REV. CAPT. RODNEY AND CHRISTENE OLDFIELD - PRIEST IN CHARGE OF THE ANGLICAN PARISH OF KING ISLAND

Give Thanks For

• God's provision in all things
• The opportunity to be on the committee for the community youth worker
• The support of the interchurch council
• Christene's break in June spent with Danielle and Sarah at the craft fair
• The painless extraction of one of Christene's wisdom teeth
• The fruitful visit of Bishop John Harrower

Pray For

• Growth in the spiritual life of individuals
• The building of bonds in the interchurch council
• For contact in the school
• The search for a new community youth worker
• The binding of Satan as he attempts to lure people away with false spiritual fulfillment
• Rod's mum and dad's health
• Rod as he develops relationships with the  members of the community committees he is on
• Our trip to Sydney and family celebrations
• New ministry opportunities as they present themselves
• One of our congregation who is stepping out to do new things with children and is under attack by Satan, pray that her family situation improves
  
  
  Thank you for your prayerful support

SISTER JUDY DOUGLAS - HOLT, ACT

Husband John, Ella 7, Miles 5

Thanks to God that we can now use our cafe venue every fortnight
Pray that we can make the most of the venue and invite many young adults to experience life Jesus style. Our cafe will run forthnightly from 12th August

Thanks to God for the small team working at forc
Please pray that God would send us more young adult leaders who can commit time and energy to sharing their faith in Jesus with friends and networks

REV. CAPT. SCOTT SARGENT - SCHOOL CHAPLAIN - ST. MICHAEL'S COLLEGIATE, Tasmania

• Confirmees and those considering confirmation who will spend time discussing their faith and Christian discipleship with me in coming weeks
• Chapel series on Prayer including students and Kate Boughton who will be doing some of the teaching
• Bishops Prayer Pilgrimage visit in July and Bishops Day itself in August
• 20 year 7-9 girls who are meeting weekly in our Christian fellowship/discipleship group CROSSeyed
• Final planning and preparation for the Solomon Islands Pilgrimage (1^st to 15^th September)
• Planning meetings for the Tasmania hosted 2011 Australian Anglican Schools Network conference ‘Innocence to inner sense’ – selection of speakers, that God would be glorified as we look at how to nurture faith in the thousands of students in our Anglican Schools
• My year 5 Faith and Life teaching as we look at the Church year, Year 7 as we continue to look at the life, death and resurrection of Jesus, year 9 as we wrap up studies in Judaism and begin a unit on forgiveness
• A number of students, staff (and a number of soldiers) I am counselling through loss and health issues
• As always balance between family, school and army reserve chaplaincy (and Counselling Masters)
• That people would see in my life and witness (and in the life and witness of all the Christian parents, staff and students of this community) Jesus and come to know and love him as Lord.

CAPT. WAYNE PICKFORD - DAPTO

Wife - Mary 

Our Needs at the moment:

• We're praying for more team members to go out on adopt a block to be able to r     reach more of Berkeley and build relationships with people where they're at.

• For our mini churches to keep growing in numbers and also in depth of relationship with Jesus for those who come each week.
• For a new follow up plan as it is designed and implemented.
• For finances. We currently need $5000 by the end of august to continue our ministry in the area.

REV. CAPT. GRAEME LIERSCH - MINISTER IN CHARGE GUNDAGAI.

WIFE - Susan.

Praise God for: 

• The many opportunities for sharing the Gospel in the Parish of Gundagai & the Riverina Juvenile Justice Centre.
• Increased hours at Juvenile Justice.
• Graeme's successful completion of his degree.
• Susan's ability to negotiate a difficult & demanding job as a school counsellor at a Christian school.
• Those who have responded to the Gospel in the parish and are desiring to know more about God.

Pray for:

• A closer relationship with Christ.
• The ability to time manage two jobs well.
• Safe travel for Jessica & Nathanael currently in Europe.
• The ability to think outside of the box in order to discover new ways of doing things.
• Strength for Susan as she continues her counselling work.
• Ellen as she completes year 10 at school.
• That those who hear the Gospel will respond to God's calling.

CAPT. TIM SCHEUER - DIRECTOR OF CHURCH PLANTING MOVEMENTS.

Airds – Thanks for your continuing prayers.

Darwin – Bob, Tom and I have travelled over 2100 kms this past week visiting the communities of Minyerri, Urapunga, Ngukurr and Gunbalanya.

Our travels were safe, we learned heaps, and we were able to bring encouragement to the Aboriginal leaders we had met in Darwin. It was so good to be with them in their own communities. We began to appreciate the power of the gospel at work changing lives and observed significant challenges being faced.

