Welcome to the October/November Edition of “The Visionary”.
I have some good news for you today. While the rest of the world focuses on the failure of its financial systems we are secure in the promises of God.
But my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:18-19 MKJV)
Grace and peace be multiplied to you through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord, according as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who has called us to glory and virtue, through which He has given to us exceedingly great and precious promises, so that by these you might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. (2 Peter 1:2-4 MKJV)
It seems that the entire world is set on worrying about what is going to happen. Around the world banks are collapsing, financial institutions are being dissolved, jobs are being lost, businesses going bankrupt. One company in the USA reports that 25,000 homes are being foreclosed each month.
At home in Australia there is an impact on us also. While our banks are more secure, the price of oil goes ever higher, food prices are increasing, governments are at a loss for solutions, while we suffer the effects of the international crisis. “Doomed! We are, doomed!” cries the soothsayer!
But the promise of God does not say so! He promises to provide us with all things that pertain to life and Godliness according to his riches in glory … but there is a caveat, a condition. It is “through the knowledge of him who has called us to glory. (I Peter 1:2-4)
So in these troubling times, take heart. Here is the reason to study and understand his word; the more we know of Jesus, the better we understand both his word and his will for us, the greater is our security and provision in him for this life.
These promises are not a guarantee of your job or your home or your particular thing. They are a guarantee that in every situation you face, even in these times, God will be there and he will look after you if you trust in him and his word. Study earnestly to present yourself approved to God, a workman that does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the Word of Truth (2 Timothy 2:15 MKJV), and you will enjoy the prosperity of God according to the measure he has set aside for you.
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Welcome to the first edition of "The Visionary" for 2008. Already we are into the second month and I have no idea what has happened to the time.
We have a big year ahead of us. Our re-accreditation with VETAB is due in May of this year. New Resources Centre's are opening here in Australia and our existing Resource Centre's are growing, our mission work is taking off in a big way with works opening in the Philippines, Nepal, Papua New Guinea and the UK, we have also be been asked to get involved in India with some contacts that Ken made a year ago. Already there are a good number of new students starting with us in all of our colleges.
In May this year we will host a seminar with Dr Stan DeKoven and Rev. Dr. Ken Chant. Firm details are yet to be decided but the seminar will take place at Glenfield and we look forward to an incredible time with these two men of God. The seminar last year was a great success and we want to build on that. Keep the date in mind. YOU will be blessed.
The Internet Bible College is undergoing another much needed facelift. Our web developer is doing a great job on it. We thank God for our new website for Vision Christian College and the address is www.visionchristiancollege.com.au. Please take the time to go to the site and offer your opinions. It is still in development but it is available and usable.
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Welcome to the September October edition of The Visionary. Spring has sprung and a new season of planting and preparation is upon our farmers, Ken takes an appropriate look at this later in the newsletter. I apologise for the lack of the Roll of Honour in this and the last issue. We have had several graduates and next issue we will mention them all. In this edition we have items from both Ken and Alison, a report from Ian Trail who is a missionary in China He runs five Vision Colleges in that nation with a sixth due to start on his return from a brief ministry trip here in Australia. We have two unsolicited but thoughtful testimonies from students, some news on the accredited program and other odd pieces...
John 15:16, Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you,. and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.
Accredited Program Update
We introduced the Advanced Diploma of Christian Ministry 5 years ago and it has undergone some revision recently. We are so pleased to see the steady increase of interest in the course, especially as it attracts Austudy and at the same time it does add a practical component to the Vision subjects. The accredited program is very flexible and it is ideally suited to students who desire to enter into ministry because of the vocational training component. So what are the changes? Effective immediately students need to complete only two instead of four practical training subjects for each of the award levels that are offered. The effect of this change is to enable the student to be more thorough in their training and study and it reduces the overall cost of the program without effecting the VETAB payments. For more information please contact the college.
Welcome to the July August Edition of
The Visionary. We are into the last half of the year already and I am amazed at what has already happened. For Ken and Alison, the return from their successful trip to the UK, then their trip to Athens for the Vision conference, back into Australia for the CRC conferences in March and in May, various ministry trips, and the Vision seminar with Dr Stan. For me, the Missions trip to Myanmar, and my first trip back to the UK since I left 38 years ago. The College's Resource Centres continue to grow and the student body is increasing in the various colleges. Bless God. We have not lacked many problems and stresses to all of us, and we all need your prayers, but we are seeing good success, and so we should, for it is Jesus who has declared:
John 15:16, Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.
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Alison Chant's New Book
Divine Healing - The Wonder and the Mystery is now available in perfect bound form. The title says it all, and is a great addition to your collection on the fascinating subject You can get a copy directly from Alison, call her on 02 9623 8474 or you can contact out office 02 9829 1340
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