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Ministry Team Report 2013 – report by Bruce

From time to time I am still Visiting Ministry Serving in 2013 in
surprised when I order that they
experience people This was our biggest year yet with appeared on the
commenting on our unique rostered visiting ministry. In roster roster …
ministry team. order they were: Word
It has always been our Viktor
philosophy to train, Jim Wallace - ACL, Bruce
identify and release Steve
ministry in that order. This Peter McHugh - Stairway, Marg
requires making a place Julianne
for the many, and so, we John Mellor - JMM Ruth T
now have many. Bek
Most ministers only get Sean Smith - SWS, Andrew L
one appointment in Roland
Diggerland per quarter Lydia & Nathan Poloso - BCF, Andre
and there is not space for Dennis Etua – Fiji, Shayne
this to be so for all of them! Garry
Tom & Joan Gordon – KCC Debbie O
Philip W
However, this puts us in a Andrew G
unique position to be
major supporters of our Meeting Leading
other churches in home Most of above plus
and overseas missions. Geoff
Perry
In this way, speaking only John Mellor
for myself, I am still Worship Leading
leading or ministering Ali
most weekends, though Jared
not always in Diggerland. Ruth T
Andrew L
This is very healthy for the Steve
individual and for the Body Darren
of Christ in particular. Andre
Ann C
It is also very helpful for Jo
Diggerland to be blessed Thomas
with the breadth of Jane
ministry expression and Nat
nobody has a chance to go Kylie
stale! Bek T

Property Report 2013 – report by Bruce

Diggerland Business offices Over all Management
Installed Solar panels have (opposite Fishers Red Cliffs) - The church has never
been working well and Equity development been in a position to
seem to be producing as We have had increased employ ground staff in our
much power as we are tenancy this year. Problems Nursery so the majority of
using on average. A were encountered with the work is carried out by
payback period of 5 years power arrangements and our male staff pastors.
is on target considering cumulative bills presented to Originally their staffing
power prices are likely to us. This is being negotiated appointment was partly
rise. and leases better organised. facilitated by the nursery
Reception traffic control (RCFG trading as
doors are installed which 1012 Coorong Ave Moneytree Nurseries)
enables us to seal off -Envisaged as a retraining which was also indebted
upstairs as needs dictate centre in future with outgoings to church
and climate control the Some repairs were made on loans to hold some of the
reception area. the house and a back up property.
pump installed.
Vacant lots 8818 Calder Highway. These are no longer the
– future expansion of - Envisaged as equity and case, but coincided with
Diggerland. church growth which
The lots get used regularly possible school site. enabled the church to fully
for parking these days, We are currently trying to staff the pastors to
especially on market days! establish a retail site to sell continue the maintenance
down our nursery stock and of all the interests. Also
Good Golly Vintage shop find out what is achievable. the church began taking
- Community Outreach We are looking for a suitable responsibility for all its
This property is leased by retail trainee/ apprentice to loans.
DCS but we have a fit out look after the site.
interest and an option to This year the house was Even though there are
buy in the future. rented out to Geoff and Beth signs of improvement in
Kruck which offsets some of the nursery industry (we
the loan for this property. have a $40k contract!) the
compounding effect of our
internal loans was
untenable and ceased. A
debt for equity swap
meant we acquired the
nursery stock to preserve
our integrity in its affiliate
(the nursery entity). Of
course the stock still has
to be realised and then in
the future something done
to resolve any outstanding
indebtedness of the
nursery.

Ti Tree (N.T.) report 2013

– report by Danielle Rosslee

2013 in Ti Tree has been Hannes and I feeling
an amazing year. After a blessed to be in a house
dramatic start to the year and on a secure piece of
when we lost our
“camping house” where land- Praise God!
we were staying in a fire,
we received many Kids enjoying some fun Kids enjoying some fun
donations from our church at our Holiday program. at our Holiday program.
family and friends. The
Salvation Army also Cooking up a storm at
generously replaced our Outback Kitchen
clothes and small goods
so were able to use the community cooking
bulk of these funds (along program.
with a private interest free
loan) to purchase a 1 The ladies cooking up
hectare block in the centre kangaroo tail while the
of town outright. This can
only be described as a kids play.
miracle as we had
previously been unable to Young Adults – Matt’s 25th
purchase this property
due to loan restrictions for
this area.

Simultaneously we have
also been barred from
entering any of the
Indigenous communities
into which we minister, but
are now able to continue
to run our church,
business and minister to
the people as they come to
us.

Gods amazing provision in
the midst of continuing
Spiritual attacks have
been a constant source of
assurance for us that God
does indeed have a plan
for this place and His
plans will surely come to
pass.

Ti Tree 2013 Report continued

– by Danielle Rosslee

There have been ongoing fights and rioting which has rocked the community
this year and seen a rapid depreciation in people’s health and wellbeing. Large
family groups are still fighting and a lot of people are too afraid to come to
church but still slip onto the property weekly to receive prayer and
encouragement.

Salina who attended National Conference with us in 2012, and who faithfully let
us hold church services at her house, (see pic below) despite being targeted
regularly for it, continues to stand up for peace on a daily basis. As fighting is
going on in front of our place, she can often be seen speaking peacefully-a
lone figure in the middle of 2 sides who are ready to make war on each other.

She says; “A big mob were coming at me with iron bars tempting me to fight,
but I just told them that they can hit me if they want but I know that I’m just
going Gods way now.”

She asks for people to pray for the communities that have been plagued by
violence, many people have fled their homes and are starting to return to them
now to find them vandalised, empty and the power boxes removed.

Early next year we are planning to hold a week of fun family activities on the
property and are planning a dedication ceremony for the property around mid
year with the planting of trees around the border. Apart from that there are
many plans to improve the existing buildings to be used as a church,
accomodation for ministry teams and as safe houses for crisis accomodation,
of which we already have our first tenants. Plus we would like to build farm
gardens to improve our Outback Kitchen community cooking program and a
laundry and bathroom area for the some 100+ homeless people who are
camping out the back of the property with no house, no power and limited
water.

Genesis 26:19-25 has been a timely prophecy for us this year, saying aptly in
verse 22, “Now the Lord has given us room and we will flourish in the land.”

