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	28.06.02 - Christian TV guide for this week. From Christian Television Australia. 'One' (Channel 7) - 6am Sunday. * Featuring new Australian duo Hannnah & Josh's clip 'Holy Place' as well as music from Deliriou5!, Jake & Point of Grace. 'World View' (Channel 9) - 6:30am Sunday. * The changing shape of the Australian family is the feature issue. * Following the recent release of the ABS census results we talk with Peter Brown about the changing Australian family and how it's affecting the lives of ordinary people. * We review Minority Report, a sci-fi thriller starring Tom Cruise. * Russell Powell comments on the death of Hanse Cronje, South African cricketer. * "What is the world coming to?" Greg Clarke looks at this issue in our faith segment. 'Talking Point' (Channel 10) - 11:45pm Wednesday. * This week's program looked at 'Parenting' and featured Glenn Williams from Focus on the Family Australia as the in-studio guest. * Next week on the show we look at 'Money Problems'. * Over 1000 calls have been generated by Talking Point so far this year!
	28.06.02 - HIllsong 2002. From Wes Jay, Woodlands Media. Anticipation is building for Australia's premier leadership and worship conference, Hillsong 2002, held in Sydney 8-12 July. The conference will feature a host of international and local guest speakers and artists including Tommy Barnett (USA), Jentezen Franklin (USA), Casey Treat (USA), Paul Scanlon (UK), Brian and Bobbie Houston, Darlene Zschech, Reuben Morgan, Donna Crouch and the Hillsong Worship Team, along with Paul Baloche (USA) and Graham Kendrick (UK). Hillsong 2002 will be webcast daily here. For further information, click here.
	21.06.02 - Christian TV guide for this week. From Christian Television Australia. 'One' (Channel 7) - 6am Sunday. * Featuring music from Sara Groves, Big Tent Revival, Plankeye and old favorites dc Talk. 'World View' (Channel 9) - 6:30am Sunday. * The Church in Society. * This weekend sees the Uniting Church celebrating its 25th Anniversary. Also this week, the Commonwealth Census Data for 2001 is out and we've recently seen the release of National Church Life Survey data. On World View we interview Rev Dr Pitman from the Uniting Church Strategic Planning Unit. * We review the new Spiderman movie. * Russell Powell comments on new "politically incorrect" child care reports that have been unreported in the mainstream media. * Our faith segment focuses on the prodigal son and the loving father. 'Heart & Soul' (Channel 7) - 11am Sunday. * 25 Years of the Uniting Church in Australia * This one hour documentary looks at the progress of the Uniting Church since its inception in 1977. Part of the documentary looks at the idea of Café Churches; an interesting concept designed to relate church to modern city life. Heart and Soul will not be shown in some states and regional areas. Check your local TV guide. 'Talking Point' (Channel 10) - 11:45pm Wednesday. * This week's program looked at the topic, "Why do bad things happen to good people?" * Next Wednesday, after "Sports Tonight" our episode is called "Parenting 101" and features Glenn Williams from Focus on the Family Australia. * Over 1000 calls have been generated by Talking Point so far this year!
	20.06.02 - Staff Vacancies - Voice International. From Voice International. Voice International invites applications from suitably qualified and interested people for the position of a Radio Journalist. The person we are looking for will be able to interpret world events with a Christian Gospel perspective and will be well versed with news and current affairs. We are looking for someone with preferably radio experience and have the ability to work in a multicultural team environment. The successful applicant will work various shifts and will be reporting to the News Editor. Voice International broadcasts to Asia from its studios on Sunshine Coast, Queensland in English, Bahasa Indonesian and Chinese Mandarin. Applications with references can be forwarded to the Station Manager, Ray Moti, via email, fax or through post. The email address is Raymoti@vil.com.au and the fax number is 07 5477 1727. The postal address is: Voice International, P.O.Box 1104, Buderim 4556, Queensland. Applications close on 15 July 2002.
