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What a fantastic year we’ve had in backing vocals. It’s
been a year of growing as a team and ability. We’ve
been branching more into effectively marrying up our
vocals with the worship leader. We have a very
resilient and strong team of backing vocalists and I
feel a strong sense of trust between us all.

We say farewell to our gorgeous Elizah Pretty as she
prepares for university study- we thank you for your
ongoing commitment to the team. We will miss you!
Looking forward into 2018 we’re full of joy welcoming
back Donna M Williams to the team! Woohoo!

We also hope to launch into some vocal training via
distance in the early part of 2018 which is extremely
exciting for us all.

Melanie Webb- I’ve Amy Williams- I’ve Jamie-Lee Webb- it’s not just
enjoyed coming enjoyed singing with
back onto the roster others and creating about singing in tune it’s about
because singing is strong harmonies with being in tune with the Holy
my passion! the team. Spirit and letting Him guide you-
it’s something I’ve had to re-
learn coming back onto the
roster this year. Backing vocals
has helped heal me and makes
me feel closer to God!

Kelechi Ibegbulem- with great certainty I’ve
grown this year- especially in the trend of
blending into a different music style to my
cultural heritage. I foresee more vocalists
on stage and a choir!

Elizah Pretty- I loved singing with others
who could blend harmonies with me- I
really grew in that area this year

I’d just like to thank all of those who have
been part of the backing vocals ministry this
year. You bring your own joy and flavour to
our platform and we love that! Thanks to:
Amy Williams
Ashleigh Phillips
Dale Vaughan
David Vaughan
Daniel Williams
Dru Webb
Elizah Pretty
Hannah Harvie
Jamie-Lee Webb
Jane Sparkes
Kelechi Ibegbulem
Tricia Ibegbulem
Irene Imo
Melanie Webb
Penny Milne
Teagan Heil

Bands Report 2017
Zak Wilksch

Report

Wow! What a big 2017 we have had! I would first of all like to thank
Andrew, who has done an amazing job as band leader for a number of
years. He is still a major part of bands and is a massive influence in our
ministry.
Over the last year and a bit we have made some changes to the rostering
system – moving away from set bands, to allow a bit more flexibility and
to also have our musicians mixing with different players.
Everyone has really risen to the challenge, and I think that everyone has
really grown this year in working with people they may not have played
with much before.
We are on a journey as a church of worshippers, and I believe our
amazing musicians have really played with great sensitivity to the Holy
Spirit – creating room and being obedient to what God has got for each
service.
Well done to our amazing band. Thank your for you commitment. It is
very highly valued, and we look forward to what is to come in worship for
2018.

Testimonies

Andrew Graham

2017 has seen some significant changes to the band structure and
functionality, providing band members with more flexibility, and also
requiring more flexibility of them. It has become quite dynamic, but all in
all I have really enjoyed serving in the bands again this year. Our times
of worship have been quite powerful and precious. God is always good.
It is still a privilege for me to be able to serve the people of God through
an instrument, dedicating time and energy to this ministry, and a
privilege to minister unto the Lord. I love serving alongside so many
talented and precious people who love God and who also willingly
dedicate themselves to serving in this area.
This year I have transitioned out of leadership of the bands, handing over
to Zak Wilksch. It’s great to be a part of generational change and looking
forward to the years ahead under Zak’s guidance.

Aaron Jones

I just love to worship and praise our father.
I love any sort of worship that is genuine and from the heart to praise our
God.
Playing in our music ministry has also helped grow my confidence and
also have really enjoyed getting to know our worship team deeper and
make new friendships.

Dale Vaughan

You mentioned grace? ! Haha, I think everyone has needed it for me!!
This has been a year of learning, stretching, failing (or falling on my
very red face), getting up and trying again. God is the Creator and our
Source - my Source with a capital 'S'. He is the source of all creativity
and in my weakness He is made strong. It's about digging down and
drawing from deeper wells. Not giving up but giving all, to Him. I love the
teams (band and vocals) - we all bring something unique. Let's continue
to embrace each other, bear with each other, lock arms and run
together into His presence, opening the gates for others to follow and
enter fully in to the richness that is available to us!

Sound & Lighting & Data
by Tom

Another great year for our audio and visual team! We continue to upgrade our
systems to create the best environment that encourages the congregation and
hopefully even invites people to worship. We have made a number of purchases
to upgrade our vocal quality during our services by purchasing top of the line
Shure microphones that bring an incredible clarity to our sounds system.

We continue to be involved with a number of community events including Red
Cliffs Carols as well as the Mildura Carols and it’s a privilege having the capacity
in our teams and equipment to be able to provide sound and lighting to these
events.

We have also had a number of internal events in the church that have been
fantastic and our volunteer team continues to excel at what they do best.

