ReCharge NEWS November 2022

Nov 23, 2022
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ABOVE: Assembly October 2022, L to R – Paul Manning (BWA); Sherry and Geoff Maddock (BMA); Stephen Baxter and Ben Cochrane; Worship time; Those Gathered!


23rd November 2022 | ReCharge News November 2022

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    Faith and the Arts Summer School

    Returning to the Hive of Inspired Creativity

    POATINA: Sunday 8th to Friday 13th January 2023

    W: faithandthearts.org.au | poatinaarts.org.au
    E: fata@poatinaarts.org.au
    M: 0425 275 013
    Registration and Pricing > (THIS could be a wonderful Christmas gift for a loved one!)

    FATA 2023 promo

    This year’s theme: Hive.

    After two years online, the annual faith and the arts school in Poatina will be held in-person!

    Whether discovering FATA for the first time or returning – you can explore how to infuse faith with art, and art with faith.

    The FATA team are praying for God’s grace on the time of encouraging, up-skilling and living in community.

    Get ready to continue your creative journey …

    The Gatherings Team are planning a spiritual and creative journey that will have attendees chewing on how, why and what we communicate, with our diverse creative languages.

    Keynote Speaker: Lucinda Coleman


    TOM and PAT

    A new book by Ivan Jordan (Yolla Baptist)

    Forward by Rev. Tim Costello AO

    Front Cover

    Tom Fleming is one of my heroes; a man who suffered under the Japanese in WW2 but turned his suffering into service of the Warlpiri people at Yuendumu. I am proud to be a Baptist Minister because of the character and witness of this spiritual giant. Ivan Jordan has given us a jewel in providing understanding of one of the most significant chapters of Christian mission in this nation’s history

    Tim Costello

    ORDER DETAILS

    Back Cover

    RRP is $35 less 40% for trade, plus freight.
     If Church groups order five or more copies, they will qualify for the 40% trade discount. Order here >

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    Phone: 08 9362 5955 (Intnl +61 8 9362 5955)
    Tuesday and Friday 1pm to 5pm W.A. time

    Email: books@hesperianpress.com
    Please ensure the following are included in your email or letter to Hesperian Press: 

    • Book title
    • Number of copies
    • Name
    • Phone number
    • Address
    • Postage
    • Full credit card details (or BSB details)

    Hesperian Press
    www.hesperianpress.com | P.O. Box 317 Victoria Park W.A. 6979
    Tom and Pat info >


    News from Crossover

    Helping Australian Baptists Share Jesus

    News from Crossover - Streams of Living Water Spring Appeal 2022

    Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them

    John 7:38 (NIV)

    The recent Crossover Spring Appeal, Streams of Living Water, is a huge success! A big thank you to those who signed up to give to Crossover on an ongoing basis.

    Ask questions about supporting: crossover@baptist.org.au.

    Director of Crossover Andrew Turner (who conducted Tas Baptists’ recent leadership review) explains what the appeal is all about in this video.
    OR you could read Andrew’s letter to churches.

    The generosity of supporters gives Crossover the ability to:

    • Create new resources (like the new Christmas resource, Missing Peace?)
    • Run events (such as hosting the recent online Australian Baptist Prayer Gathering)
    • Provide encouragement to Aussie Baptists (it’s time to read the new article about young adults exploring church!)
    • And offer invaluable training (more and more churches are using the Plan A resource).

    Every dollar given is a blessing. Each donation comes closer to Crossover’s goal:

    To see our Baptist movement baptising twice as many new believers each year by the end of the decade.


    Streaming GOOD. Television

    Find out about GOOD. TV

    Australian Christian Channel have a free streaming service to provide positive entertainment options.

    In an ever-changing world it’s great to know some things do not need to change. There is so much good to look forward to, which is why the people at GOOD. are committed to providing positive entertainment options so people can always watch something they can trust and rely on.

