2019 Prayer Notes...MCDONALD, Glen & Beth Roxby Downs 11 NADEN, Neville & Kathryn Indigenous Ministry Officer 2 NICOL, Frank & Jo Exmouth 4 ORR, Doug & Frances Nomads Coordinators

Reaching Australia for Christ since 1919

winter 2019

Prayer Notes

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.

The Bush Church Aid Society of Australia

Front cover:

St George’s Bluff Point WA, home to new Field Staff family the Hurleys

The Bush Church Aid Society of Australia

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 16

BESTER, Jamie & Claire Southern Beaches 18

BRUSH, Ted & Michelle NSW/ACT Regional Office 20

CHAPMAN, Bruce & Jodi Diocesan Youth Minister, NT 9

CLONCURRY Vacant 25

COLLINGS, Luke & Julia Moranbah 27

COOBER PEDY Vacant 11

CRAIN, David & Pamela National Office 1

DAVIS, Steve & Lyn SA/NT Regional Office 8

DAYMOND, James & Brittany Narromine 22

DIGITAL CHURCH PROJECT Tasmania 19

DUFF, Chris & Naomi Brighton 18

FARICY, Daniel & Rebecca Kununurra 7

FELL, David & Crystal Norfolk Island 24

FERGUSON, George Indigenous Ministry Trainee – Tamworth 28

GOSCOMBE, Richard & Tracy Wickham 6

HALLINAN, Cheryl Bush Scripture Adviser – NSW 21

HALLYBURTON, Topher & Chica RE Worker – Darwin 10

HARRADINE, Jack & Lill Broken Hill 23

HEALY, Robert & Kaye WA Regional Office 3

HENLEY, Brad & Joh Kangaroo Island 12

HURLEY, Brendan & Laura Bluff Point 3

ICS Richard Bromley Intercontinental Church Society 30

KARRATHA/DAMPIER Vacant 5

PEOPLE LOCATION DAY

KELLY, Jacob & Sarah Youth Worker Echuca 15

KNIGHT, Philip & Elke Port Hedland 6

KYNGDON, Roger & Amanda Newman 4

LANE, Adrian Victoria Regional Office 13

LIERSCH, Graeme & Susan Longreach/Barcaldine 26

LIGHTNING RIDGE Vacant 27

MCDONALD, Glen & Beth Roxby Downs 11

NADEN, Neville & Kathryn Indigenous Ministry Officer 2

NICOL, Frank & Jo Exmouth 4

ORR, Doug & Frances Nomads Coordinators 2

PARABURDOO/TOM PRICE Vacant 5

QUINN, Dennis & Lois Tasmania Regional Office 17

REEVE, Simon & Alison Woolgoolga 29

ROGERS-SMITH, David & Julie QLD/Nth NSW Regional Office 25

SLACK, Kristan & Kathryn Katherine 10

TAMSETT, Ayumi Gilgandra School Chaplaincy 22

THIELE, Chris & Wendy King Island 17

WATSON, Jim & Natalie Nungalinya College 9

WEICKHARDT, Steve & Vanessa Strathfieldsaye 16

WINTON Vacant 26

WRIGHT, Alfrene Gulargambone 21

Every three months an email drops into my inbox: “Prayer Notes please!” Since I nervously compiled our first BCA prayer points in the early days as Field Staff, I now do so quickly and confidently. I look forward in the calendar to local events in the upcoming season, and recall the good things God has done in, through and around us. I want to pray for big things that seem impossible to us but possible for God, for example the full evangelisation of Strathfieldsaye (almost 7000 souls)!

I am encouraged to do this by the words of Jesus: Seek first God’s kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well (Matthew 6:33). Seek first reminds me that before I get distracted by the increasing administrative requirements of ministry, the ongoing property demands, the never-ending cycle of Sunday preparation, and even the quarterly preparation of BCA Prayer Notes, the kingdom of God comes first. Indeed, proactively seeking the kingdom through prayer, sacrifice, service, and often quietness is needed to sort all these things out as well.

When we seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, our eyes are drawn away from the tyranny of the urgent and up to what is truly important – the good news of Jesus. The curse of sin and penalty of death is defeated through Christ’s death and resurrection. Jesus is the Alpha and Omega, sovereign over the heavens and the earth. These are the main things which need to be kept as the main things. These are the reasons we pray, and pray big, because we believe in the God who listens, cares and acts in response to prayer.

So, as you pray through these Prayer Notes this Winter, confidently pray big for us each day. Pray for more than we ask, because God can and will do immeasurably more than we ask or can possibly imagine (Ephesians 3:20). Sometimes we struggle to ask big, and that’s why we are so blessed to have you pray with us – and for us. We don’t take that for granted when the email drops: “Prayer Notes please!”

Steve Weickhardt Field Staff – Strathfieldsaye

Editorial

David & Pamela Crain (interim National Director), Greg Bridge, Desiree Chan, Philippa McLoughlin, Janine van den Tillaart, Sue Rice, Janice Ackland, Nola Starmans, Kim HinkleyLevel 7, 37 York Street, Sydney NSW 2000Phone 02 9262 5017Fax 02 9262 5020

Now I commit you to God and to the word of His grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified. Acts 20:32

June Give thanks for our Centenary celebrations, reflecting on 100 years of service to Australians in the bush and the hope we have as BCA continues to reach Australia for Christ. Please pray for the BCA National Director appointment process.

July Please pray for the BCA National Council who come together this month to meet, and for all committees who work to ensure good stewardship of the resources God so graciously provides BCA to do His work across the country.

August Please pray this month as new ministry proposals are submitted and considered. Give thanks and pray for the many Nomads who head north during this time of the year. May they enjoy safe travels and provide encouragement to Field Staff they visit.

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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 alongside Regional Officers, honorary officers and a team of generous volunteers.

Back Row: Greg, Pip, Kim, Janine

Front Row: Nola, Sue, Desiree, David

Absent: Janice

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Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die.” John 11:25

Neville & Kathryn Naden20 Boundary RoadDubbo NSW [email protected]

Indigenous Ministry Officer

June Pray for travelling mercies for David Rogers-Smith and Neville as they head to North Queensland. Pray that the Indigenous Anglican clergy in North Queensland will be encouraged by their visit. Pray also for the Eastern Area Aboriginal Evangelical Fellowship (AEF) ladies gathering.

July Pray for us as we share with BCA supporters at Blaxland about Indigenous ministry and that those present will be encouraged as we speak. Pray for Neville as he attends the Kimberley Christian Convention and also speaks at Richmond Anglican church.

August Pray for our Indigenous Staff throughout the country as well as those who work alongside Indigenous people to proclaim the gospel. Pray that the gospel will have free course and that people will become followers of Jesus.

Profile Neville and Kathie reside in Dubbo, central New South Wales. They have set up an office at the local Anglican Church. Neville travels and ministers around the country from this location.

