december 2014 mmmteamnews · steve van waart what was even more pleasing, was that 4 people put up...
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MMMTEAMNews
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December 2014
AUSTRALIA
Christian Youth Centre - Scott’s Head “The Lord Will Provide”
Genesis, 22:14
MMM received a call for help, at short notice, from CYC Scott’s Head. The construction of 6 ensuites for their dormitory rooms had taken longer than expected and they were running out of time to finish them prior to their busy ministry season over summer. While we had committed to other projects at this time, we put out the need to our MMM network and God blessed our prayers. Within 3 days of the email going out, we had 8 MMM workers commit to attending in the follow days. What was even more pleasing, was that 4 people put up their hands, who either had never been on a project or hadn’t done so for over 5 years. What seemed impossible with man, was possible with God! The project required the internal sheeting of the 6 bathrooms and the project was knocked over in 4 days, so the crew who volunteered for the second week didn’t have to go! It was a great blessing to MMM and to CYC. Manager Geoff Hannah wrote: “ Just writing to thank [MMM] again for the fantastic job the folks did for us this week. They achieved everything we had hoped for and they
were a terrific bunch of people to work with. We really appreciate everything you have all done for us.”
MMM can only bless as God moves each individual to respond to the need of His mission. A big thank you to Pam & Bruce Collard, Frank & Yvonne Wilkey, Ian Dawson, Steve Van Waart, Hugh Wilson, Grant Cameron & Robert Christie for responding to the need, either serving on the job or offering to assist. Lyndon Bell.
Hugh Wilson in action
Steve Van Waart
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These great looking MMM caps are available from State Centres for
$15/each. On the back they are embroidered with “Serving those who
Serve”. They are a top quality cap which help raise funds and promote
MMM. We can post for additional cost.
Why don’t you order a few for gifts for your family or for those who
may be interested in joining MMM or as a Christmas present and an
encouragement to get involved.
Contact your State Centre to place an order.
MMM Victoria - Peter Taylor. 5/621 Whitehorse Rd, Mitcham, Vic, 3132 Ph: 03 9837 2700; Mobile: 0409 959 181; Fax 03 9837 2799, email: [email protected]
MMM Head Office Terry’s Christmas Message
Christmas MMMessage
As we celebrate Christmas this year with family and friends we should do
so with joy in our hearts and love in our thoughts. There are many across
our world that don’t have the opportunity to celebrate as we do, there
are many who sadly feel there is little to celebrate. As we celebrate, we
should also reach out to others less fortunate, those struggling with loss,
and despair, those that have nobody to celebrate with.
Christmas is about recognising there is a God that loves us so much that
He sent his one and only Son to make sure we could have the kind of
relationship that He wanted when he first created mankind.
Many will attend church services this Christmas in churches
that have a small fingerprint somewhere left by MMM as we
have visited, worked, and departed. That fingerprint is not
anyone of our volunteers, nor is it of MMM, it’s the
fingerprint of Christ. It’s in his name that we do what we do,
that we serve those who serve. Thank you for doing your part
in the life of MMM this year.
I wish you all a very merry Christmas, and a happy and
safe New Year.
Blessings to all.
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NSW Annual Luncheon
MMM New South Wales - Lyndon Bell. 70 Wyee Rd, Wyee, New South Wales, 2259. PO Box 90, Wyee, NSW 2259 Ph: 02 4357 2921; Mobile: 0430 337 098; Fax: 02 4357 2955; email: [email protected]
Going!
Selwyn Sexton, from Sowers International
Aboltin’s Family Sharing about their first MMM project
An enjoyable time was had by 65 MMM volunteers at our Annual Luncheon held on the 29th No-vember. Our guest speaker, Sel-wyn Sexton shared about the min-istry of Sowers International and demonstrated how they creatively share the gospel on the streets around the world. A lovely meal prepared by volunteers was en-joyed along with updates from Terry Baxter, CEO and Shane Prior of the MMM Board. A big thank you to all who made this an enjoyable celebration. This photo (bottom right) is of the “Screw loose Buffet” - where left over boxes of nails, screws, bolts were made available for volunteers to restock their tool boxes.
