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Normanton and,
Eidsvold and are without a Pastor. There is a
great need for Bible
teaching, mentoring,
encouragement and
pastoral leadership to
the believers & witness
to the towns
Ann Street Church in
Brisbane has a unique
ministry to Aboriginal
and
Islander families and
Overseas Students.
Pray for Pastor Jason
Brown &Tim Vincent as
leaders in this ministry.
Lyle Morris,
AICF Coordinator,
supports the Ministry
Centres in their
ministry programs.
He tries to visit them
each quarter.
Pray for him & safety
in travel.
Eidsvold —
*Pray for groups to
share in ministry visits
work projects
* thank God the Children’s Programs
& Emergency accommodation facilities.
Praise God for the onPray that the
Pray for the ChrisThank God for the going revival among the Pray or the next gener- The Normanton After
Mt. Isa
School Enrichment
tians at Normanton.
ation of Aboriginal
interest and
Ampilatwatja people
Christian Centre
Program
makes conAlthough without a
Christians
who
will
be
financial support of
of the N.T.
tact with many
minister the church will be just that to the Churches of Christ
the leaders for the
The large number of
future. Leaders of
many different
children. Pray for
is doing well.
Q’ld in the AICF
Bibles sold indicates
promise are challenged Aboriginal Christian
Aboriginal groups in
Rejoice Effie,
the people’s hunger to
ministry.
by issues not faced
Mt Isa.
Lavern Burns
Bradley & Noreen
know God & His Word
previously.
as she leads this.
were baptised.
Many from N.T. come to
Mt. Isa. for medical care.
Its exciting to see the
desire to have Bible studies and Kids times at the
Mt Isa Centre. Pray for
Hazel Lauridsen as she
supports these.
Cross Flow’ Ministry
support s Aboriginal
Christians to grow in a
Biblically sound, consistent Christian life .
God is using the gifting
of Kyle Slabb as a
speaker & teacher.
He’s NACC speaker
Pray for, and
Pray that God will
encourage our
provide the needed
finance to support Indigenous Ministry
team and churches.
and develop the
Bless with a phone
ministry
call, send an email
opportunities
or letter!
of the AICF
Ministry Centres. (Directory on back)
Pray for
We thank God for
John & Maria Tonga as Ministry/Work Teams
they minister to the
who give of their time
Logan Community .
and talents.
Pray for the church’s
If you are able to visit
extensive contact with
a centre or do a
the community and the
‘job for God’
growth of the church.
call 07 3848 9466
Sunday Schools are istry of those who provital at each
vide, and pack used
Ministry Centre. clothing, linen, curtains.
Pray for those who
Urgently need more
teach the truths of helpers 1day each week
If you can help ring
God’s Word for
Hazel Morris
LIFE
Pray for each
Ministry Centre Normanton, Mt Isa,
Mareeba, Eidsvold,
Logan, Townsville Q
“Cross Flow” Fingal,
Naden’s Central
West NSW
Mareeba Church has
Sunday meetings
Bible Study, prayer
&Youth Programs.
Pray for Aboriginal
leaders, Tom Mitchell, Jack Brumby,
Vincent Mathieson.
We are thrilled that 8
Aboriginal Christian
Leaders are serious
about equipping to
serve God & enrolled
in the Christian leaders Training Course in
Cairns (Wontulp BiBunya)
Thank God for the min-
07 3848 9466
Pray that Churches We rejoice to have
Aboriginal Elder
will commit to
contact with other
Vincent Mathieson
independent
& wife Veronica are support and pray
for Indigenous
Aboriginal Fellowpastoring Mareeba
Christians .
ships. May we be
Church.
Some
are
young
in
‘one
mob’ to make
Pray for them and
faith,
others
have
Christ
known, &
for the financial
health
&
life
issues.
honour
&
serve God
support needed.
Wontulp Students are
enjoying 2 week live-in
modules in Cairns ,
followed by Home Study
workbooks and practical work in the home
Church. Pray for them.
Studying is exciting,
new, and challenging.
Pray DAILY for StuHazel Lauridsen
dents:- N’ton Audrey
(Mobile Bookshop to
Callope,Cedric Burns,
N.Q & N.T) & ChilTommy Burns, Bradly
dren’s Ministry Teams
Gilbo, Herbie Harold,
at the Aboriginal ChrisMareeba:Jack Brumtian Conventions are
by,Vincent Mathieson,
truly part of this minisCross Flow: Kevin
try. Pray for them
Slabb student /lecturer
Pray for the
special events’ for
making God known
* NADIOC July,
*Northern Convention Normanton Sept.
*Nov Logan Country
Gospel weekend,
Pray for good
health, wisdom,
spiritual
insight, and safety
for all in ministry,
their wives
and families.
Pray!
Aboriginal leaders are
deeply burdened by the
causes, & to find real
solutions to change the
number of Indigenous
people in prisons, committing suicide, & kids
going into care.
Pray for Lyle and Hazel
The Logan Church
Morris in their ministry
is involved in
with Aboriginal and
Vacation Programs Islander people, churches
& Youth Outreach.
and the AICF
Pray for Joshua
Administration. Pray for
Mann and Gemma assistance for them in this
Sese as they assist at
valuable ministry.
Logan.
Pray that concerned
A new ministry at the
Pray for the
Christians and
Wednesday Evening CofC Campus at Vinchurches
will become
cent,
Townsville
is
exFellowship Group at
citing.
A
Christian
CenMinistry
Supporters.
Logan & Mareeba as
tre,& support base to
they meet each week the many remote area As God calls Pastors we
must be able to support
for prayer, Bible
medical patients.& their
them.
study.
families is visioned
A.I.C.F
Church
of
Christ
WORKING TOGETHER
in the Lord!
SHARING TOGETHER
in the Word!
SERVING TOGETHER
in the World!
Secretary 113 Fernvale Road,
Tarragindi....Q. 4121
Ph 07 3848 9466
Email
[email protected]
2014 Prayer
Calendar
Dear Christian Friend,
The Year “2014” is filled
with many opportunities
“To spread the truth of
the Word of God to
other people” and
“to nurture people to
impact for Christ in
their community”.
AICF is meeting that
challenge as it supports
the ministry to & by the
Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander people of
Q’ld. and beyond.
AICF welcomes you to be
part of this ministry team
capturing the pportunities
of 2014
We encourage you to be
an enabler through your
prayer, financial and
practical support.
This calendar will help you
to be informed.
Keep it visible & pray!
MINISTRIES of A.I.C.F.
NORMANTON:
 Major work in the heart of Queensland’s Gulf Country
 Established Church and programme.
 Ministry influence extends to Cape York & Northern Territory
 Children’s Enrichment programme.
 This area of great opportunity & need is without a minister.
 They plead ”Please pray for God’s chosen one to come.”
“
LOGAN CITY:
 A special ministry in Brisbane and Logan City
 Ministry - Church Services, Sunday School, Bible Study,
 Youth Outreach, Country Gospel Weekend in November.
 Emergency accommodation and support
MAREEBA:
 Major population centre for Aboriginals in North Queensland
 Established Church and programme
 Outreach activities to surrounding areas
 Opportunities include outreach trips, hospital visitation,
Sunday School,Youth , Church services, Bible Studies,
EIDSVOLD:
 In the heart of the North Burnett region
 Ministry need to share God’s Word in the Community
 Community pleading for a minister
 Supported Accommodation Assistance Program
 Children’s Programmes
MT. ISA:

