2013 Prayer Bulletin

Exiting Students Prayer Booklet 2013

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General Prayer Points for All Students In addition to the specific prayer points listed in this booklet, our exiting students have the following general prayer requests: 

Thank God for all he has done for us in sending Jesus to die for us! Please pray that our exiting students and their families will continue to grow in the knowledge and love of God and that they will be good examples to those they are serving. Ask that they will be prayerful both in good times and bad and for those that are married, pray that God will preserve their marriages in the midst of the busyness of ministry.

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Please pray for consistent patterns of Bible reading and prayer, particularly in the midst of the disruption of moving and starting new jobs. Pray that exiting students and their families will delight in God’s word and eagerly study it.

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Please join our exiting students in giving thanks to God for their time at College and the opportunity to learn more of God’s amazing grace and be transformed more into his likeness. Thank God for the lecturers who have taught and cared for them and for the joys of being part of the College community. Give thanks for the wonderful friendships that have been formed and pray that those friendships will be a lasting support throughout their ministry.

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Please pray for the logistics involved in moving during December and January. Pray that moves will go smoothly and especially pray for those looking for suitable rental accommodation.

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Pray that people will settle in well to their new locations and especially that children will settle quickly in their new schools and pre-schools. Pray that friendships will be quickly established in the church and the local community and for many opportunities to share the good news of Jesus.

Notes Students are listed by the course they have completed and then alphabetical order. Women completing one year Diploma courses in 2013, but staying on while their husbands complete their courses, are listed at the end of the one year Diploma students. We have listed what each student will be doing next year and then some specific things they would like you to pray about. Page numbers (where given) refer to the 2013 edition of Societas, the College’s student magazine. While we have done our best to be up to date, some details may have changed since these prayer points were gathered.

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One Year Diploma Courses Diploma of Bible and Ministry Tanya Bosch (married to Edward)  Part time coaching, part time ministry in my church  Pray that I would use everything I have learnt in my ministry at St Michael's Vaucluse and in my witness with my friends and family. Carol Crane (married to Ashley)  Continuing in lay ministry at Christ Church, Gladesville  Please pray that I will be a servant-hearted member of Christ Church, Gladesville as well as a godly wife and mother of three. Erica Dodd (married to Matt) p9  Ministry wife, lay ministry at Merrylands Anglican  Pray for a faithful and fruitful year ahead serving alongside Matt at Merrylands and give thanks for a wonderful year studying God's word this year. Richard Holman (married to Rhonda) p11  Plans still uncertain - some voluntary work with Anglicare and other part time seniors ministry and possibly further study  Give thanks for the wonderful experience of sharing in the College community especially with first year groups and lectures. The support and learning experiences have been great in helping my Christian growth and understanding and will help in my future ministry. Joyce Huang (married to Andrew)  Continuing to serve in lay capacity in girls’ ministry and serving my family  Thank God that I have had the chance to be at College. Pray that I can continue to grow in my Christian character and use what I have gained from College to help others know Jesus. Don Taylor (married to Lesley)  Full time ministry at St Stephen’s Mittagong  Please pray for our ministry both within Mittagong and the northern villages of the Southern Highlands that have recently been threatened by bushfires. Kathryn Watts p16  Returning to work with the ACT Government  I am so grateful to my heavenly Father for the amazing opportunity to study at College this year and as I return to the secular workforce I seek not to "settle-in" comfortably, but continued opportunities to share the gospel with others.

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Diploma of Bible and Missions Stephen Briant  Returning to work full-time as an engineer at Marrickville Council. Serving in various ministries at St Andrew’s Cathedral.  Give thanks for what I have been taught at College. Pray that I would be equipped to teach the Bible faithfully and with boldness and that God would provide opportunities to be a witness at my work, my church and elsewhere. Peri Du p9  Returning to secular work  Pray God's word will continue to humble me and provide me with wisdom to serve in Church. Alison Gallant  Supporting my husband in ministry  Give thanks for the opportunity to know God better through my study. Anna Lee p12  Mission in the hospitality industry  May God's gospel be heard, and God glorified in industries (like hospitality) where there are few Christians. Thanks for God's provision of skills for his work. Roger Lewis (married to Helen) p12  University ministry  Psalm 119:32 ‘I run in the path of your commands, for you have broadened my understanding.' Give thanks that my understanding has been broadened and pray that I may run well. Rachel McLaren p13  Returning to study at UNSW  Thank God that next year I will have the opportunity to study a Masters of Public Health at UNSW. Please pray that I will do all things for God's glory and that the Masters program will give me many opportunities to witness to Christ. Michael Santos p14  Looking for work  Please pray that God will use me to help a church in Melbourne (North West Suburbs) in the near future.