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Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old, they will not turn from it. Proverbs 22:6

Doug & Frances Orr7 Cynthia AvenueCastle Hill NSW 2154Phone 02 9634 4138Mobile 0427 818 [email protected]

Nomads Coordinators

No investment in time is more fruitful than that spent instructing and encouraging children in the Christian message. Pray for more sowers of the ‘Word’ to our children, for the harvest is the foundation on which Christ is entrusting us for the future building of His church. Praise God for a wonderful time of learning, sharing, visiting, door knocking with the gospel, fellowship with each other and the locals at the annual Nomads Gathering in Narromine. The huge highlight of the weekend was hearing wonderful talks from BCA Field Staff James Daymond, Ayumi Tamsett, Alfrene Wright and Neville Naden.

Profile The Bush Church Aid Nomads scheme connects Christian travelers 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.

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Still other seed fell on good soil. It came up, grew and produced a crop, some multiplying thirty, some sixty, some a hundred times. Mark 4:8

June Pray that we will have courage to plant into mission; to share the seed of God’s word with all Australians, but especially to those in remote and isolated places.

July Pray for growth in both city and rural churches, that in partnership we will be able to send and sustain gospel messengers across Australia. Please also pray for the Lord to raise up new workers for His mission fields.

August Pray for the gathering of the first fruits. Pray that the harvest will produce an abundance of praise and thanksgiving to God’s glory.

Robert & Kaye HealyPO Box 394Mount Lawley WA 6929Phone 1300 554 [email protected]

WA Regional Office

Profile Western Australia is a state of contrasts in winter – from the dry of the north to the cool wet of the south. Rob and Kaye Healy travel the state, sharing the mission of BCA. Will you help our gospel mission by giving and praying, so we can send and sustain Field Staff across Australia?

Diocese of Perth | The Most Revd Kay Goldsworthy

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Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; His greatness no one can fathom. Psalm 145:3

June Please pray that we would connect with new people and families who came to our Mayfair Markets and weekly Kids’ Club. Pray that they would start coming to church and that Jesus would be magnified greatly when they come.

July Pray that our people would boldly invite their not-yet Christian friends to our Life course. Ask God to free these lost people from their captivity to sin, and to open their eyes to His glorious grace.

August Pray that we could find effective ways to train our people to share the gospel. Pray especially for the share workshop that we are running. Pray that God would give our people boldness and courage to share their faith with those they know.

Brendan & Laura HurleyEthan (2013) Jake (2017) Oliver (2018)75 Railway StreetBluff Point WA 6530Phone 0408 406 [email protected]

Bluff Point

Profile There are about 40,000 people in the greater Geraldton area, most of whom have their back turned to Jesus. The Hurleys are thankful to God for the work that is already happening, and want to help share God’s incredible grace with as many people as possible.

Diocese of North West Australia | The Rt Revd Gary Nelson

So that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ. Ephesians 3:17–18

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June Tourist season is in full swing now. Praise God with us that in Christ we are united as a family across tribe, tongue and language. Pray that with our visitors we can all encourage one another to focus our eyes on Christ.

July Please continue to pray for Exmouth Anglican Community Church, that we might work together as a body. Pray that all of our members might feel valued as they play their role, however small, in serving the body of Christ.

August Members of our church are preparing for a mission trip to support the Grace Academy in Zambia this month. Please pray that they will have time to prepare well and that they will be excited to share the love of Christ in that place.

Frank & Jo NicolLydia (2011) Eli (2013) Silas (2017)PO Box 542Exmouth WA 6707Phone 08 9949 [email protected]

Exmouth

Profile The winter months in Exmouth are very pleasant. Sunny skies, warm days, cool nights and beautiful beaches bring people from all around the world to holiday here. As a church we enjoy the mutual encouragement that the influx of Christian visitors bring.


Newman 4Roger & Amanda KyngdonAda (2012) Eliza (2014) Benjamin (2016)PO Box 68Newman WA 6753Phone 0416 194 [email protected]

For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Ephesians 2:10

June Give thanks for cooler weather and the tourists that pass through Newman. Pray for opportunities to minister to them. Give thanks for visits from Nomads during this time of year. Pray that people in the church will grow in their faith.

July Give thanks for new families who have joined the church since the start of the year. Pray for more Kids’ church teachers and give thanks for the privilege it is to teach children from the scriptures.

August Pray for community festivals which take place in Newman during August. Pray for opportunities for us to be involved in and that we can make connections with people as we attend these events. Give thanks for the beauty of the Pilbara.

Profile The Kyngdons have lived in the Pilbara for over a year now. The mining community here 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.


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For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of His will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives. Colossians 1:9

VacantPO Box 268Paraburdoo WA 6754Phone 08 9189 5359

June Pray for wisdom for Bishop Gary and BCA as they consider the best way forward for ministry in Paraburdoo and Tom Price. Please pray that God raises up the right person to carry on the work and sustain His people.

July Pray that Christ’s body in Paraburdoo will continue glorifying Jesus during this long stretch without a minister.

August Please pray that those people who come to Paraburdoo and Tom Price seeking treasure will find the imperishable heavenly treasure found in Jesus Christ.

Profile Paraburdoo and Tom Price are in the Pilbara region of Western Australia in the Hammersley Ranges, around 1530 kilometres north of Perth and 470 kilometres south of Port Hedland. They are purpose-built mining towns in an area rich with iron ore. BCA and the Diocese are currently assessing the ministry needs and opportunities in these locations.


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Vacant2 Samson WayKarratha WA 6714Phone 08 9144 2594

I always thank my God for you because of His grace given you in Christ Jesus. 1 Corinthians 1:4

June Father, thank you for the believers in Karratha, because of the grace you have given them in Christ Jesus. Please pray that in You, those believers will be enriched in every way – in all their speaking and in all their knowledge – so that the testimony of Christ will be confirmed in their lives.

July Father, give great endurance and patience to all the believers in Karratha, so that their lives may be ones of joyful thanksgiving to you. May the new minister of your choosing soon be brought to lead this faithful congregation.

August Father, in your mercy, please fill the Karratha congregation with the knowledge of your will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. May they live lives worthy of your Name and please you in every way.

Profile Karratha is the residential, educational and service centre for the West Pilbara region. Dampier is a major port for the export of iron ore, salt and natural gas. The Dampier Seafarers Centre services thousands of visiting seafarers every year. Long work hours, high pay, ‘extreme’ materialism and secularism are constant barriers that only the gospel of Jesus can overcome.


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I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you…that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Philippians 1:3–6

Richard & Tracy Goscombe33 Herbert WayWickham WA 6720Mobile 0407 990 [email protected]

June Pray for DB19 as 35 Dusty-Booters come to ‘share life’ in the Pilbara. Pray the Lord would open hearts in these communities to know Jesus and that He would bless, challenge and grow each member of the Team from Youthworks College and Norwest Anglican Church.

July Pray that DB19 will provide many opportunities with folk of all ages at Wickham Community Projects, and with the locals who come out of Prison (‘Re-entry’). We pray that the Projects can provide a way for them to continue changes they’ve made while inside.

August Pray for us and the church here this month as we leave Wickham and the wonderful people of the Pilbara. Pray especially that the Lord would strengthen the Warth family and bring others to shine the light of Christ in Wickham, Roebourne and Point Samson.

Profile In this Centenary of BCA, give thanks with us for the privilege of having been able to serve communities in the Pilbara for the last 10 years. Praise God for His mighty works in so many, as He brought the light of life in Christ. How we thank Him for your partnership in the gospel through your prayers.