“I’m an MMMer” a poem shared by Lyn-
don Bell at the NSW Luncheon. Let me share a little secret, to help fill in the gap, Grab that brush, paint the eaves, and I’ll tell you where it’s at. Up here on the scaffold, is where I like to perch, with a brush in me hand - is how I serve the church. You see, God made all different shapes and sizes, dancers, preachers, singers & squawkers, architects and power talkers, Some have great intentions and visionary plans, But I’m an MMMer, I prefer to work with me hands. I don’t need no alarm to get out of bed, There’s too much to do, no time be wasted. I work for the Lord, he’s my boss, This work site is holy ground, it pro-claims the message of the cross. But every day, at half past ten, We down the tools, yes its morning tea again, We grab a cuppa, come before the King, read his word and talk to Him, It stirs my heart, refreshes my soul Despite the heat and the bitter cold, We’ll knock this job over, with a day to spare,
Yes I’m an MMMer, in my Master’s care. Some of us are plasterers, sparkies and plumbers, Some are teachers, Professors and mothers, It matters not what’s in your lot, All you need is a nail bag, and a love for the lost. You’ll learn on the job, all sorts of skills, You’ll get fit and strong -you may even get off your pills! Watch out Mate, you missed a bit, Brush it again it’s got to look great. You see we help each other, giving a lift, a tool or helping hand, But just don’t tell me how to reverse my caravan. We serve in the cities, suburbs and scrub, Rydalmere, Cowra, and even the old Blayney Pub. We drive huge distances, a long way from home, Petrol, diesel, van or motorhome, Some will argue which it should be, Boasting of their fuel economy. Toyota, Nissan, or camper or Jayco, Whatever takes your fancy, even a Win-nebago, As long as it gets there - that’s the nuts of it, Whatever the make -you’ll still wash the dust off it.
Blimey it’s hot, I can’t wait for lunch, Its got to the stage, paints drying on me brush. It’s better than Katoomba, up in the hills, Where you work until your bones start to chill. You see I’m an MMMer, whatever the weather, We bless those who serve, and we do it to-gether. We’ll you’d better stop talking, you’re slow-ing me down, Quick pick up the pace, Team leaders doing his rounds. He’s there to check we’re doing our best, quick get off the ladder and stick on a vest. He keeps us safe, which is really important, If you’re in the wrong, he’ll call Ian Dawson! But its the people we serve, that really gets me, out in the desert, doing it tough in min-istry. No latte’s, glitz or glamour, they serve re-gardless, as Christ’s ambassador, Sometimes you wonder how we can help in these lonely places, But when the jobs done, you should see their faces. Using my hands to bring Christ’s love, Empowered by His Spirit, that comes from above. You see I’m an MMMer, and I stand tall, Cause no one else will paint this wall.
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MMM Northern Australia Region Dinner
MMM Build - Rob Dux. 5/621 Whitehorse Rd, Mitcham VIC 3132 Ph. 03 9837 2700 Fax 03 9837 2799 [email protected]
On the 8th November, the QLD committee hosted our annual dinner at Stafford Heights Baptist Church where we are members. Our theme this year was “On the road again”. With 138 people booked in and 16 helpers assisting our wonderful caterer Janelle, the evening was a great success. Graham Kapinga, our state chairman was our MC and did a great job of keeping things flow-ing along. The evening included a short history of MMM by Terry, a report of the projects and our journey through the year about the northern Australian region from John and a message from Ps Alan Grieve who had just read “Miracles at Mango Hill”, so tied the history of MMM QLD into his talk. Tom and Gaye Redsell donated one of their Indigenous art pieces and we conducted a silent auction throughout the evening which added to the funds raised. The art is from the West Arnhem Land area where Tom and Gaye were teachers for a few years, and there were other items on display to look at. Thank you to all who helped to make the evening such a success. We had a great team this year and it was a blessing to have you all on board. Over fifteen thousand dollars was raised during the dinner which as-sists in helping us to continue to ‘serve those who serve’.
L to R: Painting s on display for silent auction, everyone seated and a close up of the tables.
Helping out at Zillmere Church of Christ
Help was needed back at Zillmere Church of Christ recently, so John has been spending time there re-newing the water main into the church and pipe work under the building to kitchen and toilets. He has removed and replaced white ant eaten timber in toilets and repainted male and female toilets. The floors were being tiled in the toilets and John installed new pedestals and cisterns which made it all look so much better. This church is very multi cultural and this year has more than doubled in size as they outreach to the refugees who have settled in the Zillmere area. John has worked on this project by himself and isn’t good a taking selfies so we don’t have photos of interest, unless you like to see pipes in walls, pipes coming out of the floor and other walls.