Merbein Christian Fellowship Report 2013

report by Ps David and Andree Lim

This year 2013, has been one of consolidation into Kids church continues to

the Merbein community and the growing into a deeper make giant strides. Our theme
level of faith and expectation for God to move. this year was one of Supernatural
Kids.
The Sunday meetings have been characterised by not Although numbers are not large
only dynamic worship- leading the people into the this was more than made up for
presence of God but also the releasing of our people with what happened to the
into speaking into Communion and Offering and children, who were there. They
leading Kids church. This has all served to increase were encouraged to pray and
the faith level of the church and allow people to start to prophecy for each other and were
flow into their ministry. also encouraged to share what
visions that they had received. As
Following on from John Mellor’s ministry, we their teachers, we are continually
experienced miracles of healings as the church moved amazed at what God is doing
into a different level of faith and believing for the through these precious little ones.
miracles. We had 5 confirmed healings in the space of More of our people were released
a few weeks with everyone testifying of Gods grace into this very important ministry.
and love. We continue to witness miracles .
We continue to outreach into the
This was also the year where the church building in
Merbein became the focal point of many activities Merbein P-10 school through
designed to show the people of Merbein, Gods love in
action. CRE and also participation in the
Lots of coffee and cake, counseling, training, free local Breakfast program.
BBQ’S on the sidewalk, women’s ministry, MOPS and CRE program continues to grow
being a contact point for connection into Merbein are slowly but we are so encouraged
all part of what was held there in an effort to touch by how the children have been
our community. We now have an ongoing presence in relating to us and the message we
the town that the people of Merbein are aware of. bring.
The church’s involvement in the
The church once again was involved in the ‘Merbein breakfast program consists of
Carols’. There was a bigger turn out than last year with the being rostered on for a fortnight
each term to serve breakfast at
Christian content now starting to grow in size as more of the local the school. This has been a
churches get involved. This is such a fantastic opportunity to rewarding experience as we
showcase the love of God. From very small beginnings, this event demonstrate Gods love in a
has now captivated the town and is one of the major events of not practical way.
only the town but the region.
On a spiritual level, the school is
likened to the initial plowing of
ground where all the stones are
unearthed and need removing.
The soil is being tilled in
preparation for the seed to be
deposited.
We are believing that this is only
the beginning. As we continue to
serve faithfully then we will reap a
bountiful harvest.

Merbein Christian Fellowship Report
2013– report by Ps David and Andree Lim

Our interface with the community also included being involved in the Great Vanilla
Slice, a new community event which continues to draw in excess of 10,000 people out

to Merbein. This has given us the opportunity to make connections with the local
business owners and identity’s, whilst demonstrating Gods love to the community. We
believe seeds have been sown which will result in a bountiful harvest.

WOW!!!!

As we continue to meet, worship and prophecy out over Merbein, we are believing for
the salvation of the town.
People continue to comment that the atmosphere over Merbein is changing as we
continue to soak the township in prayer & worship and continue to reach out to the
community.
We so look forward to seeing what God has in store for the church and Merbein for
2014

Newcomers Ministry 2013 – Ruth Tankard

Fresh Co has been fruitful this year
- as always!
A big thank you to our fantastic
team who works tirelessly to create
a warm atmosphere hosting
newcomers but also with general
church hospitality.
Sue Hensgen,
Lorraine Webb,
Sonya Kirby,
Julianne Ullrich
Together we have far too much fun
working.

Sue Hensgen has taken on the
coordination of Sunday hospitality
including coffees and lunches this
year which is great.

After our 2012 church consultancy
with John Finkelde we have
streamlined our newcomer get
togethers. This year we have run
them during church on a Sunday
once per term. At 11am on the
given morning we have gathered in Young Adults – Matt’s 25th

the chapel and served lunch, while
Pastor Bruce has spoken to the
group imparting the vision and
heart of our church. We have
served between 20 – 50 each
lunch.

Fresh Co has continued to serve
lunches to entire church on
Sundays and bake for our special
Christmas Eve service.

Care 2013 – by Roland

Babies, weddings & Carols in Barclay Square
dedications filled 2013.
is auspiced by Diggerland
Five weddings & nine baby working with the Red Cliffs
dedications meant a large Churches. We will present
part of the year was engaged this wonderful event
with major events which are partnering with Prime7,
great connect points. Sunraysia Daily, StarFM &
SunFM and Flanagan & Poole
New developments this year who are all major sponsors.
included Alpha groups Carols attracts 1.5-2
recommencing. Bruce & thousand people.
Marg led a group and I have
led a group through the Diggerland Care is again
fourth quarter with a new
family added to Diggerland. sponsoring the Cardross
Netball Association and Red
Julianne’s reports will show Cliffs Secondary College
the expansion of food for awards as an extension of
families. We now have flood support program
partnerships with Victorian developed 2011.
food bank and MRCC with
various Diggerland Ti Tree apostolic thrust saw
initiatives. another challenging year.
Under immense challenge
A Connect groups new Hannes & Danielle continue to
initiatives came from Andrew press forward securing land
Graham running our New and overcoming. Belle’s e-
Life discipleship course newsletter can be accessed
which was developed on on Diggerland facebook and
DVD for Diggerland support messaged to them,
resources. From this group from that site.
we have had one man
baptised and others ready. In addition to our NW
Regional pastors gatherings I
Bupa Aged Care Mildura, has have visited Ballarat,
requested our involvement Mansfield, Warrnambool and
and I have commenced a Gippsland to support local
monthly service there and ministry networks and
will look to expand in the new strengthen pastors. Garry
year. We continue to partner Webb travelled with me to
with Jacaranda Village Gippsland and he has also
through Seniors ministry. been a vital link and support
to Swan Hill CRC.
I have worked closely with
“Relay for Life” conducting John Mellor saw 12 first time
their ceremony and decisions. Five directly
Diggerland is playing a connected to Diggerland.
significant role in supporting Many healings occurred over
this great event. the healing rallies.

Connect 2013 – by Roland Likewise Werner stepped out
and caught, whoops… courted
Connect saw a new Alpha Julianne and we celebrated
group started by Bruce & their wedding.
Marg and Alpha training
given in June. Werner's heart for the
I have run an Alpha group Afghanistan men has been
quarter four and a new wonderful and provision of
family has come into the work at NCF a building block for
Church showing the belonging.
effectiveness of student
Alpha. Sue Matthews has been knitted
Andrew Graham has run our into Diggerland this year
new believers DVD series through the connect group. She
and has had one man has also been a part of Alpha
baptised and others now and led Mark and his young
ready. The nine week course family to Christ.
is currently on USB and
DVD. Geoff Legg have been doing
Perry & Jan, Rosalie & Alpha with me. Geoff’s life has
Graham, Julianne, Laura & been transformed through
Anna, Steve & Donna, Garry meeting Christ. He is to marry
& Lorraine and Ruth and I Anna in 2014 as his exciting
currently lead groups. journey continues.
Garry has worked
extensively with a men’s Darryl Kitchingman and
group in the first half of 2013 daughter Eliza and nephew
and now works with Lorraine Jordan were a regular part of
using the ‘marriage builder’ connect. Darryl’s life has been
material to help couples turned around since coming
Other reports will be back to Christ and Eliza and
documented separately but I Jordan have become a part of
will update our connect Kidz Church.
group here.
We have had the joy of Jess and Chloe Turner have
seeing Ross & Sue married been a faithful part of our
and launch out. What a joy to connect.
celebrate their wedding after
Church at Diggerland. Dale Vaughan blessed us with
Sue has served extensively her worship leading. Adam &
with fresh Co and assisted Janelle McGregor had Ruby
Ruth with many functions. dedicated earlier in the year
We have watched them and we loved having them with
serve and become an intrical us.
part of Diggerland life which
is such a joy.

