people in
the knowledge and love of Jesus, and spurs them on to share the
gospel in the relationships they have in Karratha.
Profile
The Nicols serve the Parish of West Pilbara through their base
in Karratha where Frank is the Minister in Charge of Karratha
Anglican Church. The mining town of Karratha will change
as we pray through these prayer notes. A hot summer will be
replaced by a beautiful winter, and new people will settle in
to replace those who left last year. Pray that God’s church in
Karratha will have a mission mindset in the middle of a fast-
paced rural city.
Diocese of North West Australia | The Rt Revd Gary Nelson5 Exmouth
Simon & Alison Roberts
Serving with BCA since May 2020
PO Box 542
Exmouth WA 6707
Phone 08 9949 1694
s.roberts@bushchurchaid.com.au
In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many
times and in various ways, but in these last days He has spoken to us by
His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, and through whom also
He made the universe.Hebrews 1:1–2
March
Please pray for our monthly service at Onslow on Sunday 14 March.
May the Lord call many from both Exmouth and Onslow to receive
Christ as Lord and Saviour.
April
Pray that the gospel will be heard by many at our Easter services.
Pray we will be able to safely travel to Queensland for the BCA Field
Staff Conference (border restrictions dependent) and enjoy some
time catching up with family and friends in Sydney and Brisbane.
May
Please pray that our church weekend away from 14–16 May will be
a time of encouragement and growth in Christ. Pray that during the
tourist season there will be many opportunities to proclaim Christ
amongst locals and visitors.
Profile
Simon Roberts is the Minister in Charge of Exmouth Community
Church. Exmouth is a town on the tip of the North West Cape in
WA, around 1250 kilometres north of Perth. It is predominantly
a tourist town, famous for the Ningaloo Reef and Cape Range
National Park. The challenge of the parish is helping people see
beyond the creation to the amazing Creator.
Diocese of North West Australia | The Rt Revd Gary Nelson6 Kununurra
Daniel & Rebecca Faricy
Rachael (2013) Jessica (2015)
Emily (2019)
Serving with BCA since August 2017
PO Box 117
Kununurra WA 6743
Phone 0414 826 403
d.faricy@bushchurchaid.com.au
Not to us, Lord, not to us but to your name be the glory, because of your
love and faithfulness. P
salm 115:1
March
Give thanks for our newly elected Parish Council and Wardens.
Pray that this group will work well together, and God will give
us wisdom to make decisions that will make Jesus honoured and
glorified in everything we do at St James’.
April
Give thanks we can travel to the BCA Field Staff Conference on
the Sunshine Coast (border restrictions dependent) and pray that
this will be a time of refreshment. Pray that God will provide for St
James’ while we are away and continue to grow our church to be
more like Christ.
May
Pray that as the tourist season kicks off, we can make the most
of every opportunity to share the gospel. Ask that tourists would
connect with our church and that they would grow in their desire
to serve Jesus.
Profile
Daniel Faricy is the Minister in Charge of St James Anglican
Church. Kununurra is an agricultural tourist town just shy of
6000 people in the wet season. It is a transient population and
has a large Indigenous community (approximately 50 per cent of
the population). Kununurra has many young families and people
who are energised and committed to enriching the community.
Diocese of North West Australia | The Rt Revd Gary Nelson7 South Australian/Northern Territory
Regional Office
John & Geetha Warner
Debbie Edwards (Admin Asst)
Ground Floor, 37 Angas Street
Adelaide SA 5000
Phone 08 8221 5444
Office hours 10 am – 4.30 pm
Tuesdays and Wednesdays
john.warner@bushchurchaid.com.au
When He saw the crowds, He had compassion on them, because they
were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.
Matthew 9:36
March
Pray for increasing opportunities to preach and speak about creative
and courageous ways we can be generously partnering with BCA
so that everyone in regional, rural and remote SA and NT can hear
and learn the gospel of Jesus.
April
Pray for safe travel and good fellowship as the BCA family gathers
for its Biennial Field Staff Conference in Queensland (border
restrictions dependent). Pray the Spirit might help us all ‘see’ people
as Christ sees them and know more of God’s compassion for them
that took His begotten Son to the Cross for us and all the nations.
May
Give thanks for the rich heritage of the Katherine Christian
Convention. Pray that it can happen. Pray for safe travel and for
God’s Spirit to move powerfully to transform the hearts and minds
of all who gather to sit under God’s life-giving word.
Profile
With over 30 per cent of the Northern Territory population
comprising Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islanders who have
over 40 different language groups, this Mission Field remains
vast, challenging and complex, but pregnant with potential for
our Lord, God and Saviour! Pray for the Spirit of Christ to raise
up and mobilise many more gospel workers for this harvest.