So MANY thanks to our wonderful volunteers! You give many hours without
question and always with a cheerful heart!

The sound team over the last few years have been planning the upgrade to our
20+yr old PA system, and also updating our house lighting system, to provide the
best possible sound/visuals for every service.

We plan to do some new updates next year to our staging, lighting and data
systems so keep a keen eye out for some beautiful things to happen. We always
want to bring our best in our worship to God and that’s why we strongly believe
in excellence in our department and wish to bring our best not just in attitude
but also in the equipping of our systems to be at the best standard.

Kidz Church Report – Libbie McBain 2017

Our Beautiful
Christmas Day

Service
2016

2017 a year to Engage group of amazing individuals that
make up the incredible Kidz Church
Kidz church Revamped, Ministry Team. Every rotation they
Restructured, Engaged, Locked willingly serve, invest & sow into the
Shield’s, Pressed forward in the hearts of our gorgeous kids.
Vision, to Rise and be Victorious in It is an absolute privilege to watch as
the face of many challenges this year. the KC Jnr Leaders under the loving
The thing I MOST Love is that the
kids are oblivious to the transition guidance of Leaders Bek T,
that appears seamless and effortless, Ps Ruth W & Majella, are given
to them. allowing them to simply opportunity for their individual
Enjoy, Grow, Shine brightly and gifts and talents to be identified,
Flourish in the changes. GOD’s explored, developed , released
Favour and Grace is so amazing and and then utilized on our amazing
evident in this Ministry – it brings diverse KC platform. The direct
forth the promise of New exchange and impact to our KC
connections, Fresh revelation, and kids is invaluable, unlocking
Anointing, that edifies the team to passion, dreams, purpose &
enable significant capacity building, importantly Faith to Rise. A
increase and expansion. We are able massive thank you to all the
to Stretch (however uncomfortable Kidz Church Team
that may be) continue developing, YOU are ALL my HERO’s !!!
stay anchored in Jesus, and believe
for & claim the Promises of our Love Libbie xxxx
Mighty GOD that in Faith shall come A year of Community
to pass, and Family. Kids
Isaiah 55:11 NIV so is my word that Church has developed
goes out from my mouth: It will not as a close community
of kids sharing and
return to me empty, but will discovering more of
who they are and
accomplish what I desire and achieve who their GOD is
Many smiles, many
the purpose for which I sent it. laughs.
We are so Blessed !!
We have the most Brilliant, Loving, Bek Tankard’s Report
Nurturing, Passionate, Enthusiastic,
Encouraging, Creative, Inspiring,
FUN, Happy, Generous and talented

Kidz Church Revamp and Snuggle
time with Jesus

Our Kidz Church Revamp & Snuggle Blankets

We had asked the kids at the start of the year what they
would like to see in Kidz church to make it more homely,
warm and inviting. Their response was overwhelming with
many amazing ideas and great suggestions, so after much
discussion and negotiation with the kids we were able to
condense the list to a particular theme that kept arising in
conversation. The need for prayer cubbies, a circle mat for circle time, enough cushions for
every child and KC team members to sit on OR snuggle into, and a general bright cosmetic
revamp of the stage/prayer wall/ and surrounding areas. The result has been an incredibly
special environment for both worshipping and having precious quiet time in the presence
of Jesus. One of the most beautiful moments was when TobyS and Deji walked into the
room and saw the reveal for the first time, Toby just froze and turned & left overwhelmed
by the changes and Deji simply shrieked with Joy and dove into the mountain of cushions.
Toby then returned and said “Is the room staying like this?”. Majella and I replied YES, and
he said “great cause I LOVE it” – and promptly joined his brother rolling in the cushions.
Laughing and hugging the soft cushions. Our stunning snuggle blankets were completed in
time for snuggling into through the long Winter.

Kidz Church Activities 2017

Faith Necklaces

Family Day
2017

Plays/skits

Armour of GOD Missions/Gold Bags

Easter Service 2017

Our Easter Service again was absolutely stunning, breath taking, captivating, a
whole range of emotions captured brilliantly with the stage silhouettes, lighting
and powerful dance routines which was truly mesmerizing to watch.
Our kids came on stage after Ps Bruce’s message to finish the service in song.
Amy Williams sang so beautifully, her voice is pure GOLD. The kids always enjoy
accompanying our fabulous Youth Leaders on stage and its so magical to see
them participate in these special events .
A Huge Thank you to all our gorgeous kids and Youth who volunteer in whatever
capacity is required and our wonderful families who Honour that commitment by
getting them to rehearsals with each special event.
We greatly appreciate your support and help throughout the year.