ARTS GENERATION

Each year we look and envision for the year ahead. We seek
God for His direction and we plan with the hope and aim of
achieving goals and dreams. Sometimes it can be a personal
development goal or heading into areas of ministry/calling, or
family or work areas. This year has seen Arts Generation
students grow and develop as they train and learn with teachers
alongside them also involved in training, which is exciting.

Training is important for all of us. It’s great for our body, soul and spirit. I think God knew we
would need encouragement to keep training and He reiterated it many times in scripture to
remain teachable, to learn and to grow.

A bit about the Teachers/Instructors:
This year I have been teaching music appreciation, piano & guitar on Tuesday and Wednesday
afternoons. On the learning side I have enrolled at LaTrobe part time to undertake Visual Arts.
I can’t even begin to describe my sensory delight to be training in this field and gain
community connections. It has taken me 31 years to finally get to uni and start the course I
wanted to undertake when I was 18. I thought it was a dream lost! It’s amazing how God can
bring things around and they land back on our plate!

Ann Cook has been diligently undertaking her Cert IV in Bible school this year. Growing in the
word and seeking Him as well as sowing into a few cello and voice students on a Monday
afternoon.

Sue Hensgen has come on board this year in the area of Visual Arts. At Diggerland she ran a
Wednesday drawing workshop during term 2 and terms 3 & 4 painting and drawing at the
Resource Centre. She also connected in with community art displays. Sue has such a heart for
Visual Arts and it will be great to watch this area grow. For Sue personally it’s been a growing
area as she has not taught small classes before….. but she has stepped out in faith and is
loving it.

Both Andre Whitton and Libbie McBain continue to train students with incredible passion and
exuberance. Andre has been teaching a few guitar students this year and Libbie assists both
children and adults in reaching their potential through the audiblox program.

With the linking in of Diggerland Departments this year saw the Arts Generation concert
amalgamate with the Diggerland Community Services fundraising night. Matt, Joel and Jirah
whisked us away to the 60’s with Surfin’ USA and a Michael Jackson 70’s number. It was a
great night with fun had by everyone.

Thanks one and all for your encouragement, enthusiasm, passion and support this year.
Blessings as we head into 2014. Donna Williams

Young Adult Ministry 2013 – Ruth Tankard

We have had a brilliant
year with the most
brilliant young adults!
We started the year with a
retreat at Log Cabin
Camp in Creswick. Young
adults from Harvestlands
joined us . In the midst of
having too much fun the
guys inspired me with the
passion for God and his
plan for their lives.
We have had weekly
connect groups this year
hosted by the Tankard’s
and later in the year at Ali
Foreman’s home. We
have had such a precious
year worshipping
together and feeding off
God’s word.
Our young adults are
firmly woven into the
fabric of our church life.
They serve and serve and
serve. The guys undergird
and lead in youth ministry,
kids church, Torque, AV,
bands, worship and
CLEANING!
This year we have had 5
interns training, some of
them have started Cert IV
in Ministry with the view
to beginning competency
training for Trainee
Ministry Credentials.
Been a year to remember
Alexander, Thomas, Em,
Jack and James.

Young Adults 2013 cont….

A highlight of young adults this year
has been our monthly My Kitchen
Rules Competition.
We opened the competition with a 7
course dinner at “Set Apart”
prepared by Ali Foreman Head Chef,
and Ash Whitelaw Sous Chef.
Teamwork in the “Set Apart” instant
restaurant was seamless and the
standard of food almost scared off
the competitors. Chef Geoff and
Beth Kruck were the surprise judges
for the evening.

Tom Cameron and Emily Graham
hosted the next restaurant
“Frenchity French”, surprise Judges
Lorraine and Mel Webb impressed
by the balance of the menu. Em’s
croquembouche a highlight!

Hannah Tankard and her team,
Rebekah, Laura and Sarah, stunned
us with “AM in the PM” A 3 course
brunch menu. Jared, Beck and baby
Noah were guest judges scoring 11
out of 10.

The Beasy’s followed up with “A pot
of colour” and an amazing Italian
feast – fresh handmade pasta! Guest
judges Ruth Whitton and Julianne
Ullrich getting into the swing of it.

The finale, “Melbourne Hipster”
instant restaurant was hosted by the
Wilksch couples. Guest judges Matt
Maher and Isaac Webster impressed
but thought we should have had
edible plates (hipsters).

“AM in the PM” took out the
competition by a narrow margin.

Young Adults 2013 cont…

This year we are sad to say
goodbye to a few of our
guys as they pursue what
God is calling them to….

Gabby Herrmann moved to
Melbourne to begin her
dance course at VCA.

Laura Vaughan moved to
QLD to join YWAM DCS.

Em Graham has moved to
Culcairn to begin a Bethel
SSM in 2014.

Early 2014 we farewell….
Bek Tankard as she goes to
Sweden and

Jacob and Em Wilksch move
to Culcairn to support the
Harvestlands Church.

We will miss you all greatly –
I prefer not to think about it
too much!!

Herrmann’s Connect Group

Jan & myself have had Some thoughts from
another wonderful year the group….
of connecting with our
core group consisting Taking the “living by
of Majella Ballard, faith” lead of Jan &
Tanya Mulder, Mark Perry is essential to my
Cameron, Rob Spencer, walk with Jesus. I am
Beck & Jared Arnol. truly blessed.
We have been blessed Majella
to have many others
join us on our Monday It is sensational to have
night connect group in a home group with God
our house at 3 gifted people.
Federation Drive Perry & Jan, thankyou
Mildura. for your home on
Monday nights.
We usually have a God is in the house.
study worked out to Rob
follow, but have found it
very interesting to Jared & I have enjoyed
allow the Holy Spirit to the transition from
guide our nights & have helping with Young
been amazed at what Adults to becoming
discussions have come parents and joining
from allowing this to Mum & Dad’s group. It
happen. has blessed us as a
new family unit more
We always finish the than we can say.
night with prayer & Beck
have had some
amazing testimonies
come from our prayer
time.

We certainly do have a
wonderful & caring
God.

