We can be very thankful that we have thisopportunity and that we understand thepreparations that need to be made by usindividually so that we are not spectators butrather partakers as the bride of Christ. Wewill not require technology for this, only faith.As we look and work towards that event, letus be ever mindful of the significance of it tous individually.

With loving greetings,

Andrew H. Andersen

The Australian youth contingent with the Chief Apostle & District Apostle at the

Asian Youth Day in April.

AUSTRALIA DISTRICTNEWS

My dear Brothers and Sisters,

As all the countries in our district areMember States of the Commonwealth ofNations, it is perhaps no surprise that therecent very public wedding in the Britishroyal family created so much interest in ourpart of the world. With the aid of moderntechnology, the events that took place halfway around the world were witnessed liveby many interested individuals whoundoubtedly felt part of the proceedings.The event was the topic of discussion fordays afterwards with some speaking asthough they had been present in the churchwhere the marriage blessing was bestowed.Others were rather coy about their interestin the event and yet others were adamantthat they had not taken the slightest noticeof either the lead up to the event nor theevent itself. Naturally, in places in our vastdistrict there would also be some who hadno idea of the event or its significance.

This could also be seen as a picture of ourtime as we await our royal wedding daywhen the Lord returns as the "bridegroom".When He does return it will be the fulfillmentof His promise "I will come again andreceive you to Myself; that where I am,there you may be also". (John 14:3)

The Lord Jesus gave understanding to Hisd isc ip les regard ing the "s igns of Hiscoming" (see Matthew 24; Mark 13; Luke 21)and even though this information is readilyavailable today, it is not considered relevantby many.

The lead up to the great event of the return ofthe Lord Jesus is of varying interest to peopletoday. For some, it is of absolutely no interest,for others there is a mild fascination in this"message" but only when this does not interferewith other priorities and for another group it isthe focus of their life and a longed for eventwhich they want to be part of at all costs.

Edition 26/2 - June 2011

Seventy five years ago the New Apostolic Church built its first capital city church in Australia in Windsor, Brisbane. The Windsor congregation had been established some years prior, when Brother Otto Gerke (later District Apostle Gerke) was ordained a Deacon andheld Divine Services in the home of the Steckelbruck family. After a number of years the congregation outgrew both the house and ahired hall, and so the approval was given for a church to be built. The land was situated on a main road in Brisbane, today known asLutwyche Road, which was even then a well travelled road as it was the main arterial road linking all the Queensland towns and citiesnorth of Brisbane.

The building was constructed at a time when there was a shortage of almost all types of building materials. Despite this, a church ofimpressive design and proportions for its time was built. A great deal of effort and a lot of sacrifice by the members of the church of thattime together with the support and assistance of many local individuals and businesses resulted in the completion of the church buildingat the end of 1935.

On 5 January 1936 the church was dedicated to the honour and glory of God and has served the members of the New Apostolic Churchand the community of the inner northern suburbs as a place of worship since then. The church building still serves as the home of the"Windsor" congregation, although the church is actually located in the suburb of Lutwyche.

Windsor Congregation celebrates 75 years

The celebrations for this occasion took place on the weekend on 22 and 23 January and commenced with a concert on Saturdayafternoon featuring items from many past and present members of this congregation. District Apostle Andersen, Apostle Williams,Bishop Green and many previous rectors and members were present, and enjoyed hearing recollections of days gone by.

District Apostle Andersen conducted the Divine Service on Sunday morning which was again attended by a number of formermembers of the congregation. During the service District Apostle Andersen sealed the congregation's youngest member, JaiDargusch. After service the congregation enjoyed lunch together at the rear of the church building.

Windsor Congregation celebrates 75 years

District Apostle Andersen visits Papua New Guinea

On Sunday 27 February District Apostle Andrew Andersen visited the Mount Hagen congregation, the home congregation of BishopJoseph Yasi. Mount Hagen is the capital city of the highland region of Papua New Guinea and the country’s third largest city. Anenthusiastic and expectant congregation filled our church with their singing as well as with their joy. It had been some years sincethe District Apostle had last visited there. He had worked there extensively in the early years when the church was first introducedto the people of this region. Since then the work has grown throughout the highlands and there are numerous congregations andmembers who are cared for by faithful New Apostolic ministers.

