MMM Australia WA Centre 33 Furley Road Southern River 6110 Phone/Fax (08) 9456 0022 Mobile 0409 778 799 Email: mmmwa@mmm.org.au Web: www.mmm.org.au

July 2012

MMM Australia WA Centre News

Hi Everyone, This month I have been out on two of our MMM projects working alongside other MMM volunteers. I will never get over the feeling of accomplishment that I have after a project is completed - knowing that the work we have just finished is part of extending God’s Kingdom, to see the blessing that it brings to the organisation we serve, to experience the special bond and relationship with fellow brothers and sisters in the Family of God, as we work together. It sure does create everlasting memories. Karen and I would like to thank all our volunteers for the contribution they make to the ministry of MMMAustralia here in the West. Together We Serve. Praise God.

WA Happenings

Kelmscott Baptist Church - “MMM could mean a few different things...e.g. men moving mountains, but then we remember that women also help; and that's how it was erecting a 2.2 high (ft) Steel garrison fence approximately 123 metres long on the north and east boundary of the Kelmscott Baptist Church property. A great job achieved in two lovely sunny days supplied by our heavenly Father. The team led by Ab not only worked hard, but were enthusiastic, good spirited, unified, and there were many laughs and good fun, especially when they were stirring Pastor Milton giving him a hard time. The ladies of the church kept plenty of good food on the table for the Team hot and on time, (with no steroids added or needed).

It was good to see three generations on the job working together. Trevor's father inlaw, Trevor and his son. This really generated the Team! Guess what ? Even Trevor's son's girlfriend was there all the way from New York State USA. She was a great help and now knows kangaroos are just over grown aussie grass hoppers. Our Church wants to say a big thank you, not only for a great job done, but for the willing spirit and the gift of time shared with us. If we ever need some more assistance, We know who we can count on... MMM serving those who serve”. All for Christ's Glory Pastor Milton Gabrielson Kelmscott Baptist Church

MMM Centre gets a cut and trim.

Karen’s Dad, Laurie, made the trek from Scotts Head NSW to visit her here in the West. On arrival we took him around the property and he was impressed but also realised that there were a few unwanted dead trees, overhanging branches and overgrown bush that needed attending to. With trusted chainsaw in one hand and secateurs in the other the job was always going to be a big one, but that did no faze him.

After five days and five trailer loads of green waste to the local refuge dump and enough firewood to keep the home fires burning through a winter, the grounds have taken on a new look. It is amazing the difference a cut and trim will do. Our thanks to Laurie for his efforts.

Upcoming Projects

As we build our contact base of people’s willingness and skills list we are better equipped to respond to the needs of those who call upon us. Feel free to contact the WA Centre at any time so we can provide updated information on how you can be involved in the work of MMM Australia here in WA. Additional National and International Projects can be found at http://www.mmm.org.au/projects/

Halls Creek AOG Church (Oct - Nov 2012) - Internal fit out of cottage. This cottage was built by an MMM team last year and we would like to be able to complete the internal fit out this year. The Northern half of WA will now come under the newly created ministry of MMM Northern Australia operated out of Darwin and headed up by John and Anne Cooper (current State Managers of Queensland), however MMMWA would like to partner with them on this project, so if you have the time to travel north, Trevor would like to hear from you just contact the MMMWA Centre to register your details.

Halls Creek AOG Cottage

Two additions to the Beard Family

Well for everyone who has asked about how our little grand daughters are going and if we have a picture, here they are. Dannielle Hope Bowman born 03/04/12 (Right) Amelia Elizabeth Hall born 07/05/12 (Left) It is such a joy to be grand parents and these little ones are a real blessing. They spend many hours together and remind us of their mothers when they were little. Both are well and beginning to explore the world they have been brought into.

Opportunities to share the vision of MMM

As a person who receives this newsletter, we know that you are also interested in seeing the ministry and work of MMM Australia grow here in WA. One way in which we can do this, is by visiting churches, prayer and fellowship groups, youth groups or cell groups with an opportunity to share about the work, projects and vision of MMM Australia. Over the years we have been able to make numerous visits and have always enjoyed meeting others who belong to God’s family. May we encourage you to ask the groups and organizations that you belong to, whether they to may like to hear the message of how MMM “Serves those that Serve”.

