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Big Camp Applications

Welcome specifically the month of January when the place will be full of campers attending our annual Big Camp. Plans have been on the way for many months to make this years camp once again an unforgettable experience for young and old. Believe me, you don’t want to miss out on the inspirational messages that will be presented by our guest speakers.

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The aav is the place to be!

his is the slogan that has been going around our conference and thanks to the management team of our Adventist Alpine Village (AAV) those who visit this magnificent place can only confirm that this slogan is more than true. While thousands of visitors stayed at the AAV during the winter months enjoying skiing at Perisher Valley we are already looking forward to the summer and

You don’t want to miss out on the fellowship, laughter and joy that camp meeting will hold for you. You don’t want to miss out on the beautiful scenery that our Alpine Village has to offer. You don’t want to miss out on feeling the presence of God very close to you.

The AAV Is The Place To Be! Come to Big Camp 2016 and find out for yourself.

Mike Faber, President

Camp Applications and Registration Applications are also available to download on the SNSW Conference and Youth websites Please Note the following •

Imprint is sent via the post so it is received in every church on the same Sabbath. No church has an advantage over another, regardless of whether they are closer to or further away from the Conference Office. If you would like to book chalet or dormitory accommodation your application needs to reach the office by October 16. All applications will be considered on an “as needs basis”. You will be promptly notified if you have been successful/ unsuccessful so you can plan for camp accordingly.

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All applications need to be submitted by November 30 in order to give sufficient time for catering, site and activity preparation Attendance numbers are needed for Division leaders to order supplies for crafts and activities prior to companies closing for the Christmas break.

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Attendance numbers are needed to recruit Volunteer staff in an acceptable ratio of staff to children.

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Office staff need preparation time for activity passes and associated paperwork in relation to registrations.

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When planning to come to camp ensure to register early so that events are able to be properly catered for and everyone can participate.

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Camp is a great place where families can be led to Jesus in a fun and relaxed environment and where we can be and grow flourishing followers of Jesus

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We hope you will join us for Big Camp 2016 and look forward to receiving your application soon.

Registration: •

In order to provide a safe environment for children and families, and so everyone can be included in all activities including the Village Fair, people must register their intention to attend camp. Registration is obligatory for all campers residing onsite or offsite, as well as for day visitors.

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Offsite campers and day visitors to the camp will be charged a camp facility fee of $20 per person at registration.

There will be no charge for children from 0 to 5 years and there will be no charge for day visitors attending on Sabbath.

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Onsite campers do not need to pay the additional facility fee as the camp fee already contributes to the use of the facilities.

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Camp Set up: Camp set up occurs during the week prior to camp and in order for staff to complete camp set up safely and without interruption or delay, please do not arrive before Friday, 15th January. If for some reason this cannot be avoided, please contact the Conference office on (02) 6249 6822.

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Camp Information ●● Camp Registration: Camp registration commences from 9.00 am on Friday 15th January.

Please call at the camp office to register and collect the registration pack. ●● Camp Office: The camp office will be open from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm daily (except for Sabbaths) for all administrative enquiries, payments, collection of activity passes and meal tickets.

Camp Conditions This is a Christian camp and therefore your conduct, dress and deportment should be in harmony with Seventh-day Adventist principles.

We want camp to be a great experience and a safe place, so we encourage all those onsite to observe the conditions below: ●●

Child Protection: For the safety and protection of all children at camp, it is a requirement that children attending the Beginners/Kindy area be cared for at all times including program times by their parent/ carer/guardian as there will not be staff provided for this purpose. The requirement for the Primary program is that parent/carer/guardians must sign the child in and out of each event.

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Fires: Open fires are NOT permitted on the Camp ground.

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Drug Free Zone: The Adventist Alpine Village requires that no alcohol, tobacco or illicit drugs are to be brought on to the camp ground.

●● Offsite Campers and Day Visitors: If staying off site or attending as a day visitor, please register prior to Monday, 30 November, 2015, so everyone can be included in numbers for all activities. ●● Dining Room: Plates and cutlery are provided for dine in guests only. Please bring your own plates for take away meals. Serving times are as follows: Breakfast:

8:00 - 8:30 am

Lunch:

12:30 - 1:15 pm

Dinner

5:30 - 6:00 pm

●● Adventist Book Centre: The on-site Book Shop has a large range of christian literature, bibles, games, CDs, DVDs, groceries, Sanitarium products, Life Health Foods and much more. Shop for some great bargains or just enjoy browsing. ●● The Book Hour will be in the Big Tent on Sunday 17th January at 9:30 am.

Camp Facilities Chalet and Dormitory Accommodation: For OH&S reasons and insurance purposes, you are requested to not exceed the maximum number of people allowed in each facility as listed below: ●● Chalet (9 bed): Maximum 9 people.

Fully furnished, two bedrooms curtained for privacy, 3 single bunks & 1 double bunk (linen not included), ensuite, kitchen including stovetop, fridge, all kitchen utensils, TV, DVD, heating. ●● Dormitory (5 bed): Maximum 5 people. 2 bunk beds & 1 single (linen not included), 1 shower unit, toilet, vanity, under floor heating, bar fridge, table & chairs. ●● Dormitory (10 bed): Maximum 10 people. 5 bunk beds (linen not included), 2 shower units, toilet, vanity, kitchenette, under floor heating, bar fridge, table & chairs. ●● Caravans: Please include the length of your caravan on the application form where indicated.

