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D-Force Report 2011 – report by Shayne Tonzing

Boot Camp 2011

Hi all – it’s been an awesome
year of growth, God has really
turned up the heat.

We have gone from an awesome
team of 7 to 12 volunteer
leaders, all in one year.

The youth have consistently
grown from Glory to Glory,

God’s outpouring has been
amazing. I believe every
individual now has a greater
relationship with Jesus and a
greater awareness of the
awesome love God has for them.

Praise God.

We had awesome ‘God
encounters’, with healings and
youth receiving Jesus as their
Lord and Saviour for the first
time.

Our regressive dinner saw our
youth biting off more than they
could chew. The likes of Aaron
Lucchesi (who is just
unstoppable when it comes to
eating) was actually full !! and
there was still plenty of food left
on the table.

Here’s what a recent D-force
graduate had to say about her
experience at youth.

My high-light for the 3 years I have
been in D-Force, would have to be

getting closer with the leaders,
developing a greater relationship
with them and growing more in my

walk with God.
I would not have gone as far as I

have without their help and
friendship!

I LOVE D-FORCE! I’ll miss you
guys

Rachael 

Boot camp was a major event for 2011, with many youth
encountering God, some for the first time.

It’s time, God has shown me, that the youth of Sunraysia will rise
up. He has declared in Numbers 14:8 If the Lord delights in us, then
He will bring us into this land, and give it to us; A land which flows
with milk and honey.

How can you not be pleased with the calibre of our youth?? they
are awesome, Go for it guys 

D-Force Report 2011 – continued

Wow what a year it has been! Being new to D-force and connecting with the Youth of today has been such a delight. The
messy games, footy pie nights, aqua coaster, some amazing nights with some quality teenagers. Cannot wait for the new

year to start a bigger and better year of D-force . Nat Mandica 

Our highlight for the year was Boot Camp. It was amazing to see the awesome change in the youth. Who, at the start were
somewhat shy and nervous about participation in the activities and opening up. But once they encountered God for the first
time, they changed completely. They were open, happy and alive. Just so awesome to see our God touch the hearts of our youth.

They will never be the same again. Shayne & Julie Beasy 

Look forward to sharing with you all in 2012, a huge thank you to our amazing team of
leaders. God Bless you all, Shayne Tonzing 

Torque Report 2011 – report by Ps. Andre

Oh My Goodness!!! What Torque at Diggerland Surprises are not every
an amazing year. We’ve Torque at DCullcairne day in our lives - it takes
experienced the grace an overwhelming amazing
and out pouring of God in Torque at Albury TORQUE to really
so many ways. experience a life changing
surprise that is a moment I
Tips away in 2011 have won’t ever forget.... ‘’God
been to Culcairn, and understands our words
Albury. We had an even when we don’t have
amazing time with Lucy the voice to say them...”
Longden here at Red
Cliffs, and at each Torque Drusolina
we have seen powerful
encounters with God Torque is so amazing,
resulting in salvations there is just something
and more. about when youth get
together and praise and
We have seen young worship our mighty God! It
people rise up, taking has just been one
God’s call very seriously. encounter after another!
God is using our youth to
impact this generation James
with zeal and passion,
and a hunger for God like What a year of harvest
never before. We have a through the youth of
big vision for Torque, but Sunraysia. Torque has
in reality, I don’t know been such a catapult for
where this is all going to God to spring His works
go. As I say to the team, into His amazing youth- to
‘what ever you think watch the young grab a
Torque can become, hold of their calling
don’t limit God by that, through the works of
He is able to “do torque is what they call life
immeasurably more than changing !!
all we ask or imagine…”.
Our team is preparing to Nat
finish the year with a
lunch time concert at Each torque this year has
Trinity Lutheran College. gone from level to level,
each one better than the
In 2012 we have been last. New challenges for
asked to go to Albury, me personally, and new
Culcairne, Swan Hill, levels in the Holy Spirit
Broken Hill, Seymour and outpouring! And 'm so
Ti Tree. We have booked excited to see where this
Conrad Tickner for here goes in the future! It's
in March 17, & 18. such a privilege to be a
part of the awesome
Thank you Lord. torque team, with God on
our side nothing is
impossible! Torque 2012
will be ‘off the Richter’!!

Emily V

GO-TEAM Report by Beth Kruck

Heading up and serving in Go Team has been such an amazing blessing and privilege this year.
The Go Team crew consists almost entirely of many of the church’s senior and junior youth, and
of course we all know how totally incredible, creative, hard working and willing to serve they are.
Really they make it so easy! We ran three Go Teams (Holiday Programs) this year, and even
managed while many of the team was away in the Philippines (no mean feat I can assure you).
Some of the themes we covered over the three Go Teams included “Survivor”, “Footy Go Team”,
and “Who Done It”. Throughout every Go Team and every theme, the story of God’s unconditional
love and acceptance, and the value, gifts, and significance of every child was woven. For some
children it was the first time they would have heard such positive things about themselves, and
such a message of hope. I was so proud that our youth not only spoke that message but lived it
out in such a beautiful way. We also continued to bus in disadvantaged children from Mildura and
Irymple. So in short Go-Team consisted of very messy games, action packed dances, great fun
art and craft activities, silliness, frivolity and so much more, but above all it consisted of beautiful
children hearing the message of Christ, and it was so worth it.

