Malawi - Africa
Wed, 22 Oct 2008 from Brisbane

Pastor Nelson Mbewe (Blanytyre) has reported their 2nd maize mill is nearing completion with just the electricity needed to be connected. This project has taken some time to get to this stage as Pastor Nelson had to go to the assemblies in Mozambique for the funeral of one of their Pastors. Our condolences go out to the family.

While in Mozambique many folk heard the Word of God which resulted in 12 people being baptised.

Pastor Nelson has sent a special thanks to RCI Sydney for their help in sponsoring this maize mill project.

(Via email from Pastor Nelson)


Pastor Nelson shows the mill


Looking Good


Inside the mill

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Preaching the Gospel in China
Mon, 13 Oct 2008 from Brisbane

Recently, Michael and Susan from Brisbane arrived back from China. They report:

At Beijing a young man called Hong Li came to our hotel room. After a short time of prayer he received the Holy Spirit and was baptised in our hotel pool. Kerry from Coffs Harbour met Hong Li on a plane flight between Miami and Los Angeles about 3 years ago when Kerry was on his way to Cali. Since then we had exchanged emails now and then. Just before the Olympics he contacted Kerry advising he was now back in China and wanted to be baptised and to receive the Spirit. Our new brother, Hong Li is now back to his hometown in Yantai, which is an hour's flight from Beijing.

At Beijing we also met up with a Christian group that wants to be associated with RCI. Their pastor, Chen, had come into contact with Dennis from Gosford during a visit to Sydney. We had a good meeting with Pastor Chen and his leaders, and they accepted the encouragement that was offered on many matters that we see in RCI. Robert and Gail from Malaysia were able to join us at that meeting with the leaders, and also the Sunday church meeting the following morning. They held their meetings in a converted 3-bedroom apartment more than 20 floors above ground level - hence they insist that they are not an underground church! We are impressed that they are not afraid to talk about the Lord to their classmates or work colleagues, as most come through personal witnessing.

We also caught up with sister Juedi in Shanghai, who was baptised in Brisbane a number of years ago.

STOP PRESS:
Just spoken to Sabina from Beijing. She told us that they had 12 baptisms at their Sunday meeting today. The portable baptism tank that Dennis (Gosford) brought from Australia has been put to good use. Seven of the people are from the Blind Society of Beijing. They had been visiting the society and witnessing to them over a number of weeks. One actually received the Holy Spirit directly in the baptism "tank". Looks like we will hear a good report from Dennis when he gets home.

Michael Tang


Li Hong-li (Hongli) after his baptism in Beijing - now in Yantai, China


New Group in China (Pastor Chen - white shirt)


Michael & Susan with Robert, Gail & Jodie Lee in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
at meeting in China



 Sabina (Beijing), Susan (Brisbane), Hong Li (Yantai)

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Italian Summer Camp 2008
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 from Melbourne

This year RCI had representation from Australia, England, Germany, Poland, and of course our wonderful hosts from Florence and Bolzano in Italy.

A feature of the camp was the appointment of Pastor Konrad (Poland), by Pastor Simon.  Pastor Chris from London, Pastors Helmut and Pino were in attendance.

Great food, fellowship and friendships were had, set against the stunning foothills of the Alps.

What an unforgettable time! What an amazing place God has created!

Pastor Simon

Pr Pino, Sabine and Mikey, playing choruses

Pastor Chris and  Francesco

Konrad from Poland is made Pastor Konrad

Greetings from all the Saints gathered at the Italian Camp 2008

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Papua New Guinea - The Land of the Unexpected
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 from Brisbane

Pastor Bruce Pollock from Coffs Harbour and brother Steven Marossezky from Brisbane on their first ever visit to PNG joined Justin Kells (Brisbane - third trip) and Pastor Darcy Ryan (33rd visit).

The visit to PNG started on Friday 25 July and ended on Monday 11 August - the 18 days were filled with fellowship with saints from Wewak, Wulukum, Ausini, Nuku, Maprik, Koesembi, Mount Hagen, Port Moresby and Kimbe.

This was the first visit following the Silver Jubilee in September 2007. The church continues to grow in the things of the Lord with signs and wonders following the preaching of the Gospel.

34 people were baptised across the country.



Greeting crowd at Ausini



Some of the Saints from Wulukum



Baptisms at Wulukum



Great views at the Wewak lookout

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Convention - Miracles
Sat, 14 Jun 2008 from Melbourne

RCI International Convention was held in Melbourne during 7 to 9 June. The theme was "Miracles" - and talks were given on this great Bible subject. Lots of fellowship, and lots of news from around the world.