Thankyou for making our connect group very special. God Bless You All.
Perry

Anna & Laura’s Connect Group 2013

Report by Anna & Laura

Well where do I begin….God has blessed us so much as His presence is so tangible at times we are not able to even
stand, and in saying that we do not take it for granted, because without the Holy Spirit being in charge, we would not
be able to even run a Small Group. Just want to start with thanking God for this privilege of working next to an
amazing woman, Anna. The great thing about having two leaders is, what one misses the other picks up on and we
sort of balance each other, which is great. I know I couldn't do it without you Anna, so Thank you and love you
lots.. Laura

Yes it has been an amazing year and we are feelings God’s presence in a whole new way. Awesome to have such
lovely ladies coming together every week, sharing and connecting our lives. God has blessed me to be able to work
alongside Laura, with great teaching input and pre-prayer before our group meets, has enabled us to prepare the
atmosphere for the Holy Spirit to impart and encounter the women's’ lives. Anna

It’s been a great year watching all the women in our group growing deeper in Christ. We feel the women have grown
stronger, more mature and confident in themselves and in the knowledge of God. We have had great study material
from Bethal, Planet Shakers conference and Bible studies of the End Times has created a deeper understanding of
God’s Word through scripture study and His promises over all our lives.
In all it’s been a fantastic year watching abundant blessings and growth over all of our beautiful women and
watching them interact with each other and develop deeper and more trustworthy relationships. Look forward to
next year. All Glory goes to God. Laura & Anna

The small ladies group for me this year (for the times I was present) was always uplifting, fun and a lovely time of
friendship with these beautiful girls. We all have things in common; Our love for the Lord and wanting to know and
experience His presence more. Thank you Anna and Laura for your wonderful guidance. God Bless xx Roma

I have had a fantastic year getting to know & meet new friends at home group. Connie

God is in a good mood ALL the time. Gaynor

I stumble less along the narrow path to God, as the ladies of our group hold their lamps high to illuminate the way.
Mandy

Never know what to expect – sometimes hilarious and ok… expect gold dust. Lynne

Julianne’s Connect Group

Connect group this year has been very educational, with our group
studying the Video Bible Series. It has been rewarding to learn in-depth
information about the chapter's in the Bible, and it has been wonderful to
share this part of my journey with such beautiful caring women.
Julie Beasy

I don’t regret committing to VBS it has expanded my knowledge and I’ve
grown. Our Jesus is so awesome!! Maria Ietto

VBS has been very rewarding and has expanded my knowledge of the
Bible. I especially enjoyed the New Creation series, because it helped with

my understanding of who I am in Christ. I have also enjoyed spending time

developing a wonderful relationship with the ladies in our group.

Julie Macdonald

I love my VBS connect group because

Our VBS nights have been of the content I learnt from the Bible. It
beneficial to me, giving me a has been informative and challenging.
deeper understanding of God’s Every now and then the Holy Spirit
word and its origins. This has gives me a revelation from His word
been a strong desire of mine, and that blows my mind.
to share this time with my friends Besides what little girl doesn’t dote on
has made it extra enjoyable. every word her Daddy says! I have
Ange Russo also loved the connection with the
people I love. Pam Bradley

Training – BibleSchool by Steve Williams

Christmas may be the season when people buy this 2013 had 3 Video Bible
year's gifts with next year's money, but training is College SITES:
when you pay for your future with the present.
The team that enabled training this year were: Jonathan & Amanda again
Ministry: Bruce, Roland, Andre, Garry, Bek and hosted a DVD BIBLE
myself. Admin: Aleisha COLLEGE group this year
Hospitality: Donna S, Audrey and Lynne H. (baby and all) including
We encourage an ongoing training culture amongst Mark Cameron; Perry &
teams. Jan; Jared & Lee Pensac.

Julianne Ullrich hosted a
second group with Ange
Russo; Pam Bradley; Julie
McDonald; Julie Beasy &
Maria Ietto.

2013 ACHIEVEMENTS Joshua Milne is well on his
Certificate of Leadership class included: way through the Cert IV.
Pam Bradley
Bev Honetana So we had a total of 11
Kylie Fangiloka people fulfilling 2 Peter
Jo Lucchessi 1:5… So don’t lose a minute
Shayne Tonzing in building on what you’ve
been given, complementing
CertIV Christian Leadership Amazing Interns: your basic faith with good
Jack Beasy character, spiritual
Tom Cameron understanding… with the
Ali Foreman aid of the great DVD
Emily Graham teaching resources and
James Tonzing notes.

In 2014:
Certificate of Leadership:
Leadership Principles
Moving in the Holy Spirit
People Helping
Small Group Dynamics
Personal Management
Evangelism & Follow-up

Get to know….. Andrew Graham (Men’s Ministry leader)

3 people (dead or alive) I would love to have Smith Wigglesworth, Rodney Howard-Browne & Nelson
over for dinner are ………. Mandella.
I often wonder ………..
at the greatness of our God.

A place I’d love to visit is ……….. Venice, Italy.

The thing I loved about school was ……………… seeing my friends every day.

My siblings are ……………….. Helen, Peter (deceased), David, Gary, Trevor, Paul

I wish I had the talent for ……….. playing multiple musical instruments.

People always ask me ……….. “Don’t you have television?”

I sometimes wonder if God ……….. will send Jesus back before I die?

It’s not fashionable but ……….. I love to wear Ugg boots in winter.

I’ll never forget ……….. sharing in the experience of birthing our children.

My favourite gadget is ……….. my smart phone.

A book I’ll never forget is ……….. “The hobbit”. It totally caught my imagination as a child.

People always tell me ……….. they love my hugs.

My favourite saying or phrase is ……….. “just do it”.

Andrew & Linda with their family:
Caleb, Emily, Rebekah,
Micah, Josiah, Linda, & Andrew,
(twins Seth & Eli) and Torah.
.

In order of age: Emily, Rebekah, Josiah, Caleb, Micah, Torah, Seth and Eli.

Men’s Ministry Report 2013 – report by Andrew Graham

Men’s Ministry - Australia Day BBQ @ Phillip Robertson’s.

Men’s Ministry Report 2013 – report by Andrew Graham

In April this year we had Jim Brigadier Jim Wallace AM
Wallace AM, who at the time
was the Managing Director of Managing Director (retired)
the Australian Christian Lobby.
Australian Christian Lobby
Jim ministered with us over the
weekend and we held a men’s
breakfast as part of the
weekend where Jim spoke
directly to the men. It was a
great morning.

Men’s Ministry Report 2013 – report by Andrew Graham

I had a privilege of meeting with these guys below for a new believer’s
DVD study called “New Life”, written and produced by Ps Roland. The
sessions were great and our time of sharing and prayer were invaluable.
From the left: Damien, Aaron, Jason, Andrew, Simon.

