Page 7 - Church Bulletin and Conference news 18th August 2018

SUMMER CAMP 2018-2019 - Staff Expression of Interest - Now open! participants must be registered to be able to attend activities.
Looking for something fun to do this summer? Join an awesome team of
volunteers out at Somerset Dam this coming season. Check out our poster for CALLING WILLING VOLUNTEERS: Big Camp Kids Need YOU! - Do
more details or visit our Summer Camp website.www.summercampsq.com.au you have kids attending big camp, or want to support families who do? Our
Summer Camp dates are: Junior Camp 17-23 December 2018. SummerFest kids divisions are needing people to help with a variety of tasks before, during
7-13 January 2019. Teen Camp 14-20 January 2019. and at the close of Camp (think everything from setting up, prepping craft,
looking after computer/admin, supervision, toilet breaks, etc). Many hands
CALLING FOR VOLUNTEERS TO HELP SETUP BIG CAMP - Set-up make light work! Please consider sharing some of your time with the Kids
day is on Sunday 16th September, beginning at 8:00am. Volunteers assisting Divisions to help ease their load and keep the programs safe and enjoyable!
with setting up family tents must complete WHS training and bring their Go to: www.sqchildren.org.au/camp-volunteer for more information and to
completed training record on the day and provide to Ashley Bakay so she can register.
give you a green wristband to indicate completed training and ticket for free
lunch at 12pm. All volunteers are request to bring their own Personal
Protective Equipment (steel capped boots, safety vests, gloves, sunglasses), if CALLING FOR ASSISTANCE WITH CHILDREN’S & YOUTH
they have them. If not, closed in shoes are acceptable. Gloves are a MINISTRIES:
recommendation for those who need them, but not a requirement. Please We are always keen to accept volunteers to assist our under 18 divisions with
contact your local church Safety Coordinator or Pastor for WHS training supervision and support, however, we need volunteers who have met the
documents. following requirements:
Please also note that children are not allowed on site during Big Camp set-up • Completed Volunteer Application Form
as this is a construction zone. Please do not bring children with you. Thank you. • Hold a current Blue Card or Exemption
• Completed AdSafe Child Protection training
BIG CAMP 2018: FYI online applications for SQLD Conference Big Camp These volunteers should contact the Conference Children’s and Youth ministry
are open. Please go to http://sq.adventist.org.au/sq-big-camp/2018- departments with their details and registration.
applications/ . Applications close 31st August 2018. Please note that Caravan
sites and ensuited units are no longer available. URGENT NEED - For ADRA Chinchilla Op Shop: The new ADRA op shop
in Chinchilla is in desperate need of manchester and blankets. If you have any
KIDS AT CAMP - A reminder that children in the Preschool and Lower good quality items you can donate please drop them to the South Queensland
Primary Divisions REQUIRE WRISTBANDS FOR EVERY PROGRAM Conference Office by the end of next week that would be much appreciated. If
(INC SABBATH!) – this is a safety requirement as it helps us to manage you have any questions please contact me, Irena Pule on 32187774 or email:
numbers and attendees. Go to www.sqchildren.org.au/actipass to register your IrenaPule@adventist.org.au. Thank you in advance - blessings.
children (all registered children receive a wristband). If you arrive on Sabbath
WITHOUT registering online, your child can still attend however you will SUPPORT NEEDED URGENTLY - Mark & Naomi Turnbull who serve as
have to complete the administration forms upon arrival and your child will self-supporting missionaries in the remote North of Vanuatu are needing
receive a temporary pass for that program. NOTE: These temporary bands are support in raising $2,000 for living expenses and tutoring for a native teacher
NOT the same as those that allow for activities to be purchased. To be able to and deaf student to learn Auslan. This will enable future deaf students to be
purchase activities at Camp you MUST pre-register your child. given the opportunity of an education. For more info www.4hishope.com
www.sqchildren.org.au/actipass
SPECIAL ITEMS NEEDED - This year at Big Camp we are looking for
people/groups to provide special items during the week’s evening programs in
BIG CAMP U18 DIVISIONS - If you haven’t caught the news, the divisions the Big Family Tent and for the final weekend music concert (Sept 29th).
for those under 18 have some changes in 2018! See below: Tots & Toddlers Please send a demo recording of the special item you wish to share (as a video
| 0-2yrs of age. Preschool | 3y-5yrs of age (inc prep). Lower Primary | Grades file/link or audio recording; maximum duration 5 minutes) to Marcha William
1-3. Upper Primary | Grades 4-6. Junior High | Grades 7-9. Senior High | at mwmusicdoc@me.com. You can also contact her via her Facebook page,
Marcha William Ministries or mobile, 0451 086 930.
Grades 10-12. For information on the activities scheduled for Camp, and to
register your participant go to: www.sqchildren.org.au/actipass Note: All CALLING FOR YOUR SUPPORT - We ADRA Logan frequently have