Some of the crowd

Pastor Simon Longfield preaching

The 'Foyer Play' - which ran during all the convention intermissions

Convention doesn't run without helpers...

Our newest pastor - from India

'One Voice' in action

Graham takes us home

Video of more Convention 2008 items here...

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African Adventure
Sat, 31 May 2008 from Melbourne

Pastors Simon and Vic are presently in transit from their trip to Malawi.

Visits to a number of Malawian assemblies and to the Mulanje border assembly in Mozambique were very rewarding.

The visit to Mulanje included meetings with local government officials where the charter of the Revival Centres was seen as a great benefit to the people of their country.

Three major pastors conferences were held with over one hundred Pastors from the various regions - some representatives had journeyed for days to participate. These included Pastors Jeremiah (Kenya) and Paul (newly established RCI – Liberia), and Moses (who plans to establish an assembly in the Congo). Contacts are also being made in Tanzania.

The maize mill project in Lilongwe (Malawi) was visited and it is proving to be a real credit to the Revival Centres – another similar project is being established in Blantyre.

The trip concluded with a quick visit to see Pastors Pino and Helmet in Italy where the Gospel continues to be faithfully preached.

The future in RCI – Africa is very exciting!

Pastors Bikiel, Nelson and Victor

Greetings from RCI - Blantyre

RCI Maize Mill in Malawi

Baptism in Malawi

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Wedding in Mount Hagen
Sat, 31 May 2008 from Brisbane

I am delighted to express the first wedding ceremony conducted in the Highland Zone, Papua New Guinea. Pastor Smith Tapp married Sister Ruth Andrew on Sunday 13th April 2008.

It was a combined fellowship held in Kauil (near Mount Hagen) hosted by the saints from the Highland and Lae Zones, approximately 200 Spirit-filled saints attended the wedding.

Pastor Titus Mollo (Lae) also spoke at the wedding to bring a powerful salvation message to bring the wedding service message of honour into how all must honour God. Seven people were baptised after the wedding in the local Bongol Creek Pool. All received the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in tongues.

Pastor Simon Wahl thanks all who came to his village and made this a successful day for Smith and Ruth as they are now married.

Pastor Simon Wahl
Zone Pastor - Highland Zone


Sister Ruth and Pastor Smith exchanging rings



Pastor Titus Cephas (Lae) takes photo of the cutting of the cake



The first of seven baptisms in Bongol Creek pool



Second Baptism - Nice clean water for baptisms!

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Brisbane goes to the Gold Coast
Sun, 25 May 2008 from Brisbane

Brisbane and the Gold Coast are close in distance and this past weekend they were even closer as Brisbane travelled the M1 to have fellowship with the Saints on the Gold Coast.

Saturday night was a trivia and entertainment night, with the Gold Coast providing the "trivia" and Brisbane providing the entertainment. A great night of fellowship.

Sunday was our communion meeting with a fellowship lunch afterwards. Pastor Stephen spoke on the Knowledge of God; with all of us coming away wiser from the Word of God.


Saturday Night -  Trivia & Entertainment





Sunday Communion - nice hall



Ally brings her testimony on how God provides

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Change Your World - Queensland Rally Weekend
Thu, 15 May 2008 from Townsville

Townsville played host to the Queensland Rally on May 3-4 at the Riverway Arts Centre.  The weekend provided many opportunities to share with people the gospel and the truth that God can “Change Your World”. 

On Saturday, Pastor Victor Samoilenko introduced Moss Murray who presented informative and entertaining talks on “Global Warming” as well as outlining God’s wondrous creation in his second talk entitled “Breathing”.   Pastor John Andrews spoke Sunday morning on the Rally theme and the afternoon saw Pastors Geoff Hulme, Brendan Backx and Martin Pree provide encouragement to all those gathered, to contend for the faith.

As well as the talks over the Rally weekend there were many items and testimonies, all of which were captured on video and can be viewed by going to the Queensland Rally page.

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Townsville Outreach creates interest in Queensland Rally
Sun, 27 Apr 2008 from Townsville

Townsville band '4theos' created interest on Saturday by playing a selection of music whilst folks handed out personal invitations for the up coming Queensland Rally being held May 3-4 at Riverway.

   

It was the band's first public performance and they generated plenty of interest from visitors to the Riverway Centre.  Next weekend sees '4theos' as well as the Mackay band, 'To that Effect' provide the prelude to a full weekend of Rally activities including presentations by Moss Murray and Pastor John Andrews with visitors attending from Melbourne, Sydney, Newcastle, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast and Mackay assemblies.

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