Ministry Centre in Mt. Isa Far North/West Q’ld

Meeting place for different Aboriginal Groups

Base for Mobile Bookshop (Hazel Lauridsen)

Emergency Accommodation for outback medical referrals
BRISBANE:

Administration Office of AICF & AICCC

Support to Ministry Centres and staff

Emergency and short term accommodation

Support for remote area medical patients
‘CROSS FLOW’ from FINGAL N.S.W.

Introduce people to Jesus, nurture their faith & knowledge.

Encourage Development of a daily relationship with Jesus.

Ministry to Youth & families Nth & Nth W NSW, & SE Qld

Develop leaders with a passion to build God’s kingdom

Relevant culturally diverse praise and worship.
TOWNSVILLE:
 New ministry at C of C Complex at suburb of Vincent.
 Outreach to vast Aboriginal and Islander community
CENTRAL WEST NSW & INDIGENOUS YOUTH NETWORK
DIRECTORY
A.I.C.F. Administration Office:
Coordinator: Lyle Morris
Secretary/Treasurer: Hazel Morris
113 Fernvale Road, Tarragindi.Q’ld. 4121
Ph: 07 3848 9466 Fax: 073848 9458
Lyle: Mob 04 0796 8232
Email: [email protected]
Normanton:
Aboriginal &
Islander
Christian
Fellowship
Ministry: Local Church
46 Dutton Street, Normanton Q’ld.
P.O.Box 42, Normanton. Q’ld. 4890
Ph: 07 4745 1212, Fax: 07 4745 1610
Contact Lyle Morris 04 0796 8232
Logan City:
Ministry: John & Maria Tonga
130 Gilmore Road, Berrinba. Q’ld.
P.O.Box 29, Woodridge. Q’ld. 4114.
Mob: 04 2020 9948
Mareeba:
Ministry: Vincent Mathieson:04 6764 3300
2 Courtney Street, Mareeba. Q.
P.O.Box 845, Mareeba. Q’ld. 4880
Ph: 07 4092 5318(Church) Ph: 07 40923516(House)
Eidsvold:
Ministry: Visiting ministry Teams.
Pray for a pastor to continue the ministry
Christian Centre:36 Esplanade, Eidsvold. Q'ld.
Contact: Lyle Morris (AICF Admin 0407968232)
Churches of Christ in Qld
2006
2014
Mt. Isa:
Ministry Centre/ Meeting Place – Local Aboriginal Groups
Base: Mobile Christian Bookshop: Hazel Lauridsen,
7 Ann Street, Mt Isa Q’ld.
P.O. Box 1861, Mt Isa Q’ld. 4825
Ph: 07 4749 1307 (Church House/ Hazel Lauridsen)
“Cross Flow’ Ministries from Fingal NSW
Team Leaders: c/- Kevin Slabb,
c/- 16 Letitia Road,
Fingal Head. NSW 2487
Ph: 07 5523 3636 Email: [email protected]
East Coast Christian Indigenous Youth Network
Team Leaders: Mark & Alexandra Naden,
20 Boundary St., Dubbo NSW 2870
Ph: 02 6884 7145 Mob 0467531109
Email: [email protected]
Townsville Christian Centre & Support Programme
Ronan St., Vincent Q’ld 4814
Contact Lyle Morris AICF 0407968232
www.aicf.net.