“I really enjoyed this year with the men’s small group. It was great meeting new
friends and talking about our lives and our walk with God, and being able to relate to
each others struggles and hurts in a safe and comfortable environment. I feel so much
more free and ready to live life to the full now my mind is being renewed and my
vision is clearing.
I would encourage anyone who is seeking friendship, who wants a greater
understanding of God and a stronger walk with Him to be connected in a small group
such as this” – Aaron Jones.
“The men’s small group has helped me along my path and strengthened
me in every way, and given me a better understanding of the Christ”
– Jason Farnsworth
A huge “THANK YOU” to Mark Cameron, Geoff Kruck and Shayne
Tonzing for standing with me and for your commitment to serve. AndrewG

DCS Inc. 2013 – report by Kerryne McClelland

In the words of Rebekah Jirahscope
Milne we have given birth in
2013 has seen a variety of
times of war. Its been a programs delivered in the
difficult and yet miraculous
Sunraysia area with the
year for DCS and looking EMERGE package
back has been a blessing to
continuing to be popular
see how much has been as is out range of
accomplished
Mentoring and Coaching
The regular cast and products. This year we
characters of DCS have been trained Cert I in vocational
prep to disenfranchised
joined by a crew of and disengaged youth . In
volunteers and star particular we are looking
performances. This has to school refusers and
enabled us to accomplish all
that we have this year students at risk.
We have made great Additionally The interns
progress in many of the and DCS staff also trained
departments that comprise and these funds were used
DCS and have added in the to renovate “Good Golly”

past year
Diggerland Disability
We have been approached by
DHS and individuals to
provide our programs to a
wider clientele. We are
anticipating a new intake mid
next year following the
completion of 3 projects (
Kitchen, Garden and Bike
track)We have developed
individual support plans
incorporating strategies and
outcomes that are both
dynamic and look at client
outcomes as a priority My
admiration and thanks go to
all those who have worked in
Diggerland disability during
this past year. Your creativity
has been reflected in the
ongoing work you do and the
outcomes you have
achieved....Well done

DCS Inc. 2013 continued

Work In Progress • Counselling
– Personal and couples
In addition to the existing – Theophostic / Sozo
departments of DCS Inc – Financial Counselling and
programs and projects are
being added to impact and case management
connect with the “yet to be
saved” component of our My Hero's
region. We are looking at
increasing opportunities for The DCS staff and volunteers
our congregation to find have blessed me beyond
employment opportunities
within DCS, to facilitate Blessed this year. You have
visions and to start building tirelessly given of your time
the “Joseph silos” for the
and talent to achieve the
future magnificent results we can

Outreach – Miss Molly see today
- Our cute little coffee trailer To Mel, Donna, Jake, Geoff,
Cristy, Koni, Sue, Kylie, Nat,
is gaining a reputation
around Sunraysia and has Katie. I appreciate you
been asked out on many diligence and integrity with
occasions with profits which you undertake your
returning back to a work and the way you give
community project beyond what you're paid for.
- Street revolutions are You honour me greatly Thank
now being facilitated with
the use of Miss Molly and you
free coffee giveaways Anna, as always the
consistency with which you
GOOD GOLLY do so much in the back office
behind the scenes blesses
- The vintage shop dream me. Without you the
has become a reality in organisation would certainly
the past year with much stagger. You carry the load
still to be implemented
but MUCH already with such grace.
achieved. This has truly And to Rebekah, in the midst
been a team effort and we
are justifiably proud of it. of such a tumultuous year
I congratulate all those you have produced exquisite
who have contributed, fruit. I can only inadequately
thank all those who shop express to you my gratitude
there and encourage all
those who haven’t for your vision, support,
already done so to visit encouragement and tireless
and enjoy the shop and tenacity. You inspire me and
utilise the community propel us all to higher levels.
space for meetings, home You are a friend and warrior
groups, parties and get
togethers. for all seasons – so take a
moment to enjoy this fruit of
- New volunteers are
always welcome as there your labour.
is still much to
accomplish

KINGDOM VISION-THINK DIFFERENTLY

A Year of Beautiful Babies

Levi James Jilbert

Born 30/12/2012 8lb 6oz
To Jessica & Nathan Jilbert

Israel Glenn Milne

Born 13/01/2013 7lb
To Aleisha & Aaron Milne

Noah Oliver Arnol

Born 6/4/2013 8lb
To Beck & Jared Arnol

Emmeline Anne Scholar

Born 30/12/2012 8lb 2oz
To Bethany & Nick Scholar

Tobias Emmanuel Sharman

Born 25/8/2013 6lb 8oz
To Amanda & Jonathan Sharman

Zak Wilksch & Natalie Mandica

Married on 12/01/2013

Ross Hensgen & Sam Foreman &
Sue Edmunds Esther Milne

Married on 16/6/2013 Married on 20/4/2013

Weddings
of 2013

Werner Ullrich & Lachlan Milne & Penny Foreman
Julianne Mandica
Married on 12/10/2013
Married on 14/7/2013

MOPS Report 2013– report by Julianne

What a great year 2013 Thank you to all the carers
has been for MOPS. and to the team. Without
We have seen MOPS grow you MOPS could not grow
so rapidly this year with and be what it is today,
new mums from Red Cliffs
and Mildura community I love that MOPS is
come along to this great bringing hope to the
program. women in our community.
With Amanda on maternity
leave I have had the I look forward to another
pleasure of running MOPS year and can’t wait to see
til her return. what God has in store for
I’m so excited to be part of this great ministry.
what God is doing with
MOPS. Love Julianne
There have been so many
highlights throughout the
year, the women have
gained so much from the
sessions they have
participated in.
Highlights for 2013 have
been:
• Ruthie mentoring on

Helping Children
become Resilient,
Changing False Sense
of Entitlement in Kids,
Reducing Sibling Rivalry
and Marriage Myths plus
Debbie sharing her
knowledge including
First Aid in the home
• Craft : making name
necklaces and flower
fridge magnets and how
to wrap gifts creatively
• Cooking : lamingtons,
decorating cup cakes
and making Kit Kat
Houses

MOPS
Fun
Friendship

Get to know….Libbie McBain – (Kids Church leader)

3 people (dead or alive) I would love to have over for dinner are …. Joan of Ark, Oskar Schindler and my
maternal Great Grandmother to hear her story.
I often wonder … what happened to my beautiful sheep Chocolate who was 7 years old when he was
stolen from our yard.
A place I’d love to visit is ….. Europe - especially Rome, Jerusalem etc.
The thing I loved about school was …the lifelong friendships I still have today with my girlfriends -
incredible women whom I have shared the curve balls of life and have treasured memories with.
My siblings are …. my wonderful older brother Shane (who is an elder in his church ) living in Perth and my
beautiful younger sister Yvette living in Adelaide married with 2 children.
I wish I had the talent for ….. Sewing! Then I wouldn’t have to staple or medical-tape hems up.
People always ask me ….“Why do I organise & actually enjoy my boys having heaps of mates over for fun
sleepovers in our backyard?” Because there is nothing more special than watching a group of boys pitch their tents, play

ambush games after dark and sit around the fire chatting afterwards!

I sometimes wonder if God ...looks down from above and says “Will someone please buy that Libbie a
Hummer” haha!!
It’s not fashionable but ….it’s great at the moment not having facebook in our home.
I’ll never forget ….the births of both my beautiful boys and the incredible moment I saw Jordan and
Lachlan for the first time.
My favourite gadget is …it’s a toss up between my glue gun and my craft stapler. Although Alister keeps
telling me since I converted his Man Shed to ‘my shed’ all his gadgets became ‘my gadgets’!!
A book I’ll never forget is … ‘We of Nagasaki – the story of survivors in an atomic wasteland’ by Takashi Nagai
People always tell me ……”Just how LUCKY I am to be married to Alister” (Or is that just Alister??)
His mates always say there is an award in Heaven waiting JUST for ME!!
My favourite saying or phrase is …. ”You don’t need to do what everyone else does ‘cause I didn’t give birth
to sheep so always be your wonderful unique self.”

