Arm River camp - Oct 2017
We enjoyed a great camp at Arm River over the weekend of 6-8 October. Highlights included a fellowship program on the Friday night of arrival, Sat morning pancake breakfast, Walk up the Walls of Jerusalem track to the trappers hut, Sat evening BBQ, activities evening, Sunday worship service and study. Devotions were presented by Josh, Ian, Shaun and Pat, with Neil leading the service and preaching from John 3:16.
Visiting Elder - Aug 2017
Mr Neil Robinson, a long standing elder with our church in Taree arrived late July to assist with service supply for a few months. Neil, pictured here with his wife Wilma have also ministered with Australian Indigenous Ministries in Moree NSW. One of the initiatives that Neil has brought to us is a weekly study from the book "These Truths Alone - Why the Reformation Solas are essential for our faith today" (the good book company - Jason Helopoulos)
New members - May 2017
On the 14th May we rejoiced in receiving the memberships of Luke and Tessa Keast, who have transferred to us from the RCNZ. Luke and Tessa were the successful winners of the 2016 winter car rally and we look forward to the new course being set by them!
Pastor's retirement - May 2017
The congregation farewelled Rev Andre Scheepers on the 7th May. We gave thanks for the ministry that was provided over the last five years and passed on prayerful wishes for both he and Sue in their retirement in Qld. The congregation enters a period of vacancy as options are assessed for the future. The Presbytery have appointed Rev Andres Miranda as the Interim Moderator.
The congregation farewelled Rev Andre Scheepers on the 7th May. We gave thanks for the ministry that was provided over the last five years and passed on prayerful wishes for both he and Sue in their retirement in Qld. The congregation enters a period of vacancy as options are assessed for the future. The Presbytery have appointed Rev Andres Miranda as the Interim Moderator.
Presentation - India missions awareness - Jan 2017
Following their return from the missions awareness tour to India - Cameron, Shaun and Ian gave a presentation on the 27th January. The highlight of the tour was the visit to the PFCCI in central India. The church work there is very vibrant and diversified into church growth, Christian schooling and health work.
New professions of faith - May 2016
- It was a joy for the whole congregation when Shaun and Josh gave their professions of faith at the morning service on the 29 May.
Pictured here is the congregation and visitors that were present for the special occasion.
Overnight camp - March 2016
- We had an excellent first athletes camp for the year. It took place between 11-12 March at Bakers Beach in the Narawntapu National Park. Luke led us in devotion on Friday night from Genesis 22 on the subject of Abrahams test of faith and Ben led us on Saturday morning from Matthew 18:23-35 on the parable of the unmerciful servant.
There were some great group competitions and the water conditions were just right for some skiing and kayaking.
Athletes Camp - April 2014
We headed up to Leven Canyon for the first camp of the year. An excellent location which included a walk around the loop track with lookouts. Then a visit to the Leven River at Taylors Flats - Loongana pictured. More pictures in the archive.
Overnight camp - April 2013
The overnight athletes camps continue this year with Bakers Beach and Gowrie Park being recent destinations. Pictured here are the walking group that assembled at the Gowrie Park walk on the 6th April. A smaller group tackled Mr Roland in the distance.
Rev Andre Scheepers led some excellent devotions at the event from Romans 1:15-17 and John 1 on the subject of our active faith in Christ.
Rev Andre Scheepers led some excellent devotions at the event from Romans 1:15-17 and John 1 on the subject of our active faith in Christ.
New Psalter - March 2013
One recent change introduced on the 24th March was the commencement of the use of a new Psalter. The selected books come from the Free Church of Scotland and are available in a variety of formats - words edition containing both new and old words, sheet music (staff) edition and sheet music (sol-fa) edition.
Induction - 7 December 2012
It was an occasion of great joy and thanksgiving to God when on the evening of the 7th December
Rev Andre Scheepers was inducted as the minister of the congregation. A very encouraging congregation consisting of local members and visitors from both Tasmania and interstate was
present to witness the event. Andre becomes the 7th inducted minister of the congregation and fills the vacancy that commenced in July 2005.
Andre is here pictured answering the questions to the Minister elect that are being put to him by Rev Rowland Ward, clerk of the Southern Presbytery. Overseeing is Rev Sjirk Bajema, moderator pro tem.
[More pictures are here - refer sermon pages for audio files]
Rev Andre Scheepers was inducted as the minister of the congregation. A very encouraging congregation consisting of local members and visitors from both Tasmania and interstate was
present to witness the event. Andre becomes the 7th inducted minister of the congregation and fills the vacancy that commenced in July 2005.
Andre is here pictured answering the questions to the Minister elect that are being put to him by Rev Rowland Ward, clerk of the Southern Presbytery. Overseeing is Rev Sjirk Bajema, moderator pro tem.
[More pictures are here - refer sermon pages for audio files]
Call acceptance - 7 October!!
It is with great joy and thanksgiving to God that we announce that Rev Andre Scheepers has accepted the call to the congregation. This followed a time of much prayer and reflection. A date for the induction service has been set for 7:30 PM - Friday 7th December at the Ulverstone Civic Centre.
Pictured with Andre and Sue on the occasion are the congregation and visitors.
[Refer photo archive for more pictures].
Psalm 96:4 "For the LORD is great and greatly to be praised"
Pictured with Andre and Sue on the occasion are the congregation and visitors.
[Refer photo archive for more pictures].
Psalm 96:4 "For the LORD is great and greatly to be praised"
Call to Rev Andre Scheepers - 7 September!
Following seven months of truly edifying ministry from Rev Andre Scheepers a Commission of the Southern Presbytery met with the congregation on the evening of Friday 7th September 2012 to moderate in a call. Seen here is Rev Sjirk Bajema, the Interim Moderator of the congregation, handing Andre the signed call.
This was an exceptional occasion in the life and history of the congregation - the last call having been issued in 1997.
This was an exceptional occasion in the life and history of the congregation - the last call having been issued in 1997.
New ministry commences
We give thanks to God for the provision of a new ministry that has commenced here.
Rev Andre and Sue Scheepers arrived on the 15 Feb 2012.
Andre has been ministering in the Reformed Church of New Zealand in recent years,
and commences in the position of resident supply minister here.
Pictured at Launceston airport on the 15th with Andre and Sue are some members of
the welcoming team.
Rev Andre and Sue Scheepers arrived on the 15 Feb 2012.
Andre has been ministering in the Reformed Church of New Zealand in recent years,
and commences in the position of resident supply minister here.
Pictured at Launceston airport on the 15th with Andre and Sue are some members of
the welcoming team.