Pray especially for the invaluable ministry of Nungalinya College
training gospel workers for the Lord’s harvest.
Diocese of Adelaide | The Most Revd Geoff Smith8 Ministry Trainee Alice Springs
Christopher Hallyburton &
Maria Loreto Larrain
(Topher & Chica)
Daniel (2011) Laura (2015)
Serving with BCA since February 2017
Alice Springs from mid-2021
PO Box 51
Alice Springs NT 0871
Phone 0451 923 623
c.hallyburton@bushchurchaid.com.au
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will
reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity,
let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family
of believers. G
alatians 6:9–10
March
Pray that we will all settle well in Alice Springs. Pray for good Bible
study groups and fellowship. Ask that Topher’s language studies
might be fruitful in ministry and that Daniel and Laura might make
good friendships at school and church.
April
Thank God for the opportunity of sharing the good news at Easter.
Pray that many will repent and believe in Jesus. Thank God for the
BCA Field Staff Conference and those involved in its preparation.
Ask that it will be a refreshing time for all who attend (border
restrictions dependent).
May
Pray that God will continue to grow us all in wisdom. Ask that
Daniel and Laura might continue to grow in their love and
knowledge of God. Pray for good relationships at church and in our
neighbourhood. Thank God for His provision of all our needs.
Profile
The Hallyburtons have moved to Alice Springs after serving in
Darwin with BCA for four years. Topher will train as an Assistant
Minister at the Anglican Church of the Ascension from mid-
2021 (with former Field Staff Kristan & Kathryn Slack). Alice
Springs is a multicultural city with a high Indigenous population.
Diocese of the Northern Territory | The Rt Revd Dr Greg Anderson9 Schools Ministry Coordinator Darwin David Pohlmann & Margaret Scott Serving with BCA since March 2021 C/- Scripture Union NT 7 Rowling Street Casuarina NT 0810 Phone 0427 004 603 d.pohlmann@bushchurchaid.com.au So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip His people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ. E phesians 4:11–13 March Please pray for covering and protection for us both as we move to the Northern Territory and undertake this important work. April Please pray that God would strengthen and empower all those who are involved in ministry to children in schools through RI (Scripture), SUPA and ISCF groups. May Pray that God would keep doors open for ministry in schools; make a way where there is currently no way and stir up His church in the Northern Territory to reach young people for Christ. Profile David & Margaret are moving from Townsville to Darwin where David will work with Scripture Union NT coordinating Schools Ministry through Religious Instruction (Scripture), SUPA Clubs (primary) and ISCF groups (secondary). Diocese of the Northern Territory | The Rt Revd Dr Greg Anderson
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Naomi Ireland
Children’s Ministry Officer Darwin
Serving with BCA since February 2021
c/o NT Anglican Diocese
PO Box 2950
Darwin NT 0801
Phone 08 8941 7440
n.ireland@bushchurchaid.com.au
For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works,
which God prepared in advance for us to do. E phesians 2:10
March
Please pray for my studies at St Andrew’s Hall in Melbourne; that
God will shape and prepare me for ministering alongside those in
Aboriginal communities in the NT.
April
Please pray for safe travels as I drive from Melbourne to
Maroochydore, then across to Darwin. Please pray that these first
few weeks will be fruitful in meeting people and settling in to being
an NT resident.
May
Please pray for the Katherine Christian Convention – that it will be a
great introduction to people from all over the Territory. Please pray
for my move to Groote Eylandt; may it be a great time of learning
and growth.
Profile
As the new Children’s Ministry Officer for the Diocese of the
Northern Territory, I look forward to using my experiences in
children’s ministry to partner with and resource churches in the
NT as they continue to grow little disciples of Jesus. I am also
looking forward to how God will grow and shape me too!
Diocese of the Northern Territory | The Rt Revd Dr Greg Anderson10 Nungalinya College
Jim & Natalie Watson
Jesse (2004) Matthew (2005)
Luke (2007) Isabel (2010)
Serving with BCA since 2004
(Nungalinya since 2017)
29 Killuppa Crescent
Leanyer NT 0812
Phone 0414 520 379
jn.watson@bushchurchaid.com.au
For He himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one and has
destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility…Ephesians 2:14
March
Thank God that the Top End has had a good wet season and the
country and God’s people are being replenished. Thank God for
the good progress we have had in building a new Nungalinya
accommodation unit and for our Mona Vale volunteers who have
helped us achieve a very appropriate and suitable design.
April
Pray that the NT/ WA borders will be open to enable Kimberley
students to study at Nungalinya during 2021. Pray that when they
come, they will be encouraged by more fully understanding God’s
word. Pray that they will be able to apply this understanding in their
own context.