Exiting one year Diploma courses but staying on at College while their husbands continue their studies Katie Broadfoot (married to Ben)  Returning to workforce

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Please pray that I would find a job as a dietician. This is looking difficult with not many jobs and lots of applicants. Give thanks for a generous government that has allowed Ben and I to both study theology this year and that will pay me to look for work.

Kathryn Carpenter (married to Brendan)  Returning to workforce  Praise that Brendan (my husband) can continue study at College next year. Pray for me as I adjust to being back at work (as an accountant), that I might keep hungering to know God better and seek to share the good news of Jesus with those around me. Rachelle Foley (married to James) p10  Further study - postgraduate study in psychology or counselling  Please pray that I would honour God in my studies next year and make some non-Christian friends in my course who I can share the gospel with. Laura Mahoney (married to John) p12  Returning to previous study  Please pray for opportunities to share the gospel with fellow students as I continue to study at university.

Diploma of Theological Studies (Early exit point following successful completion of year 1 of the degree programs) Peter Grosskopf (married to Anne) p10  Returning to workforce  Please pray that I will have peace and courage in sharing the good news of Jesus with others, particularly with family, work colleagues and parents of youth, and that I would be faithful in my youth ministries. Steven Thurgar (married to Elyssa) p15  Returning to the workforce in an occupational rehabilitation/insurance setting.  Give thanks to God for a great year of Christian growth and fellowship this year and the support of my family and church. Pray for a job where I can have an impact for the gospel and that fits in with family life.

Other students exiting Caroline Freitag (married to Rob) p10  Motherhood  Thank God for the opportunity to study one year full time at Moore College before our baby arrives in January 2014. Kylie Yip (married to Andy) p16  New mum and continuing wife  Pray that God would give me wisdom in applying good theology to the raising and training of a newborn, as well as being a godly wife in this new context. 4

Three Year Bachelor of Theology Alysia Anstiss (married to Chris, going into 4th year) p39  Masters in Primary Education with a view to entering school chaplaincy  Please thank God for the new and exciting opportunities I will have to meet new people and to teach more children about God's love for them in Jesus. Please pray that I will be accepted into the course! Kate Arthur p39  Chaplain at Geraldton Grammar School and Co-ordinator of Women's Ministry at Geraldton Cathedral, WA.  As I cross Australia and begin a new phase of life please pray that I will always put God and his work first in my life, and that I might seek to love the people of Geraldton. Praise God for the opportunity to serve Him there! Steph Baker (married to Matt going into 4th year) p40  Family  Give thanks for the blessing of our first child (due 18th Dec). Pray that I would be a caring mum and supportive wife for Matt as he completes 4th year. Mike Begbie (married to Amelia) p40  Assistant Minister, St Luke's Miranda  Pray that God would use us to glorify himself and build up his church in Miranda. Mike Dicker (married to Fiona) p41  Youth Minister, All Saints Petersham  Pray for my return to All Saints Petersham full time and the exciting ministry opportunities there. Marcus Hutchins (married to Amanda) p41  Social Work  Pray that God would use me for his glory. Jess Khor p42  Women's worker at Newcastle University with AFES  Pray that God would use me in Newcastle, and that he would give me patience and wisdom as I share the gospel and disciple young women. Tam Ramsay p44  Unsure  Please pray for wisdom and patience as I seek to find a job where I can serve faithfully and joyfully. Vernon Quek p44  Pastoral Staff, Zion Bishan Bible-Presbyterian Church, Singapore

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Please pray that I'll be a faithful steward in proclaiming the gospel, and that the Lord will continue to work in Singapore where we desperately need better Bible teaching.