We received a very warm reception and leaders were particularly keen to discuss strategies for evangelism and discipleship. Fortunately we were able to do some training and model simple ways to “tell our story” and “to share His story”.

CAPTS. STUART & KATHERINE HAYNES - BLACKWATER LOCAL MISSION BASE.

Thank you for... Thanksgiving service for Blackwater Emergency Services.  100 people present including mayor and school captains from local school.  Service really went well and God was glorified.

Praise God:   The Dad & Kids Day was fantastic and a success on a number of different levels.  It was a family day where Dad’s and kids interacted with Mums either laughing or chatting with each other.

One father that joined in had brought his kids down to play on the swings at the park.  Josh, one of our leaders, invited them to join in which they did and loved it.  The extraordinary part of this story is that earlier this year  he was not one to have anything to do with Christians. So the day broke down barriers and perceptions. 

 The day built relationships with new people and strengthened our team as we worked together.  It was good for our team to plan, pray, set-up, run the day and download afterwards.  Altogether the day was a blessing to the community, our church, each other and especially our Lord.

CAPT. RAY FLINT - FORBES NORTH.  NSW 

• Northside Chapel (ex Guide Hall)

“Work is progressing slowly on the hall. We are doing all the small cost things and working our way up. We have a new visitor / helper almost every day. Our 3 TAFE work experience students are going really well.  They come early often don’t stop for more than 15 mins for lunch and go only when they have to collect kids from school. 1 has vowed to continue after she has completed her 35 hours with us. We had a boy (Tom) who was on suspension from school working with us for 2 days last week. His grandmother came too and helped.”

• Church Army Gap Year student - “Hamish is our hero. He is fitting in really well and is just starting to connect with people.”
• People -   “AJ and Bec, the parents of the little girl who was kicked by the horse have been greatly moved by her amazing recovery. They have been together 12 years. Have 5 children and have announced that they want to put their relationship right with God. So we have a wedding on the24th July.” Lyn (minister at St John’s Anglican, Forbes) will marry them and Ray will do the address and a song. Reception is a BBQ somewhere?
• Outreach - Ray and Di led a weekend mini –mission to Condobolin recently .” It was a very busy time. The Anglican Church there is on life support. Time will tell if they are to survive, but we have been asked back next time we will take the bus and a full load.”
• For Ray & Di personally - “Our plans are to have a holiday in August. We are going to the UK to visit Tim (son) and Tiana for the month.”

One of their granddaughters, Emilee has come to live with Ray and Di. Their daughter Michelle’s situation and health are a great concern. Michelle’s other daughter, Annika, is staying with Michelle. Please pray for them all.

REV. CAPT. PETER ADKINS - GAP YEAR COORDINATOR, LEADER OF LAWSON LMB

Please pray for:

• Gap students on placement - returning in July for intensive training for two weeks
• Recruitment opportunities to get students for GAP and School of Local Mission for 2011
• That the Lawson LMB community might continue to support and care and influence the new guys coming into the 12 step program 
• For our Local mission activities in Lawson that we would have conversations about Jesus.
• For wise use of time in doing the important things.

CAPT. SHARON RUTHVEN - COOTAMUNDRA, NSW

Pray 

We will be leaving in two months to Pambula/ Merimbula. Pray we leave Coota well. Pray for our family to settle in to school and coastal living with ease. Friends are made easily and young families will start coming to church. Also we will have both wisdom discernment as to how to serve, lead and raise up a team in the area.

 Prayer for our family would be appreciated. Our older son is struggling with our impending move. And we are experiencing extra pressure as a family due to his behavor.

  Also while we have been here, many have become new Christians. We have been discipling closely are grieving. Especially the children, a family of seven who has lost their mum a few years back are struggling and grieving already. Prayer for Cootamundra and the church during this transition would be appreciated.

Also thanks, some mums from Playgroup and preschool in the community gave me a wonderful send off the other night. I really felt loved and we shared a true friendship. Pray that God will bless them and reveal himself to them. It would be great if they will become Christians in the future.

KEN MORGAN - INTERIM GENERAL MANAGER

Please pray for the national office team as we seek to strengthen Church Army through improved Effectiveness in mission, Efficiency in organisation and Engagement with our members and supporters.  Please especially pray for our five new coaches in training.

DAVID COHEN - MEMBER CARE CONSULTANT

The endorsement process continues encouragingly under the new policy. 30 have been, or are to be endorsed by the Board. Another 21 have indicated they intend to apply for endorsement. A number have not yet indicated their intentions. Pray for those yet to apply, with the 30 June deadline approaching.