May
Pray for all our children as they settle into another school year. Pray
they will be shining lights to their school friends and teachers. Pray
that they will continue to grow in their trust of the Lord. Pray that
volunteers will be able to come and help at Nungalinya during the
dry season.
Profile
The Watsons moved to Darwin in late 2017 after serving with
BCA in Kununurra for 13 years. Their primary role, ministry with
Aboriginal people, continues with Jim working at Nungalinya
Bible College as Property Manager and seeking to pastorally
support Aboriginal men.
Diocese of Northern Territory | The Rt Revd Dr Greg Anderson10
Ruth Walton
Nungalinya College Dean
Serving with BCA since January 2021
PO Box 824
Howard Springs NT 0835
Phone 0407 762 533
r.walton@bushchurchaid.com.au
After this I looked, and there before me was a great multitude that no
one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing
before the throne and before the Lamb. R evelation 7:9a
March
Nungalinya is an amazing place of meeting: of tribes and people,
of cultures and languages, and of Christians from a wide variety of
churches. Pray that our life draws us together to learn, worship and
serve our God in fresh and creative ways.
April
Pray for the new courses starting this year, in particular the Faith
and Family course, which offers leaders from remote churches the
opportunity to come together and consider how God might be
calling them to serve families in their own community.
May
Pray for the Deans at Nungalinya as we seek to strengthen
connections between the College and the remote churches that
send us students. Pray that we will have wisdom, sensitivity and
creativity as we speak to the leaders.
Profile
Nungalinya is the premier Combined Churches Training College
for Indigenous Australians, based in the northern suburbs of
Darwin. As Anglican Dean, Ruth seeks to develop supportive
relationships with Indigenous students so that they can succeed
in their studies, grow in faith and return to their home church
ready to serve.
Diocese of the Northern Territory | The Rt Revd Dr Greg Anderson11 Coober Pedy
Minister Position Vacant
PO Box 266
Coober Pedy SA 5723
Phone 08 8672 5038
And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard
your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. P
hilippians 4:17
Please pray for the lay people and locums who continue to minister
to the congregation and tourists who visit in season. BCA and the
Bishop continue to search for the person of God’s choosing to lead
the iconic Catacomb Church.
Profile
The Catacomb Church Coober Pedy is a small church with a big
mission. Situated in outback South Australia, the congregation is
committed to presenting the message of salvation to thousands
of tourists who visit the church every year, as well as ministering
and caring for local people.
Diocese of Willochra | The Rt Revd John Stead11 Roxby Downs
Glen & Beth McDonald
Zac (2007) Lili (2010) Jaxon (2013)
Jesse (2015) Asher (2017)
Serving with BCA since January 2019
38 Pioneer Drive
Roxby Downs SA 5725
Phone 0433 077 330
g.mcdonald@bushchurchaid.com.au
We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray
for you, because we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the
love you have for all God’s people. C
olossians 1.3–4
March
Please pray for preparations for the Good Friday service in the park
and that we can make connections with our community. Pray that
lives will be changed at Easter.
April
Please pray for preparations for term two; that the youth of our
church will be encouraged in their faith and be bold in living out
their faith.
May
Give thanks and praise to God for the children of our church. Please
pray for wisdom in discipling the children to own their faith for
themselves. Thank God for the connections with our community
through It’s Music Time.
Profile
Roxby Downs is a mining town in the beautiful arid lands of
South Australia, over 500 kms north of Adelaide. Together,
the McDonald family hope to share their lives and the love of
Jesus with the community. Glen is the minister of Roxby Downs
Christian Community Church.
Diocese of Willochra | The Rt Revd John Stead12 Kangaroo Island
Brad & Joh Henley
Jemima (2009) Gabriella (2012)
Evangeline (2016)
Serving with BCA since August 2012
7 Osmond Street
Kingscote
Kangaroo Island SA 5223
Phone 08 8553 2065
b.henley@bushchurchaid.com.au
But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our
iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on Him, and by His
wounds we are healed.Isaiah 53:5
March
Please pray for Brad’s health; for healing or good management
of chronic health symptoms so that they are not too limiting and
uncomfortable.
April
Pray that God delivered the truth of Easter powerfully into the
hearts and minds of islanders. Pray the BCA Field Staff Conference
is a wonderful time of refreshing from the Lord. Please pray that
COVID has not prevented us from going.
May
Pray for our girls; for Christian peers to grow in faith with and for
us to be faithful, godly parents. Please pray for disciples to grow in
number and maturity on the Island.
Profile
Brad Henley is the Minister in Charge of the Kangaroo Island
Anglican Parish, with a mission to respond to God by loving
Him, each other and the lost. We seek to partner with God in
growing His Church by promoting the gospel in word and deed.