“This is my first Go Team and it has been AWESOME” - Dillon

“Go Team is my favourite thing to do” - Matthias Cochrane

“Tom and Ali are really cute, so I like Go Team” - Jzarne Cochrane

Children’s Ministry 2011 – report by Libbie McBain

2011 has certainly been a year of Craft time is precious in Kidz
considerable stretching and Church ~ It’s a powerful way for
enormous growth within the kidz kidz to explore & out-work their
church department. unique spiritual gifts by having

Beth’s vision and passion for kidz the opportunity to develop their
ministry has been instrumental in artist talents in all creative art
establishing a strong foundation in areas. It also engages each child
which we are truly thankful for. at their own level irrespective of
age or gender. The boys love the
Her prophetic word & amazing chance to build and create their
pioneering spirit has been a
tremendous gift to our kids & amazing structural
teams and she has inspired us all masterpieces and
with her boldness , tenacity & deep are very tactile &
desire to see significant changes visionary in how
bring healing to God’s precious they approach each
children. project. The girls
are very expressive
Kidz church wishes to honor and in how they portray
voice our heartfelt thanks to Beth & convey the
for all that she has accomplished in message of GOD’s
her time of leadership and wish her word through their
every success as she navigates artwork.
G0-Team into an exciting new level Our awesome new K C polo’s
in 2012. YOU GO GIRL!!! have been an absolute hit! The
teams look amazing ~ our
******************************* leaders & team members are
now easily recognisable to all
This year kidz church has been families as well as visiting kids
very blessed to have 3 strong and their parents.
teams with amazing innovative & When 9 KC team members
proactive team members whose attended the this years Rising
enthusiasm and love for the kidz is Youth conference in Cranbourne
absolutely contagious – you can’t our polo’s made our group totally
help but be impacted and identifiable as representatives of
empowered to rise to the next level Diggerland Church. AMEN!
as the presence of GOD continues
to invade every aspect of kidz Young Adults – Matt’s 25th
ministry with both our Youth and
children totally on fire for Jesus.

Our Teams 2011 –Simply the Best

Leader Beth ~ Gabby, Bea, James
& Laura.

Leader Toby ~ Teagan, Bec &
Jared, Ali F, Shaun W, Emily G

Rachel V, Nathan C, Dillon, &

*Isaiah, Aaron, Issac, Josh &

Jonno are mentored by Toby.

Toby is such a man of integrity with
a deep passion & zeal to see these
guys rise to their potential as
powerful Warrior’s of the
WORD..strategically positioned for
the battle! AMEN!

Leader Libbie ~ Training Leader
Emily V, Bec T, ChrisW Shane D,
David V

I am so incredibly proud of each of
these amazing individuals and the
smorgasbord of talent and spiritual
gifts they each bring to the table to
bless our children ...and how our
kids LOVE them!!!

Our training days/workshops &
conferences have all been highly
informative, encouraging inspiring
& empowering for each individual
and has been crucial in developing
strong relationships within the
teams.

Kidz Church Renovations

The KC renovations which began in

January will hopefully be nearing

completion by the time we resume

in Feb 2012. A massive thank you to
Perry and Darren Collihole who .

have both done an incredible

amount of work upstairs. The new

toilet/wash basin and office will all

be a fantastic addition to our area.

Once the toilet etc is operational

we will paint the new rooms &

move the stage area forward to

complete the transformation of the

room. We are currently using the

Youth Hall while in the process of

renovating but the kidz are

certainly ready to be back in their

Graduation Day own special place.
Our Fundraising Pasta/food Days have been an
On Dec 4th we celebrated the
graduation of Georgia Kirby, absolutely humbling experience exceeding all
Elizah Pretty & Justin Starick from expectations that we may have envisioned ~ it is so

KC to Junior Youth. the hand of GOD! Witnessing our amazing church

It is such an incredible privilege as family sow so deeply into this ministry area has been
KC Leaders & Team
to have been able to share in their such a powerful testimony to our leaders & team
amazing faith journey, watching as emulating the enormous value and importance that

they have individually grown & we as a church place on our Children and their role
matured in their walk with Jesus.
We are so proud of them all and within our community. A huge thankyou to all the
know they are all going to be such a team, for your gracious serving hearts, your

precious blessing in Jnr Youth. generosity, support with time given so freely... it’s

greatly appreciated. It’s been brilliant to see our men

Graduation Dec 4th 2011 dominating the kitchen showing us their wonderful
MASTER Chef skills and hospitality gifts !! Not to

mention Toby & Chris’s

AWESOME PASTA dishes !!!