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Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from Him. Truly He is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress, I will not be shaken. Psalm 62:5–6

Philip & Elke KnightAnnabella (2001) Lilly (2005)9 Padbury PlacePort Hedland WA 6721Phone 08 9173 [email protected]

June Give thanks for the opportunity to lead three Bible studies every week and dig deeper into God’s word. Pray for people in Port Hedland to look past all that will eventually pass away and focus on what has eternal value.

July Pray for safety as people travel great distances during the school holidays. Pray that our Church Camp from 3–5 August will be a great time of fun, fellowship and growth as we study the Bible.

August Give thanks for the cooler months which enable us to spend more time outdoors. Give thanks for those in our church who are using their gifts and abilities to serve others. Pray that the gospel would penetrate every area of our lives.

Profile Port Hedland is a mining town that has the world’s largest bulk export port, long road trains, longer trains and a big industrial landscape. The town is filled with people chasing the idol of money. We give thanks for BCA supporting us for over 13 years to proclaim the true hope of the gospel.


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Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Philippians 4:4

June Pray for our church camp at the end of June. Pray that we’d be encouraged by God’s word and by each other as we head off for the weekend. Give thanks for David Rogers-Smith, our speaker, and pray for him as he prepares the talks.

July The dry season sees many visitors at St James’. Pray that we as a church will be welcoming and share Jesus’ love with them. Pray that we will have many local visitors responding to invitations to come to church.

August Pray that God would keep our family strong in the faith. Pray that God will give our Kids’ church teachers the encouragement and energy to continue this important ministry.

Daniel & Rebecca FaricyRachael (2013) Jessica (2015)Emily (2019)PO Box 117Kununurra WA 6743Phone 0414 826 [email protected]

Profile Kununurra is a magnificent part of God’s creation with many beautiful sites to visit and things to see. It is surrounded by irrigated farmland with an abundance of fresh water. Farming is a fast-growing industry in our region along with tourism and mining. St James’ Kununurra meets at 9:30am each Sunday.


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So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner. Rather, join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God. 2 Timothy 1:8

June Pray that the 100-year celebrations across SA/NT will be well attended and that many will appreciate the vision and commitment of past generations to see Australia reached for Christ. Pray that we can all grasp the urgency for the same today.

July Give thanks to God for answered prayer – there is more interest in, and awareness of BCA SA/NT from younger people. Give thanks to God for raising up two younger members to serve on our regional committee.

August Pray for the Centenary Spring Lunch to be held on Thursday 12 September. Pray that our speaker will engage with all audiences as we hold two events: a luncheon and a supper. Give thanks for the formation of a catering committee which will take some of the load off the regional committee.

Steve & Lyn Davis,Debbie EdwardsGround Floor37 Angas StreetAdelaide SA 5000Phone 08 8221 5444Office hours 10am – 4.30pmTuesdays and [email protected]

South Australia/ Northern Territory Regional Office

Profile South Australia (SA/NT region) was part of the pioneering work of BCA. The Flying Medical Service and the Ceduna Radio School together with the establishment of hospitals in remote communities such as Tarcoola, Cook, Coober Pedy, Ceduna, Streaky Bay and Minnipa were all ministries of Bush Church Aid in the region.

Debbie, Steve, and Lyn

Diocese of Adelaide | The Most Revd Geoff Smith

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Bruce & Jodi ChapmanMatthew (2000) Laura (2002)Felicity (2004) Oliver (2006)3 Thornton CrescentMoil NT 0810Phone 0439 645 [email protected]

My mouth is filled with your praise, declaring your splendor all day long. Psalm 71:8

Please pray that:

• Bruce, Jodi, Matthew, Felicity and Oliver will continue to find contentment, peace, comfort, love and a living hope in Jesus as Bruce continues his palliative care.

• God will help Bruce to live well in his remaining days pointing people to Jesus and serving in whatever ministry opportunities he is able.

• The family will continue to trust Jesus and His good and loving purposes. Pray for the people of St Peter’s Nightcliff as they care for the Chapman family.

• God might use the ministry of the Chapman family in Darwin over more than ten years in fruitful ways to build His kingdom and for His glory.

Profile In February Bruce and Jodi together with their family made the decision not to continue with active treatment for Bruce’s melanoma. Pray for God’s grace and peace in the journey ahead.

Diocese of the Northern Territory | The Rt Revd Dr Greg Anderson

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Therefore, keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour. Matthew 25:13

June Praise God for the nice temperate weather during the top end dry season. Pray for traveling mercies for the many volunteers that come to help us during this time. Pray for Jim as he coordinates the volunteers that come from across Australia.

July Pray for the Kimberley People’s Church Pastors that are coming to Nungalinya for theology training. Pray specifically for Mark Cox in Broome, Judith Butters in Halls Creek, John Quilty in Yiyili, Peter Brandy in Kununurra and Brett Maraltadj in Kalumburu.

August Pray that Natalie and Jim can balance their families’ needs with their work loads. Pray for Natalie as she undertakes re-registration as an Occupational Therapist. Pray she can get a clear understanding of the new Government disability funding model.

Jim & Natalie WatsonJesse (2004) Matthew (2005)Luke (2007) Isabel (2010)29 Killuppa CrescentLeanyer NT 0812Mobile 0414 520 [email protected]

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 Anderson

10Christopher Hallyburton &Maria Loreto Larrain(Topher and Chica)Daniel (2011) Laura (2015)46 Chambers CrescentMalak NT 0812Phone 0451 923 [email protected]

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27

June Thank God for Daniel and Laura. Pray that they will continue to grow in their love of God and knowledge of His word. Thank God that RE is still taught in the NT. Ask Him that this will continue into the future, and that churches will support it.

July Thank God for the school holidays, for rest and refreshment. Pray that many of the RE students can come to SU holiday programs. Ask that God will be at work in their lives and that they will turn to Jesus in repentance and faith.

August Praise God for the cooler months and St Peter’s church weekend away. Pray that we will persevere in teaching His word in schools and in churches. Pray that God will send more harvest workers into the school setting.

RE Worker – Darwin

Profile Topher, Chica and the kids live in Darwin. Topher is the Schools Ministry Coordinator at Scripture Union NT. There he equips, encourages and works alongside RE volunteers teaching in public schools in the Greater Darwin Area.


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From Him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work. Ephesians 4:16

June Praise God for the body of Christ in Katherine, particularly the young adults – ask that they will be faithful witnesses in their often harshly secular workplaces. Pray for the family while Kristan is in Melbourne for his MA studies (June 10–14).

July Praise God for the good relationships between pastors (the supporting ligaments). Ask that the men in our church would keep growing as they meet at Maccas early on Monday mornings, and that other men would join them.

August Praise God that we each have God’s work to do speaking His word to one another. Pray that God would open doors for more community connections for us personally (with our neighbours, in the school and with parents).

Kristan & Kathryn SlackLevi (2013) Ezekiel and Jeremiah(2015) Elianah (2018)PO Box 10Katherine NT 0850Phone 0402 123 [email protected]

Profile These are busy months for Katherine, as our population swells with grey nomads and European tourists. They are also holiday months for locals, so church life can be disconnected. The weather in this season is lovely, and ripe for greater opportunities for hospitality.