	20.06.02 - Vision FM Visionathon 2002. From Vision FM. Last minute miracle in impossible situation - Visionathon 2002 Building Appeal raises almost $135,000 in 49 hours. Brisbane, QLD: There were tears and smiles all round at Midnight on Sunday night, May 26, at the Vision FM studios in Underwood, Brisbane. Midnight marked the end to a 49-hour 'on-air' appeal that commenced at 9 am on Friday morning, May 24. Called 'Visionathon 2002 Building Appeal', the aim of the event was to raise $125,000 (PLUS) from more than 100 communities across Australia who currently receive the Vision FM radio signal. The funds raised are to be used to pay cash for an industrial warehouse currently leased by Vision FM and its parent body, United Christian Broadcasters (UCB) Australia. After a final hour that left listeners and staff with their heads spinning, the Grand Total raised for the weekend stood at $134,710. "We had already put a deposit on the building," said Mr Ian Worby, Chief Executive of UCB Australia. "But rather than go into debt to purchase the building, we felt God wanted us to believe Him for the funds to buy it outright. The $125,000 was to pay for the building and the 'plus' was for some special projects that United Christian Broadcasters and Vision FM are currently working on," Mr Worby said. With only an hour to go of Visionathon 2002, the task looked impossible. With still around $42,000 needed to hit even the base target (not to mention the 'plus') listeners and staff alike looked to God to provide a miracle. "At 11 pm we stopped and prayed," recalls Andrew Robinson - known as Robo by listeners across Australia. "We knew that this was an impossible situation, but we believe that God can do the impossible! As listeners paused and joined together in prayer in homes across Australia, we prayed for a miracle - and God came through." At 11:15 pm Ian Worby, Andrew Pitchford (Vision FM Network Station Manager) and John Marks (UCB Australia Board Member and General Manager of Rhema FM Newcastle) came into the tally room to make an announcement. Mr Worby explained that an anonymous caller had just phoned through with a donation of $45,000. This meant that suddenly the grand total stood at just over $128,000. As the enormity of this statement sank in to the staff who were listening, an amazing thing took place. "The phone lines started to light up," Andrew Pitchford says, "and they didn't stop. The eight phone lines into the building were jammed for over 30 minutes. As one line came free, another call would come in. Pledge after pledge of funds toward the 'plus'. By midnight an additional $6,000 had been received through this last minute flood of calls, leaving the final total for the weekend at $134,710." Whether listening on a radio in a car or home in one of over 100 towns of Australia, or present in the studio tally room, those that had witnessed this modern day miracle would be impacted by the memory for a lifetime. "With the theme 'You can be the one who makes a difference', we appreciated all those who gave - whether that be one dollar or $45,000." Mr Worby said. Vision FM is Australia’s fastest growing national radio network, broadcasting to 95 local communities across Australia from its headquarters in Underwood, Brisbane. Vision FM is primarily aimed at country Australian families. With a unique 100% Christian music format and a fine programming balance of 65% music and 35% spoken programs, Vision FM appeals to a wide range of listeners seeking a ‘family friendly’ radio experience. Community interest has already been shown for over 250 locations across Australia in the months ahead and UCB Australia is working to have these communities covered as soon as possible. UCB Australia's vision is "to provide Christian radio to every Australian."
	14.06.02 - UCB announces 2003 International Broadcasting Conference. From Wes Jay, Woodlands Media. More than 150 radio and TV broadcasters, and communicators are expected to participate in United Christian Broadcasters 2003 International Conference to be held in Brisbane 25-27 April next year. The conference will focus on programming, audience research, management, sales, marketing/promotions and technical matters. Speakers will include Dr Charles (Chuck) and Kathy Pollack. Chuck is a US Christian broadcaster and trainer. Kathy is VP of market research for the Christian Broadcasting Network. Prior to the main conference, Chuck and Kathy will present a one day boot camp for new and intermediate managers. Organiser Peter Shaw says the conference is "designed so that you will depart better equipped and motivated to take your station to the next level". For further information, contact Peter Shaw via email peter@ucb.com.