Kidz Church Picnic Day – Sept 2011

Our kidz church picnic was a wonderful opportunity for our teams to organise games & fun activities...
inviting our wonderful parents to be young at heart again and reignite the healthy competitive spirit that
lives in us all..... just waiting to be released!!! It was fantastic to see grown men and women galloping
across the Barclay Lawns with a child slung over their backs... hanging on the best way they could... in
anything goes style as their parents fought for the coveted position ....of crossing the finish line first!!
It was also precious to see kidz grabbing other dads anyone they could coerce into carrying them etc
not wanting to miss out on any of the action!!

The feedback from the community was excellent and certainly reinforced to us that we need to make
this picnic a priority in our yearly calendar events. A HUGE thank you to OUR KIDZ – to see your
gorgeous Faces, radiant Smiles & hear you laugh from your bellies is simply Heaven on Earth!!!

Thanks Bec & Jared & Rudy Kirby – for organising the eskies & BBQ trailer from the Justice Dept.
Cristy – for donating her expertise, time and face-paints for the event. Teag’s and Cristy for creating
such beautiful face art on our kids and team. Chris Webb for donating all the BBQ meat Beth & Geoff for
organising the Go-team trailer and donating lollies for raffle.

AND THANKS to All our amazing team for their support- cooking, serving, setting-up & supervising all
activities, a brilliant effort from everyone. YOU’RE AWESOME!!!!

Kidz Church Testimonies–2011

The quality of kids and God times we have had throughout the year in kids Church has
been inspiring, building relationships with the kids of our Church has been such a
precious gift. They have been a greater blessing to me then I could have ever imagined.
Bec Arnol
Its been great getting involved with kids church. getting to know the kids more and
watching God move in their lives! its been awesome! can't wait for next year!
Rachael Vaughan ...PS: thanks libby! :)
It was great to see the kids express their faith through the puppet plays they created this
year. A real confirmation of their learned understanding and growth in GOD.
Bec Tankard
A BIG Thank you to the Leaders/teams. I really enjoyed this year especially the Band that
came up to Kidz Church. I really loved worship ..It was AWESOME!
I loved meeting all the new kids that came to kidz church this year.
Anna Whitton

Our gorgeous Kidz Duck Duck Goose
The games we play!

Care Report 2011 by Pastor Roland

2011 shows a connection BAPTISM’S
base of 580 souls. 320 people Yeah Zac Argall
attending regularly.
Johnny Lee Clary soul winning Shayne Beasy
meetings saw 27 new decisions for
Christ from Diggerland connections . The Magnificent Seven
Diggerland Cares was birthed this Nathan Collihole, Jack
year by Julianne which provides Beasy, Shayne Beasy,
support to people in need. Stephanie Beasy, Julie
Connect groups are the engine room Beasy, Julie Macdonald,
of the Church. Zachary Argall
This year we had 11 connect groups.
Emily Vaughan with Natasha Jack Beasy
Cameron launched a Young Adults
Girls group. Victor & Debbie Obatoki Maurice Bennington
are building Ouyen and Skype (Whitehorse CCC)
services have gone in to Pooncarie & Roland
with Brian & Rosie.
Email connection has been
maintained with Hannes & Bel at Ti
Tree and plans are afoot for visits to
them next year.
I have visited Culcairn for Intern
training and ministered into Merbein
and Robinvale which are extensions
of Diggerland’s heart.
We have pressed on with “Launch
into the Nations” with apostolic
giving and rejoice with Bruce &
Marg with Canada developments and
UK developments with Dee & Jay
whom we had the pleasure of
spending time with this year.
International Home ministries had
wonderful evenings through the year
and our heart to reach the Nations in
Sunraysia and beyond burns in us.
Ugo & Juoro are doing wonderful
things in Nigeria and we welcome
their firstborn son Ozichukwu into
the household of faith. His name
means “God’s Message” which
moves with our theme “Harvest”.

We have had some challenging
journeys this year. Our beloved
sister Janiene went to be with Jesus.
What an inspiration she is. To
Graeme, Nathan, Vashti and family
we grieve with you and journey
forward to see her hearts cry fulfilled
that all would know Jesus.
Regionally I continue to Chair the
Red Cliffs Carols, Riverfest and
minister at “Relay for Life”. Events
that connect community and reach
people.
We partnered with CCC Whitehorse
to distribute financial support to
flood affected families. Significant
funding was directed into Red Cliffs
Secondary College to enable
students to be funded in school
activities in addition to visiting
farmers and local residents who had
been flood damaged.

