The Frequency
	July 2009 Year 7 No.6		Newsletter of the Amateur Radio Christian Fellowship (N.Z.)

We send warmest greetings to every member and friend of ARCF, right in the heart of winter. We trust that none of you have succumbed to the “swine” flu, and that if you have managed to contract any bugs, they are, or soon will be gone.

Fellowship News

It has been a blessing in recent weeks to welcome larger numbers onto nets, reaching a peak of 17 on 80m on 26 June. Even on 40m, where conditions have made propagation difficult over a long time, higher numbers are checking in. Thank you for continued support and fellowship, and thank you for letting us be in your number.

This month, all matters for prayer are included in the following notes. We commit all these matters to every member who prays believing.

STAN ZL4OW (Weston, Oamaru) – Stan has recently spent time in Dunedin Hospital having stent implantation. We think and pray for Stan, and for daughter Jennifer. May the Lord be your Strength and your Healer.

LOU ZL1USN (Nelson) – We much enjoyed a visit from Lou and friend Karen on their way to Christchurch, where Lou was attending a computer course. How good to see Lou sit down at our piano / organ and play some of our favourite hymns. A rare treat. [See photo of Lou sitting at Graham’s radio]

TREVOR ZL2TN (Palmerston North) – In early June was suffering a painful right arm. Son is making good but slow progress. Our prayers are with you both, Trevor. Your help and major contribution to this Fellowship are much appreciated.

DAVID ZL1UTS (Auckland) – Sat electrical examination 20 June, and we believe is confident of being successful. That is our wish too, with prayers for David’s whole family.

WARREN ZL3WPS (Hamilton) – Warren’s Mother has recently been unwell, and we think of Warren in his privileged though responsible role of carer. May the Lord be his strength.

JOHN ZL3TR (Christchurch) – Has not been so well, and our thoughts and prayers remain.

ADAM ZL1VI (Hawera) – With Tami, will be leaving for South Island holiday early July, planning to be in Hanmer weekend of 3-5 July. We look forward to their visit with us.

TAMI ZL2SXY (Hawera) – xyl of Adam (above) has passed her Amateur Radio Licence. Our warmest congratulations, Tami! It has been so good to hear you on nets, and we look forward to many future contacts.

KEITH ZL3AHL (Christchurch – Our prayers will be with Keith as he enters Christchurch Hospital on 1 July for surgery which will restore mobility. Loving thoughts with Keith and Grace during this time of surgery and recovery.

HUGH ZL2BHK (New Plymouth) – We enjoyed having Hugh and xyl Jennifer staying with us recently on their way south, and look forward to their return on 3 July for another stay, as they travel home again. We pray for journeying mercies, and blessing on new Grandson.

PETER ZL1CDF (Huntly) – Please remember Peter and Estelle in prayer as they live with health challenges. We appreciate so much Peter’s fellowship when he joins us on nets.

ALAN ZL2AEB (Tokoroa) – We remember Alan in prayer as he seeks employment in the electrical trade. His participation on 40m net is an encouragement to us. May the Lord bless Alan and daughter Rachael.

JAMES ZL3FV (Hokitika) – James sustained a fall from ladder onto his driveway while erecting new antenna. We pray for his healing, as he takes time from work for recuperation

New antenna is working well, with a QSO to Italy on 40m last Saturday.

ALAN ZL2TAG (Thailand) – We remember Alan and Averil as they prepare for their return to NZ. May God be with them in their plans, their return, and as they settle back into NZ life. We look forward to future contacts once Alan is “on air”.

KELVIN ZL1LY (Tokoroa) – Kelvin had hip surgery on 15 June, and progress is satisfactory though slow. We remember him and Penny in prayer during this time of healing and gaining strength. Kelvin’s support in leading our 40m net is much valued, and we look forward very much to his return.

HANS ZL1JA (Waikuku Beach) – So good to hear Hans on 14 June, when he reported that his son (Australia) is very well, for which we thank God.

Most of the above notes are requests for prayer. Don’t let us ever tire of remembering each other before our Heavenly Father, and do not forget others mentioned in recent months.

Birthdays

We apologise for omitting June birthdays in last newsletter. These were: Ron ZL2OY (Wellington) (80) 3/6; Warren (Timaru) 15/6; Udy Hart (Pahiatua) 25/6. Graham ZL3NZ celebrates his on 13/7 (77). May God richly bless all those named, and others not known.

Chuck Missler Interview

Those with internet may like to watch a very interesting interview which Gary ZL3SV (Mainland Television) held with Chuck Missler, world-renowned Bible teacher, on his recent visit to NZ. May be viewed from a link on ARCF website, or at www.angelsnz.zl3sv.htm.

A Snippet from WACRAL website [World Association of Christian Radio Amateurs and Listeners]

Sir Alexander Fleming, who discovered Penicillin, was asked during an interview, “What was your greatest discovery?” The great man replied “That I am a sinner, whom Jesus has saved.” (Don MacLennan, G3KGM)

Some Acronyms from Trevor ZL2TN [Courtesy Baptist magazine]

ASAP – Always say a prayer

COOL – Christ Our Only Lord

FAITH – Forsaking All I Trust Him

GRACE – God’s Riches at Christ’s Expense

HELP – His Ever Loving Presence

In conclusion – “Indeed there are many members, yet one body”. (1 Corinthians 12:20)

A small Christian assembly in our region has recently passed through tumultuous times, resulting in many of its members suffering deep hurts, and a large proportion of the already small group leaving. This must cause grief to the heart of Him who founded the Church, also known as “His Body”. Looking on, one can easily say, “Where is their forgiveness? Where is their grace”? But when one is caught in the midst, not so easy.

In his book The Pursuit of God, A.W. Tozer wrote, “Has it ever occurred to you that one hundred pianos all tuned to the same fork are automatically tuned to each other? They are of one accord by being tuned not to each other but to another standard to which each one must individually bow. So one hundred worshipers [meeting] together, each one looking away to Christ, are in heart nearer to each other than they could possibly be were they to become unity-conscious and turn their eyes away from God to strive for closer fellowship”. Although Tozer’s comments were written with worship in mind, they reveal the secret of Christian unity. The more we centre our thoughts on Christ, the more we will be drawn to one another as His followers and the more our differences will fade into insignificance. The Apostle John wrote, “That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that you also may have fellowship with us; and truly our fellowship is with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ.” (1 John 1:3). Are we really “in tune” with Christ? [Courtesy Our Daily Bread]

73s, and may God’s richest blessing rest upon each one of you, until we meet again.

Graham ZL3NZ and Mary ZL3MD

Fellowship Motto

To do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased. (Hebrews 13:16)

Contact us: Graham and Mary Dacombe, 20 Allin Drive, Waikuku Beach 7402 North Canterbury

Phone: 03-312 7782 Fax: 03-312 7783 Email: arcf@xtra.co.nz

Nets: Saturdays 7.30 p.m.. on 3.650 MHz – Sundays 4 p.m. on 7.150 MHz

Website: www.arcf.co.nz