	06.06.02 - Quality Australian content now at the fingertips of Christian radio stations throughout the world. From Wesley Mission, Sydney. Wesley Mission's leadership in media communication has taken another step forward with the development of an MP3 radio server, which allows radio stations throughout the world to download and broadcast totally free a range of programming content produced for the Mission's top-rating 2GB Sunday Night Live program. The program, which is hosted by Wesley Mission Superintendent, the Rev Dr Gordon Moyes AC, is the highest rating radio show in Sydney on Sunday nights and attracts the largest audience in Australia for the 8 pm to midnight time slot. "Christian radio stations around Australia now have access to top-rating Australian Christian content," said Wesley Mission's Group Manager - Corporate Communications Martin Johnson. "This is a refreshing change for listeners who are more accustomed to North American programs. "These segments are culturally relevant with a strong Gospel message. Our Sunday evening Church service, recorded live from Wesley Theatre is free to all Christian radio stations throughout Australia and the world. Downloading content is as easy as logging on, entering your e-mail address and entering a password. Click here for the full story...
	06.06.02 - CTA Easter Report - Sharing the Gospel on Australia's most-watched television networks. From David Way/RevNet. Fantastic response to the Easter programming. Five programs shown across the Easter week including two one-hour Specials on Good Friday on the Seven and Ten Networks. Total audience numbers exceed 1 million people. Total calls to 1-800 number exceed 400. Referrals to local churches for follow-up exceed 120.
	06.06.02 - A tribute to the late Hansie Cronje. By Rodney Davison (Quest Australia). We wish to acknowledge and remember the late Hansie Cronje for being a great cricket player as well as an inspirational captain of the South African team during the time of his leadership. Initially aiming to follow a straight path in life, the temptation to give into greed overtook him. This was exposed in public; was seen to have let many down, the result of this character flaw having enormous consequences and implications. To Hansie’s defense, much sorrow for his wrongdoing was expressed in tears. For him, it was certainly a battle seeking to regain credibility after the offense. At the time of his death, he was in the process of rebuilding his life, at times working with some of the more underprivileged. We offer up our prayers and condolences at this difficult time for his family, loved ones and friends. Whilst not excusing the mistakes Hansie made in his life, we would certainly hope that the Cricket community and indeed the community in general would acknowledge that even out of adverse circumstances, good things can come when approached with a sincere heart and attitude resulting in transformed character. We believe that Hansie was displaying these characteristics before the tragedy of his premature death and hope that people would acknowledge this in their memory of him. (written by Rodney Davison, former NSW cricketer on behalf of Quest Australia, a not-for-profit Christian organisation providing volunteer, chaplaincy and welfare services at Major Sporting Events)
	06.06.02 - Time and Eternity. From Anglican Media Sydney. Time and Eternity: Archbishop Peter Jensen's sermon from the Memorial Service for Sir John Gorton, former Prime Minister of Australia. A State Memorial Service for Sir John Gorton, former Prime Minister of Australia, was held at St Andrew's Cathedral today, Friday, May 31. Click here for the text of the sermon preached by Dr Peter Jensen, Archbishop of Sydney.
	06.06.02 - Disadvantaged young people and families to benefit from Queensland's first Homes for Hope project. From Wesley Mission, Sydney. The Queensland Government's Department of Families donated $75,000 towards the State's first Homes for Hope village at the project's official opening last month. The HIA GreenSmart Village at North Lakes, Brisbane, the first of its kind in Queensland, is project managed by Wesley Mission. It comprises three homes, which will demonstrate to builders, developers and consumers the financial and environmental advantages of the HIA GreenSmart approach. The homes will eventually be sold and the proceeds used to fund Wesley Mission's youth and family services in South-East Queensland. Click here for the full story...