‘What if…?’ is the theme we would like to

explore in 2014 when as a Division we commit

ourselves again to our 40 days of prayer and

fasting.

What would be your ‘what if?’ Let me explain!

This week I received the following text from a

twitter account.

“The moment Christians decide to stand

together as the family of God, the forces of

hell will tremble and truth will win!”

What if this happened throughout our Division?

What if we decide to stand together as the

family of God in the Division - would the forces

of hell tremble and truth win? I believe so, and

one way we stand together is through our

commitment to the 40 days of prayer and

fasting in 2014. What would we see take

place? We would see more of God at work.

There would be more people finding freedom,

discovering the truth of Jesus, getting saved

and discipled but I must admit we would also

see conflict where the forces of hell are at war

with this paradigm. We are The Salvation

Army.

What if? What would you pray for in faith for

your Corps or Centre? What would be your

‘what if’ request or desire?’ We will be asking

every Corps and Centre in the Division for a

‘What if’ prayer request, so that we will all be

able to pray in faith for each other.

David and Michele Terracini will be emailing

you all soon with more details about these

important 40 days.

We pray that as we stand together as the

family of God in the Division, and if we ask

anything according to His will, and if we know

He hears us, then we know He will do a mighty

work in us. 13 I write these things to you who believe in the

name of the Son of God so that you may know

that you have eternal life. 14 This is the

confidence we have in approaching God:

that if we ask anything according to his will, he

hears us. 15 And if we know that he hears us—

whatever we ask—we know that we have

what we asked of him. 1 John 5:13-15

‘If we…God will.’

God bless.

Mark and Julie Campbell Divisional Leaders

DURAL CORPS, NSW -

Captain Russell Hung

NOOSA CORPS, QLD -

Lieutenants David and Lara

Sutcliffe.

OUTBACK FLYING SERVICE, QLD - Lieutenants

Simon and Natalie Steele

REDCLIFFE CITY CORPS, QLD - Captains Ed and

Yvonne Henderson

CARDIFF CORPS, NSW - Major Nellie Moed

COWRA CORPS, NSW - Captain Louise Beamish

FOR YOUR

PRAYER LIST

NOVEMBER

1 Missionary Fellowship

9 Fuel

10 Combined Bands

Celebration @ BCT

12 Regional Business &

Resource Day - North

13 Regional Business & Resource Day - Central/

South

14 Regional Business & Resource Day - West

22 RO Fellowship

27 Advisory Board

30 Commissioning commences (in Sydney)

DATES FOR YOUR

DIARY

NEW SOLDIER

God’s Sports Arena welcomed Sherene Staines

(pictured above) as their newest Soldier on 20

October. We praise God for the great ministry that is

being experienced in and through the lives of people at

God’s Sports Arena.

BEENLEIGH

We are seeing some great things happen at Beenleigh

and want to give thanks for the three recommitments

to Christ on Sunday. The praise continues for the

couple who committed their lives to God on Tuesday.

MENTAL HEALTH WEEK

Pindari Services Resident Recovery Program took the

theme of this year’s Mental Health Week of “We Are

All In This Together” to another level. Staff from all

programs were briefed on what they could expect,

which was to experience first hand what it is like for

many of the people we work alongside who are

hospitalised in Mental Health units.

All staff were assigned a number rather than use their

names and, from that point on, were treated as

patients, with a member of staff playing the role of a

hospital worker. Most ‘patients’ complied with the

rules, becoming compliant. Others became recalcitrant,

even defiant. All of them felt their liberty had been

taken away. Comments included “I felt like a

non-human, just a number”; “I felt as if I didn’t have any

control”; “Any concerns I had were ignored”, “I felt

genuinely disempowered”.

Staff were also shown a video featuring the story of

Heidi Everett, a Melbourne artist and musician. Ms

Everett (diagnosed with schizophrenia) spoke of her

experience of the mental health system and hospitals

that was similar to the role play undertaken.

The second half of the morning consisted of each staff

member taking it in turns to play the role of a new

resident of Pindari, going through the intake process

whilst listening to voices through headphones. The

voices were similar to what people who experience

auditory hallucinations describe, often repetitive,

negative sound bites. This was an amazing experience

for all staff and the feedback was overwhelming. Many

‘residents’ could not concentrate on the questions

being asked of them. Some felt that all they could do

was nod in what they thought was the right moment in

a conversation. One ‘resident’ said, “The voices would

laugh at me and make horrible comments which made

it difficult to do anything. I actually had to press ‘pause’,

but I know people living with this don’t get to do that”.

Most people explained that the voices made it

extremely difficult to communicate effectively.

Surprisingly, those doing the questioning were

profoundly affected too. They found themselves to be

more patient with the individual, more willing to take

things slowly with the ‘resident’ as they knew that they

were experiencing hearing voices.

The morning was a great success, broadening minds,

expanding boundaries, challenging stereotypes and

changing perceptions.

HEALTH MATTERS

Lieutenant Steve Spencer is unwell with high fevers and

is extremely weak. Please pray for Steve’s healing, for

Lydia and the folk who support them at the Warwick

Corps.

Last Sunday the Inala Corps farewelled Lieutenant

Belinda Atherton-Northcott. Please continue to pray

for Belinda and David who are both out of

appointment on sick leave and will be living in Sydney.

Major Keith Cook has made a remarkable recovery

from his stroke and is now back home. Keith will be

resting for the remainder of the year as he continues

his recovery. Please continue to pray for Keith and

Lyn.

Glenda Duyzer (Admin Assistant, DHQ) has travelled

to Ballarat this week to be with her sister, Lynette.