Young Adults By EmilyV & NatashaC

The Young Adults Girls’ Group is a space for girls to share together our experiences,
our questions, our ideas about God and our walk with Him. We’ve had awesome
times this year of such intense worship and praise, connecting with God on a more
intimate level, interceding in prayer for people we know and events happening
through Diggerland such as the Johnny Lee Clary event.
We’ve supported each other through some tough times, and seen some amazing
breakthroughs. Many times we’re just struggling to get from Zion to Wednesday
nights, where we get recharged, giving us the boost to make it through to Sunday
again.
We also just enjoy some great chill nights of popcorn & movies 
Another special highlight of the year; we were very privileged to hear Esther share a
original song from her personal journey.
The advantage of our small intimate group is that it creates a warm and friendly
atmosphere in which to introduce girls outside of the church to God in a non-
threatening way. Our group of faithfuls has even led to another girls group starting
up in Adelaide on Thursday nights where we’ve even been asked to be guest
speakers!!
Tash: This year we started off with a large group of girls but it’s settled into a
smaller core group. I’ve been learning to rely on God and just trust Him for direction.
Steph: Wednesdays are my favourite nights of the week!
Emily: When Tash & I were first asked to start a young adults group for girls it was
pretty scary, something totally new! But it’s been amazing! God just covers all our
concerns and takes over…He shows up & does the work for us! We have such an
amazing group, all beautiful incredibly talented young women of God. They bless ME
every Wednesday 
Esther: I just love it!!
We’re excited to see what God has planned for 2012 – we would love to see and are
believing for our core group to be tripled in the coming year!
Em & Tash.

Connect Group

Report by Anna & Laura

Small group…
What an amazing year we have had. Running our connect group together, it has been a real privilege for both of us
to build relationship together and with such lovely ladies.
We got a chance to cover and explore different styles of teaching throughout the year, from Joyce Meyer, Joseph
Prince and Chris Hill...Certainly challenging our mediocrity and giving us desire for new growth. It has been
wonderful getting to know the women in our group and watching them grow into deeper relationship with Christ
and becoming more confident in themselves, it’s so exciting… We look forward to 2012. Anna & Laura

I have enjoyed our small group, the friendship I have made among the girls and the growth I have made
towards my faith in the Lord Jesus. It’s been a great inspiration. Thank you and God bless.
Roma

Well all I can say is how lucky I am to be a part of such an amazing sisterhood! Small group for me has been
inspirational, passionate, incredible learning about our amazing Father and Savior. A humbling experience
all round. Thank you beautiful women. Jac

I luv my ladies night, as I don’t have any other Christian friends and I am a single mum. Sometimes we feel
alone and struggle to cope with the life. It refreshes and teaches me how great God is till I get to church on
Sunday. I luv it heaps, wish we could do it more:) Gaynor

Thankyou so much to Anna and Bruce for your hospitality in your lovely home and to Laura and Anna for
leading the group. Even though I was not able to attend the group regularly, whenever I was able, I was
welcomed with open arms. This group was everything a connect group is all about, love ,support,
understanding, worship, learning, teaching, tears, laughter and lots and lots of the presence of our almighty
GOD. To be able to get together with these other wonderful women is such a blessing. Glory to God. Andrea

Homegroup@Geoff&Beth’s Report by Geoff Kruck

An absolutely fantastic year. I’m a bit biased, but I reckon we have the best home group
there is!! Full of awesome young adults with passion, faith and inspiration. Part of the
vision for 2011 for the group was to grow in number by 100%, well we have reached that,
plus a few! Now all we need to do is break a wall down to make more room! Our home
group team is Geoff & Beth Kruck, Toby & Teagan Heil, Matt Maher, Mel Webb, Chris
Webb, Genna Milne, Gina Pole, Penny Foreman, Sam Foreman, Aaron Jones, Jarod
Jones, Bea Whitchurch, Lochie Milne, Esther Milne, Isaac Webster and Jacob Wilksch
(Awesome worship leader and gifted musician/singer )
It’s been an exciting year in that we have on a number of occasions taken the meeting
outside the 4 walls and onto the streets. Mission focused, with opportunities to pray with
and reach out to residents in Hornsey Park.
In one of our weekly sessions we went around the room and discussed dream seeds for
ways of blessing the community. A seed planted by Toby saw us plan and host a
Christmas Dinner for a family living in Hornsey Park. They have 16 children and have
never had an opportunity to go out and have dinner together as a family. We were able to
make that possible thanks to our amazing and generous team. I'm so proud of all of you. I
look forward to seeing how the Lord is going to continue to grow this group in 2012.
Bring it on!!

Hornsey Park Ministry Report by Geoff Kruck

What a massive year!! But a fantastic, fun-filled and rewarding one at that! A huge thanks to our awesome
ministry team Geoff & Beth Kruck, Toby Heil, Matt Maher, Mel Webb and Esther Milne. You’re all an
inspiration and it’s wonderful to see how the Lord is growing in and through you and how you’re being a
major blessing to those in the community.

In May, Toby and myself were fortunate to take 5 young blokes from Hornsey Park away camping for 2
nights. A fantastic opportunity to bond, go fishing, canoeing, cook together and build great lasting
relationships, one of the young blokes that went away with us has made a return to school now as a result of
that weekend. Go God! September saw myself and Andrew Cook take another small group away camping!
Just awesome!