SISTER JAN SYME - KAIROS AT EMU PLAINS PRISON

Praise God for a wonderful Kairos Short Course, where a number of women asked Jesus to be their Lord and Saviour. Pray that these women would continue on with this journey, despite tough circumstances. Pray for the Kairos Team as we follow them up. Pray also for the other women who made significant steps towards Jesus - that they would continue to seek Him.

REV. BENJAMIN TOSIRO - YOUTH COORDINATOR.  CHURCH ARMY VANUATU.

Prayer Needs

•  Establishment of Church Army Vanuatu - Sept. 2010 (a new birth)
•  For fresh vision and passion.  Ministering fruitfully and a desire to effectively telling others about Jesus.
•  Gap year in Vanuatu - For Wisdom, courage, confidence, energy, compassion, effectiveness, growth.
•  Financial Difficulties - Salary for trainer.  Venue, accommodation and materials for gap year.
•  Awareness of Gap programme thoughout the Province of Melanesia. Pray that they nay feel supported and encouraged.
• Training - pray that this Gap training will be gtaken up by many fledgling young people so that they may grow in faith and  effectiveness.
•  Healing - Pray for God's healing from pain in stomach.  

 REV. WARREN DARNLEY AND WIFE MARGARET - RECTOR GOOD SHEPHERD, WEST BUNDABERG. QLD.

Please pray for:-

• Warren and Margaret in their new position as rector of Good Shepherd West Bundaberg commencing at the end of June.
• That doors will open for Warren as he continues to share in the ministry of Adult Christian Education Australia. Thanks for signs of new growth in Queensland Bethel programme.
• Rev. Graeme MacRobb, National Director of ACEF, and Jenny.  Greater demand on their time to maintain work of Foundation in Aust and to meet commitments to travel overseas.
• The appointment of a new Rector for Maroochydore and the continuation of vision and goals of the parish.

 Praise God for:-

Growth in evangelism and outreach in Parish of Maroochydore.

CAPT. YVONNE GUNNING - CHILDRENS MINISTER FIGTREE ANGLICAN CHURCH

• Pray for wisdom as I supervise staff
• Pray for personal Godliness and a growing love for Jesus
• Pray for the 1,300 kids that we teach n our scripture classes.
• Pray for our kids and family mission in July for Gods Spirit to convict kids and parents of the truth about Jesus.
• Pray for our KZone kids club and for the children that come from dysfunctional families that Jesus will transform their lives.
• Pray for more willing hands to work with KZone

REV SISTER LYN BULLARD - MINISTRY TEAM COORDINATOR, FORBES.

Prayer Points.

• Ministry Team - Spiritual Warfare.  Pray for protection over the team. Please pray for our new highscool chaplain Thea Jenetski
• Drought affecting town spiritually and emotionally.  Lachlan River has been cut off from town.  People looking to any alternative for help other than God.
• Forbes has the highest crime statistics per capita.  Pray against lawlessness.

Praise Points.

• Youth ministry continues to grow with 10 young people coming to the Lord this week.
• Breakthrough with Town Council - Mayor has sent prayer points for church to pray into.

NATIONAL OFFICE - KIHILLA, LAWSON, BLUE MOUNTAINS, NSW

With continued thankfulness for the Administrative team of Church Army, pray that God would grace us with a cheerful and willing spirit in a season of transition, as we serve the members of CA so they can thrive in their labours. Pray for: Sandra in Admin, Simeon in Accounts and Raymond helps once a month, and Carolyn coordinating prayer initiatives and general admin support.

Pray for the Gap Year Students and the School of Local Mission as their training has started. 

Pray for God's guidance and direction as decisions are made regarding staff and property.

Pray for the Retoration Programme and the men who are here taking part in that. 

Pray for the Local Mission Bases, the leaders and those who assist in the ministry.

CAPT. RUSSELL McCLUE – SAILS GOLD COAST QLD.

Please pray for SAILS new buildings and ministry outreach:

- Early intervention program 4-6 year-olds and their parents/carers.
- "Incredible Years" Parenting program.
- SAILS "Jacob`s Well" fresh expression of Church and Sunday School for the parents and children.
- Pray for spiritual protection and discernment for the Ministry team.
- Pray for the Lord to prepare the hearts of all who come to the new outreach programs to meet Christ.
- Praying in equipment and on-going operational funds.

