“We must not, in trying to think about how we can make a big difference, ignore the small daily differences we can make which, over time, add up to big differences that we often cannot foresee.” Marion Wright Edelman

Sometimes we are overcome with all the needs that confront us through the media or in our daily life and we wonder how we can help.

One way that you can make a difference is by collecting your coins into Jars of Hope. Each week simply empty the coins from your purse or pocket or dressing table and drop them into a Jar of Hope. Over time the jar will fill up. Adding your jar to many other’s jars will add up and allow World Hope International to reach those in need through our ministries in Cambodia, Papua New Guinea and Sierra Leone.

Maybe you could get your local church or community group involved.

All you need do is;

1/ Find an empty jar. Wash it out and soak off the lable.

2/ Download and print a sticker to paste onto the front of your jar.

3/ Place your jar in a spot where you will see it and be reminded to empty your coins regularly. A good spot is on the kitchen bench, that way your friends and family who come will also drop their coins in.

4/ Once your jar is filled, direct deposit to our bank account and email us admin@worldhope.org.au to let us know you have donated.

(World Hope Int Westpac Bank BSB: 034072 Acc#: 285805)

Check out our website for more information about our projects. www.worldhope.org.au

The task of equipping the saints for ministry is our reason for existence, and one we share with the whole church. In semester two, 2017 Kingsley Community classes are drawing together lay people and ministerial candidates for study. We do that through locating classes around the country, and by connecting students via web conference. Below are just a few of the stories and photos that give an insight into Kingsley training this semester. Please continue to pray for Kingsley students, and encourage others to study who would benefit from further training.

Kay Fulcher- And the New Testament Class

Kay, and a group of students in the Mary Valley, connect with other students via web conference and another group of students in South Brisbane for the Introduction to the New Testament class. Kay is making these face-to-face and digital connections work to encourage a love for the New Testament in those who meet for class.

Communicating Your Faith- with Gordon Kuss

The class that meets at Hills (Everton Hills) also connects in students via web conference for study this semester on evangelism. Gordon has continued to invest his time and energy into Kingsley students who will grow in knowledge, skill and spiritual passion.

Church Planting and Development

The first week in August saw Phil Hotchkin, and other experienced church planters, share instruction and practical experience with a class keen to learn how they can be part of planting and growing healthy churches.

On one afternoon, Lindsay Cameron joined the class to share insights from his new book that mentions past lessons learned regarding church planting.

Professional Development- Mentoring Leaders and Christian Apologetics

Among several opportunities for professional development, let me mention two. Mentoring Leaders will be held over the next 6 Tuesday mornings. This is excellent focussed study on developing the skills of a great mentor. Why not plan now to join several classes and hone your mentoring knowledge and skill?

Christian Apologetics is offered as a Graduate Certificate unit with challenging demands on students. But this also makes it excellent PD for our current church leaders. Plan ahead now and join one of the Monday classes across the semester. Contact the College office for more details (03) 9357 3699.

Kevin Brown (Principal), on behalf of the Kingsley Community team.

Bum-Shufflers Play Group
Meet Kerri- she enrolled into Field Education (better known as “God in the Neighborhood”), a Kingsley Community Advanced Diploma subject. Kerri and her class-mates explored how the church can be part of community development.
In Kerri’s words, “One of the highlights of the class was being able to visit the work of ‘Urban Seed’ in Melbourne city and Geelong. We got to meet the people who are working on the streets and to hear their stories and struggles. We were able to see where they work and understand why they do what they do.”

Each Field Education student was expected to research, carry out interviews in their community, and draft the plan for a project that would serve the community. One of the joys of Kerri’s life is helping to care for her disabled grandson. Her project was to work with others and develop a play group for families who care for disabled children. The play group will provide an opportunity for the kids to play together, and just as importantly, give the parents a chance to chat with others and relax over a cuppa.
Many of the kids shuffle around on their bottom- just like Kerri’s grandson- hence the name; “Bum-Shufflers Play Group.”
Kerri is just one Kingsley student of the very many who are living out their faith in their community and making a difference in the Name of their Savior. Well done Kerri!