- If you are hiring a caravan please advise the owner that delivery/pick up will not be accepted on Sabbath. ●● Tents: If you are planning to camp you are required to bring your own tents and furnishings, there are no Conference tents provided. ●● Part Week Bookings: Sorry, no part week bookings will be accepted for any facility. ●● Refunds: Sorry no refunds are available.(This includes accommodation, meals and activities)

Conference leaders reserve the right to ask people who do not abide by this regulation to leave the grounds. ●●

Vehicle Access: Please park only in the designated car parks as all access roads must be kept clear for emergency vehicles.

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Speed Limit: Please observe the 10 kph speed restriction at all times throughout the camp ground.

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Noise: Please be considerate of your camping neighbours and observe quiet time from 11.00 pm - 6.00 am.

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Pets: No pets are permitted on the camp ground.

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Bicycles: Campers are welcome to bring push bikes to camp, however, for your own safety BIKE HELMETS ARE COMPULSORY AND MUST BE WORN WHILE RIDING.

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for your own safety protect your head wear your helmet

Check out Big Camp App for details of morning Cycling/ Mountain Biking (Find the App SNSW Camp)

Beginners: Kylie Stacey

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Guest Presenters

ylie feels blessed to have a job that feels like PLAY. Her passion is to create quality filled musical experiences that ALL children can benefit from, regardless of social or economic status. Kylie grew up in Melbourne, and graduated with a Bachelor of Music (Honors) from the University of Melbourne, majoring in music therapy. She also has an AMusA and an LMusA in piano and Levels 1 and 2 in Orff training. Kylie is thankful for every opportunity that comes into her life, and to God for helping her to navigate the journey with her husband and four precious boys.

Kindy: Jimmy Watanabe & Michelle Dean

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immy Watanabe is married to Debbie and a father of two beautiful children, Jonathan and Amber. He is currently ministering the churches in the far South Coast. His passion in ministry is children’s ministry and school chaplaincy. Jimmy loves to see the children’s eyes glow with excitement when he tells them Bible stories. In his spare time, Jimmy love’s playing soccer and playing his guitar at the same time, and also taking his son Jonathan fishing.

Primary: Richie Reid

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ichie Reid comes to us from Wahroonga SDA Church in Sydney, where he serves as pastor for Youth and Teens and also chaplain at the Wahroonga SDA School. He loves spending time with his little 1 year old daughter Zara and wife Bec, both of whom will be coming to camp. Richie is passionate about seeing young people connect with Jesus and is really excited to be coming to SNSW Big Camp to tell our Primaries all about His love. When Richie isn’t fishing for men, he loves fishing for fish and supporting the Maroons in the State of Origin!

Juniors: Leslie Ncube

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eslie Ncube is a versatile and enthusiastic preacher he enjoys communicating the love of God from the pulpit and through his personal life. He has been invited to preach and teach at different events in different states and countries.

He enjoys meeting new people and making lasting relationships. He is an “excellent” table tennis player and also enjoys an occasional game of squash. Most importantly he rates his marriage and life with his wife Gugulethu and raising their three gorgeous daughters as his most important and greatest achievement.

Teens : Blair Lemke

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lair works at Tweed Valley Adventist College as a chaplain. He enjoys his job and believes he has the best job in the world. Apart from being the chaplain Blair also teaches Bible, Mathematics and Drama. Blair is married to Emma who is currently a teacher but looking to start up her own floral business early next year. Both enjoy living in Kingscliff in the NSW north coast. In his spare time Blair likes to surf and play basketball. Blairs greatest joy is introducing those around him to Jesus because of the difference He has made in his life.

Youth: Brendan Pratt

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rendan Pratt is the Ministerial Secretary at the Australian Union Conference. Brendan has a passion for resourcing healthy leaders and churches, enjoys time with family and is considered an expert in all things relating to reptiles, based on years of keeping and breeding various Australian snakes and lizards. He is married to Amanda and they have three boys.

Adults: Ben Maxson

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orn in Caracas, Venezuela, of missionary parents, Ben Maxson has spent much of his pastoral ministry in the Northwest and Southern United States. Fluent in Spanish, he also gravitated back to his roots in South America to serve in two missions there.

Maxson held the position of director of Stewardship at the world headquarters of Seventh-day Adventists from 1995 to 2004. During this time, he discovered and developed a new paradigm emphasizing biblical stewardship and shared this vision with the world church. Currently Ben is serving as senior pastor of the Paradise California SDA Church.

Ben is married to Mary Maxson, who served as the director of the Women’s Ministry Department for the North American Division, and now is an associate pastor at the Paradise Seventh-day Adventist Church. They have two adult children and one grandchild. Ben enjoys reading, developing ministry materials, and is an avid scuba diver. He also enjoys digital photography and golf. Ben has special interests in the areas of spirituality, discipleship, and leadership training.

Seminars

Throughout the week there will be seminars run in the mornings by the following people: • Brendan Pratt • Hayden Petersen • Kylie Stacey • Ben Maxson These programs are not be missed! More detailed information about seminar content and times will be available closer to camp

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Registration Form 2016 First Name:

Surname:

Office Use Only

Address:

Postcode:

Email:

Phone:

Date Received

Home Church:

q I would like the same site as last year. Site no.

I would like to camp near the Youth:

q Yes

Payment

q No

q Not worried either way

I would like a camp site near: Receipt No.

q I need a site near the amenities for health / aged / disability / mobility reasons. q If I am unsuccessful in obtaining a chalet or dormitory, please send me information on the accommodation at Bungarra Alpine Centre.

