Over the past 31 years, Allan Foote, a now-retired pastor from New Zealand, has cooked and sold more than 36,000 steam puddings to raise funds for local church initiatives and the wider community.
Author: Maryellen Hacko
Staff were asked to stay home today until a safety check and insurance assessment can be conducted.
250,000 copies containing the books of Mark, John and Acts have been printed to be distributed in time for Papua New Guinea for Christ in May.
The rapid growth is largely thanks to the implementation of Discovery Bible Reading and branch Sabbath school initiatives.
The 10-day series began in Adelaide and finished in Melbourne with a concert by royal wedding singer Paul Lee.
"It's fantastic to see the Church get behind this project, but we still have a window to order more [before Papua New Guinea for Christ in May]," says Pastor Wayne Boehm. "We'd love your support."
More than 400 women from across Sydney dressed in white for the event, standing united against domestic violence.
Submerged in 1.2 metres of water, the whole site—including low-lying cabins and facilities—is now covered in 100 millimetres of mud and debris.
"A lot of people were really challenged to simplify their life so they can spend time to hear and connect with God," said first-time attendee Lucy Dessington.
Organised by the Greater Sydney Conference, the event focused on mobilising local church groups to pray intentionally, fervently and regularly.