Diocese of Adelaide | The Most Revd Geoff Smith13 Victorian Regional Office
Adrian Lane, Bob Barclay
PO Box 281
Heidelberg VIC 3084
Phone 03 9457 7556
Office Hours 9 am – 1 pm
Monday to Friday
victoria@bushchurchaid.com.au
Adrian & Bob
Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the
name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit…
Matthew 28:19
March
Vision: Pray that our nation will turn back to God and obey all
that Jesus commanded. Pray that the church will be strong and
courageous, comforted in knowing that Christ is always with her.
Adrian is at Stawell on 14/3, Leongatha on 21/3 and the Field Staff
Conference from 10–14 April (border restrictions dependent).
April
Leadership: Pray that God will raise up leaders who are ‘above
reproach’ and who ‘correctly handle the word of truth’. Pray for
the Bishops in Melbourne, Ballarat, Bendigo, Wangaratta and
Gippsland. Please pray too for the BCA Victoria Annual Meeting
and Dinner on 1 May at Rowville with Bishop Richard Condie.
May
Labourers: Pray that God will send out workers into His harvest
field, so that not one town in Regional Victoria would be without
vibrant Christian witness. Pray for their protection, freshness,
encouragement and fruitfulness. Adrian is at the BCA Annual
Council Meeting today; may there be unity, wisdom and a harvest
as BCA supports labourers in regional Australia.
Profile
Victoria has 1.5 million people living in its 48 regional
municipalities, including many immigrants. Pray for an
outpouring of God’s Spirit on the state, drawing many to Him in
repentance and faith, and for a fresh wave of gospel labourers.
Diocese of Melbourne | The Most Revd Dr Philip Freier14 Sunraysia South
Dale & Rachel Barclay
Samuel (2001) Joseph (2003)
Eden (2004) Talitha (2006)
Serving with BCA since January 2007
12 Sheridan Crescent
Red Cliffs VIC 3496
Phone 03 5024 2521
Website aposs.org.au
d.barclay@bushchurchaid.com.au
When Jesus spoke again to the people, He said, “I am the light of the
world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the
light of life”. J ohn 8:12
March
Thank God we have been regularly meeting together again. Pray
that in 2021 our Bible Studies will grow in the number of people
attending and that lives will be transformed. Pray that all our
children will follow Christ and for us in our parenting.
April
Thank God for our Easter services and pray for us as we travel
home from the BCA Field Staff Conference (border restrictions
dependent). Pray for wisdom for our Parish Council, and that we
can continue to build a welcoming and godly culture in the church.
Pray that people will become Christians.
May
Thank God for our musicians and RENEW volunteers and pray they
will be strengthened and equipped in their ministry. Pray for Dale as
he preaches and leads, and for Rachel in her day-to-day activities.
Pray Jesus may be glorified as we minister in His name.
Profile
Dale Barclay is the Rector in Charge of the Anglican Parish
of Sunraysia South (APOSS) which aims to lead people into a
growing relationship with Jesus with the core being a Bible-
based, Christ-centred church. We seek to serve the community
and share Jesus through many and varied programs.
Diocese of Bendigo | The Rt Revd Dr Matt Brain14 Central Mallee
Jeremy & Claire Morgan
Serving with BCA since July 2020
PO Box 128
Ouyen VIC 3490
Phone 0417 549 454
j.morgan@bushchurchaid.com.au
Blow the trumpet in Zion; sound the alarm on my holy hill. Let all who
live in the land tremble, for the day of the Lord is coming. It is close at
hand… J oel 2:1
March
Pray that as we return to a more regular pattern of worship in our
churches, that our communities will be re-energised and ready to
worship and serve in Jesus’ name.
April
Pray that Holy week and Easter was a holy time for all, and that
services went smoothly across our nine congregations. Please pray
that we will have wisdom to manage our time well.
May
Please pray that our congregations will be drawn closer together
during this time, and that we will have eyes to see the needs in our
communities as we continue our parish planning for the remainder
of 2021.
Profile
This initiative, which includes the Co-operative Parish of Central
Mallee (previously supported by BCA) now combined with the
Tyrrell Parish of the Uniting Church, extends more than 200
kms from north to south and 100 kms from east to west. As
Anglicans, Jeremy and Claire have the blessing to serve the
cooperating church communities.
Diocese of Bendigo | The Rt Revd Dr Matt Brain15 Student Minister Echuca
Jacob & Sarah Kelly
Serving with BCA since March 2019
500 High Street
Echuca VIC 3564
Phone 03 5482 1105
j.kelly@bushchurchaid.com.au
Because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the rising sun will
come to us from heaven to shine on those living in darkness and in the
shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.