Date emailed / mailed

q I am registering as an off site camper / day visitor. I will be attending camp: q I plan to arrive at camp at: _______________ am/pm (Circle) No.

Facilities

Early

Regular

Powered Caravan site. C’van length:

$199

$210

Powered Tent site

$199

$210

Unpowered Caravan site. C’van length:

$119

$130

Unpowered Tent site

$119

$130

Chalet - 9 beds (max. 9 / min. 4 people)

$799

$840

Dorm - 10 beds (max. 10 / min. 4 people)

$599

$630

Dorm - 5 beds (max. 5 people)

$399

$420

Transfer Total for Facilities to PAYMENT OPTIONS on page 12

$

PC’van no.

PTent no.

UPC’van no.

UPTent no.

Chalet no.

Dorm no.

Dorm no. $

All Applications need to be submitted 30th November 2015. Applications received after November 30th will be charged the regular camp fees For Off site campers / Day visitors Only: A Facility fee of $20 per person applies. (Children 0 - 5 years are free) No. of attendees x $20 (over the age of 5 years)

Allocated Site

$

Please Answer: Are you planning to bring a boat?(Yes / No) __________________ Note: Those who bring boats will be allocated sites near each other to ensure camp safety

Camp Attendees Please record the name and age group of all adults and children, as per the age groups listed below: Beginners (0-2 yrs) Kindy: (3 - 5 yrs)

Primary: (6 - 9 yrs)

Junior: (10 - 12 yrs) Teen: (13 - 16 yrs)

Youth: (17 - 30 yrs)

Adult:

* This question is compulsory for each person listed below. By consenting to have your photo taken during camp, these photos may be used by the AAV and SNSW Conference Office in magazines and website promotion. If you dont wish to have photos taken will we ensure your request is upheld

Given Name 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

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Surname

Age Group

*Photo Consent (Yes/No)

Camp Activities 2016

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Name:

Phone:

Activity

Price

PRIMARY Active Pass (save $20)

$55

$

Number

Cost

Individual Activities: •

Laser Force (Monday)

$20

$

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Thredbo Pool (Tuesday)

$30

$

•

Go Karts & Jumping Castle (Wednesday)

$20

$

•

Mini Olympics (Thursday)

$5

$

•

Free Time (Friday)

$0

(Transfer TOTAL to PAYMENT OPTIONS page 12) TOTAL for Primary: JUNIOR Active Pass (save $55 )

$

$130

$

$20

$

Individual Activities: •

Go Carts

(Monday)

•

Laser Force (Tuesday)

$20

$

•

Watersports (Wednesday)

$25

$

•

Splat Sports (Wednesday)

$15

$

•

Thredbo Day Trip (Thursday)

$85

$

•

Service Activity (Friday)

$0

•

Crafts (week long)

$20

$

(Transfer TOTAL to PAYMENT OPTIONS page 12) TOTAL for Junior:

$

TEEN Active Pass (save $35)

$120

$

Individual Activities: •

Watersports (Monday)

$35

$

•

Splat Sports (Tuesday)

$20

$

•

Sport and Rec Centre (Wednesday)

$35

$

•

Go Karts and Laserforce (Thursday)

$35

$

•

Banquet (Thursday Evening)

$25

$

(Transfer TOTAL to PAYMENT OPTIONS page 12) TOTAL for Teen: YOUTH Activity Pass (save $30)

$

$125

$

Individual Activities: •

Mountain Biking (Monday)

$35

$

•

Watersports (Tuesday)

$30

$

•

Laser Force (Wednesday)

$20

$

•

Watersports (Thursday)

$30

$

•

Banquet (Thursday Evening)

$25

$

•

Breakfast (8 mornings)

$15

$

(Transfer TOTAL to PAYMENT OPTIONS page 12) TOTAL for Youth:

$

Adults Activity Pass (save $20)

$105

$

Individual Activities •

Sport & Rec Centre (Monday)

$25

$

•

Go Carts (Tuesday)

$20

$

•

Water Sports (Wednesday)

$25

$

•

Mountain Biking (Thursday)

$35

$

•

Laser Force (Friday)

$20

$

(Transfer TOTAL to PAYMENT OPTIONS page 12) TOTAL for Adults:

Name & Surname on Active Pass

Meal Orders 2016 Name:

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Phone:

Please tick relevant option:

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I will be staying on site.

q

I will be staying off site.

q

I will be a day visitor.

Meal Orders need to be in November 30, 2015 Cost per serve

Day / Meal

No. of serves

Cost

Friday 15 January

Cost per serve

Day / Meal

No. of serves

Cost

Thursday 21 January

DINNER

$10.00

Sabbath 16 January

BREAKFAST

$10.00

LUNCH

$10.00

BREAKFAST

$10.00

LUNCH - dessert

$3.00

LUNCH

$10.00

DINNER

$10.00

LUNCH - dessert

$3.00

Friday 22 January

DINNER

$10.00

BREAKFAST

$10.00

LUNCH

$10.00

LUNCH - dessert

$3.00

BBQ Lunch Village Fair. No. attending

DINNER

$10.00

DINNER

Sabbath 23 January

Sunday 17 January BREAKFAST

$10.00 $10.00

Monday 18 January

BREAKFAST

$10.00

BREAKFAST

$10.00

LUNCH

$10.00

LUNCH

$10.00

LUNCH - dessert

$3.00

LUNCH - dessert

$3.00

DINNER

$10.00

DINNER

$10.00

Sunday 24 January BREAKFAST

Tuesday 19 January BREAKFAST

$10.00

LUNCH

$10.00

LUNCH - dessert

$3.00

DINNER

$10.00 $10.00

LUNCH

$10.00

LUNCH - dessert

$3.00

DINNER

$10.00

Subtotal (2nd column)