We are into our 4th year outreaching into this culturally diverse housing community and each year we are
growing closer to the people here and building stronger trust based relationships. Beth and I have enjoyed
our first year living here and look forward to seeing God move more and more in this place.

December saw us host one of our precious families from Hornsey Park the Cochran’s and most of their 16
children. Our awesome home group planned the evening and delivered a wonderful Christmas blessing to
this family. Testimony from Esther Milne – “My favourite part of the year was doing the dinner for the
Cochran’s. It was just amazing to see the joy on their faces, knowing we did it just to bless them.”

Tankard Connect 2011 Pastor Roland

Connect groups what a great
idea.
Well 2011 was so busy!
Johnny Lee Clary, Riverfest,
International Home, Carols,
Men’s, Women’s, ministering
Culcairn, Daylesford and Albury
Men’s conference mean t
connect group altered rhythm
and focus through the year.
We are privileged to have Dianne
who tragically lost her foster
child connect with our group. We
were then able to support her
family. Likewise Roxanne.
Sam Russo and Dale Vaughan
carried our music ministry and
worship through the year. Chris
Cavallaro also led and played.
We shared the preaching around
and no one was excluded from
sharing from the word.
We loved our fellowship nights
around a meal. We have even
seen visitors led to Christ while
sitting at the meal table.
We travelled regularly to Ouyen.
Great times of intercession with
Victor & Debbie. Also skype
connection with Brian & Rosie
Reid in Pooncairie was a blast.
It has been great having Brett
and Caroline coming. Genevieve
and Georgina also spent
precious time with us earlier in
the year.
The gentle touch of Joe and the
grace of Maria,. Our precious
Frank and Mary . Vince and
Maree Hooray the houseboat is
launched !
Werner my brother continued to
focus on Jesus and press into his
courts through the year.
Pat & Peter Jones great to have
them around.
Jess and her beautiful daughter
Chloe. Johnno will miss not
having to bring the dolls out.

Connect Group By Julianne Mandica

This year has been great TESTIMONIES
with many wonderful
things happening We have studied the Careforce series
throughout the year: over this year which has helped in such
Search for Life (Careforce a way that it was a key in the areas of
Lifekeys) was foundational my life that needed to be healed. I was
and inspiring for Julie able to see the issues even though it
MacDonald, Ange Russo was painful and I was able to work
and Julie Beasy. through them at a pace that wasn’t
bombarding but it has been a life
There were challenges, yet changing process.
the women were
determined to break Over this past year we have built a good
through into new levels. relationship with each of us in our
Connect group –We have been able to
Being in a Connect Group talk open and honestly. We have been a
has encouraged Julie and comfort to one another in our difficult
Ange to serve in a greater times.
capacity in various
ministries in Diggerland. Ange Russo
______________________________________________
I have thoroughly enjoyed
having the girls coming The first term was the most challenging
each week, we’ve shared and rewarding for me with Search for
laughter and significant Life, which taught me who I was in
times. It was lovely to have Christ and how the hurts from my past
finished the year with a were buried so deep that I could not
dinner with our families.. escape them. The program was the key
to breaking many chains from my heart
Love Julianne and to living the free life that I was
placed here for.

Overall Connect group for me has been
a great place for me to grow in Christ
and find new sisters to share my life
journey with. I look forward next year’s
connect group with excitement!

Julie Beasy

it was a key in the

Riverfest 2011 by Pastor Roland

2011 marked the fifth year of
Riverfest.
This year we cleared all debt
and have an operating
surplus now for 2013
(Easter).
This year Henry Seeley &
Barry Newton (Squirt) added
new ingredients conducting
Worship and Kidz workshops
respectively both dynamic
times.
Michael Paynter was a
headline artist and all the
bands connected really
positively.
MRCC again sponsored and
Mayor John Arnold opened
the evening and was highly
supportive.
Prime TV, Vision Radio,
Sunraysia Daily provided
great media backing.
Johnnday ministered in St
Joseph’s , Chaffey, Lutheran
and Henderson and we had
great feedback from the
schools. Isaiah Kirby bought
ten friends from Chaffey.
Riverfest has over 1000
facebook friends and the site
has some great pictures on
it.
Five hundred meals were
served at Riverfeast Sunday
night. One Service was well
supported and Henry Seeley
and Pastor Neil Smith
ministered well together .
Neil challenged us to arise
and reach our region.
Riverfest runs on volunteers.
A big thanks to all Diggerland
personnel that managed
departments, served and
gave into this event. We are a
major backing Church,
passionate about the region
rising.

