Author Archives: Diana

Vale Jim and Mavis Dow

Posted on April 10, 2010 by Diana

Jim and Mavis Dow have been synonymous with Williamstown Baptist since 1968. Their daughter, Pam, married Denis Merrett, the church organist,  in the old building in Cecil Street on 24th December 1966. Denis and Pam were youth leaders and Malcolm Dow succeeded … Continue reading →

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More about Ray’s journey

Posted on April 10, 2010 by Diana

After many months of problems it is great to be able to post some news from Beth Tephillah. In March 2009 we shared the great news that Ray had accepted Jesus. We had the great joy of witnessing his baptism … Continue reading →

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Tassie trip

Posted on June 8, 2009 by Diana

We have just returned from a 9-day trip to Tasmania with Funtastic Christian Tours. A really well organised tour, taking in sights from Launceston to Freycinet National Park, Richmond, Bothwell, Mt Field National Park and Hobart. Kerry, the coach captain, … Continue reading →

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News for rejoicing

Posted on March 9, 2009 by Diana

Our KYB study of Psalms of mercy and hope reminds us, “It is good to praise the LORD” (Psalm 92:1) and, “declare his glory among the nations, his marvellous deeds among all peoples.” (Psalm 95:3). There are some good things … Continue reading →

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Christmas and New Year at Beth Tephillah

Posted on December 25, 2007 by Diana

We had a great celebration on Christmas Day, worshipping the King. The birth of Jesus was both a beginning and an end. Then 13 gathered for Christmas lunch. We will continue on Friday evening with the usual 6 pm meal … Continue reading →

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KYB in 2007

Posted on December 25, 2007 by Diana

Twenty-five ladies from seventeen different churches spent a great year in the Know Your Bible study in Williamstown. For some, the first study of the year – The Holy Spirit in the Old and New Testament – brought them a … Continue reading →

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Generational Healing Seminar

Posted on September 8, 2007 by Diana

A full day, in more senses than one, with 41 people at Beth Tephillah today for our Generational Healing seminar. Our publicity says “places are limited”, so the 5 who left it to this morning were fortunate that 4 who … Continue reading →

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Charles Kraft – I Give You Authority

Posted on August 19, 2007 by Diana

We met Charles Kraft back in 1995 and warmed to his style of ministry. When the Prayer Ministries Network invited him to conduct a Deep Healing seminar in 2001 Beth Tephillah Ministry Centre staff were heavily involved. In 2003 Beth … Continue reading →

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Intimacy with God seminar

Posted on August 5, 2007 by Diana

Intimacy with God is a huge topic and we felt we were just scratching the surface. The old books by mystics like Madame Guyon, St John of the Cross and Brother Lawrence have been joined by the current rush on … Continue reading →

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Next seminar – and the previous

Posted on June 4, 2007 by Diana

It’s hard to believe the Hearing God’s Voice seminar is just a memory now. We had a great day and God spoke to each person, even the most timid and unsure. One of the exercises involved several participants praying together … Continue reading →

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