Great Things

This page records news and events involving the Trust that are both encouraging and uplifting to all. The stories will be initially about the gifts given to the Trust. However future items will also include information about congregations that have been supported by the Trust.

One of the most enjoyable things about the Trust is that it allows people to give in honour of others. Maybe after reading some of the stories below, you might want to honour someone or an event in their life by providing a gift to the Trust.

Although the Trustees will try and acknowledge all gifts to the Trust, we apologise if anyone is overlooked. Many people also give anonymously and although we cannot thank them by name, every gift is greatly appreciated and will go toward helping evangelism in Australia.

A beautiful gift from Warren & Dianne Thorburn
January, 2006

Warren and Dianne gave a generous gift to the Trust in reflection of their love for God and the furthering of His Kingdom in Australia. Warren and Dianne have both been interested in the Trust from its inception and are keen supporters of this endeavour. Our thanks and appreciation go to Warren and Dianne. God bless you both!

A gift from the Brethren at Ballina Church of Christ
February, 2005

The generous brethren at the Ballina congregation gave a large gift to the Trust this month. We offer our thanks and appreciation for the foresight of these brethren in ensuring that resources are set aside to help with evangelism in Australia. God bless you all!

A gift from Andrew Kelly, Mariupol Ukraine
February, 2005

Andrew is an Australian who serves the Lord in Ukraine. Andrew was able to access the Trust's web site and sent a gift via credit card. We thank Andrew for his generosity, and his continued love for church growth in Australia. Andrew's work in Mariupol has him overseeing transitional living arrangements for teenage orphan graduates. Thanks Andrew for your generosity.

A gift from Beattie Rd church of Christ, georgia uSA
February, 2005

We would like to thank the generous Saints at the Beattie Rd congregation in Albany Georgia USA. These brethren have assisted with church growth in Australia by helping Bob and Melba Abney for many years. In 2005 the generous brethren at Beattie Rd, also decided to help by sending a gift to the Trust. We praise God for these brethren who, through faith, continue to help God's Kingdom in Australia.

A gift from Rich Little of Naperville USA
December, 2004

Rich has been a promoter of the Trust in 2004 within the USA. Rich continues to encourage church growth in Australia. We appreciate Rich for his enthusiasm for the Trust and his continued support and promotion of the Trust within the USA.

A gift from the Brethren at Blacktown Church of Christ
December, 2004

The generous brethren at the Blacktown congregation gave another gift to the Trust this month. These brethren also hosted the recent Trust 'champions day'. Thank you Blacktown for your continued support of the Trust. May God bless you.

In memory of Charles Lentz
December, 2004

A gift was given to the Trust in memory of Charles Lentz of Marmaduke, Arkansas USA. Charles recently passed away and is survived by his wife Freda. Charles' life was also a blessing to many and in his passing, evangelism in Australia will be assisted for may years to come.

In memory of Wesley O. Hanson
December, 2004

A gift was given to the Trust in memory of Wesley O. Hanson of Tacoma, Washington USA. Weslsey recently passed away and is survived by his wife Laurice. Wesley's life was a blessing to many and even in his passing, evangelism in Australia has benefited.

The wedding of Christine & Gary Matthews honoured
December, 2004

A gift was given to honour the wedding of Christine and Gary. Congratulations go to Christine and Gary on their marriage and may God bless you with a long life together.

Richard & joan Hackman's 50th wedding anniversary honoured
December, 2004

Don & Maxine Klingenberg wish to honour 50 years of marriage between Richard and Joan. They have honoured this wonderful anniversary by providing a gift to the Trust. God bless Richard & Joan for the lives they have blessed in reaching this wonderful milestone.

Ron & Edna Wallace's 50th wedding anniversary honoured
December, 2004

A donation to the Trust was recently given in honour of Ron and Edna's 50 years of marriage. What a blessing the marriage of Ron & Edna has been to so many people. Throughout their years together Ron & Edna have remained faithful to God and blessed so many in their tireless work. God bless you.

A year's craft work pays off
December, 2004

The ladies at the Gosford church of Christ have been producing craft items all through 2004. At a recent community fete these items were sold and a total of $514.10 was donated to the Trust! We thank the ladies at Gosford and are touched by their industriousness and generosity.

A beautiful gift from Michael & Norainie Bargholz
December, 2004

Michael and Norainie are a great example to us all in 'excelling in this grace of giving'. In giving to the Trust Michael and Norainie commented that "In the years to come it [the Trust] will bless many christians and churches. The time is right for Australians to have their own endowment fund and give in a bigger and more strategic way..." Our thanks and appreciation go to Michael and Norainie. God bless you both!

A gift from the Brethren at Peninsula Church of Christ
November / December, 2004

The brethren at the Peninsula church have donated two sums of money to the Trust in November and December. We offer our thanks and appreciation for the foresight of these brethren in ensuring that resources are set aside to help with evangelism in Australia. God bless you all!

A gift from the Brethren at Hawkesbury Church of Christ
November, 2004

The generous brethren at the Hawkesbury congregation gave another gift to the Trust at the recent 'Trust Champions' day .Thanks again to the thoughtful brethren at Hawkesbury.

Abney's leave gift
August, 2004

Bob & Melba Abney kindly left a gift for the Trust during their 2004 visit to Australia. Thank you both for your generosity and support. Your continue love for the Saints in Australia is so encouraging to all.

This is the slogan that is written on most of our publications. It is a slogan that often describes some of the great wonders in God's creation. It is awesome how a small seed can grow into a huge tree. We see the Trust as doing the same.

The first gift to the Trust in December 2003 was from a 10 year old girl. The gift was $2. The first investment earnings of the Trust was 3 cents recorded on the 31 March, 2004. A Trust deposit envelope was received in a congregation's weekly collection - the gift just 40 cents, from a 9 year old boy!

When the Trust has a working balance of several million dollars, we will praise God in understanding that from small beginnings, great things come!