E-BLAST - 29 JUNE 2014

Young writer Danielle Carney (married to Daniel Stott) both young writers - live on the Gold Coast. Danielle has a Degree in Theology from MBC and now undertaking a Psychology Degree. Both attending the Sept Young Writers Conf. Danielle is very special to us as they have a daughter but have lost two baby boys in still birth. Danielle is involved in SIDS and other similar support groups. Daniel will feature in another E-Blast.  

YOUNG WRITER TO CONF. REBECCA MOORE

Rebecca Moore (Sunshine Coast) attending the conf., Rebecca has a young family of 4 with husband Tony. Recently moved into their own self constructed home - Rebecca had Facebook photos of her sawing timber, putting in windows (Tony must have been on the camera !!) But in my view, the greatest claim to fame is her article last year on the 'man who lifts cars' - Tony is a hero if ever there is one!

NZ YOUNG WRITER TO CONF - BRAD MILLS

Brad Mills (Auckland) is a professional journalist with Rhema Media. Brad writes both a monthly Comment column and a NZ Sport monthly round-up column. Brad was with a Rhema Film Video Mission Team that went to Cambodia last year for a video project. Brad is off to Europe in August and gets back to NZ in time for the Sept. Conf.

YOUNG WRITERS CONF - TIM ROBERTSON

Tim Robertson (Sydney) another young writer attending 13 Sept., conf. Engineering Uni NSW in his 2nd year, the family received a letter home that Tim is on course for 1st Class Honours. Tim was in the top percentile in NSW for his HSC Year 12 two years ago. Tim is the grand-son of Henry & Faye Robertson secretary of Croydon Park Baptist, Mark's first pastorate when at Seminary. Long time friends. Mark led Tim's father David (then a young teenager) to the Lord during their ministry at Croydon Park.  

CRANE WITH SOLAR TANK - TWEED HEADS

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Timeout at Tweed - Solar Tank's seam began leaking - Moose (Wade Morely) our plumber scampered around, gave the verdict. Ordered in new solar tank (arrived Wed), the crane Thurs, all done same afternoon. The Lord sent the funds to meet the costs. 

LQ RESPITE HOT WATER TANK

Laguna Quays Respite cottage visiting mission family had hot water the first night but not the second. Drama plus. Our coordinator's Sean and Sue Spencer went around. I got hold of our plumber up there. But next morning they had hot water, they may have simply used it all up not realising it was off-peak. The plumber went to the cottage on Thursday for a plumbing audit in any case. The hot water system is OK, may need replacing in the not too distant future but not immediately. Notice the versatile rear patio with washing machine, tub, dryer and hot water tank. 

E-BLAST - 22 JUNE 2014

13 Sept Young Writers Conf has each Panellist (Aust, NZ, Sport) selecting a best article. The award is this coffee mug and certificate. Josh Hinds a long term young writer along with other young writers say the year Best Article selected award be named: Mark and Delma Tronson. The young writers were a bit miffed when they learned that the 2 annual awards for Sports Chaplaincy Australia are named after 2 Sydney Anglicans by-passing Mark and Delma's 18 years of founding that ministry 1982-2000. (How quickly we're forgotten).  

YOUNG WRITERS NATHANAEL & CLARISSA

Nathanael and Clarissa Yates are young writers and attending the 13 Sept young writers conf on the Gold Coast. They both write brilliantly. Recently married they live in Perth, WA. They are being billeted by John and Janine Grocott for 5 nights, a little holiday. Nathanael has just won

Australian Society for Medical Research "Gold" prize for his presentation from his PhD "Schizophrenia phenotypes in an animal model of developmental stress" 

 

YOUNG WRITER JEREMY SUISTED

Jeremy Suisted is a New Zealand young writer from Cambridge (North Island) - Prince William visited the city's aircraft factory. Jeremy is a powerful preacher to youth, often away speaking as he did to 400 youth at a June long weekend Christian youth camp. Jeremy is a member of the NZ Young Writer Leadership Group and doing his Masters at Hamilton Uni.Jeremy will be with us for the 13 Sept young writers conf on the Gold Coast.

YOUNG WRITER KANDIMA AWENDILA

Kandima Awendila a young writer from Mozambique and Kandi's article last week reached the Top 5 on the Main Page of Christian Today. Kandima lives on the Gold Coast and is an IT engineer and recently returned to Mozambique and Zimbabwe where she did her high schooling. Kandima will be at the 13 Sept young writer conference and helping with transport.