$

+ Subtotal (1st column)

$

TOTAL for Meals $

Wednesday 20 January BREAKFAST

$10.00

(Transfer TOTAL to PAYMENT OPTIONS page 12)

Subtotal (1st column)

$

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ue to popular demand, ADRA Café – ‘Milk and Honey’ is happy to announce that we will be serving you again for Big Camp 2016. A selection of delectable goodies and a range of hot and cold beverages will again be available. Please come and support as 100% of funds raised will go to ADRA projects. Bring a friend as this is a great place to catch up!

We are needing volunteers to help behind the counter, so if you are interested in volunteering for ADRA please send an email to dkieltyka@adra. org.au or call 0421186815 during business hours, we would love to hear from you.

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Payment

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Name:

Phone:

Please Note: • Full payment for your FACILITIES MUST accompany your application. • The facility fee applies only to off site campers and day visitors.

My payment includes: Page 9

TOTAL for Facilities:

$

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TOTAL for Facility fee:

$

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TOTAL for Primary Activities:

$

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TOTAL for Junior Activities:

$

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TOTAL for Teen Activities:

$

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TOTAL for Youth Activities:

$

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TOTAL for Adult Activities:

$

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TOTAL for Meals:

$

GRAND TOTAL:

Send applications to: Camp Secretary, SDA Church (SNSW Conference) PO Box 800 Canberra ACT 2601 Phone:

02 / 6249 6822

Fax:

02 / 6247 5059

Email: robynhowie@adventist.org.au

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r Cheque enclosed [Make cheques payable to SDA Church (SNSW Conference) Ltd.] r E-giving (https://egiving.adventist.org.au)

Date Paid:

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Mark your payment Big Camp 2016. Please note: Select SNSW Conference otherwise if you select your local church, the payment will be made into your local church account instead of the Conference account. If you are unsure, call the Conference Office on 6249 6822. r Credit Card:

r Visa

r MasterCard Expiry:

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Signature:

Name on card:

Chaperone Arrangements Please Note: We regret we cannot accept applications from people under 18 years of age. Any person under the age of 18 must be supervised by a person who is at least 21 years of age and occupying the same site or an adjacent site for the duration of the camp. Please arrange your chaperone early before you submit your application.

q I am under 18 years of age and require a Chaperone.

I nominate __________________________________________ (full name of Chaperone) as my Chaperone.

Signature of Chaperone _______________________________ Contact Phone No. ____________________

Volunteers If you would like to volunteer some of your time to assist during camp, in areas such as Cleaning, Dining Room Duties, ABC, or Departments, please indicate below.

Surname: ________________________ Given Name: _______________ Contact Phone: ________________ Area/s of Interest: ____________________________________________________________________________ Preferred Days:

q SAT q SUN q MON q TUE q WED q THU q FRI q SAT

Applications are also available to download on the SNSW Conference and Youth websites

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Asian vegetable and cashew nut stir

Baked eggs topped with vegetable

Vegetable pakoras with minted yoghurt, Watercress & sweet potato salad, Baby beetroot, Tossed salad

Mousaka, eggplant, potato & napolitana sauce, Tomato & basil salad, Creamy potato salad

spaghetti, Selection of fresh fruits, Cereals

Grilled mushrooms, Baked beans/

Pancakes & maple syrup, Fried eggs,

cream and berry coulis

with chocolate ice-

Mississippi mud cake

trimmings

Banana splits with the

ice-cream

Fresh fruit salad with

Dinner

vegetarian pies, Potato wedges, Selection of salads

Vegetable noodle soup & bread roll, Selection

Cheese, Carrot, Ginger & Daikon Salad, Garden salad

guacamole, Sour cream, Garden salsa & Grated

Mulligatawny Soup, Stuffed Desiree potato’s with

Rocket salad

cauliflower and zucchini, Garlic and herb mushrooms,

lasagne served with Napolitano sauce, Deep fried

Pumpkin soup with sour dough bread, Vegetarian

broccoli & cauliflower, Honey & sesame carrots

ravioli with a creamy basil & pine nut sauce, Steamed

Sweet potato & corn soup, Wholemeal roll, Pumpkin

beans

pumpkin, Creamy garlic potato bake, Sautéed green

vegetable puffs, Roasted sweet potato, carrots &

Mushroom, lentil & leek soup & bread roll, Baked

Minestrone soup with ciabatta bread, Eggplant parmigiana served on a bed of fettucine, Braised zucchini, leek and capsicums

almonds, Fried rice

stir fry with black bean sauce on Hokkin noodles &

Cream of celery soup with Ciabatta bread, Vegetable

Keen carrot salad and cashews, Mescalin salad greens

pumpkin pasta bake, Three cabbage coleslaw

Potato & leek soup with garlic bread, Coriander &

salad, Coleslaw, Sweet potato & baby spinach salad

& Ricotta strudel, Braised vegetables. Tossed garden

Carrot & Corn soup with sour dough bread, Vegetable

Meal tickets must be purchased prior to arriving at camp and payment must accompany your meal order. No refunds will be given on meal tickets and no changes can be made once meals are ordered. Your pre purchased meal tickets will be added to your registration pack for collection at camp. If you plan to eat your food away from the dining room, you will need to supply your own plates and cutlery. Dine-in guests are supplied with plates and cutlery.

