NASA » Chaplain http://nasa.org.au Newcastle Adventist Students Association Tue, 21 Jul 2009 05:27:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 New Resource for Young Leaders http://nasa.org.au/2009/05/29/new-resource-for-young-leaders/ http://nasa.org.au/2009/05/29/new-resource-for-young-leaders/#comments Fri, 29 May 2009 03:35:22 +0000 Benjamin Galindo http://nasa.org.au/?p=163 A couple of weeks ago, I received an email about this new resource for young leaders. I had a quick browse, but I needed to come back. Because I had a bit of extra time today, I decided to have a more in depth look at this resource.

It is a digital magazine called “Catalyst Leadership” presented as a flash application, but still very accessible. The topics are interesting, but what I really liked were the sharing of experiences from actual young leaders.

Anyway, I’ll let you decide by yourself, but I believe that you’ll definitely find something worth in it. A bit of a warning, there’s quite a bit of “relevant” advertising among the good stuff.

You can find it here: Catalyst Leadership.

Have a great weekend, and don’t forget to drop us line with your thoughts.

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We know that most of you are eager to get into your studies, but studying is not everything Uni is about. There is also friends, sports, worship, service, etc. and we are here to make your life at Uni a pleasant and real experience.

Please, contact us if you would like to be part of our vibrant community, or have a suggestion or two for us.

May God bless each of you during 2009!

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This is the first Sabbath before Uni commences, so make the most of it! Enjoy your worship, fellowship, and peace with the ones you love (and will learn to love).

If you are away from home for the first time (or just homesick) remember that your church family is there for you. Make an effort to say hello to the people you meet. Remember they may be as shy as you at first, but a glowing smile will take you a long way.

If you are a local, be on the alert for newcomers, and make them feel at home. Who knows? You may meet your new best friend.

May this Sabbath be full of peace and joy!

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“More than 250 young people across Sydney made a public stand for a drug free lifestyle on Saturday, 20 September.”

“Youths make stand for drug free lifestyle”, Seventh-day Adventist Church news in the South Pacific

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Tyson was a lively person that lived his life to the fullest, and he will leave a deep void in our hearts. However, he was also a follower of Christ, and as such we have the assurance that we will see him again when our Saviour comes back.

Wallsend SDA church will be holding a special service today where we will comfort and support each other. So, if you are one of the many people grieving, please come and share with us.

Update:

Some details regarding Tyson’s funeral service:

Funeral Service:

Wallsend SDA Church
182 Lake Road, Wallsend
(On the same campus as Macquarie College)
Wenesday, 16 July 2008
10 am

Laying to rest:

Avondale Cemetery, Cooranbong
Wednesday, 16 July 2008
2 pm

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Uni students will be forced to do good: “ALL students at a leading university will have to do volunteer work and study both the arts and sciences.”

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Reincarnation vs Creation: “How should Christians respond to the growing popularity of Buddhism and the associated idea of reincarnation?”

]]> http://nasa.org.au/2008/05/06/reincarnation-vs-creation/feed/ 0 Video | Southern Adventist University: Student Debate on Homosexuality http://nasa.org.au/2008/05/05/video-southern-adventist-university-student-debate-on-homosexuality/ http://nasa.org.au/2008/05/05/video-southern-adventist-university-student-debate-on-homosexuality/#comments Mon, 05 May 2008 06:56:04 +0000 Benjamin Galindo http://nasa.org.au/?p=71 I found the following while doing some research today. I haven’t watched all yet, but what I watched so far seems interesting. I thought I would post it here because the debate is done by students. Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

Video | Southern Adventist University: Student Debate on Homosexuality: ’Southern Adventist University sponsored a student panel discussion on homosexuality and Christian community. The event took place on Tuesday, April 8, 2008 in Lynn Wood Hall.

Student speakers included Matt Burdette, Jeremy Morrell, Shane Akerman, and Raymond Thompson. The event was organized by students with the support of the School of Social Work and Family Studies, History Department, and Campus Ministries.

The views presented do not reflect official views and statements of those of the Seventh-day Adventist Church or Southern Adventist University.’

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Fraud rediscovered: “It has long been known that one of the most effective popularizers of evolution fudged some drawings, but only now has the breathtaking extent of his deceit been revealed.”

]]> http://nasa.org.au/2008/04/25/fraud-rediscovered/feed/ 0 Friday Night Vespers and Tea http://nasa.org.au/2007/10/29/friday-night-vespers-and-tea/ http://nasa.org.au/2007/10/29/friday-night-vespers-and-tea/#comments Mon, 29 Oct 2007 01:35:01 +0000 Benjamin Galindo http://nasa.org.au/2007/10/29/friday-night-vespers-and-tea/ Hi, everyone! As some of you may already know we are having vespers and tea this Friday Night at our place. Here are the details:

What?
Vespers and Tea

When?
This Friday 2 November 2007 at 7pm. You can head over to our place after the CTF event.

Where?
At Cathy and Ben’s (and Isaiah, and Caleb, and Charlie’s) place. If you need directions just ask.

Who?
Everyone is invited, but we need you to RSVP by Thursday for catering purposes.

Why?
Because we can? LOL

Anyway, we hope to see you there. Have a great week in the mean time.

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