Moya & I send loving greetings to each of you who will receive this report.  We pray that our Lord is prospering you all as you reach out with His love in your efforts to lead others to Christ.

It has been a long time since last we wrote, but you have not been out of our minds.  During the past 9-months I have struggled with some health problems and since entering into partial retirement and becoming, (what is referred to here in Australia, as an "Old-Age-Pensioner"),  the last few months have been as full in our Christian ministry, if not fuller than previous years.  As some of you are aware, the South Coast Church here in Albany is comprised of mainly senior Christians and a great many pastoral needs have arisen during the past six months that have taken up a lot of our time.

We, like most congregations here in Australia, are extremely short of able-bodied workers.  But with our Lord’s help, everything has been attended to and everyone cared for, as much as we are able.

Dear Partners
This newsletter is a little shorter than usual and a bit later than desirable. My laptop of nearly three years has been disabled and in the shop. Praise God for warrantees! I have been blessed with a Desktop Computer, but was unable to duplicate my newsletter Mailing lists. I will work toward a solution that results in a backup of my email address and contact lists. If you are aware of such a utility please let me know.

Our activities with the Young people of Sydney continue. The two groups “Men of God” and the women’s counterpart “Sisterhood” meet every 2 weeks (a fortnight over here). This past week Micah provided the devotional for the women on the Life of Christ. We are so proud of her!! These groups usually share a meal … a lesson from God’s Word and participate in service projects. They represent many of Australia’s fine Christian young people. It is an honor to work beside them.

Dear Partner
Just finished a crazy/busy end of school. Sorry for not getting a newsletter out sooner. We are so very thankful for our continued partnership. We hope and pray that this holiday season is a real blessing.

Micah is taking her ACT today and we are going to a Baptism of a Chinese girl we have worked a lot with. School is out for the Summer. I am making plans to take our school on the road. Two different congregations have asked for an in house course. One in Sydney … and the other in Melbourne. Keep that project in your prayers as we work out details.

Know we love you … and always give Thanks for you.

Merry Christmas to you … and a Happy New Year!
Craig. Tomya and Micah Peters

Dear Partners
The attachment is our final edition of the MSOBS Messenger for 2009. It has been an active year. The newsletter shows a few … but there were many more. We are always honoured to serve by your side. And most of our efforts were just that. We look forward to a profitable New Year in our Lord’s work here in Australia. Thank you for your participation and interest in the work here.

To HIM be the Glory! 

For MSOBS – Craig A. Peters, Dean of Administration

Welcome to the last Happenings for the year!  Thanks to all of those who send us news—we are grateful for this!  If you want to send information please email it to tedpaull@hotmail.com, or mail it to P O Box 41 NORTH RYDE NSW 1670 or ring (02) 9888 9664, (02) 9878 3008 or (02) 9878 1078.                Ted Paull
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Baptism in Wollongong
Mawuli Ditsa was baptized into Christ on Saturday night November 7.

Melbourne Baptisms
At the Heidelberg West church there have been two recent baptisms:
Matthew O'Sullivan was baptized into the possession of God on Friday night November 13.
Kevin Zhu was baptised into Christ on the night of December 3.

W A Baptism
At the Malaga (Perth) church Jenny Brown was baptized into Christ on Sunday afternoon. Jenny had been studying the gospel for some time.

Evangelist Wanted

Dear Partners and Family           
The link below will take you to our November video. This one is a departure from our usual format. Often we record ourselves in our living room or in our yard. This one is done in the Blue Mountains. Tomya and I were blessed to get to teach a 26 week Parenting class for members of a local congregation. They graciously provided a two day getaway for us in the Blue Mountains. It’s kind of interesting that this was our first trip to the Blue Mountains … after all they are only just over an hour from our house. But we have not done much sightseeing.

This is also NOT really a report but rather sharing our experience with you. I hope it looks interesting enough to get a few of you to come over and visit sometime this year.

Happy Thanksgiving! Know we love you and always give Thanks to God for YOU!

http://www.adrive.com/public/296a07bf73c059adda15461c51c89d63c1014226c1e...

Love … Your Mission Partners in Australia … Craig … Tomya … and Micah (Who is NOT in the video)

Attached is the report from Ted Paull regarding the Macquarie School of Biblical Studies.

HAPPENINGS

News of churches of Christ in Australia–August 2009

Welcome to Happenings for this month!  We appreciate those who regularly send us news—thanks!  We usually don’t publish personal news, but sometimes we make exceptions!  If you want to send information please email it to tedpaull@hotmail.com, or mail it to P O Box 41 NORTH RYDE NSW 1670 or ring (02) 9888 9664, (02) 9878 3008 or (02) 9878 1078.
Ted Paull
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Kurrajong Baptism
At the Kurrajong (NSW) congregation, Carlie Sherwood was baptized on July 31 after studying with her mother Esther (who was baptized in February) and Don Males.

Southwest Baptism
News from Southwest (Campbelltown, NSW) church is that Rachel Burns was baptised into Christ on Saturday 11th July, at Hurstville public swimming pool.

Gold Coast Activities

News of churches of Christ in Australia–July 2009

Welcome to Happenings for this month!  We very much appreciate those who regularly send us news—thanks!  This is a valuable service!  If you want to send information please email it to tedpaull@hotmail.com, or mail it to P O Box 41 NORTH RYDE NSW 1670 or ring (02) 9888 9664, (02) 9878 3008 or (02) 9878 1078.                                        Ted Paull

Perth Baptisms
The Malaga church again reports on a “commotion in heaven” as a result of the baptisms of Penny Walters on Sunday afternoon June 21 and Natalie Shane on Friday evening July 3.

Teen Event
Thirty two people attended the teen meeting at Warringah on June 20.  The next event for High School Teens is on Saturday August 22 at 6pm at the Macquarie (Sydney) church. Contact: Joshua Turner on  0403 881.

Ladies’ Day

Dear Church Family

The attached PDF is our May News Report. We hope to publish this at least every other Month. We would like to keep you posted on the progress of the school and our students … even our graduates. This is my first attempt at this so I hope it is encouraging.

Thank you so much for all of your support over the years. Your Partnership has helped produce 53 graduates in 39 years!

You are welcome to forward this to others and please post at your congregation.

Thank you for your Partnership!

Your fellow servant …. Craig