Lynette has had cancer for a few years, but last week

CAPTIVATED 2014 - CORRECTION

Registration forms for Captivated 2014 have been sent

out, but we have realised there is an error in the postal

address for returning completed forms. The address

reads: “PO Box 435” but it should be “PO Box A435”.

Could you please ensure that any ladies registering for

Captivated 2014 are aware of the correction.

TAKE OVER BID RECORDING

The original sound recording of the South Queensland

performance of “Take Over Bid” in 1969 has been re-

mastered and is now available on two CDs for $20.00.

The musical was performed in the Brisbane State High

School Auditorium with John Allen as Music Director

and Major Elwyn Sandercock as Producer.

If you are interested please contact:

John Allen on 0412 331 020 or email at

hel.jon@optusnet.com.au; or

George Frame on 0404 080 001 or email at

gafnf@bigpond.net.au

was told that she doesn’t have much longer to live.

Your prayers for Glenda, Lynette and other family

members would be much appreciated.

Gryda Ottermann (Salvo Care Line) is continuing her

battle with cancer. We continue to pray, trusting God,

for healing and strength for Gryda.

APPOINTMENTS ANNOUNCED

Effective 9 January 2014

Private Secretary to the Territorial Commander:

Envoy Joy Johns. (Returning home after serving in

Korea Territory for the past 24 years.)

Manager Mountain View Aged Care Services:

Captain Marilyn Smith

Chaplains Employment Plus Wollongong: Captains

Phillip and Rebecca Inglis. (additional appointment)

Divisional Community Services Secretary, ACT &

South NSW Division: Captain Gary Smith

Divisional Chaplaincy Consultant (title change):

Major Heather Rose

Effective 1 March 2014

Majors Philip and Deslea Maxwell, currently serving in

the Papua New Guinea Territory, have received the

following appointments at International Headquarters,

effective 1 March 2014:

Major Deslea Maxwell: Editor, “Revive” magazine,

Communications Section, Programme Resources

Department.

Major Philip Maxwell: International Auditor, Business

Administration Department.

RE-ENTERING OFFICERSHIP

As you will know from the Appointment

Announcements over recent weeks, there are several

people who are re-entering offficership within South

Queensland. We welcome them back to the ranks

with commencement dates as follows:

Captain Philip Staines 11 November 2013

Captain Lincoln Stevens 11 November 2013

Captain Leanne Stevens 18 November 2013

Major Colin Hopper date yet to be confirmed

Christmas Offering 2013 School Bus for Catherine Booth School Andaman Island, India North The Salvation Army started working in Andaman Island following the devastating tsunami in the region. One of the most recent ministries (started in 2011) is the Catherine Booth School, which caters for 50 children from nursery to Year 5, aged 2 to 11 years. Children travel up to 6 km to the school, imposing safety risks on them - particularly during the rain season. A school bus will provide the children with the much needed transport, but it will also allow the community to use it as an emergency vehicle. Get on board! Help us raise $52,250 this Christmas for the children in Andaman School.

Thursday 21 November, 7.30 pm The Salvation Army, Gold Coast Temple

157 Wardoo Street, Southport

Friday 22 November 7.00 pm – The Salvation Army, Caboolture

8 Grout Street, Caboolture

RSVP to Major Sue Hopper by 15 November

sue.hopper @aue.salvationarmy.org

South Queensland Division

Mission School

Introduction to PLP

Positive Lifestyle Programs Led by Major David Knight Led by Major David Knight

(Territorial Co(Territorial Co--ordinator PLP)ordinator PLP)

The introductory nights are open to anyone interested in The introductory nights are open to anyone interested in learning more about PLP Training learning more about PLP Training -- Officers, attenders, Officers, attenders, Centre Managers, staff.Centre Managers, staff.

salvos.org.au/amplify

“I have been using PLP for almost 8 years and I find it a great tool

for ministry. To me, the value lies in giving people the opportunity to

evaluate their own… response to situations. If they determine that

there could be a better response, options are given… People who truly

engage in PLP finish feeling better about themselves and armed with

tools to face the future.”

Major Bruce Robinson

(Senior Courts & Prisons Chaplain)

“I have used PLP with clients in the community and referred to me

by the courts. PLP gives people the opportunity to explore how they

think, feel, and behave, as well as discovering new ways of managing

situations…. A wonderful tool for those who minister to a hurting

world in God's name, for His glory.”

Rata Bowerman

(PLP Facilitator Trainer, BCT)

The following job opportunities are available

within South Queensland. Further information

can be obtained by contacting the HR

Department (unless otherwise stated) at DHQ

on 3222 6615.

Crisis Case Worker

Pindari Services, Spring Hill

Full time, permanent

Contact for information and applications:

Major Bruce Pratt (3832 6073)

Closing date: 8 November

Program Manager

Life Community Church - Communities for

Children, Slacks Creek

Full time, contract (to June 2014 with a

possibility of extension)

Information: Sherene Staines (3222 6651)

Applications to:

hr.sqld@aue.salvationarmy.org

Closing date: 10 November

Outreach Coordinator

Brisbane Streetlevel, Fortitude Valley

Full time, contract (to December 2014)

Contact for information and applications:

Major Bryce Davies at

bryce.davies@aue.salvationarmy.org

Closing date: 10 November

Administration Assistant

South Queensland DHQ

15.2 hours per week

Closing date: 14 November

Crisis Case Worker

Noosa Crisis Accommodation

Full time, permanent

Contact for information and applications:

Carol Hilditch via email -

carol.hilditch@aue.salvationarmy.org

Closing date: 17 November