sweet potato, carrots & pumpkin, Steamed pea’s, Corn, Various greens

balsamic, Baked beans / spaghetti, Fruit

Roasted chat potato’s, beetroot,

compote & yoghurt, Selection of cereals

Nut roast served with country gravy,

Poached eggs, Danish pastries

beetroot, Steamed broccoli

Fresh fruit platter

Mushrooms. Tomato and baby spinach

Homemade cabbage rolls, Cauliflower au gratin, Roasted

Hash browns, Baked beans / spaghetti

Selection of salads

and yoghurt, Selection of cereals

Frittata, Scrambled egg, Grilled tomato

fry, Served with soba noodles Special fried rice and spring rolls,

salsa, Croissants, Vegetarian sausages,

Baked beans / spaghetti, Fruit compote

asparagus, tomato & cheese, Baked

Apple and blueberry crumble served with custard

Key lime tart

Blueberry cheesecake

Provided by Sanitarium and the Adventist Alpine Village

Free BBQ

beans/spaghetti, Fruit platter, Cereals

Poached eggs, English muffins with

pudding and icecream

Banana sticky date

Lunch Dessert

BBQ @ Village Fair

Steamed brocoline, Steamed kumera

dumplings, Roast pumpkin & potato,

Mexicale pie topped with cornmeal

Lunch

Julienned vegetables wrapped in crepes topped with béchamel parsley sauce, Chickpea salad, Waldorf salad, Green salad

& yoghurt, Selection of cereals

Baked beans / spaghetti, Fruit compote

tomato and baby spinach in balsamic

Scrambled tofu or eggs, Mushrooms,

compote & yoghurt, Selection of cereals

patties, Baked beans / spaghetti, Fruit

Poached eggs, Spinach & Ricotta

beans/spaghetti, Pastries, Cereals

tomato & cheese, Sausages, Baked

Baked eggs with mushrooms, chives,

compote & yoghurt, Selection of cereals

pancakes, Baked beans/spaghetti, Fruit

& baby spinach, Banana & berry

Poached eggs, Mushrooms, tomato

Breakfast

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Adventist Alpine Village AAV Takes delivery of new Vehicle A Marketing Tool on Wheels

Handing over the keys (Left to Right): Russell Alsop (AAV Assistant Manager), Stan Carter (AAV Manager), Gavin Howie (SNSWC Chief Financial Officer), Calvin Drinkall (SNSWC Company Secretary) and Terry Lee (AAV Chef)

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n Wednesday the 12th of August the team at the Adventist Alpine Village took delivery of their new work vehicle and marketing tool. The new utility replaces an extremely old vehicle that was a poor representation of the Village in the local community.

The new vehicle has been vinyl wrapped with amazing photographs of the lodge, parkland, and local winter and summer activities.

It has already created a lot of positive interest in the Adventist Alpine Village, with one non Adventist individual stopping us in Bunnings, Fyshwick and stating that “their family stays at the Adventist Alpine Village every year for both family retreats and local church retreats. We even had our daughter dedicated to God on the site.� They then proceeded to call their mate over to have a look and told them all about the Adventist Alpine Village and what an amazing place it is.

The vehicle is a real eye catcher, whether it be driving down the road, parked in a car park, or even parked at the entry to the ski fields, you cannot miss it.

This form of advertising is mobile and we expect to see real benefits from it in a short period of time.

- Gavin Howie (Chief Financial Officer)

Conference

From the Chief Financial Officer SNSW Conference Tithe Budget To Actual 2015

Use of Tithe

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ecently I was challenged by a comment made by one of our members in respect to the use of tithe. They made a statement along the lines of, “While I do not agree with the way the conference uses my tithe, I feel impressed to return it just the same�.

While I am saddened that they feel that tithe is being misused, I am excited that their trust in God is expressed. Even though they may not be happy with the leaders of the church they show great faith in God, just the same.

Further inquires revealed that they felt that the conference were not using tithe as per the church policy in that it was not being used purely for ministry. It saddened me to think that our members felt that the conference leaders could not be trusted in these matters of importance.

So what does the church policy say about the use of tithe and how can you as a church member be sure that policy is being followed?

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FIN.30.05, please feel free to contact the CFO) In harmony with the General Conference Policy on the Use of Tithe the following distribution of tithe shall apply in the South Pacific Division. Those organisations in receipt of tithe funds must ensure that tithe is only used on functions and activities authorised by General Conference and Division policy.

How is tithe used?

Use of Tithe Within Local Conference/Mission and Attached Fields/Districts As a transitional arrangement entities have until January 1, 2016, to achieve the following rates: a. A minimum of 55% of gross tithe will be used to support the front line function of field ministers, Bible workers, chaplains and evangelism expenses. b. A maximum of 3% of gross tithe can be used for assisting education.

Conference Use of Tithe

SNSW Conference Audited Financial Statements 2013

V 14 05 Gospel Ministry—1. Rationale—Proclaiming the three angels’ messages to the world requires the involvement of every member and uses the wide variety of talents given them by God. In that respect all members are an integral part of the ministry of the Church. But not all are to be supported from the tithe. ...

2. Pastors, Evangelists, Ministers—Tithe should primarily be used to support individuals paid by the Church and directly engaged in pastoral and evangelistic soul-winning activities. ... ..Although other funds may be available and should be used first, chaplains serving in schools and hospitals may also be paid from the tithe.

