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Greetings Friends,
The election of a new Pope has certainly been headline news during the past week. On the introduction of Mario Bergoglio, now Pope Francis, many questions were raised. Who is this man? What does he stand for? Will he make a difference? It soon became clear that no other Pope had ever before taken the name of the great saint of the poor, Francis of Assisi; he was the first South American and Jesuit to be elected as Pope. However one of the most highlighted traits of this man has been his example of humility… a humble intellectual committed to social justice and championing of the poor; he had moved out of his archiepiscopal palace and into a simple apartment. He gave up his chauffeur-driven car and takes the bus to work. He cooks his own meals. One media release made the comment. ‘But it was when he stepped out on to the balcony that the true weight of the change became evident to the world. There was none of the double-handed boxer's salute with which his predecessor had celebrated his triumph. Instead, in plain white, wearing the simplest of crosses, he gave a single wave to St Peter's Square and then stood and just looked. He was the Bishop of Rome presenting himself to the people of Rome’.
As we approach Palm Sunday and Holy Week we are reminded again from the life of our Saviour the ultimate example of true humility. In Phil 2:7-8 we read ‘But rather He made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to death—even death on a cross!
‘See the Master taking a towel and washing his disciples' feet! See him as the Servant of servants! Was He not on earth always stripping off first one robe of honour and then another, till, naked, He was fastened to the cross, and there did He not empty out His inmost self, pouring out His life-blood, giving up for all of us, till they laid Him penniless in a borrowed grave? How low was our dear Redeemer brought!’ (Charles Spurgeon) Zechariah 9:9 ‘Rejoice, O people of Zion! Shout in triumph, O people of Jerusalem! Look, your king is coming to you. He is righteous and victorious yet He is humble, riding on a donkey riding on a donkey’s colt’.
As you celebrate Palm Sunday and as you enter into Holy Week take time to again contemplate on the events of this week. Pray that His love and humility will be marks of your life and service. Blessings,
Peter and Jan Laws Divisional Leaders
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A Pastoral Word
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Around The Division
Regional Mission and Resource Officer (Program Development) and Regional Mission and Resource Officer (Social Programs) Taiwan Territory
Majors Robert and Leanne Duncan Emerald Corps, QLD
Captain Gaye and Lieutenant Richard Day Nerang Community Welfare Centre, QLD
Patricia Norman and Team Inner West Aged Care Services, NSW
Major Amanda Choy-Show and Team Centennial Lodge, QLD
Majors Hector and Melba Crisostomo and Team Atherton Tablelands Corps, QLD
Lieutenants Rick and BJ Moulder Every Thursday, The Salvation Army holds a 30-minute worldwide prayer meeting. You can select a 30-minute period between 5.00am and 8.00am. Prayer topics can be found on www.salvationarmy.org and look at links on left hand side of the page.
Prayer Diary
For Noting: The venue for Commissioning this year has now changed to the Sydney Town Hall - Sunday 1st December 2013.
It was originally planned to hold this event in Brisbane but because there will be far more Queensland Cadets being commissioned in 2014 this event will be held in Brisbane in 2014. Date to be confirmed.
Commissioning 2013
March 21 is Harmony Day in Australia, when we celebrate the lovely multicultural tapestry that is being woven across our beautiful nation, even as I speak. Harmony Day can be celebrated any day in March - something unusual but that's just the way it's turned out to be over the years. Here are some really well thought through ideas and materials which you could use to celebrate Harmony Day 2013 in your corps and community - please click on the link below: http://www.sarmy.org.au/en/Resources/MeetingResources/other-events/Aboriginal--Multicultural/2012-Harmony-Day/
Harmony Day
HEALTH UPDATE Major Ian Liddell has been admitted to Greenslopes Hospital for the third time this year. Prayer is requested for Ian, Robyn and his family. Major Elwyn Grigg (Project Office PNG) is now recuperating at home. Elwyn, Raewyn and the family are very appreciative and thank everyone for their continued prayer support BEREAVEMENT Sympathy is expressed to Captain Patsy Shadbolt (Marouba Corps) whose sister, Venus, passed away last Sunday. Please remember the family in your prayers and that God will surround them with His bountiful peace, strength and comfort.
Personnel Report
March 13
Sport Facilitation Training Day next week March 14
This Week in Warcry and Kidzone
Property Dashboard and Handbook release
Executive Assistant - Secretary for Program March 15
IT Helpdesk – Call Volumes
FBT Kilometre Readings
C is for chickens! This Easter Buy a Chicken, not an egg If you haven’t received any of these emails and would like to enquire about a specific one, please email [email protected] to have it forwarded.
Emails
Ministry Assistant Petersham Corps Applications close 22/03/2013 Chaplain Oasis Youth Support Network Applications close 25/03/2013 Registered Nurse William Booth House Applications close 28/03/2013
For more information on these job vacancies please visit www.salvos.org.au/about-us/employment-opportunities/
Ministry Opportunities
New Zealand, Fiji and Tonga Territory as Assistant Territorial Director of Creative Ministries Currently advertised is the role of Assistant Director in our Creative Ministries Department.
Potential applicants can contact the Creative Ministries Director for further information: [email protected]
Applications close at the end of April.
Position Available
Divisional Calendar March 22 GenU(nited)
April 8 REAL Dinner 15-20 STUMP Week
May 4 SE & I Divisional Silver Star Event
June 5 Family Store Managers Meeting 7-9 SE & I & TGW Youth Councils 21 GenU(nited) 27 SE & I Officers Day Apart (Guests—Terr. Leaders)
July 8-13 STUMP Week
Aug 12-14 SE & I Divisional Women’s Officers Retreat 23 Young Adults Spiritual Retreat 28 Illawarra Silver Star Event 29 SE & I Officers Development Day
Sep 16-18 SE & I Divisional Women’s Retreat 23-28 STUMP Week
Oct 21 REAL Dinner 23 Women’s Celebration Day 27 SE & I Divisional Men’s Officers Retreat 31-3/11 Mind Body Spirit Festival
Nov 1-3 SE & I & TGW SAGALA Camp 17 GenU(nited)
“And today I’m proud to announce a new whole-of-government strategy to reinforce ethical behaviour in procurement so that no firm providing goods or services to the Commonwealth is tainted by slavery or people-trafficking anywhere in the supply chain.” – Julia Gillard, International Women's Day
Along with this momentous announcement the Slavery, Slavery-like Conditions and People Trafficking Act was passed and signed into law.
For many Australians who have been raising awareness and campaigning against human trafficking, this is an enormous reason to celebrate. And leading up to Easter, what better way to celebrate than with Fairtrade chocolate that comes from slave free cocoa?
Many stores and supermarkets still don’t stock the Fairtrade Easter eggs that are available, and many that do only have a limited selection. You can join many others in asking your local store to step up and support the campaign for Fairtrade, or thank them if they already stock Fairtrade Easter eggs.
Stop The Traffik has provided an Easter Action pack of resources including a letter you can use to send to your local store. You can also join the campaign for Kraft-Mondelez to create a timeline of when and how they are going to certify their cocoa, starting with Toblerone.
If you would like to receive the Easter Action Pack or any campaign postcards, they are available through the Social Justice team. Any enquiries please forward to [email protected]
Slave Free Easter
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