Tim Ryman (married to Naomi) p44  Primary School Teacher, St Andrew’s Cathedral School  Pray for my wife Naomi and I as we make several transitions in our lives, including work, church and community. Matthew Simpson (married to Jasmine) p44  SRE Teacher at Evans Head High School (3days/wk) and Pastoral Assistant at Evans Head Presbyterian Church (2days/wk)  Please pray that our transition into the community of Evans Head would go smoothly, and that God would use us to share not only the gospel but our lives as well. James Smith (married to Karen) p44  Assistant Minister, St Andrew's Roseville  Please pray that I may quickly settle into the new rhythm of working life, find my place within and establish great relationships with the church's staff team, and be blessed with fruitful service of the saints at St Andrew's and of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Four Year Bachelor of Divinity David Blowes (married to Edwina) p56  Evangelist, St Barnabas Anglican Ingleburn  Ask that God would cause his church in Ingleburn to flourish as we hold out the message of light and life to those around us. Julia Bollen p56  Women's Worker with AFES at James Cook University, Townsville  As I go to serve university students in Townsville with AFES, please pray for good opportunities and relationships to share the grace of Jesus. Pray for wisdom and grace in new friendships and moving to a new place. Toby Campbell (married to Carolyn) p56  Assistant Minister in a Western Sydney Anglican Church  Pray that God would use us powerfully as we proclaim the gospel of the Lord Jesus that, in grace, he would call sinners to repent and believe, and transform lives to reflect Christ's lordship. Victor Chen p56  Assistant Minister among Mandarin speaking people, St. George Hurstville Anglican (in negotiation)  Praise God for his glorious work in the Hurstville region in bringing many people from many nations to his kingdom, and pray that I would be able to work 6

together with brothers and sisters there (not only Mandarin speaking). Pray that I would have a pastoral heart and that I would be able to train up Christian leaders in leading small groups, follow up and evangelism. Also please pray for God's provision of finance, strength, wisdom, knowledge and unity in the church. Marty and Katherine Cole p56  Chatswood Presbyterian  Pray that we would trust God’s promise that he will work through his Word by the Spirit and that we’ll keep this as the foundation of our ministry. As we take up some great ministry opportunities, pray that we would serve sacrificially and joyfully, and that we would be intentional in prioritising our relationship with Christ and one another. Izaac Cowling (married to Sarah) p56  Griffith University (Brisbane) Australian Fellowship of Evangelical Students  Pray that I would honour Jesus by boldly and lovingly speaking God's Word into the relational contexts in Brisbane, and that God will work through his Spirit. Nick and Kysha Davies  Further study and return to the workforce  Pray for faithfulness and patience as we make decisions for our future. Ryan Dehnert p56  Church based cross cultural evangelism/discipleship in Brisbane  Pray that God would use me for his glory. Matt Dodd (married to Erica) p57  Children and Families Evangelist at Merrylands Anglican  Please pray that I'd be a faithful servant of Christ and his gospel at Merrylands and that many families would come to know and love and trust the Lord Jesus. Myles Elton (married to Erin) p57  Youth Pastor, Beverly Hills Anglican  Thanks to God for giving me an opportunity to study for four years. Thanks to God for the opportunity to serve him. Pray that we would see God doing amazing things in the lives of those we serve. David Forward (married to Crystal) p57  Assistant Minister, St. Alban's Lindfield.  Please pray for us as a young family ministering in a new place. Andrew Goddard (married to Erin) p57  Assistant Minister, Christ Church Mortdale.  Please pray that I will be an effective pastor, that I will seek to grow in godliness and humility as I take on this leadership role next year, and that God will help my wife Erin, our daughters Sophie and Zara, and me to settle into this new stage in our lives.