Are there any items that tithe cannot be used for?

The policy is very clear on what items cannot be funded from tithe.

Items Not to be Funded from Tithe— 1. General Principles—In an effort to keep as much of the tithe as possible focused on its primary objective (supporting ministers in their soul-winning activities), and based on council from the writings of Ellen G White, the following items should be funded from non-tithe funds: 2. Buildings and Facilities— Capital expenditures other than provided for under V 14 05, paragraph 10., should be funded from non-tithe sources.

3. Equipment—Equipment (except for that provided for in V 14 05, paragraphs 6. and 8., above) are to be funded from non-tithe sources.

4. Local Church Operating Expense—…...

5. School Operating Expense—Maintenance, utilities, payroll and other operating expenses of primary/elementary, secondary and higher education institutions shall be funded from tuition and other non-tithe sources except as may be provided for under V 14 15 ….

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Project offerings Donations

The conference funds other items from either special project offerings or from donations.

Like the local churches, who collect local church budget offerings, the conference does something similar but we refer to these as project offerings.

Can I be sure that tithe is being used as per policy?

Yes you can! While the following statement exists in policy, you can have confidence because the conference is audited annually both internally (General Conference Audit Service) and externally, (Grant Thornton Australia) Reporting on the Use of Tithe a. Local Conference/Mission. On an annual basis a report is to be given to the governing body on how gross tithe has been used and distributed in the previous financial year in the report format provided by the union.

The table above is taken from the 2013 audited Financial Statements which show that in fact we have insufficient tithe income to cover those items that can be used for tithe.

(Note the term convention centers is a generic heading and does not apply in our case. No tithe is used to support the operations of the Adventist Alpine Village.)

I pray that this brief explanation will enable you to have confidence that tithe is used as it should.

- Gavin Howie (Chief Financial Officer)

Conference

SNSW Youth SHRED IT 6

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or the first time in the history of Shred It, South NSW Youth outnumbered there counterparts from Greater Sydney Conference as we saw a massive number of supporters attend the weekend. In particular, a sizeable contingency of youth from Young Church and Griffith Church turned up to what would prove to be a fairly windy weekend!

Friday’s weather was magnificent for fellow believers and worshipping our those who were blessed to be able to Creator. It was a great chance to meet be there. new friends and reconnect with old ones! The worship times were really Sunday unfortunately was a little rainy special with praise and worship being in the morning, however the sun shone led by a group from Sydney. it’s face for a couple of brief hours at the end of the day, and for the group There were discussions facilitated and who took the challenge of night skiing messages presented from both Sydney on the Saturday night, there was much and SNSW youth directors and teams. fun to be had there too!

Overall it was a superb weekend from A fresh dumping of snow over the which we all came away from looking days leading up to the Youth Snow The biggest highlight of the weekend greatly forward to next year!

Camp meant there was an abundance undoubtedly was not the snow. It was of powder to to found on the slopes, getting together with a large group of - Hayden Petersen

Conference Wide Youth Rally

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round 150 youth gathered at the Family Feud hosted by the smiling SNSW Youth Rally on August 8 Dan Faber! Praise and Worship was in Canberra. led by Oliver Doyle and team, with the songs ‘No Other Name’ and ‘It is Pr Ian Cangy presented a powerful Well’ standing out as real powerful message on the power of forgiveness songs of praise for the day. and second chances. It was great to see youth come in support for the youth The program featured briefly the rally with groups from Narromine, General Conference Youth Director Griffith, Bowral and Wagga (There Gilbert Cangy & AUC Youth Director were plenty of others too!) turning up Jeff Parker as they discussed via prein numbers! recorded video conference the ‘Give them the Keys’ initiative (if you don’t The morning Sabbath School slot saw know about this, make sure you find Bowral youth take it by a slim margin out!). over Narromine youth in SNSW

Around the Churches

A delicious and tasty lunch was enjoyed by all before embarking on the Revelation Car Rally. The Car Rally saw teams solve clues and visit homes of church family members as they went on a quest to open the Seven Seals and find the Seven Churches.

A huge thankyou to the families who opened up their homes to make this event a success. The day finished with a social evening at the Flip Out Trampoline centre where youth bounced and spun the night away!

- Hayden Petersen

Bathurst High Tea

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Sunday afternoon High Tea was held for the Bathurst Church Ladies. They were encouraged to dress for the occasion and everyone had a “Terrific “ time.

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meaning can be shared with those they come in contact with. A selection of homemade treats was enjoyed, a devotional was given, poems shared and everyone had an enjoyable time together.

- Chris Sinclair

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Bathurst Ladies dressed up for high tea

Around the Churches Broken Hill Vanuatu Concert

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he people of Vanuatu have had their livelihood swept away when Cyclone Pam destroyed the island, and found it hard to rebuild their own houses, let alone churches. Fifty three Seventh-day Adventist churches have been destroyed, most having been entirely flattened, together with five schools, and numerous teacher houses. So the call went out for

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congregations in Australia to help replace the church buildings, which were not insured. Broken Hill Church took up the challenge to

Corryong Depression Recovery Program

Jan Hastings presenting to Corryong group

Our church group at Corryong has been established about a year ago. Initially we met once a month but recently increased our meetings to twice a month. The group consists of only six adults and 3 children but the members had the desire to reach out and touch the community with very limited funds available.