Our Librarian Legends
For many years Margaret Tong served in the Kingsley library in Glenroy. Since the move of the Kingsley Headquarters to Broadmeadows, and development of a library across several of the Kingsley Community Training Centres, Margaret and Norm have both worked faithfully. Norm and Margaret have sacrificially given their time and energy, well into retirement years. Their goal has always been to serve their Lord- and provide study resources for Kingsley students.
The library collection in Brisbane needed a serious sorting out. Recently, Margaret and Norm drove from Melbourne to Brisbane and whipped the South Brisbane library into shape.
Kingsley students and Wesleyan leaders from around South Queensland are very welcome to make use of the library at the Kingsley training centre, Mackenzie.

Thank you for your hard work in Brisbane Margaret and Norm! Welcome back to Victoria where there are many more books ready for your attention…

Professional Development in Semester Two, 2017
Each year in Kingsley College we open up our subjects to welcome leaders and pastors for professional development.
The Doctrine of Holiness subject ran in semester one. A couple of our experienced pastors joined for PD. One of our pastors gave this feedback:
“The web interaction was good and being able to use ebooks while interacting with the class was good. Doing courses this way meets my need of face-to-face interaction as opposed to straight correspondence.
A good course and I think maybe all pastors should be more involved in continued education, especially on this subject.”
We could not agree more- all of our pastors should be involved in continuing education. In semester two, we have some excellent opportunities for PD. Below is a list of just some of those opportunities. Contact the College office in Melbourne on (03) 9357 3699 for more info and to enroll, or check the Kingsley Facebook page or website.

Biblical Foundations: Genesis 1-11 (offering in Brisbane and by web conference)
Mentoring Leaders (Offering in Melbourne and web conference- Tuesday mornings from the 8th August)
Church Planting & Development (offered in Melbourne and web conference- one week intensive, 31st July to 4th August)
Christian Apologetics (Offered in Melbourne and web conference- seven Monday’s from 7th August)

The National Executive of Wesleyan Women hosted a forum on Domestic Violence at our National Office in Brisbane on 25 May 2017. The purpose of the forum was to inform key stakeholders in the Wesleyan Church and Wesleyan Women on domestic violence issues, to resource-share and to brain-storm strategic responses going forward. Julie Tyler (Southern District) facilitated discussions and provided input. Elisiva Moala of Divine Grace WMC, (Sth Qld District), Leonie Taylor of One Mob Fellowship and Lee-Anne Simpson from Yeppoon (Nth Qld District) were keynote presenters. Written submissions were also received from June Qoraqana (Solomon Islands Wesleyan Women), David Collins (missionary/theological trainer, Solomon Islands) and the office of Dame Carol Kidu, retired Member of Parliament in Papua New Guinea. The forum resolved to form a task force to draft a strong position statement on domestic violence for presentation to the National Board of Administration.

– Deb Kuss (on behalf of National Wesleyan Women)

God has been doing some amazing things in and around us. I am reminded of the scripture, Matthew 16:18b NIV,

And on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.

Some recent developments are:
• The establishment of a centre that services the office needs of the SQ District Administration, National Administration and the SQ Kingsley Community hub. This site is a professional centre, which will enable us to do far more, and we are now on the verge of increasing it’s potential.
• The Office of World Hope Australia, as it impacts need around the world, particularly in our region and within our own country. These are early days but in due course we will see this take place. As well as the appointment of Ruth Thomas as the Australian CEO.
• The gifts and compassion of the people that are impacting our communities in so many ways. The potential is great when God takes a hold of us.

The next key stone in the building is the Revitalisation and Multiplication Strategy headed by Rev. Troy Beer in line with the vision we have for the church to be all that God wants us to be. While this strategy is still in the development stage, I will say that this is emerging with a depth and clarity that can make a profound difference. It is not a one size fits all.

I want to present to you Rev. Troy Beer and Mrs Stephanie McGill, who will be working together in this endeavour. In August I, the Superintendent, will be meeting with Troy and Steph over two days refining the strategy further.

This next step is, I believe, a God movement to revitalise and multiply our Churches. Troy and Steph under my leadership, and with the support of the District Superintendents will, when they are invited, come alongside the churches and the leaders around the country.

Please click here and take some time to listen to Troy as he shares the next step.

Blessings,

Rev Rex Rigby
St Qld District & National Superintendent