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MMM Vic help out in getting the Church over the line … After a long building program involving major extensions and refurbishments, the tired Church locals at New Gisborne’s House of the Rock Church needed encouragement for the final push to progress the work from ‘nearly complete’ to a stage where a Certificate of Occupancy could be obtained. Thanks to word of mouth, the church contacted MMM and a small Victorian MMM team made a significant impact over four days, caulking up joints in the large multi-slab fire-rated wall and applying a finishing coat of paint on all exterior surfaces and trims. The team comprised Brian and Kathy Chisholm, Ian and Marilyn Wilson and Keith Eyssens. Noel Taylor was also able to assist for one of the days so it was a very productive team. It was most pleasing to note that a Certificate of Occupancy was granted prior to our leaving, subject to several minor issues. The finish line was crossed and the Church have a new place to meet and impact the locals of New Gisborne with the Gospel. Well done team and God Bless your work!
MMM Needs You MMM needs a significant number volunteers for projects all around the country - please prayerfully consider the project
calendar on Page 10 of this Team News and call the appropriate project co-ordinator urgently
You may have a heart for the project in Papua New Guinea, or have the skills to help the small
team preparing to go to Cambodia or India. Or you may be thinking local … please listen to God’s call to you
MMM Vic News House of the Rock Church - New Gisborne
MMM Northern Australia (incl. Northern Territory & Queensland)- John & Anne Cooper. 29 Lamington Rd, Mango Hill, Qld, 4509 Ph: 07 3207 2503; Mobile: 0407 696 298; Fax: ; email: [email protected]
Prayer Groups around the country
WA 1st Thurs every month 7pm, Val & John Francis 550 Lower King Rd Albany, Ph 08 98 441 991 Vic 3rd Wednesday of each Month at noon, MMM Head Office, Mitcham, Ph 03 9837 2700 Bendigo Fellowship, Further Details James Morrissy, 0423 115 979 NSW Saturday, 7th February. 10am, Wyee Centre, Prayer & Morning Tea. Tas Hobart area, Kevin and Heather Filleul, 03 6248 1912 Launceston area, Rod and Lyn Dowling, 0417 590 740 Devonport/Sheffield area, Stan and Faye Jones, 03 6491 1531 QLD Contact the Coopers - 07 3207 2503
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MMM Western Australia - Update
MMM Western Australia - Trevor & Karen Beard. 33 Furley Rd, Southern River, Western Australia, 6110 Ph: 08 9456 0022; Mobile 0409 778 799; Fax 08 9456 0022; email: [email protected]
2015 Caravan Safari to Western Australia
MMMWA are now taking registration of Projects that could be part of a proposed WA Caravan Safari in
2015. If your Organization is located in WA and needs assistance in Building or Renovation this could be
God’s answer to your need. Contact Trevor Beard 0409 778 799 Or MMMWA Centre (08) 9456 0022
YWAM Perth - This very well known youth ministry has made a request for assistance to help in the fit out of accommodation units within a warehouse. These units , when completed, will ease the current financial burden of rental accommodation being needed to house students. Current stage is the fixing of internal sheeting. If you would like to help Phone Trevor on 0409 778 799 Next year, MMM is celebrating 40 years of Ministry and we are looking for old MMM photos to be displayed at our Celebration Dinner to be held on Sat 07th Feb 2015 (Put this Date in your diary now) Photo’s can be scanned or copied at the MMM Centre and returned, so if you have some old work team or projects photos, we want to hear from you - contact Trevor or Karen.
MMMWA Project Alert Service If you would like to be a Volunteer on a WA Project, we are now sending out a “Project SMS Alert” to Mobile Phones. This allows MMM to keep Volunteers up to date on the progress
and needs of Projects much faster than through the Team News. If you would like to receive these SMS’s (normally only 1-2 per month) just SMS your details to Trevor 0409 778 799.
Together We Serve
2014 WA Celebration Dinner Please join us for our biggest fundraiser of the year
Saturday, 7th February 2015
Guest Speaker: Terry Baxter, MMM Australia, CEO.
6.30pm, Camp Wattle Grove, 59 Kelvin Rd.
Please join us as we celebrate what God has done through MMM over the past
40 years and commit with us to prayer the next 40 years.
There will be a gourmet 3 course meal prepared by our Chef.