On the 23rd of June 2015 the church group ran the introductory session for the Nedley Depression Recovery Program. Two ses-

sions were conducted, one at 10am and another at 7pm, in order to cater for as

Narromine Endless Praise

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he Narromine Church was blessed to have Endless Praise come and minister to them through song and testimony in the Sabbath service, July 4th.

many people as possible in the little town. Both sessions had 8-9 guests in attendance. Throughout the planning and preparation it was very obvious that the Lord was with the small church group on this project with amazing things happening such as cheaper advertising and a fully equipped venue free of charge.

raise some money to support the rebuilding. The congregation raised $850 in three weeks, then aimed to increase this to at least $1000 with a concert at the church hall.

Moxie Theatre Group and Expression Glee Ensemble, together with students of Marilyn Harris’ studio, presented an afternoon of entertainment for parents and friends.

A collection was taken, and $550 was raised, bringing the total to send to Vanuatu to $1400.

- Marilyn Harris

of the participants who joined for the follow-up program only saw the event advertised on the social media. Praise God.

There are many people suffering from depression in the Corryong area and hopefully through this program people may learn that the Corryong group can and will run depression recovery programs After the introductory session at to help them fight this debilitatCorryong it was suggested that the ing disease. The Corryong group program should also run in Walwa, is only small in number but with a neighbouring town, and as one of God can achieve great things, and the participants was from there she so can you. David Haupt (Direcoffered to advertise on social media tor for Health Ministry for the for the Walwa introductory proSNSW Conference) once said: “ gram and the Corryong follow-up Let’s have our churches known as sessions. In Corryong the advertis- center’s of healing”, both physiing was done through newspaper, cal and spiritual”. a leaflet drop, posters around the town and the local radio station.

- Jan Hastings Even with all this advertising one

On Friday night Endless Praise spent time with our youth, and also ministered on Sabbath afternoon at Timbrebongie aged care house. Thank you Endless Praise for your ministry.

- Iorangi Eiao

Endless Praise ministry group

Around the Churches Narromine

A Brief History of TIME

It has been an exhilarating journey travelling through history with James Toogood. This evangelistic seminar has been conducted at the USMC in Narromine, and it truly has been a blessing to those that have come along.

In the first week, we were fortunate to have international violin virtuoso Jaime Jorge play as a part of the seminar. It was a great mix to have “the message” shared in word and music. We all walked away blessed and uplifted. It is wonderful to see people coming to a knowledge of Jesus Christ through His Word and through history.

- Iorangi Eiao

Nowra

James Toogood presenting at the Narromine United Services Memorial Club

Nowra Church celebrates 50 years

Mayor Joanna Gash with Lynden James Pastor Lloyd Grolimund

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n the beautiful sunny day of June 27th 2015, Nowra Church celebrated its 50th anniversary.

Guest speaker was Pastor Lloyd Grolimund from the New Hope SDA Church plant in Sydney who spent part of his childhood growing up on a farm in the Shoalhaven area. His grandfather Pastor Max Grolimund’s name appears on a foundation plaque inside the church foyer.

Pastor Jim Tonkin, previous Nowra church pastor, told the children’s story with a very impressively huge book which when opened covered almost the width of the church.

Special guest musicians included brother and sister David (piano) and Tiani (flute) Page. Local Nowra SDA church members the Tetavano and Nathan families sang a song in 3 languages. Nelson Nathan also performed a trumpet solo accompanied

by Christine Johnston. Else Webster, one of our older members, sang a solo.

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Tetavano and Nathan Families singing “My God Loves Me” in three languages

Elvina James one of the founding members of Nowra Church did a Memories segment in a power point presentation prepared by Roger Tilley. Evina’s younger brother Lynden James and his wife Heather also attended from Sydney.

Special Guests who accepted our invitation were the Mayor of Shoalhaven City Council: Joanna Gash, the NSW State Member for the South Coast: Shelley Hancock and the Federal Member for Gilmore: Ann Sudmalis.

All three government representatives expressed their appreciation of our church in this area and how pleased they were to attend a venue where everyone was very welcoming. Each government representative was given a special gift pack, including a copy of the booklet: Your Friends the Seventh-day Adventists, and other literature.

- Vicki Blandin de Chalain

Around the Churches Helping the Homeless

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owra church members have been regularly donating to the Supported Accommodation and Homelessness

Orange Big Day In

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n Saturday June 27, people came from far and wide within our region, and were blessed to participate in the Marriage Enrichment Program conducted by David Haupt, and the special children’s program presented by Hayden Petersen and team.

While the parents and couples were learning more about each other, the children were in a world of their own, singing, listening to and watching stories.

- David Mazak

Services Shoalhaven-Illawarra (SAHSSI) organisation and recently presented a cheque for $1000 to manager Lesley Labkha.

Supported Accommodation and Homelessness Services Shoalhaven- Illawarra is a not for profit specialist homelessness service helping vulnerable women and families from Helensburgh to Ulladulla.

David Haupt presenting the Marriage Enrichment Program

Lesley Labkha receiving a check from Mark Yeates & Lee Emblen

Hayden Petersen and puppeteers running childrens program

Baptism

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abbath at Orange, 13 June 2015, was a very special day for Alisi, who made her commitment to follow Christ in baptism.

Pastor Colin Richardson conducted the service and some of Alisi’s friends sung two special items for us in the Tongan language. Alisi’s daughter and grand-daughter were able to be with us on that blessed and happy day as we welcomed Alisi into God’s family.