CAPT. PAUL WARREN - JANNALI  NSW

• BCS food 4 Life Jannali began operation January 14^th.
• We are providing food to an estimated 350 persons.
• We are seeing the Holy Spirit work in lives as we make the shop a place of prayer.

Prayer points

• Continued growth  of relationships between Volunteers, and Clients, Work Experience (Work 4 Dole).
• Margaret as she seeks employment in Sydney.
• Wisdom and guidance as Paul works to open 3 more shops across Sydney.
• That the Spirit will keep drawing people closer to the Kingdom through the Food 4 Life ministry.
• The Soul Space Team as it seeks to hold community connection events for clients

REV. NEVILLE NADEN & MRS. KATHRYN NADEN  -  INDIGENOUS WORKER BROKEN HILL & LMB BROKEN HILL LEADER

West Darling:

Pray for the Liturgical Assistant, Ailsa Jackson as she combines with Broken Hill clergy leading worship in Menindee. Give thanks for the small team supporting ministry in the West Darling. We are thankful for many blessings and the blessing of BCA supporters.

Indigenous Worker Broken Hill:

Pray for the Bible study groups as they begin a new year. Espesially pray for the young people's study group as various members are challenged to take turns in leading. Pray for the development of a new study group to work alongside the current adults' group.

"Your righteousness reaches to the skies, O God, you who have done great things. Who, O God, is like you?" Psalm 71:19

PHILLIP NICHOLS - RECOVERY MINISTRY COORDINATOR, LAWSON, NSW

1. Prayer for the guys in the program, that they will individually experience God's love.
2. Prayer for love, willingness and patience to follow God's lead.
3. Pray for Phill Jones as he takes on a part time role in ministry.
4. Pray for donations to come in so that the programme can be expanded.

SISTER WENDY CAPPER - CHILDREN'S & FAMILY CO-ORD. AT THE PARISH OF MULLUM MULLUM, RINGWOOD

Husband: John. Kids: Christy, Naomi, Miriam & Jemima

I would like to give thanks for the 'mainly music' programme (lower case is how they like it spelt).  We have been going 3 weeks and have over 25 families started and have had to start a waiting list.  It is a great way of caring for families in our wider community and be Jesus' hands and feet to them.  Please pray for our team.

Hopefully by the start of Term 2 our new Youth Worker will have started. We are in the interview process at the moment.

Prayer for the Contemporary service would be great as we are still in the planning stage as to its style and the format it will take. Pray that we will be meeting the needs of those attending and that the worship will be an expression of their hearts with God.

CAPT.  DAVID HILTON - PRISON CHAPLAIN, GREENOUGH REGIONAL PRISON, WA

Pray for the chaplaincy work at Greenough Regional Prison.

We have around 300 inmates with over 80% indigenous.

- for the outreach ministry within the prison, and for the effective witness of Christian inmates to their peers.

- give thanks for those who have joined in our community of faith, and the trippling of the numbers in the last 6 months.

- pray that inmates will be touched by the Spirit of God as they read the scriptures. Pray for an increase in residents taking up Every Day with Jesus or Crossroads bible studies.

- pray for my witness to other staff members.

this is an exciting and challenging outreach ministry.

CAPT. SHANNON LEE - ROWVILLE, VIC

I am working as an Associate Minister in outer East Melbourne. I work mainly with youth and young adults focusing on emerging leaders, training, programs, mission.  Pray for our outreach programs to youth including a free dance clubs, guitar classes, youth groups, life groups, and Drama and Puppets.

Pray for Shannon and her Husband Matt as they work along side youth and young adults. Pray for continued vigour in the Word of God and healthy relationships.

Pray for the continuing work with disadvantaged and disfranchised youth as the community skills plus program hits full swing. (It is an alternative education to the high school certificate ran out of our church) Pray for the church community and those coming that we can impact people for eternity and provide safe and significant places and people to minister to them.

Pray also for my contact with continuous and numerous baptism and funeral families

REV. CAPT. LIZ PEMBERTON - CHILDREN & FAMILIES MINISTER - ST. JO'S CHURCH WOLVERHAMPTON. UK

Please pray for Liz as she seeks to develop more connections with families on the fringes of church life through playgroups, Holiday Club contacts, school contacts, baptism enquiries and more.    Pray for God to raise up more leaders for kids ministry and for Liz as she encourages and resources all the kids leaders in their roles.     Give thanks for the really positive relationships with local schools and pray for more opportunities to work amongst kids, staff and parents.   Please also pray for a really good colleague relationship between Liz and the new St Jo’s Resident Minister, who begins work in late January 2010.