Libbie with her husband Alister
and their children Jordan and

Lachlan

Children’s Ministry 2013 – report by Libbie McBain

2013 has been another Amazing

year in Kidz Church. We had 3

wonderful teams again this year –

with Emily Wilksch & Chris Webb

leading a team, Sarah T, James T

& Laura V leading another & my
Fantastic Team.

I love the diversity of each team

and the special way in which they

interact and engage with our kids.

Each Team operates in their own Diggerland Christmas Eve Service 2012
unique way acknowledging each Jesus is the ‘Light of the World’
of their team members individual
talents & gifting’s but we all

corporately carry the heart &

DNA of Diggerland Children’s Our Gorgeous kids participating in the Diggerland

Ministry.
This is so precious for our kids as Christmas Eve service –singing ‘Away in a Manger’
each team is able to then connect as they entered the service and then ‘Joy to the
and deliver their WORD or World’ with Rachael V up on stage. They looked

message in a powerful way that amazing all lit up in lights. A huge thank you to all
impacts and resonates with each the parents for your wonderful support and
child individually but still emulates assistance in these events, getting your kids to
the special aspects of their group rehearsals etc. It is so greatly appreciated. Special

and celebrates the beautiful
relationship they share with. the thanks to Beck & Jarod Arnol for all your help on the
children. Well done guys I .am so evening dressing kids and finding AA Batteries!

PROUD of you all !!

Red Cliffs ‘Carol’s by Candlelight’ in Barclay Square Dec 14th 2012
KC was very honoured to be invited to participate in RC Carol’s by Candlelight.
As Jolene Circosta sang ‘Angels from the Realms of Glory’, our children represented the
Nativity scene looking absolutely spectacular on stage! This was such an incredible
opportunity to be a part of this awesome community event and also showcase
Diggerland children’s ministry. Thanks to all the parents, Bec T, Donna and Steve Williams
for all your help on the evening …and Donna (S) for the angel costumes …..

Our Incredible Kidz Church Team 2013

Children’s Ministry 2013 cont…

Prophetic Art Exhibition Dec 30th 2012

Prophetic Art Exhibition/Silent Auction 2012
On behalf our all our gorgeous & precious Kidz Church

Children and KC Team Members
OUR Heartfelt thanks to our amazing Church Family for your

incredible support of our Fundraising Event.
We sold all our beautiful artwork and raised an astounding

$1401.00 for the Mezzanine Project…AMEN!!!!!
An Enormous thank you to everyone for blessing OUR
amazing young Artists and AWESOME team members in such

a precious way.
For all who purchased items …please enjoy your artwork
…for it was created in the prophetic by the precious heart of a

child & the LOVE of OUR Father.

Easter Service 2013

This year we participated in the Easter
service. This was a beautiful opportunity for
the Gr6’s to have special roles in the service
while
Ps Bruce was giving the message.
Thanks Jonno T (for being the front half) and
Trav W (for the back half of the donkey) and
also carrying Ronato on your back’s … boys
you went beyond the call of duty!!! And YEP
it was certainly HOT in there !!!!

Ross and Sue’s Wedding

Our Kidz Church kids were so
honoured to be invited to share this
incredibly special occasion and made
2 pieces of beautiful Artwork –
(under the creative direction of
Emily G) which they presented to
Sue and Ross the following week.

Children’s Ministry 2013 cont…

Kidz Church Sleepover June 22nd – 23rd 2013

Our annual sleepover has become a much loved &
anticipated part of our calendar year.
This year the Gr 6’s as part of their transition year
joined the Torque team for a BBQ and then
participated in the entire evening as a special treat
coming upstairs at the conclusion of the evening.
The remainder of Kidz Church enjoyed a pizza tea
before joining Torque for the Songs & Worship
time downstairs . Afterwards they headed upstairs
for dessert and games. AND had full-on FUN
playing fluro soccer in the youth room!!
The sleepover is such an incredible experience for
our kids. They certainly love the special bonding
time with the KC Team and our cooked Brekkie.
We had 30 kids attending the Saturday evening
with 27 staying overnight. For some of our kids it
was their first KC Sleepover so they had enormous
FUN being pampered and spoilt by the team.
A HUGE Thank you to all our team for volunteering
your time and energy to ensure this is always such
a memorable special event for our children.

Children’s Ministry 2013 cont…

Our Diggerland family service with Sean
W Smith was a terrific event and our kids
and families thoroughly enjoyed the
service.

Stunning Artwork created by Andrea W
and our KC kids …. signwriting by Emily G

Just recently we farewelled 3 AWESOME

team members Isaac Foreman, Laura

Vaughan (until next year) and Emily

Graham as they have all embarked on

their new exciting paths. We so love these

guys & they will be greatly missed by our

kids and teams.
AND very shortly we will also be farewelling
another 3 beautiful team members - Our
amazing Bek T (for 6 months) and our
beautiful Emily & Jacob W. Above – We launched new KC Warrior
Emily W has been such a precious treasure Costumes – which the kids love! Special
in KC and her Team has been so blessed by thanks to Diana Noonan for creating the
outfits. Mum’s motto is “Sewn with Love”

her amazing leadership qualities. She always BELOW: KC making angels to hang on the
displays such grace, passion and humility. tree at ‘Jacaranda Village Red Cliffs’
Christmas concert.

To you ALL…. your dedication, love, and
commitment in Kidz Church has been so
truly valued and appreciated. We wish you
ALL every success and blessing as you
commence this next amazing chapter of
your lives... As you GO INTO the WORLD!
WE LOVE you and will Miss YOU ALL!!!

But wait ….. we have exciting plans in the
works to be able to connect with everyone
.... so stay tuned !!!!
FUN times ahead !!!!!!