- David Mazak

Wodonga English

Alisi being baptised by Pr Colin Richarson

Christmas in July

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odonga English Church held a special Christmas in July program as a community outreach. Their distinguished guest was Jaime Jorge, the much-travelled and very talented Cuban Adventist violinist who has given his heart to full-time evangelism. During the delicious three-course meal served to 60 church members and 40 guests, Jaime gave the audience a spiritual feast they would remember long after their physical feast had faded from their minds.

As Jaime loves to foster children with musical talent it was a delight to hear one of the church member’s sons join Jaime in a special duet.

- Sue James

Jamie Jorge (right) playing with Nick Kanzir (left)

Around the Schools

Border Christian College Australias Biggest Morning Tea

Border Christian College hosts morning tea

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order Christian College hosted the Biggest Morning Tea on Friday, 29th May 2015 and had the pleasure of the local church community, families from the school, and 20 children from “Thurgoona Goodstart Preschool” attend this

event. At this occasion the Primary & High school children sang and played their instruments. All money raised on the day was for cancer research, prevention & support.

- Melissa Smead

Making headlines

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order Christian College was featured on the WIN News during the month of June 2015 talking about the Compressed Curriculum.

For those who would like to see the Border Christian College on the local news visit the Border Christian website under newsletters: www.alburybcc.nsw.edu.au/newsletter/ Jodie Mcdonald Border Christian School Principal

- Melissa Smead

Trivia Night

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order Christian College Home and School organised a trivia night that was held on the 13th of June 2015.

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hundred and thirty people attended this event and more than $3000 was raised on the night. The Home & School are now planning towards their goal to build a natural theme playground.

- Melissa Smead

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Border Christian College Trivia night

Around the Schools

Border Christian College

School Captain Forum

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he Border Christian College School Captains attended a school captain forum on the 3rd of June 2015 at the Scot’s School Albury. Penny Curran-Peter the Head of the Senior School sent the below message back to Border Christian College.

Dear Principal Please find attached a copy of a photo taken at yesterday’s School Captain’s Forum. All of the captains were superb representatives of their schools, and I know that this meeting was just the beginning of a long conversation about fostering better relationships between schools in the Albury-Wodonga area.

Many thanks, School Captains forum with Border Christian College and Scot’s School Penny - Melissa Smead

ADRA

ADRA SNSW Update ADRA OP Shop High Tea

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n the 29th May, the Albury ADRA Opshop hosted an afternoon tea for the volunteers. Ruth Rawson (Op Shop Manager) and her team provided a beautiful high tea to thank the other volunteers who donated a huge amount of time and effort to this mission in serving the Albury community.

About 15 volunteers were in attendance who were also given a presentation about the work of ADRA Australia locally and globally. Please continue to pray for our ADRA Op Shops as they minister to our local communities.

ADRA OP Shop High Tea

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DRA is looking to people who are interested and passionate about social justice to the Voices for Justice Conference (www.micahchallenge.org.au/voices-justice) in Canberra on October 10-13. If you are interested in raising your - Douglas Kieltyka, SNSW ADRA Director

voice for a world of justice and compassion, please contact Douglas Kieltyka at dkieltyka@adra.org.au and we will see how many places are still available. Also if you are able to provide some accommodation over this time please let me know.

ADRA ADRA OP Shop rescued from flames

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lbury ADRA Op Shop was saved from fire, thanks to the quick actions of a passer-by and the local Fire Brigade. On Monday evening, 11th of May, arsonists lit a fire on a table in front of the popular second hand store.

As the flames rose, the culprits ran off, leaving the shop only minutes from destruction.

Man thanks are extended to the ’unknown’ passer-by. Two T.V. channels and the Border Mail newspaper all covered the story.

An on looker dialled 000 and within minutes the Fire Brigade arrived, quickly moved the table from its close proximity to the building and drenched the flames.

Since then ADRA Op Shop has been inundated with needed donations. The store’s presence has also been widely advertised in the community, allowing more people in need to know its whereabouts. Thanks be to God for the positive outcome to such a potentially disastrous situation.

The Fire Brigade spokesman said that the whole building would have been enveloped within minutes.

- Ruth Rawson, ADRA Op Shop Manager, Albury

Knocktober Appeal

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nock Knock!

Who’s there?

ADRA ADRA who?

ADRA who needs you to go out on the Knockober Appeal

Items pulled from the fire

This year ADRA has a $40 challenge where it is envisaged what could happen if each member raised $40, and it is amazing! Please get involved and see what you are able to do, being uncomfortable for a few hours on door knocking appeal really can change a life that could otherwise be locked in a perpetual cycle of desperation. If the door knock is way to far out of your comfort zone there are plenty of other ways that can be found at: www.adra.org.au/act/the-adra-appeal

Despite the bad quality of this joke, people are dealing with a lot worse around the globe. ADRA is determined to make a positive change in peoples lives and has been doing this with great success. This is the one time of the year that we ask you to get uncomfortable for a short amount of time through door knocking and help others that are living in a life of desperation. Please get - Douglas Kieltyka, involved.

SNSW ADRA Director

ADRA Community Garden Open Day

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he ADRA Community Garden in Bowral has been in the planning since early 2014 and since the beginning of 2015 has been rapidly developing. It is having an open day on Sunday 13th December 2015 from 1pm – 3pm.

All are welcome to come and see the far-reaching impact that a garden can have on the local community.

- Douglas Kieltyka, SNSW ADRA Director

Want to Stay up to date with what is happening?

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