Normanton Christian Centre
"There is a real opportunity for a great and worthwhile work."
1 Corinthians 16:9a (Good News Bible)
1 Corinthians 16:9a (Good News Bible)
Local Ministry Team
Contact Details
Address:
46 Dutton St,
Normanton QLD 4890
Normanton QLD 4890
P.O. Box 42,
Normanton QLD 4890
Normanton QLD 4890
Phone:
07 4745 1212
Fax:
07 4745 1610
Normanton Christian Centre
Baptism and communion
at Shady Lagoon, Normanton
After School Enrichment Programme
After School Enrichment Programme
Used Clothing Sale
Thank you to all who prayed for a minister to come to teach, support, encourage, nurture, and assist the Aboriginal Christians and the Church at Normanton. It is a joy to share with you that Elton Thompson will commence ministry with the Normanton Church mid July 2009.
Introducing Elton:
Elton Thompson
The Normanton ministry is a step of faith for Elton and the Normanton Church. Pray for them - that God will guide and bless as ministry opportunities are able to be developed, Christians grow in their faith and knowledge of God's word, and the Church is consolidated.
Ministry Focus
Normanton is located in the heart of Queensland's Gulf Country. The ministry extends into Cape York Peninsula, across the Gulf Country to the N.T. and down to Mt. Isa.
There is a strong Community based programme. The Christian Centre has a regular Church programme, Sunday Schools and visitation to the Aged Persons facility and hospital. Large numbers attend the Children's programs - or just 'drop in' to the facility there.
The chaplaincy programme at the school is a valuable point of contact and ministry with the children.
The Centre is often a 'safe place' for persons experiencing difficulties, needing support, or just someone to talk to.
Normanton tri-annually hosts the Northern Aboriginal Christian Convention. 200-300 people camp 'out bush' to study God's Word, enjoy the Christian fellowship and to encourage one another.
News - December 2009
The "Big Wet" and Floods at the beginning of the year!!
Lyle planned to be at Normanton for January but his stay was extended for seven weeks. Wet and anxious times especially when all road, rail, boat and air services ceased! But the 'prayer ways' and telephone communication remained! Thank you one and all who responded with 'love gifts' that have helped and blessed the impact of the 'big wet' and floods in the Normanton and Mt Isa regions.
Normanton Rejoices
In July prayers were answered as Elton Thompson began ministry. Pray for him in the ministry with the church and chaplain at the school. A Christmas phone call would be great! Home seems so far away at such times! Please pray for needed finance for Elton's support.
Elton shared recently how he had been encouraged by positive response and feedback from the 'town' in addition to the response from the aboriginal community. Pray for him. Getting to know the community and the people is a big and necessary foundation for effective ministry strategies.
We acknowledge the wonderful support Ross and Eula Vogler (from Bribie Island Church) who have been part the Normanton ministry team as they have stayed, helped and ministered for extended periods over the last 2 years. They will spend time there again as Elton comes south on leave in March/April.
Again we thank the Youth Teams from S.U. YMIS & Go-West Cairns for the ministry visits and assistance to the Church & Youth Programme.
Pray for Rachel Bishop and Shontel Higgins, two young women from Clontarf who went to Normanton during the year and are working there. Although no longer working in the Christian Centre programme pray that God will be their focus, guide, and strength as they establish new lives far from home, family and their home church. Shontel is hoping to commence Nursing training in 2010.
Gallery Links
2009 Normanton in January
2008 Northern Aboriginal Christian Convention
2008 Normanton Flood
Bush Mechanics