Kidz Church International Home 2017

Ps Ruth Whitton’s Report

In Kidz Church 2017 we learnt that WE are made in God’s
image – which means we are fun, creative, we love to celebrate
and we are generous – just as GOD is !!! And so our teams
rotations reflected this!!

For Mother’s Day our beautiful darlings rotated through
activities creating potted flowers. Decorated cup cakes,
delicious slices and gorgeous cards – that were presented to
mum’s during the Mother’s Day service!

And then there was ... The play –

‘What Would Noah Know’ – a singing, dancing, laughing, and
animal filled extravaganza premiered in November at the
International Home! It was a huge team effort with input from
all .. So much thanks!!!

Overall the Kidz Church Team consists of Shaun Williams, Chris
& Dru Webb, Amy W, Timi O, Caleb G, Zachary Argall and Ruth
W (plus anyone else we can drag in to help) is the best in the
known Universe... Just ask Us!! Oh, by the way, we all agree
that hanging out with the Diggerland Kidz is an Absolute
Privilege – they are a gorgeous mob !!!

Introducing the AWESOME behind the

Scenes Production Team : Geoff Legg &

Julie Beasy . And ‘The Magnificent TRIO’

Matthew, Joel,& Jirah Milne,

A massive Thank You to you ALL

for the incredible set design. The

trees and props looked brilliant . I

know how much time and the

huge effort that went into creating

these wonderful pieces.

THANK YOUx

IAntHeUrnGaEtiTohnaanl kHyoomuetoKioduzrAarmeaazinOg ur wonderful Nat & Zac W at rehearsals

Donna(S)Williams for coming on

board to help create a FUN, happy,

inviting, engaging beautiful space

for our Kids to gather on

International Home evenings.

All your passion time & effort are

deeply appreciated and sow

enormously into the generations .

Mother’s & Father’s Day Celebrations

Our Mother’s Day item was truly beautiful and greatly enjoyed by all the
gorgeous Mother’s and Ladies of the house. Ruth W and Team did such an
incredible job putting the video clip together - with the kids doing an awesome
performance on stage. The words in the song were priceless and everyone
could relate to those classic lines* WE LOVE the MOTHER”S of the HOUSE !!!!!
Our Fathers’ Day service was based around the vision and analogy of the
Chess Set. Every piece on the board is Valuable, Irreplaceable, Has a
Purpose and a Unique Role that is predestined to edify the Kingdom. Even
the WORTH of the Pawn can be wrongly misinterpreted, under estimated
and devalued by others but this seemingly expendable foot soldier is crucial
in the frontline to protect, stand, and take ground in the advancement of
the Kingdom. The Pawn in purposeful, intentional, only ever moving forwards
head on into the battle with the sole desire to advance against the enemy
by reaching the other side to claim back a captured piece. They are Valiant,
Courageous and Mighty and when linked side by side, locking shields are an
impenetrable force.
To Every Man, Father, and
Son of the House Your role
is IMPORTANT, Vital and
Essential to the KING.
You are made in his Image,
Equipped by HIS Hand, and
by HIS sovereignty You have
been given the Power and
Keys to Stand against the
Enemy. So Rise, & take your
GOD given Positions and Let
YOUR Voice be Heard!! Amen

Kidz Church Graduates 2017

2017 Kidz Church Graduates You are a child of GOD. You are
wonderfully made, dearly loved
Esther Fanoiki and precious in his sight. Before
GOD made you, HE knew you and
Joseph Argall there is no one else like YOU!
Mia Sos I love this quote and Chris and I
were thinking about how we lead
Toby Obatoki by a simple demonstration of love
example. It is the small loving
On behalf of all our KC things we do that for children, they
Leaders and Team Members see the joy and beauty in!
both Past and Present it has We are Love and God is Love and
all we have to do is love on our
been such an incredible children and no matter what path
privilege to have been a part of they take God will always be there
for them and the seed of Love is so
these 4 wonderful, amazing planted in our precious Kids church
Kids – on their individual Faith kids that we know will never be
uprooted !
Journeys. God Bless You
Christopher and Drusolina Webb xx
We have witnessed such the
Love of GOD outworking

through all these Kids as they
have participated in various
community ‘Love Our City’ or
Diggerland events. I pray as
they continue to grow and
strengthen in their Faith - GOD
will continue to bring fresh
anointing, vision and revelation
of WHO HE is and WHO they
are in HIM, releasing new gifts
and talents over all their lives
to bear abundant fruit. That
their ways will be intentional
and purposeful, seeking GOD

in all things. With GOD
protecting, navigating and
guiding their path all their days.

To finish the race well. Amen x

Our Beautiful Trees from the Play bringing Xmas
Cheer in GOOD GOLLY.
Huge thanks to Donna(S)Williams for making the
stunning Christmas bunting that drapes across our
trees. She has attached the nativity story on the
bunting flags , showcasing the advent biblical
concept and highlighting the true meaning of
Christmas for our community to see & enjoy.