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I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness. John 12:46

VacantPO Box 266Coober Pedy SA 5723Phone/Fax 08 8672 5038

June Please pray that a person of God’s choosing would hear the call to come to Coober Pedy as a full-time minister.

July Please pray for our outreach to tourists during this busy time of the year. May tourists who visit the Catacomb Church have a positive experience and may we have the resources to support this important ministry.

August Please pray for the Catacomb Church and those who worship here as we continue our search for a full-time minister.

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 Stead

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Glen & Beth McDonaldZac (2007) Lili (2010) Jaxon (2013)Jesse (2015) Asher (2017)38 Pioneer DriveRoxby Downs SA 5725Phone 0433 077 [email protected]

He is the one we proclaim, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone fully mature in Christ. Colossians 1:28

June Thank God that Beth has been accepted as the ‘Pastoral Care Worker’ at Roxby Downs Area School. Pray for wisdom as she cares for the children and youth at the school. Also thank God for the Bible study growth groups in our church, and the establishment of two more.

July Thank God that the ministry at Andamooka has been re-established. Pray that the saints will be established in their faith while reaching out to the community with the love and hope of Jesus. Pray for the development of chaplaincy in the mine.

August Thank God for the faithfulness and continued growth in faith of the regular parishioners. Pray for boldness and joy in our faith that we can share it with those who don’t know Jesus. May Christ bring more to a saving faith in Him.

Profile Roxby Downs is a mining town with a population of about 4500, nearly 600km from Adelaide. The town exists primarily to resource the Olympic Dam mine, where uranium, copper and gold are mined. It has lots of young families and FIFO workers.

Diocese of Willochra | The Rt Revd John Stead

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Brad & Joh HenleyJemima (2009) Gabriella (2012)Evangeline (2016)7 Osmond StreetKingscoteKangaroo Island SA 5223Phone 08 8553 [email protected]

Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost. Isaiah 55:1

June Give thanks for God’s incredibly generous invitation of salvation. Pray for an ever-deepening grasp of God’s goodness amongst the parish. May we see Jesus as He is and be transformed as we meet with Him.

July Pray for Joh and Brad’s marriage and family life. May we exhibit extraordinary love and generous hospitality towards friends and strangers. Pray for Jemima, Gabriella and Evangeline to know the love and peace of God.

August Pray for parish finances. Thank God for His generosity and pray for a cheerful generosity response. Pray that our witness in the community would be of never-ending trust in our Sovereign God.

Profile Kangaroo Island’s 4500 residents face the joys and trials of isolation, including beautiful views and wildlife, separation from extended family, lower income and a higher cost of living. We run a fortnightly Family Church in Kingscote with a very small group. Please ask God to increase our number with those not yet connected to church. May He draw Islanders to Himself.

Diocese of Adelaide | The Most Revd Geoff Smith

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Adrian Lane, Bob BarclayPO Box 281Heidelberg VIC 3084Phone 03 9457 7556Fax 03 9457 7610Office Hours 9am – 1pmMonday to [email protected]

Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, my God, till I declare your power to the next generation, your mighty acts to all who are to come. Psalm 71:18

June Pray that God’s Spirit would fill Adrian with energy and fruitfulness as he preaches at Leongatha (16/6), the Doncaster Guild (18/6), Anglican Historical Society (19/6), Diamond Creek (23/6), Berwick (30/6) and Bacchus Marsh (7/7).

July Pray that God would use Adrian in the raising up of a new generation of Christian leaders as he preaches at South East Bendigo (14/7), takes a ministry retreat in Adelaide (29–30/7) and speaks at a meeting for those considering ministry in Adelaide.

August Adrian is on leave this month. Pray for refreshment. Praise God for Bob Barclay’s ministry in the Victorian Office and pray for him as he prepares for the Spring Lunch program in September, featuring Kristan Slack.

Adrian and Bob

Profile Victoria has a fast-growing population of 6.4 million, with 1.5 million living in 48 regional municipalities, including many immigrants. Pray for gospel labourers, repentance and faith, a steadfast commitment to the word of God, prayerfulness, evangelism and holiness in the face of increased opposition.

Diocese of Melbourne | The Most Revd Dr Philip Freier

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For even Christ did not please himself but, as it is written: “The insults of those who insult you have fallen on me.” Romans 15:3

June Thank God for the RENEW ministry and opportunities to minister to those who are struggling. Pray that our Confirmation service on 23 June will go well and be an encouragement in our faith. Continue to pray for Samuel at university in Melbourne this year.

July Pray our congregation will grow in our giving, evangelism and discipleship. Pray for Dale in his role as Rural Dean. Uphold Dale and Rachel in prayer for their parenting. Thank God that Dale’s shoulder is healing well after surgery.

August Pray for Bible in the Bush preparation (to be held in early November) and for Bishop Paul Barnett who will be speaking. Pray that Samuel, Joseph, Eden and Talitha will grow to trust Jesus. Pray for people to become Christians in Sunraysia.

Dale & Rachel BarclaySamuel (2001) Joseph (2003)Eden (2004) Talitha (2006)12 Sheridan CrescentRed Cliffs VIC 3496Phone 03 5024 2521Fax 03 5024 2687Website [email protected]

Profile The Anglican Parish of Sunraysia South (APOSS) aims to lead people into a growing relationship with Jesus with the core being a Bible-based, Christ-centered church. We seek to serve the local community as well as share Jesus through many and varied programs.

Diocese of Bendigo | The Rt Revd Matt Brain

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Jacob & Sarah Kelly 500 High StreetEchuca VIC 3564(03) 5482 [email protected]

The grass withers and the flowers fall; but the word of our God endures forever. Isaiah 40:8

June Pray for God’s blessing upon the children’s ministry at Christ Church Echuca. Especially keep in mind the confirmation classes that have just started.

July Praise God for the young families in our parish who are ministering to our community and bringing families to our children’s ministries.

August Thank God for His providence and strength to those at Christ Church. Continue to pray for those who are trying to recover from the drought, or are still facing hardship.

Profile Jacob & Sarah Kelly are serving at Christ Church Echuca. Jacob has lived in rural Victoria for almost all of his life and Sarah has lived in rural Victoria and New South Wales for over 10 years. They recently married and are enjoying serving Christ together in their local church and schools.


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Katherine

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THE BCA PRAYERLord 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.

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Sydney

Melbourne

Adelaide

Lightning Ridge

DubboRoxby Downs

Hobart

Broken Hill

King Island

Kangaroo Island Strathfieldsaye

Perth

Karratha

Norfolk Island

Sunraysia Sth

Narromine

GulargamboneCoober Pedy

Winton Longreach

Cloncurry

Katherine

Moranbah

Kununurra

Darwin

Newman

Paraburdoo and Tom Price

Exmouth

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Nungalinya College

Port HedlandWickham

Gilgandra

Bluff Point

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Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the Lord your God, for He is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love, and He relents from sending calamity. Joel 2:13

June Praise God for the growth we have seen in the last twelve months. Pray for good rainfall for our nation, and locally for the Eppalock catchment. Pray also for God to pour out the Holy Spirit upon our Church and district to draw hearts to Himself.