Children’s Ministry 2013 cont…

Graduation Sunday Dec 1st

This year we
had 15 kids
graduating from Kidz Church:
Zach Argall,
Asha Dolan,
Lachlan & Joshua Fangiloka,
Tyler Fielding,
Katelyn Knight ,
Dylan Lucchesi,
Timi Obatoki,
Gabby & Izzy Pretty,
Cameron Starick,
Josiah Tresize,
Anna Whitton and
Amy Williams.
We wish all of them every
blessing as they graduate into
Jnr Youth. They are all so
amazing & unique and have
been great role models in KC
for the younger kids. We have
ALL loved being apart of their
Faith Journey. As they
graduate its important to
acknowledge the special role
& influence the current & past
KC leaders & teams have
played in teaching,
mentoring, nurturing, guiding
and loving these kids over
their time in KC. 2007 -2013

Graduation Speech by Anna Whitton

This year in Kid’s Church We/I have had a great time both spiritually and physically. Some of my
favourite happenings this year in Kid’s Church are when Kezzy came up, when we did the art
auction and the Kid’s Church sleepover. When Kezzy came up she talked and prayed for us then
everyone in Kidz Church got gold dust on their hands.
All of Kidz Church participated in the art auction for the mezzanine floor. Even though I couldn’t
stay for all the Kidz Church sleepover I still had heaps of fun being with the people I love and
playing games. I am sure that every person in Kidz Church this year will have had some change
in their life big or small, because of the amazing effort all the leaders have put in to make sure
that all of the kids have a special relationship with GOD and are looked after and loved.
I know that I have grown stronger and stronger every day in GOD’s presence thanks to the help
of the Kidz Church leaders and I am sure that everyone else in Kidz Church has too. A huge
thank you to all of the Kidz Church leaders for being great role models, wherever you guys go
the light of GOD shines through you, you’re all amazing people.

Children’s Ministry 2013 cont…

Kidz Church Annual Picnic/Family Day Dec 8th 2013

A HUGE thank you to OUR Amazing Church community for making this such a wonderful day for OUR
kids. The photo’s speak for themselves .... It was brilliant FUN & action-packed. Well done TEAM!!!
Great JOB Santa Chris for planning the activities and James, Jacob, Shane, Bec T, Sarah, Jonno, Josh L
and Rachael for running the events. Thanks Emily W for gorgeous face-painting and our amazing
JUDGES Mel, Ali, Jamie-Lee & Lorraine for the FAMILY SKIT activity. Thank you Alister, Jordan, and
Shane D for cooking the BBQ and Kezza and Team for serving.

Children’s Ministry 2013 cont…

The Great TUG OF WAR – Team versus the Pastors

Ok …Teams take your Positions.

GET Ready …. Set….PULLLLL

Feeling the pressure… dig in
deep GUYS !!!!

And the WINNERS – PASTORS!!
Love and Hugs at Christmas Time from Kidz Church

GO Team 2013– report by Libbie McBain

Our vision for Go Team was to involve our Kidz Church kids & KC Team in the process of
creating the Go Team Superhero & Circus Stage props. This was such a wonderful project
and positive initiative for our kids as they really felt a sense of pride and ownership in
having contributed to the Go Team program.

A HUGE Thank you to everyone who
participated in the running of 2013 GO Team.

To all our Amazing Youth who supervised
games/activities or who helped lead parts of the
program. I am so incredibly PROUD of you all. For
some of you it was the first time you had been a helper
for GO Team and I loved your hearts to serve and your
willingness to be involved in this marvellous outreach.
Each of you interacted so well with the Go Team kids –Go Team
your enthusiasm & passion were so infectious!!! Theme – was relaunched in July with the
SUPERHERO’S. It was so incredibly
Isaiah K it was so evident that Go Team was a
great platform for you to really connect & show your exciting to see this wonderful community
amazing gifting's! Thankyou!! outreach being re-energized by the next

It was wonderful to see the next generation of youth generation of our AMAZING Diggerland Youth.
rising and also the excellent leadership qualities of
our Senior Youth leading activities with confidence A huge highlight of the event
and maturity. There is nothing more precious than was our play ‘A Super Xmas’.
seeing absolute delight in the eyes of a child and
hearing them laugh. Starring as our real Baby Jesus
*Noah Arnol*. The kids
You have all been incredible role models to these kids
creating some very special memories. Love Libbie
absolutely loved the whole
storyline as the Superhero’s
searched for the greatest
superhero who had come to
save the WORLD. When Beck A
entered with little Noah and the
kids realised he was a real baby
their reaction was absolutely
precious. The team were so
brilliant in their roles, even
helping HULK with his lines,
because he couldn’t see through
his mask. The kids LOVED it
…very special !!

GO Team 2013 cont… Testimonies
.

The Donut game was really good FUN!! Ella Connor

We learnt more about JESUS !!! Sophia Tui

COOL !! Gloria Fantastic circus! Juliette

Go Team is wonderful. It’s children friendly & it’s also

interesting and educational at the same time.

I stayed and even helped blow bubbles in the obstacle

course. (Parent) – Tiane Tui
Go Team was Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious !!
Go Team is AWESOME! I LOVED IT - Milly Connor
I got to go to the
Superhero one and
loved it – so I couldn’t Go Team is wonderful. The boys have a great time and it’s
wait for the Circus one. good the kids have somewhere to go where parents can
The best thing was the drop them off & have a break but know they are safe.

shooting gallery – (Parent)- Maree Rogers

getting to shoot the Libbie put together a fantastic team who put
leaders with sticky goo. in 100% effort so that Go Team was
Brian Rogers outstanding. It looked amazing. The

The shooting gallery program was fun packed, the young leaders
was great. I liked going were so involved and they created such an
to Go Team. You could energized atmosphere. The parents who had
do a Xmas or Cowboy never been to Diggerland were blown away
one next….. and new kids invited their friends along for
David Rogers day two. Go Team is gathering momentum
and 2014 will be a BLAST! Thank you Libbie-
Ruth W

A HUGE Thank You to Matt & the inspirational
‘Genesis’ Youth Band. The kids LOVED you all.

GO Team 2013 cont… Sept Theme -CIRCUS

Go Team Circus was brilliant fun!! The kids loved the parachute activities,
obstacle course, learning to juggle and everyone (including The Team) were
simply mesmerized by Gabby Herrmann’s stunning Ribbon Dance, so much
so that Gabby had to do an Encore !!!
The human pyramid which the Leaders performed below
was hilarious and looked amazing, before they collapsed in
a heap with bodies falling everywhere!!

Another highlight was the shooting
gallery in which Jonno T and Josh L were
moving targets in the firing line at the
mercy of the child firing the gun string
blasters. Every child wanted to do this
activity!! Jonno and Josh were terrific!!

A huge Thank you to Ruthie M, Ruth W, Dale, Andre
Donna (S)Williams, Sue, Bev, Caroline, Julie Biggs,
Majella, Renee Snell, RuthT, Bek T, Sarah T,
Rachael, Emily G, Natalie & Matt Mandica for helping
with all the million and one behind the scene things it takes to make
Go Team look, feel , sound and taste the way it does.

And what more can I say except
we have the best Snr/Jnr Youth
Leaders sowing into the hearts of
the children in our community!!
Thanks Joel for loaning your
stuffed toys for the stage props.
Thanks to the Gr 6 girls * Amy,
Anna, Asha & Izzy for all your help
setting up-greatly appreciated.