WE WISH you ALL a very MERRY CHRISTMAS

and a safe and Festive New Year in 2018.

Making our XMAS Baubles signifying LOVE,
Family & Unity for the Xmas Eve Service.
Every family will receive a bauble to hang on the
Diggerland Xmas Tree during the morning service.
Signifying the importance of our intrinsic need
and desire to a feel we’re HOME, WELCOMED,
LOVED, ACCEPTED with a true sense of belonging
within our church and the wider community,
irrespective of our
circumstances whether
travelling/visiting, we
ALL have a place to
come and celebrate the
JOY & Hope of our Lord
& Saviour Jesus Christ
Amen x

Special Events of 2017

Claire
Annaliese
ARNOL born
12/01/17

Henry Philip
OLIVER born

15/05/17

CONGRATULATIONS TO ZOE
‘Supported Playgroup of the Year

2017”
(2nd year running)

Micah Thomas
HEIL born
25/06/17

Stephanie
& Elvin
NAIDU
married

16/12/17

Ushering Team Financial Admin
Stu & Ruthie

Thank you to Jacqui, Aaron, SteveH & Our Financial Admin team have been
Gordon for being integral to our Sunday busy little beavers this year as we
morning set-up team for communion and have totally taken over doing the CRC
the kitchen area. Vic finances and accounting. It is
great that our church can be a
blessing & assist the State in this way.
This is in addition to Anna & I being
responsible not only for Diggerland’s
finances but also Merbein’s,
Wentworth’s and Robinvale’s.
Government regulations and
reporting requirements for non-profit
organisations like ours have increased
majorly this year which has increased
our workload. Stu is a great help each
week as he does many smaller admin
tasks for us. Thankyou Anna & Stu.

Thank you also to our wonderful Ushers Early next year we start the transition
and Offering Counters and an extra of my position to the next generation
thanks to the guys who put their hand up as Bec Arnol joins our financial and
regularly for Sunday Nights. Bless you for administration team. Praise God for
your heart to partner with Stu. This year Bec’s enthusiasm for this - as it is a
we have had the pleasure of Ola, Funmi ministry in many ways. Training will
and SteveH joining our team of 18 who be a lengthy process and it is great to
continually serve as the first welcoming be able to start with Bec a few years
face of our church. before I start reducing my hours.

In October we had our Annual Ushers
Night at Graeme & Rosalie’s– it was a
great time of fellowship around their
little outdoor fire.

In 2018 we will be utilising our trainee
pastors within the offering counting team
to add to their breadth of experience.

Tertiary Graduations

2017 Marg 2017
SHARMAN: Sarah
TANKARD
Post Grad
Degree in Bachelor
of
Family
Therapy Nursing

2017
Stephanie

BEASY

Bachelor
of

Nursing

2015 Natalie WILKSCH

Bachelor of Education

2015
Faye Argall
Bachelor of

Social
Sciences

Tsunami Men's Ministry 2017

Wow what can you say about this year 2017

Jesus certainly shined in Men's ministry at
Diggerland .

The pictures speak for themselves, a busy year ,
lots of great Men activities, new friendships, new
ground broken, hearts and lives changed, all to
the glory of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

Thankyou to all that helped & attended, special
thanks to an awesome team of men.

You know who you are, God bless ya

Matthew 7:16 (NKJV) Shayne Tonzing

16 You will know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes from
thornbushes or figs from thistles?

CRC Missions by Bruce

​Colombo Project Top to Bottom: Four
Scenes from the
Diggerland has been a key player in this Colombo Opening; David
CRC International project to build a major and Judi receiving
training base in Sri Lanka; making our 3rd Credentials and the
missionary producing base after PNG and church membership; Tru
North annual church
Philippines. camp with Maco and
Diggerland loaned significant funds to buy Jay; Dee & Jay with The
the land. Fundraising began and the loan Rock and baptism
Sunday; CRC Missions
was repaid. Next the States loaned the giving 2017.
funds to build before the economy &
costs rebounded, and the exchange rate

declined, and saved hundreds of
thousands of dollars.

Margaret and I were among the guests of
honour and spoke at the opening and
ministered at the first national
conference at that site. Diggerland did

not reach the funds expected ($6k) to be
raised as a senior partner at $5200
possibly due to the less than normal

amount in love offerings for the Canada
Ministry which was excellent..