Luke 1:78–79
March
Please pray for the Easter Services at Christ Church Echuca next
month. Pray that people will rejoice in the risen Christ and be
moved to share the gospel by recalling His passion.
April
Please pray for travelling mercies for all who will be heading home
this week from the BCA Field Staff Conference (border restrictions
dependent). Pray also that all who attended will have been blessed,
refreshed and invigorated for ministry in their various contexts.
May
Please pray for Christ Church Echuca and for the whole Echuca/
Moama community as we continue to adjust to the recent changes
in leadership.
Profile
The Kellys’ minister in Echuca, Victoria where Jacob is the
Student Minister at Christ Church Echuca and studies at Ridley
College. Sarah is a teacher at a local Christian School. Together
they love God and all things food, craft, and music related.
Diocese of Bendigo | The Rt Revd Dr Matt Brain15 Strathfieldsaye
Rob & Michelle Edwards
Nathan (2005) Josh (2007) Pete (2009)
Serving with BCA since May 2020
920 Wellington Street
Strathfieldsaye VIC 3551
Phone 0412 571 139
r.edwards@bushchurchaid.com.au
I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works
are wonderful, I know that full well. P
salm 139:14
March
This month we hold our AGM. Please pray that God will appoint
His chosen ones to help lead His church and continue the work of
proclaiming the gospel in Strathfieldsaye.
April
Easter in Bendigo is a big celebration. Please give thanks for the
opportunities that members of our church had to share the hope
we have in Jesus’ death and resurrection.
May
Praise God for the children at Strathfieldsaye Community Church
and the kids’ program that runs each Sunday morning. Pray that
the children will learn more about Jesus and their faith would
continue to grow.
Profile
Strathfieldsaye is located about 10 minutes from the heart of
Bendigo. It is a growing community with many young families.
Rob Edwards is the Minister in Charge of Strathfieldsaye
Community Church which is a combined church of Anglicans
and Unitings who love Jesus.
Diocese of Bendigo | The Rt Revd Dr Matt BrainDarwin
Nungalinya College
Kununurra
Alice Springs
West Pilbara
Exmouth Newman
Coo
Bluff Point Roxby Downs
Perth Adelaid
Kangaroo Island
THE BCA PRAYER
Lord our God, help us to remember those who live in isolated and remote
parts of our land. We ask you to strengthen and encourage all whose
ministries are supported by The Bush Church Aid Society. Refresh them in
times of discouragement and loneliness and call others to stand with them in
the task of making Christ known.
Grant that, through the ministry of the Word and Sacraments, through caring
service and by support for young people, the message of your redeeming
love may be proclaimed and accepted by the people of our land.
We ask these things through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.Cloncurry
Moranbah
Longreach Yeppoon
Brisbane
Norfolk Island
Lightning Ridge
ober Pedy Gulargambone Barwon District
Mudgee Woolgoolga
Broken Hill
Ashtonfield
Kelso
Sunraysia Sth Sydney
Echuca Jindabyne
de
Central Mallee
d Bendigo Croajingolong
Strathfieldsaye
Melbourne
King Island
Break O’Day
Brighton
Southern Beaches
Hobart16 Bendigo Children’s Youth & Families
Ministry Development Officer
George & Sarah Hemmings
Micah & Joshua (2011)
Jacob (2013) Isaac (2015)
Serving with BCA since September 2020
C/- Diocese of Bendigo
PO Box 2
Bendigo VIC 3552
Phone 0408 598 648
g.hemmings@bushchurchaid.com.au
You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the
things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust
to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others.
2 Timothy 2:1–2
March
Give thanks for the season of Lent and time set aside to reflect on
our relationship with God. Pray for us as we attend our first BCA
Field Staff Conference next month (border restrictions dependent)
and for our children to make friends with other BCA kids.
April
Praise God for Easter and Christ’s death and glorious resurrection!
As we roll out a Diocesan-wide resource on Spiritual Disciplines,
pray that children and youth might engage with the call to put their
faith into action every day.
May
Pray that we can reconnect with children, families and ministry
champions across the Diocese as schools, churches and
communities emerge out of COVID lockdown. Pray that we can
build relationships with those in each parish who will champion
ministry to future generations.
Profile
In his role as Children’s, Youth and Families Ministry
Development Officer, George is working to equip local parishes
to engage with families and future generations. Sarah teaches
art, outdoor education and religion at a local Christian College.
Diocese of Bendigo | The Rt Revd Dr Matt Brain16 Bendigo Affiliate
Trevor & Cindy Bell
Josiah (2007) Corben (2010) Levi (2012)
Charlotte (2015)
Serving with BCA since March 2019
C/- Diocese of Bendigo
PO Box 2
Bendigo VIC 3552
Phone 0400 748 007
t.bell@bushchurchaid.com.au
No one lights a lamp and hides it in a clay jar or puts it under a bed.