Bands Report 2013 – report by Andrew Graham

2013 saw one new addition to the bands area. Notably, Zachary
Wilksch joined band 1 this year. Zac moved to Mildura to marry
his sweetheart Natalie (pictured with Zac below). Zac has been a
great addition to the most amazing group of people I count as
friends, who play instruments and serve in the worship bands. I
am continually blessed by each and every person who serves in
this area and count it a privilege to serve among you all.
With a tinge of sadness and a tonne of excitement, we said
“goodbye” to my daughter Emily at the end of this year. Emily has
served faithfully and diligently on bass guitar in our band for the
past 5 or so years. Well done Emily!
A big thank you to all who served, swapped, filled in or covered
for someone in the bands this year. Special thanks to my fellow
band leaders, Andrew Lucchesi and Jared Arnol.
Andrew Graham

"It's been a really
great year joining
band 1. I've loved
getting to know
how everyone
plays and working
together to
worship and bring
others into the
presence of God.“
- Zac Wilksch

Bands Report 2013 – report by Andrew Graham

It has been a wonderful year of growth
‘jelling' with team members, learning to
listen to each other, complement each
other with no need to outdo each other -
none of us are an island and the end result
is a combination of the talents and gifting
of each one, surrendered in hearts of
worship with the purpose of bringing glory
to God and facilitating His people coming
into that deeper place of intimacy with
Him. So many times we have looked at
each other after coming off stage and just
said 'Wow! Thank you God!' It's so not
about us but all about Him and what He
can do with what He has put in our hands.
- Dale Vaughan

Vocals Department –
by Ann Cook

Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.
Do not cast me from Your presence or take Your Holy Spirit from me.

Restore to me the joy of Your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me
(Psalm 51:10-12)

Thank you for ALL the willing spirits within our Vocals Department.

We have a wonderful team who understand that worship is a privilege of those who seek
God with clean hands and a pure heart.

There has been quite a bit of shuffling around this year with Darren moving to Alice
Springs, Juoro moving to Perth, Penny getting married,
Jane having a baby and Natalie getting married.

Also this year Ali , Thomas and myself have been pressing into Certificate 4
in Christian Ministry.

With change comes an exciting and enriching time ahead.

2014, here we come!

2013 by Ps. Andre

What a privilege to Our amazing speakers
serve in such a this year have been:
fabulous ministry, Roland Tankard,
with such a great Sam Long,
bunch of young Ruth Whitton,
people. It has been Emily Wilksch,
another very exciting Bek Tankard,
year for Torque. We Debbie Obataki,
have run 10 Torque Bek Milne &
events for the year Ben Prescott.
and with each one
they just seemed to It has also been very
get better and better. exciting to see the
We have seen young Genesis band gaining
lives connected to confidence and ability
Jesus & greatly under the watchful eye
impacted by some of their coach Matthew.
awesome ministry. Well done to all.
Torque is run by our
young people, for our Thanks to everyone
young people. They who has sown in to this
have encountered the ministry & made it what
reality of God in their it is.
lives as an
experience, not just A special thanks to:
an idea and are
passionate to share Mark C - Audio
that experience with Thomas – Lights/Band
their peers. Nat - Data/Vocals
This year the Torque Jared/Ali – Band
band has done lunch Mel/Emily G - Deco
time concerts at Bek T - Promo/PA
Henderson College, Laura/Matt - Preshow
Trinity College, St Shayne/Andrew - BBQ
Josephs College and Chris W – Meat for the
Red Cliffs Secondary BBQ
College. Students &
staff loved them
where ever they
performed & each
school has asked for
them to return.
The Torque team are
very committed and
capable. It has been
a joy watching them
minister & grow
throughout the year.



November Youth Camp 2013

The tranquil shores of picturesque The destiny and
Lake Cullulleraine are shattered by purposes of God were
the sound of Noise…. as in Ali’s cool spoken into the hearts
new song! of each of our young
Kids are head-banging and jumping people- thanks to the
plus raising a racket of praise and many folks who made
worship. After that a three way tug of this significant camp
war, a water slide, the pinnacle of possible.
faith, rides on the sea biscuit and a
game of 44 Home Base. Just in case
that is not enough extravagant fun,
add some seriously delish triple-J-
food. Then, of course, great
friendships, laughs and chats.
To top it all off,
amazing ministry
from Matt Prince,
Rachel, Kris,
Emma and Peter.
Yes, I am of course talking about
November Youth Camp.

The best part is
always the preaching
and prayer time. I also
liked listening to the
speakers' life stories.
Trav Winton

November Youth Camp
was a time of great
blessings for me. The
visiting ministers really
impacted my life in a
powerful way by
bringing prophecies
and words that I will
never forget! - Jemimah

Diggerland Youth 2013

– By Jemimah and Ruth W and some other folks as well

As long as being the Youth
Pastor at Diggerland
Church is this much fun, I
will keep lying about my
age so that they do not
decide I am passed the use
by date. RuthW

Best things about 2013

Splendid young adult youth
workers, who do an increasing
amount of the work, so that I
can just sit back and enjoy.

Going to the best city in the
world (Melbourne), with the
best youth in the universe, to
attend Shakers, the second
best youth conference in the
world. (Reload still wins).

Playing capture-the-flag at the
Sandhills on the darkest night
in history- Hey, no one died
okay!!!

Seeing a new side to some of
our youth, at camp- thanks
Jonno and Josh!

Rollerama Rumpus- rebirth of
the dress ups!

Diggerland Youth cont…

Best things cont… ‘Special thanks
Our original skits at youth to Susan!’
nights- so impacting!!!!!!!
Pastor Marg ministering with
words of life and wisdon at
the Relationship Seminar!
Camp food by the three J’s!
Dinner and training with the
guys on Thursday nights----
you still owe me $$ EG, JB,
TC, AF and JT!!!
Three way tug of war!!!!!
Who knew permanent injury
could be so much fun!!! Go
Julie B
Pasta on the Murray/Treasure
hunt- Who put the clues in
the wrong order, eh?

2013 Youth Graduates and
Goodbyes- sob!!!

Jacob & Emily W and Emily G:
our loss….Culcairne’s gain!!!!

Don’t cry Emily

Laura: Congrats to our graduates….. Jemimah,
You Shaun, Hannah, Jirah, Sarah and Arijana
Will
Always belong
aMongst us

Diggerland Kinder and Crèche by Ps. Ruth Whitton

THE YOUNG CHILDREN OF
DIGGERLAND CHURCH ARE A
PRECIOUS PART OF OUR CHURCH
FAMILY.

In the house of God they
have a place where they
are welcomed, loved
and cared for.

Special thanks to all of

the young people, mums
and lovely folks who are on
the roster to help take care
of our youngest church
family darlings, we couldn’t
do it without you!!

Congratuations to the 2013
Kinder graduates:
Elizah Kitchingman
Micah Graham
Aiden Quarrel
Iona Brolese
Caitlin Starick
Chloe Turner

Matthew 13:23 (NIV)
23 But the seed falling on good soil
refers to someone who hears the word
and understands it. This is the one

who produces a crop, yielding a
hundred, sixty or thirty times what

was sown.”