Apostolic Projects

Internationally, our partner church plant
‘The Rock’ in Shooters Hill, London,

secured a premises and began regular
public meetings. Tru North celebrated 6
years of ministry, and the new church
‘The Summit’ was established in Canada.
The pastors David & Judi we sponsored
out to our Global Conference where the
church was then officially recognised, and

they also took their vows as CRC
Ministers. We were pleased to then be
able to host their ministry at Diggerland

and be a part of broadening their
introduction to the CRC family.
Contact was also made with a minister
seeking fellowship, who pastors in
Toronto Canada, and who has interests in
countries in Africa. Also, our national
leader, whose church I helped build in Fiji,
has contacted me to follow up his
daughter and son in law about their
prospects to plant a church on Victoria

Island province in Canada.
Plans are therefore being laid to follow up
on all these interests, which is booked for
March 2018. God is good, and is building

our close family interests. Prepare for
great things.

Home Missions By Bruce

Due to the size of the Diggerland Ministry Team, it is able to have substantial input into our CRC
Missions in Australia. We are organised into regions and our region is known as the North West
Region. I have led this region since its inception and Diggerland hosts a gathering of ministers each
year. These are great times of connecting, leading to ministry opportunities.
The churches in our region include Broken Hill, Swan Hill, Robinvale, Wentworth, Merbein, Mildura
and Red Cliffs. By invitation our ministers and worship leaders participate on their rosters or by
casual invitation. This brings crucial variety, encouragement and relief to our smaller churches. This
year has seen the first full year with Margaret leading Wentworth, Kevin Smith in Mildura, and the
last year of Roland leading Swan Hill as Chandi Kroone and her husband move into the role. For all
the other Boards I am technically the senior minister giving significant oversight. There is a prospect
for another church in our region next year.
Merbein now called Altitude Church, finalised the purchase of a new property this year in Merbein,
which is a huge achievement for them.
Ti Tree is also another Home Mission interest where I am on the board. We also run a regular Carols
event there each year. Ti Tree has secured a subdivision of land it has been using and hopes to begin
developing it next year although groundworks of plantings have already begun.
Our members also contribute to our State and Australian scene through conferences and other
events. I retired as CRC Vic State Chairman and continue as State Treasurer with Ruthie. Julianne
serves with women in Ministry Time Out camp, Rebekah is State Evangelism rep, Steve has assisted
with state training, Ali, Thomas, Zak and Natalie have had involvement in the worship teams.
Locally we are well connected with the inter-denominational Pentecostal ministers which I lead,
Julianne is our rep for the Refresh Conference department, Rebekah heads up the Love Our City
Department. Thomas is also involved in the regional Youth forum which run a significant Encounter
Camp each year. Through PMF we also connect with traditional denominations to run great events
like Christmas Carols, Love Our City Day, and Global Leadership Summit.
Clock-wise: Ali at State Conference, Dawn 2017 meeting Merbein, Julianne with Pr Naomi Thorne

Barclay CAROLS Night 2017

Photos by
Glenn
Milne

Thanks
Glenn M
for photos

Diggerland partners with regional outreach
ministries

2017 report by Rebekah Milne

Revelation Light
An effective outreach market ministry involving a
collaboration of people from across the region.
The team is made up of individuals who are
specifically gifted in presenting a witness of
Christ through words of knowledge, prophesy
and healing prayer.

The ministry testifies of impacting hundreds who
are searching for spiritual encounters. Many
recipients see visions of Jesus, encounter the
Spirit of Truth and are healed of sickness or
torment. Revelation Light stepped out to hold
their first open air event this year. Several
seekers attended and spoke of awakening
encounters with Jesus.

Diggerland partners with Regional outreach
ministries

2017 report by Rebekah Milne

Love Our City
A regional wide church collective campaign
where our passion is developing lifestyles of
‘random acts of kindness’. The ministry positions
us for life changing interactions with strangers by
spreading the love of Jesus during every day
encounters. Love Our City hosts three major
community events each year reaching thousands
of people with a simple gospel message. Easter
Egg Hunt, Love Our City Day and Mildura Carols
host and impact approximately 8,000 people
yearly by free family entertainment, while
sowing seeds of Gods love.

ALTITUDE CHURCH Merbein

by David & Andree Lim

2017 has been such a year of shift “Jewels” Women’s ministry
and change in Merbein Christian We can’t help it. We just love time
and connection together as
Fellowship. women and have done so once
again this year and have walked
We have a new name. together in sadness and in joy.
In January our precious friend Sue
Altitude Church (On the rise). Hensgen passed away. We so miss
her even though we know there is
We felt this signifies not only a so much joy and freedom that is
spiritual significance for us but is hers eternally now.
We held our 4th women’s camp in
also representative of our October at Bushman’s rest in Lake
geographical location as Merbein Cullulleraine. Everyone was
is located at the highest point in profoundly touched and changed
through every facet of the week-
the region. end.