YOUNG WRITER ZACH RADLOFF

Zach Radloff is the IT young writer, lives on the Gold Coast and at Griffith Uni (IT). The story is told that Zach spotted a mistake by the lecturer and he turned out to be spot on!  Zach's latest article this Wednesday in Christian Today on Christians and Video Games. Zach's parents are billeting for the young writer conference 13 Sept Melbourne's Tim Everton another IT man - now I wouldn't understand a word! 

E-BLAST - 15 JUNE 2014

CoolyRocksOn Saturday 7 June drive past also celebrated the local famous surf life savers - last  right at rear is our Well-Being Australia mission's plumber Wade Morely (known as Moose). A terrific help to us and serves Surf Life Saving tirelessly with the nippers.

MARK AND DELMA COOLY-ROCKS-ON

CoolyRocksOn wasn't all business (as it were - church service) as Mark and Delma showed singer Lisa Goetze some of the Coolangatta - Tweed Heads sites including Eagle Nest, Point Danger and a variety of niche coffee shops. A hectic three days.

MARK PREACHING COOLY-ROCKS-ON

Mark preaching at the CoolyRocksOn church service. Mark's article last Wednesday in Christian Today on the church service -

http://christiantoday.com.au/article/coolyrockson-church-service-a-rockoll-shout-for-the-lord/17481.htm

LISA GOETZE - SINGER COOLY-ROCKS-ON

We showed Lisa Goetze Eagles Nest overlooking Coolangatta Beach and in the distance Snappers Rock where the World Surfing Championships are held each February. Lisa was our singer for the CoolyRocksOn Church Service, a young writer from Canada, based at YWAM in Brisbane.

CHEV - COOLY-ROCKS-ON

The two main thoroughfares in Coolangatta were replete with these 1400 vintage vehicles at CoolyRocksOn. Even I can recall these old Cheves.

EXHIBITTIONIST - COOLY-ROCKS-ON

Some vehicles displayed at CoolyRocksOn were more exhibitionist than others.

DICKIE SEAT - COOLY-ROCKS-ON

Who remembers the dickie seat? Would it even pass any of the safety rules today?  

PICK-UP UTE - COOLY-ROCKS-ON

The US traditional pick-up ute of the 50s displayed at CoolyRocksOn.

E-BLAST - 8 JUNE 2014

Lisa Goetze Canadian young writer (YWAM Brisbane) visited us for the CoolyRocksOn June long weekend, the largest Australian nostalgic Rock'n'Roll festival with 1400 cars and bands. Mark re-instituted the church service on Sunday 8 where Lisa was the singer. Lisa's dad displayed a Thunderbird at shows festivals when Lisa was at high school. Pic - Lisa beside a 1950s Ford with the classic milk-bar tray.   

COOLY-ROCKS-ON - CONGREGATION

CoolyRocksOn congregation (photo) - not knowing how many might turn up in the marquee for the CoolyRocksOn re instituted church service officials printed out 40 copies of the Order of Service and the 4 hymns. As you see the congregation was phenomenal with at least 120 attending. Everyone shared the song sheets. We put chairs out and there was not enough room so late comers sat at the tables in the back section. 

COOLY-ROCKS-ON CHURCH - PREACHER

Mark as the chaplain for CoolyRocksOn planned the church service (marquee), and not been held for some years. His topic was on the growing role Christians play in the community such as education, meals, fetes, play groups, welfare, sport, music, concerts, weddings, christenings,  funerals .... while chaplains / Christian ministry - hospitals, aged care, industry, commerce, military, sport, youth, juvenile, prisons, festivals such as CoolyRocksOn offering much encouragement to the congregation.

SINGERS COOLY-ROCKS-ON CHURCH

CoolyRocksOn church service singers Lisa Goetze (Immortal Invisible, The Lord's My Shepherd, How Great Thou Art) and Delma (helped with When the Roll is Called Up Yonder); with Bill Parr on key board. The congregational singing was fabulous. Cliff Jolly was the Rock'n'Roll entertainer who did 4 guest numbers.  

DELMA AND LISA GOETZE

Delma and Canadian young writer Lisa Goetze who came down from Brisbane YWAM (Youth With A Mission) for the CoolyRocksOn festival and as the singer for the CoolyRocksOn church service in the big marquee.

GAVIN LAWRIE IN COOLY-ROCKS-ON PARADE

Gavin Lawrie (right) retired Barrister / Solicitor, Country Pioneer Church, and Australian young writer Panellist is a keen member of Tweed /Coolangatta Rock'n'Roll (as is Jan his wife) and they were all part of the CoolyRocksOn parade on Saturday morning 7 June. 

OFFICIALS GUIDE US OUT

After the CoolyRocksOn church service, we packed away the key board and all the gear into the boot, went and had a much needed cuppa and then as required called upon the officials to let us out of the special parking area. These two officials led us out of the crowds upon crowds.