Instead, they put it on a stand, so that those who come in can see the
light. L uke 8:16
March
We ask for eyes to see anything we might be missing regarding the
effectiveness/safety of the various elements in Sunday School in a
Box. We pray this resource enables our young people to engage
with the risen Christ.
April
As we begin trialing Sunday School in a Box across the Diocese of
Bendigo, help us to continue refining the project and consider any
constructive feedback with humility.
May
We ask for inspiration as we consider how best to move Sunday
School in a Box from a pilot to small scale distribution.
Profile
Trev & Cindy Bell are affiliates with BCA working on creating
a Sunday school resource for use in small churches, based on
exploration and hands-on activities.
Diocese of Bendigo | The Rt Revd Dr Matt Brain17 Croajingolong
Jude & Andy Benton
Serving with BCA since April 2020
PO Box 295
Mallacoota VIC 3892
Phone 03 5158 0394
Mobile 0411 016 470
j.benton@bushchurchaid.com.au
So neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but
only God, who makes things grow. The one who plants and the one who
waters have one purpose, and they will each be rewarded according to
their own labour. For we are co-workers in God’s service; you are God’s
field, God’s building. 1
Corinthians 3:7–9
March
A year ago we started Radio Church which ran from Palm Sunday
until Christmas. Pray that the seeds planted in the community
through the radio church services may take root and grow.
April
Easter brought another wave of holidaymakers to our area; we
pray that there was safety on roads and in the communities from
COVID-19. We pray that our Easter services attracted and spoke to
both residents and holidaymakers.
May
As people continue to recover from the challenges of 2020, may
we find ways to help our community members reconnect with
each other. Through our love and care, may people see God’s love
for them.
Profile
The Parish of Croajingolong is the only church of any
denomination in the far Eastern corner of Victoria. 2020 was a
challenging year, with horrendous bushfires and then COVID-19
restrictions and border closures. Our communities enter 2021
fragmented and hurting, and we pray that we may be a place of
peace and healing.
Diocese of Gippsland | The Rt Revd Dr Richard Treloar17
Tasmanian Regional Office
Josh & Naomi Skeat
Elizabeth (2000) Lachlan (2002)
Caleb (2011) Abigail (2020)
14 Marlendy Drive
Deloraine TAS 7304
Phone: 0438 681 404
josh.skeat@bushchurchaid.com.au
So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your
lives in Him, rooted and built up in Him, strengthened in the faith as you
were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. C olossians 2:6–7
March
Pray for Josh as he continues to connect with Parish leadership and
mission groups across the Diocese. Pray especially for opportunities
to share stories where God is at work through BCA across the
country and for an invigoration of the supporter base.
April
God willing, Naomi & Josh will be returning from BCA Field Staff
Conference (border restrictions dependent), as well as celebrating
their 20th Anniversary. Praise God for His strengthening of
relationships and the encouragement that comes through meeting
with fellow workers in the gospel.
May
With the school term back in full swing, pray for our Field Staff
across Tasmania as they seek opportunities to engage with families,
and reach out to children with the good news of Jesus Christ.
Profile
Josh & Naomi have ministered in the Parish of Deloraine for
three years. They have fostered new missional, children’s and
families’ ministries in that time, and are beginning to see new
people reached with the good news of Jesus as a result. Josh has
taken on the role of Tasmanian Regional Officer alongside his
parish responsibilities.
Diocese of Tasmania | The Rt Revd Dr Richard Condie18 King Island
Chris & Wendy Thiele
Serving with BCA since May 2018
PO Box 119
Currie
King Island TAS 7256
Phone 03 6462 1154
c.thiele@bushchurchaid.com.au
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble,
whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is
admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such
things. Philippians 4:8
March
Please pray for our new Year 7–9 Youth Group ‘EPIC’ and for its
leaders. Pray that this Easter will be filled with opportunities to
celebrate and communicate the risen Jesus.
April
Pray that BCA Field Staff Conference (border restrictions dependent)
was a blessed time of coming together, catching up and inspiration.
Please pray for a new ALPHA group commencing on King Island.
May
Please pray for growth in our ministry in the local school. Give
thanks and praise for the open door of opportunity. Pray this will be
part of the larger plan of outreach and growth into children’s and
youth ministry.
Profile
Chris & Wendy Thiele minister on King Island which is in the
middle of Bass Strait with a population of about 1600 and is
known for its rich farming, cheese, crayfish, fresh air and beauty.
This isolation gives the opportunity for strong community
engagement and real relationships.