July Pray for the monthly Men’s Breakfast outreach and weekly Brekky Club that we assist with at the local primary school. Praise God for the completed property updates and pray for planned works that will help us work towards being financially self-sufficient.

August Pray that the name of Jesus will be exalted in Strathfieldsaye through His disciples’ faith and proclamation. Pray that we will continue being strong and courageous to follow Jesus, that when our faith is forged in fire, we emerge stronger.

Steve & Vanessa WeickhardtPO Box 450Strathfieldsaye VIC 3551Phone 0419 004 [email protected]

Profile The Weickhardts have served in Strathfieldsaye since 2011. Their daughters Alyssa and Zoe embarked on tertiary study this year. The family have moved to Bendigo, but Steve remains serving as the Minister of Strathfieldsaye Community Church.


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June Pray that the planning of new ministries will be effective and clear. At this time we need to start planning dates for camps and locations, as well as begin the process of gathering a team of volunteers and youth champions from across the Diocese.

July Pray that the ministries and equipping that we will offer around the Diocese of Bendigo will be well received and utlilised by parishes.

August Pray that doors open for Trevor to speak at the various churches across the Diocese and that those churches will share the excitement and vision of the future children’s and youth ministries.

Trevor & Cindy BellJosiah (2007) Corben (2010) Levi (2012) Charlotte (2015) PO Box 2 Bendigo VIC 3552 Phone 0400 748 007 [email protected]

Profile Trevor & Cindy Bell are working to establish and grow connections and fellowship between the children and young people across the Diocese of Bendigo. This work entails establishing camping ministry and discipleship.

See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland. Isaiah 43:19


I the Lord search the heart and examine the mind, to reward each person according to their conduct, according to what their deeds deserve. Jeremiah 17:10

Dennis & Lois Quinn63 Belar StreetHowrah TAS 7018Phone 03 6244 [email protected]

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June We pray for the Diocesan Synod and the outcomes that will need to be implemented as a result of the decisions made. We give thanks for the continued support of the Diocese for the work of BCA.

July We give thanks for the growth in the BCA supported church plants at Brighton and Southern Beaches and we pray for the Duffs and Besters and the important contribution they put in to this work.

August We seek God’s blessing on the parishes of the region as they hold their annual meetings over the next few weeks. We ask for their prayers and financial support to the wider work of Bush Church Aid across the nation.

Profile The state of Tasmania has only one Diocese under the guidance of The Rt Revd Dr Richard Condie. There are two mission regions, the northern and southern regions. The profile of BCA has grown over the past few years and there are encouraging signs of widening support. This support needs to be spread across all generations.

Diocese of Tasmania | The Rt Revd Dr Richard Condie

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Chris & Wendy ThielePO Box 119CurrieKing Island TAS 7256Phone/Fax 03 6462 [email protected]

He told them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into His harvest field.” Luke 10:2

June We are now into our second year on King Island. We have made lots of friends and contacts. Both Wendy and Chris are well connected into the community. Pray that contacts will turn into gospel conversations and conversations into responses.

July Winter. People tend to hibernate. Pray that groups may not lose momentum. Also pray for our Inter-Church group to continue to be effective in its outreach into the community. Pray too for unity in the Local King Island Council.

August Pray that our annual meeting will be bold in its vision for the gospel. Pray that God will raise up more people for Kingdom growth. Give thanks for the new people that God has brought to our Church.

Profile King Island is in the middle of Bass Strait. There are so many great opportunities to get to know people and have meaningful conversations. Wendy and Chris are into their second year on the Island and desire to see the Kingdom grow. They have been married for 38 years and have two children and five grandchildren.


“Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” Matthew 4:19

Jamie & Claire BesterXavier (2010) Adlai (2012)Phinehas (2015)12 Blackwood DriveForcett TAS 7173Mobile 0499 755 [email protected]

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June Please pray that God will clearly guide the Southern Beaches Anglican (SBA) leadership and congregation in its consideration of finding a more suitable and long-term meeting place.

July Please pray for the core team of SBA members who faithfully serve and ensure the fledgling group of witnesses can meet regularly. Pray also that they will continue to grow in their faith and not grow weary in their loving service to others.

August Please pray that more people in the Southern Beaches area would desire to know more about Jesus and that through SBA’s outreach and discipleship His kingdom would continue to grow in this place.

Profile Southern Beaches Anglican (SBA) Church commenced Sunday gatherings in March 2018 headed up by Jamie, Claire, three small children and a plant team of 18. SBA is a missional church that serves the community and has exceeded growth expectations in its first year.


If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9

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Chris & Naomi DuffJoshua (1998) Isabelle (2000)Ruby (2003) Charlize (2005)C/– Edge Anglican56 Main RoadClaremont TAS 7011Phone 0448 687 [email protected]

June Thank Jesus that He involves us in His mission to win souls for eternity. Pray for Salt’s increased growth as disciples committed to growing other disciples. Pray that Chris will be clear in his teaching and well equipped to disciple those given to us.

July Thank God for His provision of all we truly need. Pray for protection of Salt’s core team families, and for opportunities to make disciples for Jesus. Pray for people of peace hungry for discipleship.

August Thank our Father for the gift of the Holy Spirit. Pray for a powerful infilling and work of the Spirit in the lives of people in our area. Pray for patience and perseverance through the long process of disciple making from ground zero.

Profile The Duffs are based on the northern outskirts of Hobart. They are working as pioneer ministers to plant a new Anglican Church in Brighton called Salt. They are focused on creating an ‘extended family on mission’ – the mission of growing as, and growing others to be disciples for Jesus.


And my God will meet all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19

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June Please pray with us for the new project which is set to commence in July in the Parish of Break O’Day. We are excited about the possibilities the project creates in isolated and rural areas.

July Give thanks for Bush Church Aid whose vision mirrors the Diocesean vision to find new ways of bringing ministry to isolated, rural parishes.

August Please pray for Andy Goodacre and the team from Barney’s in Launceston as they look to provide support and mentoring for the mission-focused small groups to be established in the parish.

Profile Together with the Anglican Diocese of Tasmania, Bush Church Aid is developing a new model of rural based local church for Tasmania’s rural and remote Anglican churches. The Digital Church Pilot Project will begin in the Parish of Break O’Day in North East Tasmania. The parish will have access to recorded material to use in their congregations as required.

Diocese of Tasmania | The Right Reverend Dr Richard Condie

20Ted & Michelle Brush, Philip Lidbetter, Larissa Simpkins Level 7, 37 York StreetSydney NSW 2000Phone 02 9262 5017Fax 02 9262 [email protected]

The path of the righteous is like the morning sun, shining ever brighter till the full light of day. Proverbs 4:18

June Praise God for Ted’s ongoing opportunities to speak of the work of BCA in so many churches. Please pray the he will teach faithfully from God’s word and that God will use him to share BCA’s vision for making disciples of Jesus as we go the distance.

July Praise God for the faithfulness of our Field Staff and ask that during winter He will particularly preserve them in good health so that their gospel ministry might continue uninterrupted by illness.