Apostle Lodewick visits Hallam VicOn Sunday 10 April, Apostle Desmond Lodewick conducted a special Divine Service in the Hallam church in Victoria. The membersfrom Springvale & Foster congregations combined with Hallam congregation for this special occasion. As it was a Confirmation ServiceApostle Lodewick used a text given by the Chief Apostle under the theme of 'The Lord guides those that fear Him' and the bible text fromPsalm 25:12 “Who is the man that fears the Lord? Him shall He teach in the way He chooses”.

Three young members gave their Confirmation Vow and received the Confirmation Blessing to the joy of the congregation. An additionalcelebration was that a child was baptised and seven souls were sealed. Apostle Lodewick also dispensed the 40th (Ruby) WeddingAnniversary blessing on the Rector of Hallam congregation, Priest Jeff and Sister Rhaedeline Mustapha.

The congregation of 167 enjoyed being part of all these celebrations and all were very thankful for the blessings provided by our HeavenlyFather for the day.

On the Labour Day weekend of the12-14th March the Youth from South Australia and Victoria travelled to Hobart, Tasmania. Some hadto get up at 4.00am on Saturday to get to the airport on time. On arrival at the camp all settled in for lunch, and then attended a Youthmeeting with the topic "Belief in the Afterlife for New Apostolic Christians" which was presented in a workshop forum by the Youthfrom provided material. After music practice, the Youth played some games and enjoyed dinner together.

On Sunday morning a Youth Service was conducted by Apostle Lodewick for the Youth and members from the Hobart congregation. TheText word was 1 Chronicles 28:9. After the service a fellowship lunch was enjoyed by all and was followed by a musical presentationfrom the Youth for the guests and congregation. Many wonderful experiences were made with the guests that attended. Back at the campthe Youth enjoyed some more fun and lots of food. For those who could stay for the Monday an excursion was arranged to visit somepopular places around Hobart.

All 60 in attendance from South Australia and Victoria experienced many blessings from sharing with the Hobart congregation.

Youth Weekend in Hobart, TAS

Report on the Asian Youth ConventionExcerpt from a report written by Sabrina Kohler:

Four Australian youth attended the inaugural Asian Youth Day held in Jakarta, Indonesia over the first weekend of April. Almost 2000youth from countries across South East Asia joined in the festivities with incredible enthusiasm and zeal. The motto for the weekend was"We Are One". Saturday was filled with group activities, and culminated in all youth being invited to learn to play the Angklung, thenational instrument of Indonesia. The evening was filled with performances from each of the nations and Indonesian districts present.Colourful costumes abounded, as these were conveyed through song and dance.

Sunday morning there was a sombre atmosphere in the air. This would be the first time some youth had experienced the Chief Apostletaking a service in person. The Chief Apostle served with a text word from Matthew 13:16. "But blessed are your eyes for they see andyour ears for they hear". The Chief Apostle encouraged us to love everybody, even those who act a bit "strangely". So often we arecaught up in our differences to others. It was further suggested we pray morning and night, to maintain oneness with God and with eachother.

Despite the joyful blessings we had received, there was sadness in the air following the service. The long anticipated weekend woulddraw to an all too soon close. With friendships flourishing, and connections consolidating, the weekend ended, but it lives on in our memories.

On Saturday 12th March, Morayfield (Qld) congregation hosted a Children's Fun Day which was attended by many of the children in theQ4 subdistrict, together with a number of children and parents from the local community. The children were kept busy all afternoon withball games, water balloons, lucky dips, face painting, crazy hair and much more. The girls especially enjoyed being pampered at the DaySpa, where they were able to have a manicure, followed by a makeup session and some jewellery making. The highlight of the day wasthe visit from a Police Dog Handler, who kept both children and parents captivated with his explanations and demonstrations of workingwith a police dog.