If you are a Tradie or are skilled in areas of construction MMMWA would like to hear from

you.

MMMWA would like to encourage you to consider giving some of your time to our ministry. We are looking for persons from all areas of construction. If you would like to have a chat about what you could do to for the ministry of MMM call Trevor and together we can explore the possibilities. Just by supplying us with your contact details would allow us to keep you informed of the projects that are planned and the ministries we are helping. There is no obligation only opportunities. We pray regularly that out Heavenly Father will supply us with the resources and people we need for each project, maybe you are that person for the next one.

MMMWA Ladies Ministry Team Craft Day

The next Craft Day is Sat 28th July - Cake Decoration. Why not come and enjoy. Contact Karen at the MMM Centre or Mob 0419 197 695

With the help of an experienced teacher (Beck Florrison) ladies will be learning how to decorate cakes like a professional. Last year there were flowers, little babies and colourful shapes of all sorts. Although not all the cup cakes made it home, some were just too good to say no. The day begins at 3pm with plenty of time for fellowship and learning. Afternoon Tea and a Meal are supplied in the cost of $45. For those who have UFO’s (Unfinished Finished Objects), you are welcome to come and enjoy the day also.

Halls Creek AOG Cottage

Trevor and Karen Beard

Prayer Groups

MMM in WA values the encouragement we receive from those who regularly pray for the work of MMM both here in Western Australia, Nationally and Internationally. If you require help or assistance with prayer notes or information updates please feel free to contact the WA Centre. If you are part of a group that meets for prayer or would like to begin a group that would commit to praying for the ministry of MMM Australia we would like to hear from you. Prayer Groups meet at the MMM Centre (next meeting 7.30pm Sun 08th Jul 2012) and North of the River. Contact the MMM WA Centre for details. Become a “Prayer Warrior” for MMM Australia. A Blessing to all those who continue to uphold us in your daily pray life.

Staying in Touch

Looking for all MMM Australia News, be the first to know. Now available at - http://www.mmm.org.au/news/ Just click on to the State of interest, Newsletters and Prayer updates every month. Attached to this ENewsletter is the MMM Prayer Bulletin and Prayer Force, these provide information on areas within MMM Ministries and people who have asked for your help through prayer. We pray that you have enjoyed this Newsletter and catching up on MMM happenings. Feel free to further promote the ministry of MMM Australia by passing it onto your friends, Church, a Christian Organisation or Mission or displaying it on a noticeboard.

For all enquiries and assistance, please contact us at the MMM Australia WA Centre. Together We Serve

Announcing

MMMAustralia WA Celebration Dinner

Sat 08 September 2012

Camp Wattle Grove

Keep this Date Free … Mark it in your Diary …

Plan to be there

Further Details to follow

SUN

1

JAMES 1 : 17 Every good & perfect

gift is from above, coming down from the

Father of the heavenly lights, who does

not change like shifting shadows.

MON

2

TAS Prayer Fellowships - Launceston, Devonport / Sheffield. QLD - Prayer Fellowship at the Centre, Mango Hill.

VIC - Praise God for a great celebration

at the opening of the new MMM Aust

Head office in Mitcham on the 30th June

& for those who attended to join in

giving thanks to God for his provisions

for MMM.

TUE

3

NSW - Give thanks for the work that took place at Sherwood Cliffs & give thanks for the Grove’s leadership there.

WED

4

Pray for peace & God’s blessings for Pallita who has recently come to Melbourne from Thailand, for training with MMM administration.

THU

5

Praise God for the safe return of the great team & for all they achieved on the BuildABond Vanuatu Prevention of Blindness Clinic.

FRI

6

Praise God for the great team & all that was done last month for the maternity ward project with the Evangelical Church of PNG, in OBO.

SAT

7

VIC - Give thanks for the opportunity & the team members working on the MMM Build projects at Bethel Funerals in Mitcham for 2 weeks & Elwood Presbyterian Church for approximately 3 months.

SUN

8

WA - Prayer Fellowship , 7.30pm at the MMM Centre at Southern River. WA - Prayer Fellowship North of the River

MON

9

TAS - Prayer Fellowship - Ulverstone

NSW - Pray for Lyndon Bell with all his responsibilities including co-ordinating site visits for new projects in QLD with builders based in that State. Pray he will be able to have quality time with his young family amidst his very busy work commitments.