August Praise God that the gospel of Jesus is the power of God to save all who believe, for in His gospel is found righteousness that is from God. Please ask that we will be faithful servants and proclaim the gospel of Jesus boldly and often!

Profile The NSW/ACT Region incorporates five Diocese: Sydney (260+ parishes), Canberra & Goulburn (62 parishes), Newcastle (63 parishes), Bathurst (33 parishes) and Riverina (21 parishes) May God continue to save people as the gospel of Jesus is proclaimed.

Diocese of Sydney | The Most Revd Dr Glenn Davies

NSW/ACT Regional Office

Ted & Larissa, Phillip

For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes. Romans 1:16a

Bush Scripture Adviser – NSW

Cheryl & Michael HallinanPO Box 1229Deniliquin NSW 2710Phone 0407 227 [email protected]

June Give thanks for new SRE positions planned for 2020, both volunteer and employed, primary and secondary. Pray for our family as we travel to gather for Cheryl’s birthday celebrations.

July Give thanks for the opportunity to gather for training this month with our teachers and primary coordinators from across rural NSW. Pray for great times of encouragement, learning and sharing.

August Pray for energy and enthusiasm as Cheryl completes classroom observations and helps to negotiate expansion of ministry in established schools in 2020. Give thanks for the new teacher and family starting at Jindabyne in Term 4.

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Profile Into our sixth year of growing SRE in rural NSW, we give thanks for the solid growth of numbers of students reached and the quality of instruction offered. The growth in supporting primary coordinators / leading teachers has been a surprising and encouraging addition in 2019.

Diocese of Riverina | The Rt Revd Donald Kirk

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The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His being, sustaining all things by His powerful word. Hebrews 1:3a

June Pray for Alfrene’s Mum to have good health and for a friend who has bowel cancer. Pray also for rain for the farmers so they can sow their crops and pray for more people in the mission field sowing for Jesus.

July Pray for a local family who need our support through prayer. Pray for the Gulargambone community and particularly for a lady whose son has passed away. May she come to know the Lord.

August Pray that the government will stand up for the glory of God. Pray for our Nation that God will bring healing to our land and revival to all. Pray for God’s glory to fall upon our hearts.

Alfrene & Andrew Wright67 Wamboin StreetGilgandra NSW 2827Phone 02 6847 [email protected]

Gulargambone School Chaplain

Profile Gulargambone is a small town of 500 people located 50 kilometers 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 | Archdeacon Brett Watterson (Administrator)

So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in Him. Colossians 2:6

Ayumi & Peter TamsettLuka (2006) Micah (2007)Liam (2009) Hannah (2011)PO Box 132Gilgandra NSW 2827Phone 02 6847 [email protected]

Gilgandra School Chaplaincy

June Please continue to pray for rain in this dry area. Some communities have been under water restrictions for a long time now. We are really desperate for this drought to come to an end.

July Please pray for ISCF leaders as they go to Scripture Union ISCF leaders’ training camp. May they grow in their understanding of grace in Jesus.

August Please pray that our family of six stay strong spiritually and physically. May we remember our Lord Jesus in our day-to-day busy lives. May we be good witnesses in this community.

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Profile Peter and Ayumi along with their four children live in Gilgandra, Central NSW. Ayumi is a school Chaplain at Gilgandra High School where she has lots of fun with her students. She loves running programs and a lunch group where the Bible is taught.


22James & Brittany DaymondPO Box 55Narromine NSW 2821Phone 0415 036 [email protected]

Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains. Ephesians 6:19–20a

Narromine

June Praise God for the mystery of the gospel. Thank God for saving those who trust in Jesus. Ask God to provide us with His words to speak. Pray that the Evangelism Leadership Team would be blessed with wisdom and strength.

July Thank God for the privilege of being an ambassador of His. Ask that we would fearlessly proclaim the gospel. Pray that the members of the Evangelism Team would be equipped to train others.

August Thank God for the strength that He provides. Ask that we would be reliant upon Him and that people would commit their lives to Jesus. May members of the congregations seize opportunities to share Jesus with those around them.

Profile This evangelistic ministry involves reaching out to people in the Narromine district seeking to connect with people, share the gospel, and to establish people in the local church. Narromine is located approximately 40 kilometres west of Dubbo in NSW.


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Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9

Jack & Lill HarradinePO Box 367Broken Hill NSW 2880Phone 08 8087 4231Mobile 0437 624 [email protected]

Broken Hill

June Please give thanks and praise for the ministry that God has given us at Broken Hill. Please pray that the Living Desert Indigenous congregation may bear much fruit.

July Please pray that our lights will shine, and God be glorified. Pray for strength in ministry, wisdom and power in sharing the gospel.

August Please pray for our children and for their salvation. A special prayer for healing for Lill’s injuries, from her recent fall. May God bless all BCA’s pray-ers and supporters.

Profile Broken Hill has a population of around 18,000 and has quite a few mainstream and independent churches. There is also a large Indigenous population. The ministry of the Living Desert Indigenous Church aims to spread the gospel amongst this target group.

Diocese of Riverina | The Very Revd Rob Harris (Administrator)

24David & Crystal FellWendell (2010) Marigold (2012)Ernest (2014)PO Box 14Norfolk Island NSW [email protected]

To Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. Ephesians 3:21

Norfolk Island

June Bounty Day (8 June) is a public holiday marking the arrival of Pitcairners in 1856. Christian hymns and prayers still form a significant part of this celebration. Pray that the Lord was remembered on this day. Pray Habakkuk 3:2 over Norfolk Island.

July Pray that our church will be known on the Island as a place that welcomes the broken, unwanted and hurting. Pray that Jesus will be offered as the only solution for the very thing we can’t do on our own – make ourselves better or save ourselves.

August Join us in praying Matthew 6:10 over Norfolk Island. Spend this month replacing the word earth’ with Norfolk Island (‘on Norfolk Island as it is in heaven’). Pray that our youth and children’s ministries will be ‘a taste of heaven’.

Profile Norfolk Island is located due east of Byron Bay and has a permanent residential population of 1800, evenly split between Norfolk Islanders, Australians and New Zealanders. David and Crystal moved there in November 2015 as BCA Affiliates. David and Crystal pray that during their term on Norfolk Island God will build up His church.

Diocese of Sydney | The Most Revd Dr Glenn Davies

If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14

June In July David is teaching the Bible and speaking about BCA’s 100 years at a Baptist Church camp (5–7 July), at another Baptist Church (14 July), and at a Presbyterian Church (28 July). Please pray that these churches are encouraged and their support for BCA increases.

July Please pray for God’s protection of our team (David, Julie & Craig) from serious winter ills and for God’s power in our discipleship and work. Please pray for David’s preaching and speaking at AFES groups at James Cook University on 27 and 29 August.

August September is BCA money box opening month. Please pray for our church Mission Contacts to be energetic and effective in recovering people’s boxes and for people to be diligent in returning their boxes; and for box groups to grow in size and number.

David & Julie Rogers-SmithCraig BuchananPO Box 6565Upper Mt Gravatt QLD 4122Phone 07 3349 9081Fax 07 3849 [email protected]

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Profile Thank you so very much for your prayers. Our Bush & Bible Day in March was an excellent day. Mindful of our Bible text, please pray for God’s people across our region to repent of sinful ways and complacency; for revival and a renewed commitment to God’s mission.