Childr en's Fun Day in Morayfield, Qld

Around the Congregations

Orchestra in Box Hill (Vic)

First Divine Service in Port Hedland (WA)on 20/03/11

Members from Beverly Hills (NSW) congregationjoined in Clean Up Australia Day

Apostle Lodewick joined members from South Australiafor fish & chips in the park

Auckland (NZ) Confirmands spent a weekend together in Paihia with D/El Graf

V1 (Vic) Seniors enjoyed a slidepresentation with Ap Lodewick

Dcn Tyrone Frost was confirmed in his Ministry in Karratha (WA)

Confirmands from Q1 and Q2 (Qld) spent a weekend together with D/Ev GrafMembers with Apostle Lodewick in Karratha, (WA)

Around the congregations

Members in Morayfield (Qld) congregationhelped Apostle Williams celebrate

his birthday

Auckland (NZ) Youth spent a weekend in Wellington

Members of the Congolese choir in Albury (Vic)A Senior's Service was held in Henderson (NZ)The Queensland Concert Choir travelled to

Toowoomba (Qld) for a concert

Youth from Q1 & Q2 (Qld) on an outing inByron Bay with D/Ev Graf

Apostle Lodewick joined seniors fromV2 (Vic)to watch a DVD on mission work.

Albury (Vic) Congregation

Sunday School children fromKarratha (WA) congregation

Christchurch (NZ) Youth enjoyed an outing to Lyttelton

Celebrations

Pr Johan & Sis Pauline van Deventer receivedSilver Wedding Blessing, and Sister Emmy Wu

was Baptised in Orewa (NZ )on 20/3/11

Holy Baptism of Anthony Gasparilloin Silkstone (Qld) on 27/3/11

Holy Baptism of Rhys Thompsonin Hahndorf (SA) on 20/2/11

Holy Baptism of Logan Thompsonin Wellington (NZ) on 6/2/11

Adoption of Sis Lynne Walsh inBox Hill (Vic) on 27/2/11

Sis Emma Meyer of Beverly Hills (NSW)celebrated her 100th Birthday on 1/5/11

Holy Sealing of the Malua familyin Hamilton (NZ) on 10/4/11

Sis Gertraut Magi of Cooma (NSW) celebrated her 80th birthday on 17/3/11

Holy Baptism of Anna Eckardtin Drury (NZ) on 10/4/11

Dcn David and Sis Martha Harris ofHamilton (NZ) celebrated their Silver

Wedding Blessing on 17/10/10Pr Trevor and Sis Julie Schulte of Bundaberg(Qld) received their Silver Wedding Blessing

on 20/2/11

Sis Brenda Barendse of Gosford (NSW) celebrated her 70th birthday on 24/2/11

Sister Myra Gil l ies of Windsor (Qld) 4/03/2011Brother William (Bill) Diamond of Koondoola (WA) 2/04/2011Sister Martha Michalak of Werribee (Vic) 5/04/2011Sister Charlotte (Lotte) Dieball of Ascot Park (SA) 10/04/2011Sister Paula Posvic of Canberra (ACT) 12/04/2011

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Celebrations

Deceased

Br Carlo & Sis Jade Lary received WeddingBlessings in New Lynn (NZ)

Holy Sealing of Sis Lynn Botes and sonsMitchell and Matthew in Karratha (WA)

on 27/2/11

Holy Sealing of Jayden Raj in BeverlyHills (NSW) on 17/4/11

Sister Doris Bell of Kingston (Qld)celebrated her 95th Birthday on 2/1/11

Sis Jeanette Els of New Lynn (NZ)celebrated her 70th birthday on 19/1/11

Holy Sealing of Sage Schalkwyk ofNew Plymouth (NZ) on 8/4/11

Sis Erika and Ev (ir) Heinz Hammacher ofBeverly Hills (NSW) celebrated their Golden

Wedding anniversary on 17/4/11Holy Sealing of Darnell King in

St Marys (NSW) on 17/4/11

Br Erwin & Sis Gretel Sauerwein of BoxHill (V ic) received their 40th Wedding

anniversary Blessing on 23/1/11

Sis Gloria O'Shea of Redcliffe (Qld) celebrated her 70th birthday on 30/4/11

Br Heath & Sis Arlene Van Zyl receivedWedding Blessings in Karratha (WA)