Garden News (March 2016)

9 years ago by Rod Bailey

I have so much to learn... Last week I was lamenting the struggle we are having in the garden against marauding bugs, beetles, birds and all of their friends, thinking we are waging this battle all alone. But while digging your potato's last week I was gently rebuked... Rats have shifted into the potato patch, making nests right there in the "potato pantry" so they don't have to go out for dinner. It's discouraging digging at times because they have cleaned us ou...

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Filling Orders for Fresh Produce

9 years ago by Shanna Duke

This is something that happens about two days a week at the Eastward garden: tables are set up and orders are filled! This is the special industry project of the Bailey family. During the week an email is sent out to friends in the local area; offering fresh, flavourful, spray free produce. People order what they want, then the orders are filled and delivered to the customers! It is such a joy working in the fresh air and sunshine!   Below are some photos of the last...

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Stocktaking :)

9 years ago by Shanna Duke

Last Thursday found Hannah, Ella, and myself in the Eastward bookstore to begin stocktaking. As we went through all the items we would say to each other "oh, I really need to read that!" Or listen to, or watch it :) Eastward Christian Resources  (ECR) is committed to providing only materials that inspire and encourage to keep focused on Jesus. From Bibles, books, CDs, and DVDs; to felts, teaching aids, PakLite 9 volt torches, and charcoal - plus more!&...

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I'd Rather Have Jesus!

9 years ago by Shanna Duke

Over the past few weeks Emmanuel and I have been working to get the final music video (from the last camp) to you. Distractions have made it slow going, but it is coming—soon!! As I’ve listened to the song many times to edit it, my desire to “rather have Jesus than anything” has only grown. Looking forward to sharing the song and its message with you!   In the meantime, if you haven't already seen our previous music videos you can watch them here :) Or if...

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Keen Canvassers

9 years ago by Shanna Duke

After D’Sozo camp, a lot of us young people left with a greater desire and more skills to serve God and others better—especially in the canvassing work. Soon after with a group of keen canvassers we spent one more week, down in the Yass district and surrounds, sharing the books that have been such a blessing to us. Like that precious promise (found in Luke 6:38), where when we give our best to the Master “…it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, a...

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More Canvassing Testimonies

9 years ago by Shanna Duke

It is so exciting to see God's hand working. In the six weeks of staying in the Kingscliff/Murwillumbah area we were able to encounter many people who had already been impacted by our books! Whether they had gotten something a minute, day, or week before - hearing their feedback was very encouraging! One man said he had found a Great Controversy in the op-shop he worked in. When we asked what he thought of it he said it was really compelling! Here are a few of the follow-ups we've h...

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Reflections from the Canvassing Team

9 years ago by Shanna Duke

  Here are a few thoughts from some of the team members from the recent canvassing program:   "I didn't expect to enjoy canvassing so much. I thought that I could manage canvassing for 6 - 7 weeks and then return to my usual life's routines. But the blessings of canvassing have impacted me so much that I am determined to continue canvassing whenever I get a chance. We have an important work to do with God!"  ~Julie "I found it so exciting t...

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Final Canvassing Update

9 years ago by Shanna Duke

Thank you, friends, for your support through prayers and encouragement for the 2015/16 Canvassing Program. It really made a difference!  God really blessed! In total 1530 magabooks (the main books being 375  Great Controversy 's, 229  Peace Above the Storm 's, 126  Health and Peace , 48  Lessons of Love , and 507 cookbooks.) and 2806 Happies (small  Steps to Christ ) went out. Thank you to Kingscliff SDA Church for letting us&n...

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Heavy Laden

9 years ago by Shanna Duke

Three cars, eleven people, and lots of stuff made its way from Kingscliff SDA Church over to the Tweed Valley Adventist College on the 13th December. From the outside you could see it was lower to the ground than normal and it had to use more power to get where we wanted to. Inside we had things all around us. As I was thinking about this "journey" I was reminded of the journey we are on. A journey--a life--that starts out burdened with sin and despair, trials and perplexi...

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Sharing at Local Churches

9 years ago by Shanna Duke

On the 12th of December we had opportunities to share and encourage some of the local churches near Kingscliff, NNSW, and also attend two local baptisms. Emmanuel, Dylan, and Caleb went up to Helensvale SDA church to share some testimonies, talk about the canvassing work and share about Eastward's future plans. They stayed for lunch, a baptism and then joined the rest of the team back down in Kingsciff for another baptism. Tim, Andy, Julie, Kasey, and Shanna we...

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