Anglican Church Southern Queensland | The Most Revd Dr Phillip Aspinall

Craig, Julie and David

I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then the Gentile. Romans 1.16

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June Give thanks for the celebration of BCA’s centenary at St Andrew’s. Pray that the fledgling Bible study may grow, and those who attend are strengthened in their witness for Jesus. Pray for the community as it rebuilds after the floods.

July Pray that the locum who arrives in July will quickly settle into the parish and community, and will continue to encourage the congregation in their faith and unity. Pray for the ladies who organise and run mainly music.

August Pray for opportunities during the cooler months to connect with the community in ways that lead to sharing the gospel. Pray that more Christians will come to Cloncurry and join St Andrew’s to help grow the ministry.

VacantPO Box 54Cloncurry QLD 4824Phone 07 4742 2224

Cloncurry

Profile Neil & Carmen Ellis retired from full-time ministry in western Sydney and served in Cloncurry from March to June. The parish expects another locum in July, and they are all praying that the Lord will bring a Godly man to Cloncurry to continue to feed His sheep and work at increasing His flock.

Diocese of North Queensland | The Rt Revd Dr Keith Joseph

Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails … yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Saviour. Habakkuk 3:17–18

June We are approaching the height of the tourist season, please pray that local businesses will do well this year. Graeme and Susan are on study leave this month. Pray for the locum and others filling in during their absence.

July This month is mission month when many come through the region assisting in ministry. Pray for visiting BCA Nomads as they help in the two parishes and Capernwray Australia students as they visit schools and help with services.

August We’ve been developing a new group of worshipers through having fellowship dinners. Please pray that this group will become the new face of the church in the Central West. Pray for Graeme and Susan as they attend the clergy conference.

Graeme & Susan Liersch149 Ibis StreetLongreach QLD 4730Mobile 0417 513 [email protected]

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Profile Graeme and Susan work as Mission Facilitators and Trainers for Central West Queensland in the Diocese of Rockhampton. The region goes from the Great Dividing Range through to the far West. Most of their work is carried out in the parishes of Longreach and Barcaldine. They are now in their fourth year.

Anglican Church Central Queensland | The Rt Revd David Robinson

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. 1 Peter 1:3

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June Praise God, that last month the parish received a boost with BB productions using the rectory and church in a short film. This helped lift our profile in the community and gave the buildings a good face lift. Pray that our numbers will increase.

July Praise God for tourists, with July being the height of tourism in the region, it benefits us all. Please continue to pray for those north and west of Winton who are still recovering from the January floods. Pray that they will find God.

August We are few in number, but we love Jesus. Pray that Jesus will help us to share His love boldly in the community and that many will respond to Christ’s call on their lives. Praise God for those who lead our services.

VacantPO Box 142Winton QLD 4735Phone 07 4657 1620Fax 07 4657 1407

Winton

Profile Winton is an isolated town of about 800 people in remote outback Queensland. It has historical links to the birth of Qantas; the composition and performance of Waltzing Matilda and the discovery of Dinosaur remains. Much of the region is in drought, while Northern & Western areas are recovering from flood.


27Luke & Julia CollingsBede (2010) Tabitha (2012)Silas (2014)5–7 St Francis DriveMoranbah QLD 4744Phone 0412 555 [email protected]

Jesus replied, “No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God.” Luke 9:62

Moranbah

June Give thanks for the Sunday School ministry of our church. We are very blessed to have a regular ministry to children on Sunday mornings. Please pray for Julia and those assisting her as they encourage and grow the faith of our children.

July Pray for the Friday morning playtime and morning tea sessions that have replaced mainly music for the time being. Give thanks that these have been well attended and that we are meeting new people.

August Pray for our children (Bede, Tabitha, and Silas); that their faith in our Lord Jesus will continue to grow during our time in Moranbah.

Profile The Collings family continue ministry in Moranbah to reach the community with the message of Jesus. While many come to town to seek the good things of this world, our prayer is that through our ministry they may find the better treasure of the Kingdom of God.


Praise the LORD, O my soul. I will praise the LORD all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live. Psalm 146:1–2

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June Thank God for Ian and Margaret Forsyth who have been our locums for three months. They are special people that God has brought to us. Pray that a full-time minister of God’s choosing can be found.

July Thanks for BCA’s continued support and pray for all BCA churches, especially those without a minister. It was great to welcome John Cronshaw and his Christian Fellowship Tour at the end of May.

August Continue to pray for our congregation’s faithfulness. Pray that we can be a welcoming congregation especially to our winter visitors.

VacantPO Box 440Lightning Ridge NSW 2834Phone 02 6829 0597

Lightning Ridge

Profile Lightning Ridge is a town in northern New South Wales near the southern border of Queensland, about 740 kilometres south-west of Brisbane. Opal mining and tourism are the main industries that support the economy. Lightning Ridge Community Church has a weekly service with a kids program and a service is held at Cumborah once a month.

Diocese of Armidale | The Rt Revd Rick Lewers

28George & Carmel Ferguson7 Cleary DriveEast Tamworth NSW 2340Mobile 0401 241 [email protected]

For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures. 1 Corinthians 15:3

Indigenous Ministry Trainee South Tamworth

June Pray for the upcoming deputation with our link churches, Quirindi, Manilla/Attunga, UNE Church Armidale and in July – Uralla Church. Give thanks for the Front Yard Church and that adult numbers are starting to increase.

July Pray that as we take a break from work, we will have an opportunity to go outback camping, and that we will come back refreshed. Pray for the St Peter’s Kidz Club.

August Pray for George as he juggles studies and the ever-increasing work load. Please pray for us as we seek God’s face in where He will lead us in ministry in 2020.

Profile George and Carmel joined the St Peter’s team in 2018 in conjunction with Bush Church Aid. They moved to Tamworth from Lightning Ridge in 2009 with their three children, Samuel (24), Benjamin (22) and Darlene (19). George is undertaking the online Diploma of Biblical Theology through Moore College.

Diocese of Armidale | The Rt Revd Rick Lewers

We will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, His power, and the wonders He has done. Psalm 78:4b

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June Pray for opportunities to grow in trusting relationships with those outside of church, especially on the soccer field each Saturday. Continue to pray for our playground renovations so we can start our Playgroup soon.

July We give thanks for our link church supporters who faithfully encourage us with their interest and support of us through prayer and messages.

August Please pray that our planned Spring Holiday Kids’ Club will run smoothly, and many children will come to hear the good news of Jesus Christ.

Simon & Alison ReeveElla (2006) Zoe (2008) Joel (2012)12 Houlahan CloseWoolgoolga NSW 2456Phone 0450 255 [email protected]

Woolgoolga

Profile The Parish of Woolgoolga is part of the Diocese of Grafton. One of Simon’s roles is to help facilitate familes’ ministry across the Diocese, seeking to reach the next generation of North Coast Anglicans with the good news of Jesus. The Diocese stretches from Port Macquarie to the Tweed.

