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Dear Friends,
 
A week ago I returned from Chicago where I attended the Global Leadership Summit (GLS) in my role as chair of the Australian board. What a fabulous week it was! Craig Groeschel was an amazing host and the quality of summit speakers was simply outstanding. I am so excited we will be hosting our 12th GLS this October 25-26.  More on that later.
 
While it was a privilege to travel to Chicago, it’s even better to be home. After all, there’s only so many ribs you can eat! The next couple of weeks are filled with some really important events I’d like to tell you about, and more importantly, invite you to participate in and pray for.

J35 | AUGUST 22

This Thursday night at 7pm we host our third J35 Prayer and Worship night for 2019, this time at Newlife Brisbane. The last J35 held in June was such a significant night, with more than 300 of us pressing into, and hearing from God. I’m believing we will experience something similar this again on Thursday. To our Gold Coast family – let’s reciprocate the incredible commitment of our Brisbane family who travelled down the M1 in June to join us.  We have no excuse as we’ll be travelling against the heavy traffic!
 
Seriously, if you’re passionate about Newlife and our future, and you can, then come.
 
If you need to hear from God personally, long for healing for you or someone you love, or simply enjoy pursuing the presence of God, then come.

PROPEL CONFERENCE | OPENING CELEBRATION | AUGUST 27

Next week, around 200 leaders from around our nation will gather for the inaugural Propel Conference, where amongst other things, Propel Network will be launched. Propel is a network of more evangelical leaders, congregations and agencies in the Uniting Church who are passionate about, and committed to evangelism, discipleship, developing leaders and church planting and revitalisation.
 
Newlife is taking a leading role is helping establish Propel, and our congregation will be one of the founding members. I’m inviting you to be a part of this critically important and historical moment. Let me explain.
 
Next Tuesday night, August 27, there will be a launch celebration as part of the Propel Conference program. It will be a night of joy-filled worship, passionate prayer and looking to future and God’s vision for this new network. I have the privilege of bringing a message.
 
I would LOVE as many of us who call Newlife home to come and join the celebration, encouraging our friends from around Australia with our presence, prayers and voices.  The launch celebration is free and kicks off at 7pm.

FATHERS' DAY | SEPTEMBER 1

On Sunday, September 1, we celebrate Fathers' Day.  Woohoo! At Newlife Gold Coast we have a very special guest preacher, Pastor Jason Elsmore from Gateway Baptist Church. Jason is a fantastic preacher who has a wonderful way of sharing gospel truth will all people, but particularly men.  He’s the author of the book, ‘Jesus the Bloke’.  Jason will be preaching at our 8am and 10am celebrations.  There will be doughnuts for Dads in the courtyard after each service, and a bunch of other fun as we honour and celebrate our men.  It’s a great day to invite someone to church!
 

GLS 2019 | OCTOBER 25 - 26

As I said earlier, this October we have the amazing privilege of hosting the Global Leadership Summit (GLS) for the 12th time.  GLS Gold Coast will run from 7pm Friday night, October 25, to 5pm Saturday, October 26. Speakers like Craig Groeschel, Patrick Lencioni, Bear Grylls and nine others will inspire, equip and challenge you in your leadership.  GLS is for everyone, because everyone has influence – and leadership is influence.
 
Here’s the great news, as a host site we have a special host rate of $99.  I would love you to come. To register, just click the link below.

REGISTER HERE

That’s enough for now!  As I finish, I pray God’s richest blessing on you and those you love.
 
Yours in Christ,
 

Stu Cameron
Lead Minister

PROPEL CONFERENCE | 27 - 29 AUGUST

INVITATION TO ATTEND
Living out God’s call to be a lighthouse community Newlife will host four major conferences through 2019.The third of these events - Propel Conference - is perhaps the most important. 
Propel is a gathering of 150-200 leaders (maybe more) from across the Uniting Church, & from right around Australia.
Propel will focus positively and passionately on seeking renewal in our church through 

  1. Evangelism, 
  2. Discipleship, 
  3. Church Planting &
  4. Leadership Development.   

The conference is for church leaders &  is open to all who would like to attend. It will seek to inspire, encourage and equip attendees. It will be a time to learn together from practitioners, enjoy worship together and have plenty of time to network as we share great food and coffee.  

INVITATION TO CELEBRATE 

Newlife's Lighthouse calling is a celebration of God's grace to us. We invite all who call Newlife home to celebrate with us during the Propel Conference on Tuesday evening from 7 pm.  Stu will be launching the vision of Propel Network and we will worship and celebrate with others from around Australia the exciting new network which God is calling us to. 

INVITATION TO CONTRIBUTE

Propel conference will need at various times some additional help.  We would love to hear from you if you could spare some time to assist with the following: 

  • Tuesday 27th from 5-6  pm - we need 3-6  people to assist in setting up conference space
  • Tuesday 27th at 9 pm - we need 3-6  people to assist in the reset of conference space
  • Tuesday 27th from 5 pm-8 pm - we  need 3 people to help serve meals and create an atmosphere of hospitality
  • Tuesday 27th from 11 am-5 pm, Wednesday 28th from 8-5 pm & Thursday 29th from 8-1 pm - we need 3  people to help serve meals and create an atmosphere of hospitality  

If you would like participate in our Light House calling please register below.

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