The Frequency

 

September 2009

Year 7   No.8

Newsletter of the Amateur Radio Christian Fellowship (N.Z.)

 

On a beautiful spring Waikuku Beach day, we send warmest greetings to all members and friends of the Fellowship. These past weeks have been eventful for some of our number – even life-changing, temporarily at least. But by God’s grace we have all come through, hopefully stronger in spirit, and closer to our wonderful Heavenly Father.   We trust the following will interest those of you who faithfully keep in touch via nets and other means.

 

News of Members

TREVOR ZL2TN (Palmerston North) – We know all members/friends of ARCF would have been sorry and concerned to hear of Trevor’s recent time in the Cardiac units of Palmerston North and Wellington Hospitals. He is now home, and we join our prayers with the many others that are being offered for both Trevor and Ruth as Trevor walks the slow but sure road to recovery. We pray for wisdom of doctors; and grace, strength and peace for Trevor and Ruth in coming days. We look forward to hearing his voice amongst us again on a Saturday evening, but we also realize his recovery is paramount. Trevor, we miss you.

[Just a small aside:   While speaking on phone to Trevor recently, he pointed out an error in his “Profile” printed in the February 2007 newsletter. Trevor moved to Palmerston North in 1964, not 1954 as stated. I apologise for this, and now you have good reason to go back and re-read Trevor’s Profile!  Past newsletters may be accessed from archives on website – Mary ZL3MD]

 

ALAN ZL2AEB (Tokoroa) – Alan joins us quite regularly on 40m.  We are blessed by his sharing of Scripture verses, and also by his sharing of progress on his efforts to gain an adult electrical apprenticeship. May prayers be answered in this regard. The Lord’s blessing be on Alan and daughter Rachael in all aspects of their lives.

 

DAVID ZL1UTS (Auckland) – David has been working long hours with consequent tiredness, but is thankful to be able to do this. We pray strength for David, and blessings on family.

 

GARY ZL3SV (Motueka) – An email received from Gary Friday evening advised he had spent that day in Nelson Hospital following his collapse at work in the morning – apparently  result of a virus. But we thank God for good recovery, and pronounced clean bill of health.

 

GRAHAM ZL3NZ (Waikuku Beach) – A visit to Cardiologist this week has resulted in being placed on waiting list for further angiogram.  This is a frustrating waiting time, and prayer is asked for grace, patience, and healing.

 

JAMES ZL3FV (Hokitika) – James and Sarah crossed the Alps for a few days in the city this week. James is awaiting cortisone treatment for a stiff shoulder, and we continue to pray for healing. Has now constructed a bracket for a new dipole.

 

JOHN ZL3TR (Christchurch) – It was good to receive a letter from John recently, in which he shared news of recent health challenges. But he also stated, “I am being looked after really well and continuing to realize God’s presence ….. I can’t give you all a time frame how long I will be ‘off the air’ … James (ZL3IJ) can relay all [my] information to those of you on the net and in ‘The Frequency’ Newsletter … Best 73s to all who receive the Newsletter”.  John, our prayers and thoughts are with you, and no matter how long you are ‘off air’, you are one of us, and we value your faithful support.

 

KEITH ZL3AHL (Christchurch) – It is wonderful to hear Keith back on air, and we continue to remember him and Grace as Keith continues to recover from major surgery to aid mobilisation. He is now needing cataract surgery, though can still see radio dials!

 

KELVIN ZL1LY (Tokoroa) – We are encouraged to have more checking on to 40m on a Sunday (4pm), in spite of propagation still being difficult between some stations. We remember both Kelvin and Penny, and are grateful for Kelvin’s faithfulness as Netmaster each week.

 

LOU ZL1USN (Nelson) – We value Lou’s participation with the Scripture verse he often shares. Thank you so much. We never know who may be listening, and be blessed.

 

RON ZL2OY (Wellington) – It was good to receive a letter from Ron recently, in which he stated: “It is always good to receive ‘The Frequency’ and to find out how other Christian Hams are getting on. I had a lovely 80th birthday on 3 June with my son and family near Palmerston North. Unfortunately I have been off air for a while. I had a lovely solid state transceiver which I obtained from a good friend. From someone else I got a power supply but after a short while it blew up and took my transceiver with it. Currently I am building a modulator for an ARC-5 so I can go on AM now and again.”  Ron also wrote that he was due to visit hospital on 17 August, and our prayers are that all will be well in this regard.

 

STAN ZL4OW (Oamaru) – We remember Stan and daughter Jennifer midst their life challenges, and appreciate Stan’s participation on nets, even though often tired. He recently enjoyed a time of reminiscing during visit of a brother.

 

NETMASTERS

We are grateful for the willingness of PAUL ZL2BEQ and JAMES ZL3IJ who have led the 80m nets in Trevor’s absence. We take one week at a time, and provision has been made thus far. We have also been encouraged by the numbers checking in. May God’s provision continue as time unfolds – we commit all to Him, our Supreme Provider.

 

 

[Left] ADAM ZL1VI, and TAMI ZL1SXY, with daughter Hayley (Hawera) – When Adam, Tami and Hayley visited us some weeks ago, we captured this lovely picture of them. They are awaiting the birth of a new Grandchild in coming weeks. May God bless this family, especially as Hayley begins on a course of home schooling next year.

 

Birthdays – We are aware of the following who will be

celebrating birthdays in September, and pray God’s blessing on each: Peter ZL2HOT (5th); Paul ZL2BEQ (19th); Peter ZL2APJ (21st); Sydney ZL1BRS (25th); David ZL1UTS (30th).

 

 

IN CONCLUSION

“Knowing this, that the trying of faith worketh patience”. (James 1:3)

If you are in a fiery trial today, be advised – it’s your faith that’s on trial! Faith is such a key issue in Christian living that folks in the early church were called “believers” because of their great faith.  Here are two things you need to know about faith, if you are going to use yours effectively:

(1) Faith cannot alter purpose; it’s only God’s agent in fulfilling it! If God’s plan requires that you go through tough times in order to accomplish His will (and it usually does), then faith is what enables you to endure. It’s like the night watchman that protects God’s purposes in your life.

(2) It’s wonderful when God prospers you, but don’t make temporal success and creature comforts the barometer of your faith! In Hebrews 11 we find two groups of people: those who demonstrated such faith that their very shadow healed the sick, “and others” whose faith enabled them to bleed to death beneath a pile of stones for the cause of Christ (Heb 11:37). Notice, both groups “obtained a good report through faith” (Heb 11:39).

Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego discovered that when God is with you, 3 things happen:

(a) You’ll go through the fire, but instead of destroying you, it’ll refine you and reposition you for greater blessing. (b) Situations that cause others to falter or give up, will cause you to triumph.

(c) When you come out, you’ll have something to say that’ll convince both friend and foe alike.

[From Word for Today, 23/1/05]

 

Until we meet again, 73s and God’s abundant blessing be on you all.

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