We have a new home. Men’s ministry
Fishing trips, BBQ’s, fellowship
We have purchased a building in nights, working bees are just some
the main street of Merbein. It of the connect points for men’s
ministry. We have seen salvation,
includes 2 shops. This adds on to healings, baptisms and a real
the existing office space we connectedness develop.
Sadly Ernie Richards passed away
purchased around 5 years ago. in December. He will be missed.

One of the shops was a pizza café A great day celebrating Ugo
and the other a hardware shop, becoming an Australian Citizen.
amongst other businesses over
the years. It is such an exciting
time in the life of the church as we

now put our “hands to the
plough” to renovate and move in.

Love our city

We have had so much fun this
year as we have purposefully set
out to love our city. BBQ’s, gifts,

kindness and helps have been
lavished in many and varied

creative ways.

Surprise, amazement, tears,
thankfulness and subsequent
meaningful conversations and
opportunities to pray have been
some of the outcomes of these

encounters as well as deeper
connection with each other as we
seek to love over the place that

God has given to us.

Ti Tree CRC Church

We have had an awesome year By Danielle Rosslee
this year celebrating Christ in our
community of Ti Tree with bible Christmas Carols

studies, cooking programs and Went off with out a hitch this year.
gospel festivals and salvations! Andrew, Basil, Bruce and Phil did a
fantastic job of putting together a
Gospel Festivals beautiful nativity set complete
with interactive photo booth,
Easter Gospel Festival and Winter props and ride on (toy) animals!
Gospel Festival in conjunction
There was also set making,
with CCH Missions Team, were 3 decorating the area with the local
days of family fun celebrations community, kids activities and
including community cooking items, carols from Diggerland, CFC
Alice Springs and Ti Tree CRC
nights, movie nights, Super Church and an interactive
Sunday Services with kids doing an Christmas message by Bruce,
amazing job performing in dances, followed by a beautifully generous
full Christmas dinner and dessert
competitions (winning prizes is for approx 200 or so people.
always good!), having fun with
craft and activities, face painting Marg had a great time encouraging
the local families in their
and jumping castles! contributions to the night and
awarding prizes to the kids.
Each element of the festivals is so
much fun and has an important On the conclusion of the night of
role. The cooking night is always a the carols working bee to decorate
great platform to launch off and the space, one local lady
promotes relaxed fellowship and commented with heartfelt
and community inclusiveness and sincerity, “We are so happy to be
feeds off our regular Outback here today, we are so glad that we
can come in and help with this
Kitchen cooking program. because its really peaceful here
and important for our kids.”
The movie nights this year were
very touching times with the

community, where we watched
the powerful films “Heaven is for
Real” and “Miracles from Heaven”

and had great conversations
following!

The final night of the weekend
festivals is a super special Sunday
service where we share the full
gospel message through dances,
skits (see our Fire Twirling item for
Easter message!) worship, prayer

and the word and trust people
take home the very important
message that we are so valuable
that Jesus loves us and died for us
and we can have joy and a life to

the full in Him!

Church unit- AFTER Ti Tree CRC Church

By Danielle Rosslee

New Outreach

2017 has seen the start of a new outreach into
Adelaide Bore community, approx. 60 kms east of Ti
Tree. The community had previously been
abandoned for several years but as people moved
back in, they reached out to us through the store,
asking us to start services with them. After praying
over it for several months we purchased a 4x4 to
reach the small community via the dirt track (it’s
been a fun part of the adventure, especially after
the unseasonal early rains this year!) Once a month
we travel in to do a church service with them there
and leave materials to carry on with services for the
next 3 weeks. Very encouragingly the community
set aside and are busy renovating a space for church
services and the whole community present
rededicated their lives to the Lord.

Property Development

This year saw the end of the massively costly and
time consuming job (for Hannes anyway!) of
subdividing the property in order to gift a lot to the
church for future development. After a 4 year
process of installing power, water, phone lines,
access and surveying the new lots, we finally have
individual Title Certificates!

In addition to this the individual who had provided
us with an interest free loan which we have been
steadily paying off for the property for the last 4
years, contacted us out of the blue and said he
wanted to forgive the rest of the loan!

We are well on the way to the church owning debt
free prime real estate in the centre of town and
could see development of this property begin in the
next year or two!

It’s been amazing to see how God has brought all
things together for good!

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D.C.S. Inc.