TUE

10

VIC - Pray for people to come forward to participate in a team to assist the ministry of Benwerren.

THU

12

Pray for Peter & Lillian Taylor who have recently relocated in Victoria. Pray they will settle well into their house & be blessed with new friends quickly in their area. Give thanks for all they do in their faithful service to God through MMM.

FRI

13

Give thanks for the commitment, effort & good working relationship between Rob Saunders & Rob Dux as they manage MMMBuild projects. Pray for God to continue sustaining, guiding & blessing these men.

SAT

14

Give thanks for the opportunity for staff to meet together at Conference last month for fellowship, discussions & plan-ning for MMM’s future. Praise God for the skills & assistance given to staff by Tania Hannath & Pete Smith who each led a valuable session at Conference.

SUN

15

1 TIMOTHY 1 : 14 God’s grace was

given us in Jesus Christ before the

beginning of time.

MON

16

QLD - Pray for the team doing a building renovation for Longreach AOG Church this week.

TUE

17

QLD / NT Pray for John & Anne Cooper as they prepare to move to Darwin in early August to live there and work for MMM in this new environment for them. Pray for God’s sustaining as they pack up their belongings from the Queensland base & say goodbye to friends made. Pray for God’s guidance for them & His help in coping well with a different climate. Pray they will be well supported in this new location & be greatly blessed to be a blessing. Pray they will settle easily into a new church & make friends quickly. Pray for their family to adjust well to this change.

WED

18

Pray for all the MMM staff as they work in their many roles & tasks f or MMM. May God grant them his strength, wisdom, grace & peace, through his Spirit.

THU

19

Pray for God’s blessings on the House family in their transition from full time missionaries with MMM. Pray that God will provide employment for Glenys & Jacinta in Tasmania & that the building of their house will go smoothly. Give thanks for all who contributed finances towards their house.

FRI

20

Praise God for his provisions for MMM & pray for his continued blessings on the work & workers.

MMM PRAYER FORCE—July

SUN

22

JAMES 1 : 5 If any of you

lacks wisdom, he should ask

God, who gives generously to

all without finding fault, & it

will be given to him.

MON

23

Give thanks for Graham & Gloria Scott who are leading a team to Normanton to assist Lyle Morris, the Manager for Aboriginal & Islander Christian Fellowship.

Pray for the team that is renovating a building for the leaders of this Northern Queensland Community for the next 2 weeks.

TUE

24

NSW - Pray for the team at Caves Beach building an access ramp & putting up an awning.

WED

25

VIC - Pray for the team working at Belgrave Heights Presbyterian Church for the next 5 months.

THU

26

Pray for many people to sign up on the website to receive the MMM E News & that they will be encouraged by it to support our mission. Pray for God’s wisdom & guidance for all producing the articles for this communication.

FRI

27

Praise God for all supporting MMM in prayer or with finances. We are also so thankful for those who join teams for work projects & use their skills to serve the Lord & bless others.

SAT

28

Pray that all in MMM will be a pleasing witness for the Lord & may He be glorified in all that is said & done for Him.

SUN

29

PHILIPPIANS 4 : 19 God will

meet all your needs according to

his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.

MON

30

Pray for God’s wisdom & guidance for Tim Cranna, the Management team & the MMM Board members.

TUE

31

Pray for God’s blessings & growth of all the ministries MMM has been privileged to assist. Pray for ongoing partnerships between MMM & those we have helped.

WED

11

Praise God for Anthony Hocking’s skills in assisting Euroa Baptist Church last month & for those who helped on this project.

SAT

21

WA - Craft at the Centre form 3—9pm. Pray for Trevor & Karen Beard as they work fulltime & man-age MMM matters in WA.

Observe what the Lord your God requires : Walk in his ways, & keep his decrees & commands,

Other Dates to Mark in your Diary

The Ladies Ministry have been busy and planned their program for the coming year.

For those who have attended one of these days we are sure you will want to book early.

For those who have not - come along and experience an afternoon of fellowship, learning, laughter and relaxation in a way only the ladies know how.

GREAT DAY

GREAT DAY

GREAT DAY