The BIG event for 2007 was the publication and dedication of the Kriol Bible. It is wonderful to see it released and in use. Many people have worked on it to get to the point of the whole Bible being published in one volume.

A year of activity. Students at Nungalinya have completed Certificate III in theology. Good progress has been made in post ordination training for Indigenous clergy. Good numbers of Anglican students continue to study part time at Nungalinya. The Nungalinya graduation service was attended by over 200 people. Smaller graduation services will take place in communities where students could not attend the graduation. Students graduated with Certificate III in theology. Other students graduated with Certificates in community Studies. Younger students graduated from the Indigenous Futures Program which runs a program to assist Aboriginal teenagers to re-engage with studies or work.

Second semester saw 2 week long post ordination workshops at Nungalinya for Anglican Indigenous clergy and church leaders. Participants were enthusiastic about the workshops and look forward to participating in more next year. Travel costs make these workshops expensive and we are grateful for the funding that we have received so far for these.

The Urban Indigenous Service I facilitate has now entered its fourth year. The growth in spiritual maturity, numbers and children who attend are encouraging. Pray that the congregation will continue to grow in numbers, ministry outreach and as Christians. An outreach event is planned for April this year.

Thank to all for your encouragement and prayers.

Joy Sandefur

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