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Sam Gough (married to Rebecca) p57  St Clement’s Anglican Church, Tasmania  As the Apostle Paul instructed Timothy, pray that I too will set the believers an example in speech, conduct, love, faith and purity, devote myself to the public reading of Scripture, exhortation, teaching and the use of my gifts, so that all may see my progress, and that I will closely watch myself and teaching so that I and my hearers may be saved. Thomas Habib (married to Jess) p57  Assistant Minister, Yagoona & Condell Park Anglican  Pray that we might joyfully serve the Lord and his people at Yagoona and Condell Park next year. Brett Hall p57  Minister, Rosemeadow/Appin Anglican Parish  Please thank God for my appointment to Rosemeadow/Appin. I have been praying since 2011 for an opportunity to serve in the Macarthur region. Please pray that God would enable me to lead the congregations in becoming more like Christ as we try and reach the 28,000 people in the parish with the Gospel. Tiff and Geoff Hall p57  AFES  Give thanks that God has enabled us to complete our College course. Pray that God would continually develop us as ministers of the gospel. Pray that we would never stop considering ourselves students of his Word. Cameron Harte (married to Katrina) p58  Children's Minister, St Luke’s Miranda  Pray that God would continue to use children's ministry in Miranda to teach many young people about Jesus and pray that I would continue to trust Jesus and serve him faithfully in this new role. Mike Hastie (married to Kelly) p58  Youth and 7pm Minister, St. Andrew’s Roseville  Praise God for an awesome opportunity to serve God at St Andrew’s Roseville (youth and 7pm). Pray that my family and I would be able to richly love and be loved in the craziness and joy of life with Callum (2yrs) and Lewis (6 months). May God be glorified through his saints at Roseville and in many more coming to faith in Jesus. I am really excited to lead the youth and night church. Pray that I would be faithful and wise and enjoy the privilege of serving the community at Roseville in the name of Jesus. Simon Hill (Married to Tania) p58  Assistant Minister, Largs Bay/Croydon ministry team (Adelaide)  Pray that I would willingly love my family and the people at Largs/Croydon in a sacrificial manner that brings glory to God. Pray too that God would grow our community in number and maturity in Christ.

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Tess Holgate p58  Unknown  Pray that wherever I end up and whatever I end up doing, I would work hard, pray harder, proclaim God's grace boldly, and that by my meagre efforts he will see fit to save many. Adam Hotson (married to Anita) p58  Assistant Minister, Oak Flats Anglican Church  Pray that I would faithfully proclaim the good news of Jesus to those in Oak Flats. Cameron Howard (married to Kimberly) p58  Chaplain at Uni of Western Sydney Penrith Campus and leader of Campus Bible Ministries group there and Assistant Minister at Kingswood Anglican  Please pray that God will use me to build his church. Pray that I will grow in my desire to love the Lord and his people, and be really passionate about proclaiming his Word every opportunity I have. John Hudson (married to Rebekah) p58  Lead Pastor, City Unichurch (Melbourne)  Pray for the spread of the gospel in Melbourne. Anna Jackson (married to Luke) p58  Women's ministry in a South-West Sydney Church  Please pray that God would provide all the things we need to do his work in South-West Sydney and that his name would be honoured in us. Joshua Johnston (married to Bernie) p58  Evangelism and Church Planting, Northmead Anglican Church  Pray that as a family we will boldly take the message of God's reconciliation through his son into his world. Emily Just p58  AFES Staff worker at the University of South Australia  Give thanks for the freedom to work with students proclaiming Christ on campus. Please pray that God would fulfil every good purpose of the group and every act prompted by faith. Roger Kyngdon (married to Amanda) p58  Unknown  Pray that God will provide us with a job and that we will continue to trust in God's goodness for our lives. Mark Leong (married to Grace) p59  Unknown  Give thanks for all that we three Leongs - Mark, Grace and Annabelle - have learnt and how we have all grown over the last 4 years. Wherever we will be,