There is a no entry fee, please RSVP by 26th January to [email protected] or 0409 778 799 0419 197 695
MMM 2014 Annual Conference
As many of you will be aware, volunteers and staff are gathering at Wycliffe Conference Centre in Kangaroo Ground, just outside of Melbourne for their
Annual Conference. This conference, starting on Thurs Dec 4 will be concluded by the MMM Annual General Meeting on Saturday Dec 6
Please pray for all involved at conference and for the AGM
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MMM Opportunities to ServeMMM Opportunities to ServeMMM Opportunities to Serve
Are you interested in a Tasmania Safari? January 17th is the kickoff at Camp Clayton. This includes a Team Dedication. Most of Jan and Feb will be in the south The team will return to the north for March and April Phill and Gwen Hall will be team leading with Rod & Lynn Dowling (Tassie Managers) to assist with details. Please be praying if this is something you would love to be part of. Phill 0428233317, [email protected] Rod 0417590740, [email protected]
MMM Tasmania - Rod and Lynn Dowling. 40 Edward Street, Perth, Tasmania, 7300 Ph: 03 6398 2993; Mobile: 0417 590 740; Fax: 03 6398 2999; email: [email protected]
Seymour - Presbyterian Church
Can you help?
This is a small
congregation
with a new
Pastor and to-
gether they are
trying to make
their church a
place where
the Lords word and their love will be a witness to
the community of Seymour and beyond.
We need painters to work on mobile scaffolding
and there is plenty of low work also. It is all in-
doors and the people of the congregation will look
after our team well. The project will take about 10
days. Caravan spaces will be provided at the lo-
cal caravan park.
Contact Peter Taylor if you are able to help.
0409959181
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MMM Projects Calendar
New South Wales’ Projects
Date Name/Location Job Details Other Information
19th—30th January
Capernwray Torchbearers, Moss Vale.
Internal renovation of residence, kitchen etc.
Contact: Paul Barnham [email protected]
9th—13th February
SIM, Penshurst. Internal paint of 2br unit. Some repair work.
Contact: Paul Barnham [email protected]
February? Tumut, Private Residence (we have two Sydney jobs would others, be
able to attend Tumut?)
Exterior paint of Ministry couples home.
Contact: Lyndon Bell [email protected],4357 2921
16th—27th February
Faith Baptist Church, Dundas Valley Internal refurbishment of residence for Missionaries
Contact: Les Schwebel 9680 9893
16th—27th March
Vine Church Yass
Interior sheeting of new church building.
Contact: Lyndon Bell [email protected],4357 2921
7th - 23rd April Teen Challenge (One80TC) Yarramundi
Various maintenance and alteration projects
Contact: Paul Barnham [email protected]
?? Australian Indigenous Christian Ministries, Woodenbong, Far North NSW
Various maintenance and alteration projects
Looking for expressions of Interest first half o f the year.
Queensland’s Projects
Date Name/Location Job Details Other Information
15th—19th December
Chinese Church – Wishart, Brisbane
Replace chain wire fence, 200m We have a professional fencer to assist
ASAP Southern Downs Flexible Learning Hub Warwick Christian College Kingswood Campus,
Warwick –
renew roof in workshop and machinery shed
Need 1 –2 team members Project will take 2-3 days
Contact John; 0407 696 298
ASAP AIM - A couple who travel and work with Indigenous Ministries
Replace guttering and downpipes
1-2days 1 other person needed
Contact John; 0407 696 298
Victoria’s Projects
TBA
St Matthew’s Anglican, Prahran Toilet block renovation. All internals amongst other jobs
Team building. Need plumbers, electricians and skilled labourers. Call Head Office
9837 2700 or email [email protected]
TBA Cornerstone Community, Quarry Hills (Bendigo)
Big job - hall renovation, Kitchen fit out and a new toilet block
Please contact the Vic projects Team Mitcham; [email protected] or ring 03
98372700
Tasmania’s Projects - Safari
Jan to April 2015 1. Camp Clayton, Turners Beach 2. Emmanuel CC, Rokeby 3. Blue Lagoon Camp, Dodges Ferry 4. Glenorchy Anglican Church, Glenorchy 5. 3C Church, Wynyard 6. GLO Ministries, Smithton
There are numerous jobs available with such a significant
program. Please contact the team leader Phill Hall or State
Managers Rod and Lynn for more info.
Please Contact : Phill 0428233317, [email protected]
Rod 0417590740, [email protected]
Western Australia’s Projects
Date Name/Location Job Details Other Information
Offshore
TBA William Carey Guest House, Andhra Pradesh, India
Repair and maintenance. Significant work
Enquiries to Ian Dawson—[email protected] or 0468 768 004
End of January, 2015
Mondulkiri Province, Cambodia
In-fill concreting job for a community and church meeting
place.
One or two more couples needed. Contact MMM Head Office 03 9837 2700 or