Diocese of Tasmania | The Rt Revd Dr Richard Condie18 Brighton
Chris & Naomi Duff
Joshua (1998) Isabelle (2000)
Ruby (2003) Charlize (2005)
Serving with BCA since December 2017
8b Ford Road
Pontville TAS 7030
Phone 0448 687 588
c.duff@bushchurchaid.com.au
Being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry
it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. P
hilippians 1:6
March
Thank God for a new season, a new year, a new home extension
and new beginnings. Pray for favour and God’s leading in securing
new gathering spaces for Salt. Pray for the new school year and the
growth of Salt children – young and older.
April
Thank Jesus and the Father for their Easter sacrifice. Pray for travel
protection for Salt members, especially the Duffs heading home
from Queensland after the BCA Field Staff Conference (border
restrictions dependent) and their vacation following it.
May
Thank God for autumn’s changing colours, and for Ruby Duff
beginning life as an official adult! Pray for new systems of church
gatherings for Salt, and for greater gospel traction among families
in our region.
Profile
The Duffs are based on the northern outskirts of Hobart. They
work as pioneer ministers having planted a new church in
Brighton: Salt – Jordan Valley Anglican. They focus on growing
disciples of Jesus who will grow other disciples for Jesus.
Diocese of Tasmania | The Rt Revd Dr Richard Condie19 Southern Beaches
David & Lauren Horne
Elka (2015) Posy (2018)
Lennox (2020)
Serving with BCA since December 2020
14 Lloyd Street
Carlton TAS 7173
Phone 0437 707 171
d.horne@bushchurchaid.com.au
Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my
trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life.
Psalm 143:8
March
Please pray that our church will structure itself well to enable more
people to join our community smoothly. By God’s grace, we are
transitioning from a small church to a mid-sized church, and that
transition can be bumpy.
April
Please pray for wisdom in how to structure our ministries to best
reach the people of our community. There are many people who
are missing Jesus, and we want to know who God will have us
reach first.
May
Please pray that, as winter comes and people retreat indoors, we
find new ways to be on mission, reaching further and deeper into
the community with the light of the gospel.
Profile
David & Lauren Horne lead the faithful at Southern Beaches
Anglican. SBA is in a time of transition, as we move from being
a church plant to an established church. By God’s grace, we
are also seeing growth in our numbers as more people come
to church or return to church. Now more than ever we want
people who have decided to live for Christ to grow and mature
and lead for Christ.
Diocese of Tasmania | The Rt Revd Dr Richard Condie19 Digital Church Project
So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the
pastors and teachers, to equip His people for works of service, so that
the body of Christ may be built up. E phesians 4:11–12
March
Give thanks for the appointment of The Revd Josh Skeat four hours
per week as the Diocesan Digital Church Development Officer,
alongside his BCA Regional Officer role. Josh will work with rural
and regional churches in Tasmania to help them make the most of
online church resources.
April
Pray for Josh as he works with a group of rural churches in
Tasmania to equip them to use online sermons and service
resources in their churches. Pray that Josh would be a blessing to
the leaders of those churches, who are often under-resourced.
May
Pray for the Diocese of Tasmania Synod which meets from 21–22
May. Pray that it may make good decisions to grow the work of
making disciples in small towns in Tasmania and will hold firmly to
the gospel.
Profile
With the Anglican Diocese of Tasmania and Ridley College, BCA
is investing in developing online ministry for Tasmania’s rural and
remote Anglican churches. The project is supported by BCA,
Diocesan staff and The Revd Josh Skeat (BCA Regional Officer).
Diocese of Tasmania | The Rt Revd Dr Richard Condie20 NSW/ACT Regional Office
Ted & Michelle Brush,
Philip Lidbetter, Emma Little,
Rachel Dirks
Level 7, 37 York Street
Sydney NSW 2000
GPO Box 5389
Sydney NSW 2001
Phone 02 9262 5017 Ted & Michelle, Phil,
ted.brush@bushchurchaid.com.au Rachel & Emma
I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove
from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. And I will put
my Spirit in you and move you to follow my decrees and be careful to
keep my laws. E zekiel 36:26–27
March
Praise God for opportunities for Ted to commend BCA in Young
and Boorowa this month. Pray that he will speak clearly and
movingly of BCA. Pray too that he will proclaim Jesus faithfully as
he preaches.
April
Praise God for our Field Staff Conference (border restrictions
dependent), especially for growth in relationships and sense of
partnership in the gospel. Pray also for the NSW/ACT AGM to be
held on 22 April.
May
Pray for our Regional and National AGMs, particularly for
God’s oversight of those elected to various offices and for the
appointment of the National Executive. Please pray that God will so
guide our leaders that He is glorified in the gospel being proclaimed
in the bush.