I love the story of ‘the tortoise and the hare’. I Miss Libbie.
read it my boys numerous times when they were Well what can one say!
young and we even had it as in interactive book The joy bubble has
on the computer. ‘slow and steady’ wins the arrived! We love Libbie.
race is the motto to the story. When raising ENTHUSIASM a pastor
new areas of ministry this can be what it’s like. many years ago used to
Arts Generation is growing gradually and say comes from the Greek
steadily. word ‘entheos’ “God
within!”
This year classes were available in Voice,
Guitar, Piano, Audiblox and Cooking. AUDIBLOX
It’s been a great year working working
alongside Ann, Libby, Geoff and Andre. Their Libby currently has 10
passion and enthusiasm to teach and encourage families enjoying the
students is contagious. challenge of the audiblox
program Tuesdays and
We hope you enjoy the photos memories of 2011 Thursdays in the youth hall
and we are excited as God inspires us with 3 til 6.30pm
vision for 2012. Our God is an Awesome and
Creative God! “It’s such an incredible
blessing to witness
If you are interested in students thrive in their
teaching or learning any of learning” Libbie McBain
the skills available through
the Arts Generation areas AUDIBLOX
I’d love to chat with you.
Donna M

MUSIC & VOICE GENERATION

Pr Andre is back teaching guitar and I have been
teaching guitar and piano.

“We find it an absolute pleasure to teach and
impart and our fantastic students are like
sponges, expanding and growing. Their hunger
to learn draws the best out of us!
Donna M

Wonderful Ann Cook is singing up a storm with
developing voice students some of whom have
performed in various events throughout the year.

aRtS GeNeRaTiOn– report by Donna MW

FOOD Some "The first
GENERATION comments on ever
cooking nights Cooking
It’s been a wonderful year. “I feel spoilt". Class for
Chef Geoff came on board “the dessert Food
with ‘food generation’ and looks too good Generation.
ran a wonderful 10 week It was
course with gourmet to eat". challenging
delights and delicacies. "It's nice to be to go back to
Around 10 of us enjoyed his looked after for basics and
presentations and food a change and use a recipe
each week and have grown have someone to teach
in our culinary skills and once again,
appreciation of food. Next else cook". but the
year there will be more to reward of
come so stay tuned! seeing
people
Some of our beautiful seniors being able to
who enjoyed the Food reproduce
what you
Generation dessert night taught them
and hear
each week
how they
have had
success in
the kitchen
at home was
pure joy! I
look forward
to running
the next one
in 2012." -
Geoff the
Chef

Robby
McMahon

You’re all heart Robby!

aRtS GeNeRaTiOn

VOICE GENERATION

“Under the Arts Generation umbrella is
the birth of Voice Generation. Voice
Generation is about learning 'How' the
voice works. This year we ran voice
workshops for singers and speakers.
These invaluable workshops will be
available again next year. Private
singing tuition and vocal coaching has
sparked a great deal of continued
interest. It is more than exciting to see
the enthusiastic growth in this
department. God calls us to develop our
skill and this is where we are
growing...through obedience.”
Ann Cook

JUNIOR BAND We have only just reformed a Junior Band for our up and coming

muso’s. There’s lots of interest. Great to see Isaac, Daniel, Danny, Josh, Zeek, Isaish
enthusiastic and moving forward with passion.

In September this year art lovers
gathered to spend time painting
and drawing. This was our first ‘get
together’ and we are planning
more to come! God is developing
the Arts in peoples lives and it’s
fantastic to see people developing
and coming together.

aRtS GeNeRaTiOn

The Red Cliffs Chaplaincy Night displays both musical and artistic talent. We are
privileged to support this event. This is a great community connect night. Arts
Generation supported both areas with students and church family performing and
displaying their talents. A small team of eager art lovers helped to create ‘rooms within
a room’ feel for the evening. The rain damaged roof in the youth hall even became a
feature displaying the Sunraysia floods.

aRtS GeNeRaTiOn

Lovely Lisa
and ‘Fever’

RC Chaplaincy night compares
principal David & Pr Andre

RCSC student

Brent blews us away
with ‘Nessum Dorma’

Lisa Ann Jared Bethany

Hender sisters

aRtS GeNeRaTiOn

IT’S MATINEE TIME

2011 ended with our Arts Generation concert on Sat
10th Dec. Students delighted the audience of family
and friends with vocal and piano pieces beautifully
presented. Matt, Joel and Jirah entertained a captive
crowd with their Du Su La Circus performance. Well
done everyone and thanks for your hard work!

