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City2Surf - Run, Jog, or Walk wearing the name of Jesus!
Join thousands of Christians who will be wearing
the name of Jesus on Sunday 9 August in one of
Sydney’s most iconic events, the annual City2Surf.
Taking part is easy!
Step 1: Enter the City2Surf http://city2surf.
sunherald.com.au
And register on www.everydayhero.com.au to raise
funds for Jesus. All about life.
Step 2: Collect your FREE t-shirt at the Bible
Society bookshop, 213 Clarence Street, Sydney.
Step 3: Ask your friends and family to sponsor you
to raise important funds for the ‘Jesus. All about
life’ campaign.
Step 4: Start training and invite others to join you.
Step 5: Join thousands of Christians wearing ‘Jesus.
All about life’ t-shirts to spread the name of Jesus
throughout the race.
Want to know more?
Contact Karen Graham, Ph: (02) 9888 6588, or
email: kgraham@biblesocietynsw.com.au
Arms Outstretched in China
Bible Society NSW supporters were greeted
by a sea of faces when they visited the
village of Zhou Kou in Henan Province during
their mission trip to China in April led by
Daniel Barreca and David Lim from our
Fundraising Department. The hymn Onward
Christian Soldiers could be heard playing in
the background as people lined the streets
waiting for the team to arrive.
“They’d been waiting for hours,
and when we finally entered the
doors they clapped and smiled.
They were clearly happy to see
us and also eagerly anticipating
the Bibles they’re so hungry
for,” Church, Donor & Volunteer
Coordinator Daniel Barreca said.
1,000 Bibles were given to
outstretched arms.
“Many held on tight,” Daniel said.
“Others flicked through the pages like a
child receiving a gift for the first time.”
This incredible scene was just one
of many similar experiences during the
team’s travels through three provinces
of China, where there is a desperate
need for Bibles, literacy and teaching. During
the mission trip 5,000 Bibles were distributed
to rural Churches.
You can be part of another inspiring Bible
distribution trip being planned for October.
To find out more, contact the Bible Society on
(02) 9888 6588.
Adventure of a Lifetime
Are you interested in experiencing an exciting journey of discovery?
Through a dynamic, multimedia presentation the ancient
lands of the Bible and archaeology are brought together in an
amazing visual tour.
You will travel from Egypt, the cradle of civilization and
land of pyramids, temples and Pharaohs to Turkey and the
old Silk Road in search of a civilisation archaeologists said
never existed; and then on to Israel where you will follow the
controversial story of the Dead Sea Scrolls.
Along the way you will meet some remarkable people with
amazing stories to tell. This is a journey not to be missed.
Presented by Zane Edwards, the seminar demonstrates the
reliability of the historic Biblical record when compared with
past and more recent archaeological discoveries.
Seminars are planned for Port Macquarie on 25 July and
Armidale on 31 October. To book, telephone (02) 9888 6588;
alternatively, go to www.biblesocietynsw.com.au and click on
‘Archaeology vs. Bible’ to book seats on line.
Hands for Hope Update
Phase one of ‘Hands for
Hope’ has been funded,
thanks to you, our
generous supporters.
You have made it
possible to reach over
102,000 children!
82,000 children
have already been
educated in Biblical
reconciliation, and the
remainder will be reached during the rest of 2009.
Over 80 schools have been involved, with over 120 reconciliation
clubs established. 350 teachers have also been trained to implement
the Scripture-based literacy project.
By all accounts, lives have been transformed. Attitudes have
changed, hatred is diminishing, and children are now learning and
playing together.
Augustine Kimihurra, an 11 year old student, said: “In my
capacity as a club group leader I was able to bring Hutus and Tutsis
together… I convinced my fellow club members not to be like our
parents.”
If you would like to receive a free 12 month calendar featuring
the children who have been through the program and their stories
please tick the box on the bottom of the donation coupon on page 8
and we will send a copy to you.
Farewell to a lifelong Supporter
Elsie May Bulkeley passed
away peacefully aged 99 on
4 March, bringing to a close a
lifetime of commitment to the
work of the Bible Society.
Elsie’s parents fostered
her love for the Lord, and her
devotion to reading His Word
never wavered. She treasured
the large print Bible given to
her on her 90th birthday by the Bible Society.
Elsie would read God’s Word daily with the use of
a magnifying glass. When that became impossible,
she enjoyed others reading to her and appreciated
the visits of Julie Bryant from the Bible Society.
Elsie supported the Bible Society financially her
whole life. Her passion for Scripture distribution
began at just 4 years of age, when she would go
door to door with her mother collecting money for
the British & Foreign Bible Society.
This zeal never left her, and as a result of her
generosity, many people across the globe now have
a copy of the Scriptures in their own language.
We thank God for her inspiring, faithful service.
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