IN THE NEWS

It’s great when good things happen! There’s often too much bad stuff going on that distracts us from all the good that Jesus is doing around us ALL the time! This week it’s good to report on a number of things that are making the headlines – literally.

First up, I’ll start with the latest fundraising initiatives for the mission trip to Hong Kong at Easter. The local Pizza House – The Colosseum - has agreed to host a fundraising night for us this coming Monday and its owner, Nick Losardo, will give us 20% of all sales for Hong Kong. Well, this story has captured the imagination of the community and has made it to the front page of our local newspaper plus a half-page spread inside. We’re praying for the biggest night EVER with lots of fun with music, making friends, great food, raffles and lots of donations to Hong Kong.

Next up, our last SN@C, (Sunday Night at Capers) was held in a local church – Bowral Baptist Church, and the result was extraordinary. We had so many young people come along for the evening from our community that we had an overflow of people that meant some had to sit outside the hall boundaries! We got emails about the service too, here are a few quotes:

“Please pass on Congratulations to the SN@C team!
KELLY

"Woodsey.....last night was the BEST night I've ever had at Bowral Baps.....THANKYOU and all the capernwray guys for what you are doing each week - man....you really DO feel Jesus there amongst us each week hey! :D
Its been a real privilege getting to know all of you at capernwray more, Jordon

We like feedback like this – it reassures us that we are doing what God wants!

This weekend we are also very excited as the entire student body will be going to the live Hillsong Recording of their new album – an exciting event to say the least. We have gone to this for the past two years and the students love the atmosphere of praise and worship along with getting to know the latest songs.

As you can see there are lots of things happening: we are either making the news or are being part of what is in the news. That’s life at Torchbearers and we love it!

Just one final note: a former principal of our Bible School has been teaching here this week. His topic has been the book of John and the students have been wrapped. This guy, Geoff Hobson, has such a teaching gift, and it is terrific to hear how each of the students are responding to the truth.

HAVE A GREAT WEEK AND GOD BLESS!

WOODSEY