...because every person is profoundly valuable

2017 report by Kerryne McClelland

OUR PROFILE

• 8 programs
• 13 Staff

Vision • 3 Volunteers

DCS aspires to be: • 4 vehicle fleet

a highly regarded, client • 27 ongoing Clients
focused, professionally delivered
• 70 Ave weekly customers
service that is responsive to
individual and community needs; OUR PROGRAMS

instrumental in identifying the • Diggerland Disability
gaps in community needs and
available services; and be effective - Individually tailored, life enabling
in making positive changes to programs. These are built on
personality and goals of the
address these gaps. individual

• The DCS Yardmen

Mission - Home and garden maintenance,
handyman services and fence
DCS and garden design and
construction
to provide care to older
people, people with disabilities • Good Golly
and their carers, youth, families
and the marginalised, regardless - Cafe and coffee shop
offering: freshly made meals
of gender, religion, race or and snacks from quality, fresh
nationality produce, Vintage Shop and
Art Gallery
to provide high quality and
professional services that are • Miss Molly/community
enriching, empowering and Outreach
maximise the potential of all
individuals, couples and families - Vintage coffee trailer for hire and
for the provision of goods
to lead a progressive, and services to the
proficient, professional team of community

staff and volunteers • Home Valet Services

to provide service to the -Domestic cleaning and provision
communities within our target of services under the ‘My Age
area, that is in harmony with the Care’ packages
teachings and ethos of integrity
• The Jirahscope
and our community values
- Delivering accredited and non
accredited training

• Community Pantry

D.C.S. Inc.

...because every person is profoundly valuable

2017 report by Kerryne McClelland

The year that was... The year that will be

Diggerland Disability Programs continue to find approval with DHHS especially
given the documented improvements is life skill and abilities of the clients. This
year we took on an extra client with the able support of Aaron Lucchesi. He made
great inroads with the client who is now exhibiting signs of improvement
sufficient to disengage our service. It should be noted that all staff contribute to
the support of the disability programs giving both variety and unique flavour to
this service. Next year we will be positioning DCS for the NDIS rollout

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The DCS Yardmen

This program has been well established by Geoff Legg and with the support of
Shayne Tonzing and Aaron Lucchesi have established a growing clientele who
testify to the quality of work undertaken

Good Golly Its been a big year at Good Golly with the kitchen completed and
registered with Council. A menu of fresh quality ingredients combined with meals
that are unique to Red Cliffs and unparalleled cakes and drinks has also seen a
growing clientele established. There is also a reputation among market goers
that sees the shop bursting at the seams on Market Days. It is highly
recommended, and a must, for the discerning diner. My gratitude to Julie
MacDonald, and Andree Lim for the hard work in establishing a top quality shop
and menu. Its a credit to you both. My thanks too to Jirah, Jente and Sonya for
their invaluable volunteer work. News just to hand: A grant has been received to
complete the back yard for dining and entertainment.

D.C.S. Inc.

...because every person is profoundly valuable

2017 report by Kerryne McClelland

Miss Molly/community Outreach Miss Molly
has had a quiet year but an increase in booking
marked the end of the year. Thanks to Julie Beasy
for taking on this part of the business

Home Valet Services A new program established
this year when Libby McBain approached us
with a proposal. From here we have taken on
Libbie’s domestic cleaning clients (and her
AudiBlox students). We have added to this
program by taking on clients under the My Age
Care packages and offer cleaning,
companionship, meals and more. Julie Beasy,
Jasmine Murphy and Kylie Roberts complete the
team which is second to none

The Jirahscope This program has been in recess
this year but will recommence again next year
with a grant to commence a 3 year Rookie
Entrepreneur program

Community Pantry Fresh and non perishable
produce is now available to all community
members to both give and receive from freely.
Since we stopped the voucher referral system the
program has been very well supported and will
continue to grow next year. We have added to
this with paid forward meals and coffee available
from Good Golly. My thanks to Julie Mac and
Matthew for their ongoing commitment to this
initiative

On a final note my heartfelt gratitude to Anna
Legg for her unrelenting support, professionalism
and hard work in undertaking the administrative
responsibilities of DCS with me. To Rebekah and
Glenn Milne for their support also, without your
commitment to DCS much of this would not be
possible.

Ti Tree Trip Report by Bruce

Every year we are privileged in Saturday, the stage nativity was
helping to pioneer the CRC church reinforced with strapping and hay,
in Ti Tree with at least one trip branches and lighting and props
near Christmas. installed.

The year the team consisted of A donga was decommissioned by
myself with Philip D, Basil L, having it’s veranda removed as
Andrew S & Marg S (who was well as all attached fencing, water,
enticed to fly up on the Friday for power, and phone lines.
the grandies ballet & recitals and
stay for the weekend events). Phil Our team OHS DOC meeting was
& Andrew drove up! held for the upcoming events and
the various roles decided.
The trip included visiting a new
outreach from the church at The program was finalised for the
Adelaide bore. It was only the 3rd Sunday evening and practices
meeting but the locals were so ensued.
thankful for the fellowship that
they began working on a local Our boxes of materials being
church building. All the family accumulated were arranged and as
pitched in. They are an amazing people began to arrive for the
missionary family; the Rosslees. practice these were installed.