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pray that God would be pleased to use us to further his gospel - seeing new people come to know Jesus for the first time and those who already know him, matured in the one who died, was raised and now sits in heaven interceding for them. Rob Llewellyn (married to Laura) p59  Camden Haven Anglican (Newcastle Diocese)  Praise God that I will be ordained in the Newcastle diocese to work next year at Camden Haven Anglican Church. Please pray that Christ would be proclaimed in that diocese, that God would raise up more leaders there, that his kingdom would grow through that area. Pray that CHAC would continue to grow, that I would be a useful addition to the team there and that through the church, many would come to know Christ. Pray for me personally that I would continue to trust and grow in Christ and that I would never fear to proclaim him Lord and Saviour. Scott Mackay (married to Jess) p59  Assistant Pastor, Cornerstone Church, Christchurch NZ  Pray for me as I serve at Cornerstone Church that I will have sensitivity towards those still struggling with the after-effects of the Canterbury earthquakes, and a passion for the lost of this city. Scott Maxwell (married to Keely) p59  Assistant Minister, youth & young adults, St John’s Asquith  Pray that me and my house will serve the Lord, with our feet on the ground, our eyes fixed on Jesus, and our heart in the new creation. David McLennan (married to Cath) p59  Assistant Minister, St John's Anglican Church Reid (Canberra)  Please pray that Jesus Christ will be at the centre of all my ministry, and that our family will remain close, and secure in God's love through all the changes that lie ahead. Tom Melbourne (married to Alison) p59  Assistant Minister, Emu Plains Anglican  Ask God to pour out his mercy upon the people of Emu Plains, especially the many high schoolers, so that they would find eternal life in Jesus. James 'Jimbo' Mittelstadt (married to Jane) p59  AFES in Sydney region  Please pray that I will be a godly and faithful example and teacher of the gospel. Give thanks for the rigorous training and equipping over the last 4 years at Moore. Pray that I will be bold in proclaiming Jesus and that God will provide the financial means for me to be able to serve next year. Elizabeth Moll (married to Nick)  Ministry to my family, church and Scripture Union NSW

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Thanks that we can continue to serve at St Anne's Anglican, Strathfield where Nick is the Assistant Minister. Please pray that I can be loving and caring to my family and to others through Bible Studies, Playgroup and serving on the Scripture Union NSW Board.

Ian Morrison (married to Megan) p59  Children and Family Ministry, St Matthias Paddington  Please pray that God would use us mightily in equipping families to teach their children the Bible well, also in growing children's faith, and that we might reach out to many children and families who are yet to know Jesus in Sydney’s East. Matt Paterson (married to Sarinah) p60  Church planting in Redfern, South Sydney  Pray that God would open doors for us and provide for us (in people giving and praying), as we step out to start a new church in Redfern. Sam Pursell (married to Susan) p60  Assistant Minister, St Mark's, Bellerive, Tasmania  Pray for the gospel to go out through Hobart and Tasmania. Paul Rees p60  Unknown  Please pray for clear thinking and wisdom to make good decisions. David Robinson (married to Jenna) p60  Assistant Minister, Moree Anglican Church  Please pray that I would faithfully and diligently minister to the people of Moree in whatever ways God has in store for me. Ronaldo Sanchez p60  Pastoral Assistant, Greenacre and Lakemba Anglican  Pray that Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, whom God raised, will encourage my heart and provide all I need to minister to the people of Greenacre and Lakemba. Kevin Stepniewski (married to Amy) p60  St George North Anglican Church  Please pray for us as we return to our home church, St George North Anglican Church. Pray that our family would settle quickly into our new life and enjoy this new season of our Christian ministry. Mark Taylor (married to Larissa) p60  Assistant Minister, St. Luke's Clovelly  Pray for my Christian character as I take responsibility for the kids, youth and families ministries at St. Luke’s Clovelly. Pray that God would continue to grow these ministries for his glory.

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Ryan van der Avoort (engaged to Jo) p60  Curate at a church in Durban, with special attention to University Student work.  Please pray as I settle back into life and ministry in South Africa, newly married to Jo who is Australian. Pray in particular for Jo in this move and readjustment. Give thanks for God's continued goodness! Mark Wormell (married to Kah Lin) p60  Assistant Minister, St Barnabas Broadway  My primary responsibility will be to workers. As this is a new position, I would like prayer for helping workers make a difference in Sydney.

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Personal Prayer Notes

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