Sarah

Joel Amy & Anna Rachael

Hannah Singers and pianists

All eyes are on Miss Libby

Matt

QT and Gee Gee

Jirah “the ringmaster” Drum solo

Administration Office

Report by Ruthie

Never a year goes by without achievements occurring in the administration department.
They may not make exciting reading but they are beneficial none the less. This year
we’ve added another 2 bank accounts to accommodate increased diversity – one being
a specific DIGGERLAND bank account which is solely for tithes/offerings. We have had a
property purchase for us and Merbein outreach and all the legalities and accommodation
of those within our systems. Also we refinanced our loans into one big loan with another
provider to bring about cost savings and increase our equity. A new Business Online
saver account has enabled us to invest funds for departments instantaneously resulting
in interest benefits. New systems have been introduced to facilitate all of this.
Julie MacDonald very kindly offered a voluntary afternoon a week and started training
around March which then had to go on hold as she re-located to Melb for the 2nd half of
the year . We hope to take off where we left, when Julie is able to after returning home.
Aleisha trained with me for a couple of hours a week part of 2010 and most of 2011.
Therefore I was able to take 6 weeks Long Service Leave in Sept/Oct thanks to her
commitment to come in and work in the Admin Office during her 2 weeks of September
school holidays. Thanks Leishy!! Some plans for 2011 have had to go on hold until 2012
due to my extended leave. As always God’s grace has enabled the mountains to be
climbed this year and I look forward to doing 2012 with you all.

USHERS

This year our Ushering Team has again been a conduit for connecting in newer people
within our church . We also have dedicated long term ushers like Rosalie & Graeme and
Jan & Perry who embody the welcoming spirit and just love to have smiling faces and
welcoming arms for people entering our doors. In October we had a Ushering get
together supper and we plan to do these every 6 months to foster friendships and
purpose. Thankyou to Lynne Hazel for her continued support in setting up each Sunday.

Some of our fab USHERING team

Diggerland Men’s Ministry - 2011 Report by Andrew Graham

Events for the year included:
- Australia Day & Melbourne Cup day BBQ breakfast at Joe Ietto’s house.
- Johnny Lee Clary evangelism – Men’s Breakfast
- “Men of power” – Diggerland Men’s Conference
- “Men’s Retreat” - @ the Cooks place.
- Two morning small group / prayer meetings meeting weekly throughout the year.

“It was a highlight for
me personally to write
and perform a song at
the Men’s Breakfast
called “Love is the
answer”, inspired by Rev
Johnny Lee Clary’s life
story.” - Andrew Graham

Johnny Lee Clary – Breakfast

Thanks to Jonathon Sharman for designing the “Men of power” logo, and to
everyone who served us, including Lorraine and team (catering) and to
Andre, Mark & Mark on AV, and Ps Bruce for your guidance.

“... The Men’s
Conference was truly
a wonderful
opportunity to lay a
heap of stuff at the
cross and walk away,
while also finding
new stuff to uproot
and discard ...” –

Andrew Cook

“Our own men's conference here in Red
Cliffs, I finally learnt that l was loved and
cared for...” – Lee Pencak

Diggerland Men’s Ministry Report by Andrew Graham

Andrew Graham
This year has been a great year of growth for the men of Diggerland, especially
through our morning prayer meetings where we connect as real men, share the
word, pray and fellowship over the breaking of bread (& coffee). We have had so
many answers to prayer. One testimony - we heard of some twins that were still in
the womb, but one of them was struggling to survive and significantly smaller in
weight than the healthy twin. It wasn’t looking good for the smaller one. Anyway,
we prayed for them and specifically for life over the struggling baby and that at the
next check up that the baby would be equal in weight to the healthy twin. Well, the
report came back that the struggling baby was miraculously back on track next
check up and weighed the same as its twin, and was subsequently born the same
weight and stayed that way for the first 12 months. Praise God! – Andrew Graham

My thanks go to all the men’s core team, Mark
Cameron, Geoff Kruck, Shayne Tonzing and Perry
Herrmann for your support, encouragement and
faithfulness. Together we have seen men grow and

encounter God this year.
To everyone who helped throughout the year at

various events, thank you!
Thanks guys for the servant heart you carry. It is my

privilege to serve alongside you all to see God’s
kingdom come here on earth as it is in heaven!

Bring on 2012, for His glory.

Diggerland Men’s Ministry Continued

The Men’s BBQ’s were popular,
again this year with just under
100 attending Australia Day
BBQ 2011. @ Joe’s.
Thank you to Joe and Maria for
hosting us.

“Diggerland church is
incredibly amazing. It is a
humbling experience to be a
part of... The stepping stones
this church provides for
believers to advance can only
be God given. Praise God for
His servants who obediently
work to put things together
and run them. The Men’s
retreat was another
wonderful time with our own
men stepping up and
ministering to us., helping to
part the foliage and get a
clearer view of Jesus’ face..
Thank you.” – Andrew Cook

Diggerland Men’s Ministry continued

TESTIMONY
“”The men's retreat gave me
the chance to grow in God ...
and I felt the Lord’s love through
what Geoff, Shayne, Andrew
and Mark were speaking on.
It was a blessing and a big
lift for me.
Going away with Matty Milne
and Andrew Graham to Swan
Hill for their men's conference
was a real blessing also. Matty,
you are an awesome bloke, just
keep reaching out to God and
knowing that in spite of
everything you wrestle with,
you just keep on going in the
Lord and the love you have for
Him has given
me encouragement to keep
moving forward. Hearing Nick
from Sydney share what he
went through in his life was an
eye opener for me as well.
Andrew, a big thank you to you
for keeping me involved and for
being there in my worst time
throughout the year. Your kind
nd encouraging words have
been a great blessing to me and
the other great men on Tuesday
morning, with all the prayers
and great words, plus giving me
the chance to speak out when l
was struggling in my walk.
Meeting Wally from Swan Hill
has been real blessing this year,
hearing his life story while he
has stayed with me in my
place has been awesome and
learning from him. Looking
forward to next year in what the
Lord has planned for me... Bless
ya all