Diocese of Grafton | The Rt Revd Dr Murray Harvey

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Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the whole world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God. Psalm 90:2

Richard Bromley – Mission DirectorUnit 11 Ensign Business Centre, Westwood WayWestwood Business Park COVENTRY VC4 [email protected] ics-uk.orgFor ICS’s monthly prayer email contact [email protected]

Intercontinental Church Society

Profile ICS is committed to mission and ministry to people who speak English. It comprises a small staff team in Coventry in the UK and is overseen by a Council. We support 50 plus chaplaincies across mainland Europe, North Africa, the Falkland Islands and Latin America.

June ICS’s Resort Mission starts this month in Switzerland, Italy and in Corfu, pray that God will guide our fantastic team of volunteer chaplains to share the good news.

July In some continental European countries, growing numbers of local people worship in English-speaking Anglican churches, as do immigrants who speak English as a second or third language. May the Holy Spirit draw many to Christ in the coming months.

August This holiday season pray that ICS chaplaincies will be a blessing to all who worship with them while visiting foreign places.

Pray for the BCA Personnel Committee

Mrs Aila Alderson (Chair)The Revd Rod MorrisDr Bill AnscombeThe Revd David Crain (ex-officio)

And the BCA Ministry Priority Panel

Mr Fred ChiltonMrs Mellita BateThe Revd Stephen MayThe Revd Tom MelbourneThe Revd David Crain (ex-officio)

• Please uphold the Personnel Committee. Pray that God will give them guidance, sensitivity and clear direction in their responsibilities in relational matters.

• Please uphold the Ministry Priority Panel. Pray that God will give them clear directives in consideration and implementation of new ministry initiatives.

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Pray for Former BCA Field Staff

Peter & Lee CaspersonnPlease continue to pray for Hay and that the seeds sown during the Caspersonns’ time there will bear fruit. Please also pray for Peter and Lee as they continue to build ties in their new community.


Rod & Christene OldfieldRod and Christene have now retired to the NSW North Coast. BCA are looking to replace them in Cloncurry and provide locums when able. The congregation are able to run a worship service but they pray this not for extended periods.

David & Joanne PiperGive thanks for a good transition to Gunnedah. Give wisdom and a good memory as we learn lots of new names! Please pray for Lightning Ridge, and the appointment of a new minister there. Pray for the continuation of Scripture ministry and other work.

Nathaniel & Pip NadenNathaniel and Pip Naden now minister in South Tamworth at St Peter’s Anglican Church. Nathaniel works alongside our Indigenous Ministry Trainee George Ferguson at the Coledale Front Yard Church. Pray for Nathaniel and Pip as they adjust to life in the bush.

Peter & Penny VolkofskyPeter continues his role teaching Scripture in and around Dubbo. Please pray for fruitful relationships and conversations with school staff members and good engagement with students in class, at recess and lunchtimes. Pray also for continued protection on the road.


Ali WilliamsAli has been appointed as a part-time children’s and family worker, serving in the Parish of Bulahdelah and Tea Gardens alongside Peter and Gwen Adkins (former NSW/ACT Regional Officer). Please pray for Ali as she commences this new role.

Helena & Doug Painting Helena and Doug continue their work in Bookham and ask for prayers that the work that Helena has done with BCA over the past nine years bears much fruit. Please also pray for rain and for all affected by the drought. Pray also for the ongoing ministry of the Bookham Community Church.

Mark & Monica ShortMark was consecrated and installed as the Bishop of Canberra & Goulburn on Saturday 6 April. Please pray for Mark and Monica as they settle into their new life in Canberra away from their boys and for Mark as he takes on his new role.

Furneaux IslandThe Diocese of Tasmania have decided not to seek a permanent appointment to the Furneaux Islands at this time. Ministry will continue to be provided by short to medium term locums – please contact the Diocese if you are interested in offering this ministry.

Positions Vacant

Field Staff – Coober Pedy, South AustraliaThe Anglican Diocese of Willochra and Bush Church Aid seek an ordained minister for Coober Pedy.

Coober Pedy is an iconic outback community of over 1500 people located 850 kilometres north of Adelaide on the Stuart Highway. It is a major tourism and service centre, best known for underground opal mining.

The ministry encompasses the underground Catacomb Church as well as mining chaplaincy at the nearby Prominent Hill site.

The congregation has a long-standing commitment to solid teaching. There are many opportunities to reach out to the community and to tourists who visit the underground church.

For further information contact The Rt Revd John Stead on (08) 8662 2249 or the BCA National Office on (02) 9262 5017.

Positions Vacant

Field Staff – Lightning RidgeThe Anglican Diocese of Armidale and the Bush Church Aid Society seek an ordained Anglican minister with a commitment to teaching the Bible and a passion for reaching the lost to serve in this unique outback community.

The Lightning Ridge Community Church gathers weekly in this culturally diverse opal mining town of over 2000 people. The Church has a Sunday morning children’s ministry and there are excellent opportunities to teach Scripture at the local school. There is a weekly Bible study group and a daytime women’s group. Regular services are also held in the outlying centres of Goodooga and Cumborah.

There is a modern church building in Lightning Ridge and a well-equipped vicarage with four bedrooms and a study. The congregation has long-standing mission partnerships with city churches and there are excellent opportunities to reach out to tourists in the cooler months.

For further information contact The Rt Revd Rick Lewers on (02) 6772 4491 or the BCA National Office on (02) 9262 5017.

THE BUSH CHURCH AID SOCIETY

Patrons The Most Revd Dr Glenn DaviesThe Most Revd Dr Philip FreierThe Rt Revd Dr Peter Jensen

National ChairmanMr Fred Chilton

PresidentThe Rt Revd John Harrower

Honorary TreasurerMr Richard Host

Interim National DirectorThe Revd David Crain

National OfficeLevel 7, 37 York StreetSydney NSW 2000Phone 02 9262 5017Fax 02 9262 [email protected]

Chief Operating OfficerMr Greg [email protected]

Indigenous Ministry Officer The Revd Neville Naden20 Boundary RoadDubbo NSW [email protected]

Queensland/Nth NSWThe Revd David Rogers-SmithPO Box 6565Upper Mt Gravatt QLD 4122Phone 07 3349 9081Fax 07 3849 [email protected]

New South Wales/ACTThe Revd Ted BrushLevel 7, 37 York StreetSydney NSW 2000Phone 02 9262 5017Fax 02 9262 [email protected]

Western AustraliaThe Revd Rob HealyPO Box 394Mt Lawley WA 6929Phone 1300 554 [email protected]

VictoriaThe Revd Adrian LanePO Box 281Heidelberg VIC 3084Phone 03 9457 7556Fax 03 9457 [email protected]

South Australia/NTThe Revd Steve DavisGround Floor 37 Angas Street Adelaide SA 5000Phone 08 8221 [email protected]

TasmaniaThe Revd Dennis Quinn63 Belar StreetHowrah TAS 7018Phone 03 6244 [email protected]

Documents

2019 Prayer Notes...MCDONALD, Glen & Beth Roxby Downs 11 NADEN, Neville & Kathryn Indigenous Ministry Officer 2 NICOL, Frank & Jo Exmouth 4 ORR, Doug & Frances Nomads Coordinators