Profile
The NSW/ACT Region incorporates five dioceses: Sydney,
Canberra & Goulburn, Newcastle, Bathurst, and Riverina. With
over 440 parishes and a population of over 7 million the Region
has incredible ministry opportunities, and challenges.
Diocese of Sydney | The Most Revd Dr Glenn Davies21 Bush Scripture Adviser
Announcement Pending
C/- BCA National Office
GPO Box 5389
Sydney NSW 2001
Level 7, 37 York Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Phone 02 9262 5017
national.director@bushchurchaid.com.au
I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me the strength, that He
considered me trustworthy, appointing me to His service. 1
Timothy 1:2
Following the departure of Cheryl & Michael Hallinan at the end of
2020, BCA and Generate are soon to announce the appointment
of a new person to serve as a Bush Scripture Adviser for regional
New South Wales. This person will continue the work of Cheryl in
supporting SRE boards and local churches.
Profile
The Bush Scripture Adviser works to support and grow SRE
(Scripture) in regional NSW. They work alongside local SRE
boards and local churches as they share their faith to the young
in their communities.22 Gulargambone School Chaplain
Alfrene & Andrew Wright
Serving with BCA since September
2010
67 Wamboin Street
Gilgandra NSW 2827
Phone 02 6847 0117
a.wright@bushchurchaid.com.au
And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for
the day of redemption. Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling
and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate
to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
Ephesians 4:30–32
March
Pray for revival in our churches; that God will move by His almighty
power and that people will come to know Him. Pray that God will
move upon our hearts so that we can do His will in our churches.
Pray for more labourers to go out and seek the lost for the kingdom
of God.
April
Pray for refreshing and safe holidays; that God will stir up our
hearts to do His will. We need the Holy Spirit in our lives every
minute of the day so that we can do what He asks us to do.
May
We need salvation, miracles and healing in our churches so that
people will be healed by the power of the Holy Spirit. Pray for
restoration in people’s lives so they are worthy to praise our God
in all situations and circumstances no matter what the devil says to
them. My soul I will bless my God in everything I do and give thanks
for what He has done for us; He has done great things.
Profile
Gulargambone is a small town of 500 people located 50
kilometres from Gilgandra. It is home to many farming families
and has a large local Indigenous population. The town has one
school which means that many young adults leave town to go
to university. Alfrene is employed as Gulargambone Central
School’s Chaplain.
Diocese of Bathurst | The Rt Revd Mark Calder22 Kelso
Steven & Caitlin Klouth
Serving with BCA since January 2021
39 Hughes Street
Kelso NSW 2795
Phone 0423 395 429
s.klouth@bushchurchaid.com.au
Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct,
rebuke and encourage – with great patience and careful instruction.
2 Timothy 4:2
March
Thank God for our new church family, pray that we will continue to
settle in and build relationships with our church and community in
the parish of Kelso.
April
Thank God for Easter and the wonderful life-giving blessing of the
gospel. Pray that we will continue to have opportunities to share
this message through church services and in our daily lives.
May
Thank God for all the ministry opportunities He has given us in
Kelso. Pray that we will continue to get to know our neighbours
and church family and be bold in sharing the hope that we have
with them.
Profile
Kelso is a town on the outskirts of Bathurst. In January 2021,
Steven commenced as the Trainee Assistant Minister at Holy
Trinity Anglican Church (the first church west of the Blue
Mountains). Steven and Caitlin are excited to be a part of the
church and community and look forward to seeing what ministry
and gospel opportunities God puts in front of them.
Diocese of Bathurst | The Rt Revd Mark Calder23 Mudgee
James & Brittany Daymond
Serving with BCA since March 2017
(Mudgee since January 2020)
6 Church Street
Mudgee NSW 2850
Phone 0415 036 144
j.daymond@bushchurchaid.com.au
And for this purpose, I was appointed a herald and an apostle – I am
telling the truth, I am not lying – and a true and faithful teacher of the
Gentiles. 1
Timothy 2:7
March
Thank God for Jesus giving himself as the ransom for all people.
Ask God to enable us to herald the saving message of Jesus to
people around us and for all churches to do likewise.
April
Thank God for the universal scope of the gospel through faith in
Jesus Christ. Ask God to enable us to teach the lost the good news
of Jesus.
May
Thank God for the privilege of announcing the good news of Jesus.
Ask God to enable us to pass on what has been entrusted to us
with confidence and boldness.
Profile
James Daymond is the Bishop’s Evangelist in the Diocese of
Bathurst. This evangelistic role involves reaching out to people
in the Anglican Parish of Mudgee and seeking to connect with
them, share the gospel, make disciples, and establish them in
the local church. Initially, it has involved reaching out to the
church fringe, shop keepers, and in time, farmers and townsfolk.
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