Lee "lethal" Pencak

Josh & Sam

Diggerland Men’s Ministry continued

TESTIMONY
“I enjoyed the Men’s Retreat, hanging
out and fishing with the guys. I am very
grateful to the guys for prayer to break
down the walls of prejudice I built up
from school days and I have been able
to let go of the hurt from being put
down as an Italian kid. Praise God.
Thank you for the prayers in the
morning prayer meetings, which
helped me get through some tough
times this year, through various trials. I
have seen many answers to prayer. It
has been great to hang out with the
guys over breakfast as well and be
seen together. I have battled rejection
over the years, but finding it much
easier now.
I am so thankful to God for bringing us
to Diggerland. It has been life
changing. Praise God! - Joe Ietto

Noel & Roland
TESTIMONY

“Connecting with Men is something
that we do everyday in our workplace
or at school. In my case, I have been
pressing into God and to my mates
who are unsaved and have no
knowledge of the Word of the Lord.
The last Torque of the year, 3 of my
mates decided they would come see
what I had been telling them, curious
to find out. Although they were lost at
sea at first, the Word of the Lord was
more than relevant to them and they
ended up loving it! In the future to
come, I plan to keep reminding my
school friends about what I do and let
God do the rest.” Matthew Mandica







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  
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 
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 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  
 
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 
  
  
 
 
  
 
This year we presented our own
Discipleship School package @ the CRC
State conference with about 20 Pastors
registering their interest in sourcing it for
their own churches.
Ps Andre is busy preparing the DVD
footage to make it ready for other
churches to use in training their people.

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
 

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To our Inspirational session leaders: Bruce , Marg,
Roly, Andre, Bek & Garry.
To Donna S, Amy & Audrey for feeding the 5000 each
session...mmmm yum.
To Aleisha for handling the rego money each session
and keeping the books on track right throughout her
pregnancy.

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  
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  
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 
 
 
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 
 
 
 



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
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

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



 Donation
 From MRCC
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
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


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





 

 
 

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 
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 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 




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 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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  
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 
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 A huge thankyou to all 
  our Training Day guest
 speakers. These days are 
 so incredibly important 
 for all the team as a 
 whole, as well as 
 individually and we 
 greatly appreciate all the 
 time you invest in 
 preparing for these days. 
 . 
 
 KC Teams 2012 – 
  
 Leader Emily V ~ 
Bec & Jared Arnol, Emily G, 
 Majella & Kezza 
 Leader Toby ~ 
 Teagan, Gabby, Shaun W, 
 James T, Laura V , Sarah T,
 Danny F & Issac Christmas Day 2011 –Rachael Vaughan
 Leader Libbie ~ And Our Gorgeous Kidz Church item..
 Training Leaders Chris W
 & Bec T,
 Shane D, Rachael V, Josh L
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  
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  

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 
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 
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Very shortly we will be saying 
good-bye to our very LOVED & 
Awesome Team Leaders 
Toby and Teagan (the proud 
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parents of precious Amelia) &
our gorgeous Bec & Jared
(expecting their first child in
April).
Their dedication, love, passion
and commitment over their time
in Kidz Church has been so truly
valued and appreciated and they
will be greatly missed in our area.
We wish them every success and
blessing as they enjoy this next
incredible chapter of their lives.

Toby and Teagan welcome their 

beautiful daughter * Amelia Grace *  

   

 

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  

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

  
  

  

 

 








 
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

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 

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B

 

Our annual sleepover was once again an enormous
success. For the first time we held it over a Saturday
night /Sunday as KC had the amazing opportunity to
join the Torque team for a BBQ and then attend the
Torque concert for worship with the Torque Band and
Worship Team. This was such an incredible experience
for our kids and they certainly loved the extra special
attention all the Torque Team gave them.
The whole night/morning was fast, furious and action
packed. Our team had their skates on from the moment
they arrived to ensure it was a special time for our kids.
A huge crowd pleaser was a scrumptious breakfast of
bacon & egg muffins cooked by the team.... absolutely
delicious!!
Once again the team totally excelled themselves and
really blessed our kids with their endless enthusiasm &
energy. Our kids felt very beautiful after the endless
pampering of hair styles, nails makeup &
foot spa’s .... even the boys enjoyed a foot spa.

 

 

 
  

 
  
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 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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  
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 
  
 
  
  
 
 
 
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 
 
 
 
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  
 
 
 
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 
 
 
 
 
 
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 
 
 
  
 
  
  
 
  
 
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