The week began with planning The locals came and had a great
works and ordering for the last time. We had designed climb on
remote team meeting for which props for photos and photographer
Marg and Allen Steele skyped in as Nanna Marg was in great demand.
usual. Andrew was king of the jumping
castle and Basil was BBQ chef
On the Wednesday the majority of while Phil welcomed.
the team travelled and arrived.
On Sunday the Alice Springs mob
Thursday works began including joined us as the main item. The
pruning and weeding trees we kids did routines, Basil gave
supplied earlier (and replacing testimony and led songs with
two with spares on hand), a huge Andrew on guitar. I delivered the
weedicide job, relocating and message and led in prayer. Then it
installing event fridges, digging was a big feast for 200 or more!
fabricating and installing a new
sewer line, designing stage area, Monday was pack up, debrief,
removal of an aerial tower. report and Team Dinner.

Friday supplies and Marg were Pics: Adelaide bore, and church,
picked up from Alice, while staging wild donkeys, Phil & Andrew
and props and lighting message pallet trees, HOPE & lights, Bruce
boards were built and installed. n Phil de roofing, Danielle leading
The day concluded with a late a practice
arrival from Alice with all our
goods which were packed away
late at night as most were
perishables.

Ti Tree Trip Testimony by Basil

This was my second trip to Ti Tree in a row. I was very happy to be asked and
agreed to come. I understand that what ever is done now will bring the big
returns of good seeds in the future.
I noticed a change in the local people this year. They were very happy to see us,
which showed they valued our commitment to come and sow in.
Many of the men moved closer to the front in the crowd this year and seemed to
be much more involved. Also the crowd arrived much earlier and seemed very
eager. The whole atmosphere seemed peaceful even though there are many
groups represented.
The crowd seemed very responsive as I ministered. When the Message was
delivered I could see they were engaging with the Word more than before.
This area has no other churches and it is like pioneering from nothing. So to see
the people beginning to respond is very important. I believe the seeds planted in
the past by everyone involved are starting to sprout.
In future years as the church building on church land emerges, I can see this
church having locals ready to begin to take ownership in the ministry.

Jumping Castle test; Basil with Ariella and pups; Yohannes

Property Report by Bruce

​We are blessed with various From Top: Tom replacing 8818 Calder could be a future
properties for current and future Coorong roof, Bruce removing school location. Here we have
purposes. This requires a lot of tacks for new carpet, Bruce been establishing a sales point for
maintenance and development. handling serpent (lol), Andrew nursery stock to be sold over
and Bruce (and Tom’s shadow) coming years. Shade houses have
So, with our staff changes we working on Calder plumbing
were able to engage Thomas as upgrade for external ablution. been built for better retail
assistant property manager. This presentation and outdoor
ablutions are being built for
enabled me to fulfil the workers; requiring significant
commitments to our movement ground works. Plans are under way
and to missions. The work and the to renovate the house on the
property to assist it becoming cash
supervision of our correction
workers program was able to flow positive.
continue at some level as a result.
6 Ilex Street shops are a long term
We will still need to appoint more equity investment which became
assistance to be properly covered cash-flow positive late this year.
and we are still to identify a full
time property manager to release This was threatened by new
leasing legal costs under changing
me more fully. legislation. However, Ruthie was

Of course there is Diggerland. Our able to secure this under a new
autumn and spring working bees agent to avoid these costs.
are full of fellowship and facilitate
Our vacant lot is getting more and
our settings for the change of more use for parking and for
seasons and keep everything in
good order. Through the year the overflow for events unable to cater
crèche was well renovated. Our for the large number of attendees.
insurance company has been We are exploring different ways of
assessing the hail damage of last using the space. It even had 3 spits
year. More funds were raised
toward the mezzanine installation. preparing food later in the year!
The installation is still pending
council submission and approval. Our investment account is a
sizeable asset. It manages working
1012 Coorong Ave is for a future
life skill centre. With Tankards capital funds on behalf of
moving out of the house the departments and projects on a
opportunity was taken to do short term basis (in Holdings) and
generational income development
major works e.g. subfloor repairs, on a permanent basis (Legacy). The
carpeting, plastering and painting, funds are invested not only in

plumbing, sewerage, air- banking instruments, and
conditioning rebuild, and ducting. investment house managed funds
The property is now leased cash
but also in ourselves through
positive. property loans to ourselves.

2017 was a very good year.

Top: Andrew surveys sewer work, and assisting Thomas with new tap install, with
new shade house to the right.

Middle: New Creche look.

Bottoms sections: attempt to resurrect the fridge (replaced), and other working bee
joy with Andre, the overseers, Nat Sadie, Dale’s crew, and Debbie and Dupe team