    This is more than just a wide variety of programs. It includes a standard of viewing bringing more goodness into your life, with content to provide you with peace of mind. And will make you feel good at the same time.

    GOOD. provide quality movies, TV series, documentaries and much more. You have the choice you want, without the stress of the not-so-good stuff that you do not want for your family.

    As well, GOOD. is FREE, without any hidden costs or monthly bills.

    Check GOOD. out here > (https://watchgood.com/)


    World Women’s Day of Prayer

    Day of Prayer event at Claremont Baptist Church
    Women gathered to pray at Day of Prayer events around Tasmania

    On Saturday 22nd October, women gathered at Claremont and Ulverstone Baptist churches to pray for women around the world. They also gave funds to assist with Baptist projects in our Pacific region.

    In each location, small groups prayed for international regions about specific prayer requests. These included prayers such as:

    • Nations recovering from COVID (Carribean and Asia)
    • Domestic abuse (Pacific and Caribbean)
    • Unexpected pregnancy support programs (Latin America and Canada)
    • Shelter for victims of human trafficking (Asia/Azerbaijan)
    • Reconciliation for indigenous people (Australia and NZ)
    • Peaceful elections (Africa)

    Baptist women are doing astounding work across the globe!

    Tasmanian funds raised 2021: $560
    Tasmanian funds raised 2022: $869
    (updated)

    Day of Prayer events in Tasmania were re-started in 2021 after an underwhelming Australian response to raising funds in 2020 of only $365.

    It’s not too late to participate!
    You can pray or donate any time until the week of 13th November 2022.


    Australia’s Aid Increases

    From Micah Australia

    In the recent budget, the Government announced $1.4 billion of additional aid to our region over the next four years!

    Micah Australia welcomes these increases while continuing to call strongly for further urgent aid to help fight famine in the Horn of Africa, Afghanistan, Yemen and Syria.

    WATCH: Micah Australia’s Tim Costello (Exec. Director) and Matt Darvas (National Director) respond to the Budget from Canberra

    READ how Baptist Word Aid are helping in the fight against famine in the Horn of Africa >


    Fostering Hope

    Fostering Hope’s vision is to find a family for every child who needs one.

    Fostering Hope recruiting now!

    Tasmanian Baptists work with Fostering Hope to encourage churches and families to both provide, and support, foster carers.

    Along with recruiting new carers, Fostering Hope supports people on the journey with connection, training, pastoral care, and mentors for children. As well, they offer trauma-awareness training for churches so they can be safe places for all children and adults. 

    Currently, Fostering Hope are looking for more fostering families to offer homes for children who need them.

    There is also a need for respite carers to offer extended family and community around full-time foster and kinship families and we just don’t have the families to ask.

    Children without the protection of their parents are the most vulnerable in any community. These children need families and communities to offer them hope, healing, and a childhood free of adult stresses and full of fun. 

    If you would like to know more about Fostering Hope’s work, or have someone from the team talk at your church or run a trauma-awareness training, please get in touch. 

    Mary Dickins

    Mary Dickins
    Fostering Hope
    mary@fosteringhope.community


    Christian Book of the Year Award

    The Forest Underground: Hope for a Planet in Crisis

    SparkLit winner, Christian book of the year award, 2022

    The winner of the Christian Book of the Year Award 2022 is The Forest Underground: Hope for a Planet in Crisis, by Tony Rinaudo.

    The book tells the story of a revolution in reforestation that is transforming the lives of subsistence farmers around the world. An inspiring and irresistible story of one man’s obedience and God’s faithfulness.

    The awards are presented every year by SparkLit.org, who aim to advance God’s Kingdom by empowering Christian writers, publishers and distributors.

    FIND OUT MORE | BUY THE BOOK


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    PRISON MINISTRY By Cameron Brett of Prison Fellowship Tasmania
    DEEP THOUGHT The Sound of Silence By Denise Stephenson
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