CONGRATULATIONS

Bob & Veronica Barclay celebrate 60 years of marriage on 26 September. They have two children, Sophie and Dale (former Field Staff); along with six grandchildren. Bob continues to work as the Office Manager for the Victorian Regional Office even though he is well past retirement age.

Tasmania Regional Officer Josh & Naomi Skeat welcomed their first grandchild, a boy in early June.

South Australian/Northern Territory Regional Officer John & Geetha Warner welcome a new grandchild, Zola, on 13 July.

FAREWELL
After three and a half years (Kelso, Bathurst & West Wyalong) the Klouth family concluded their service with us at the end of July. Steven, Caitlin, Hannah & Rachel are taking some time off before prayerfully seeking God’s will for their next steps.

VALE

Bob Witten (30 October 1944 – 21 July 2024), served as Field Staff with his wife Sue in Quilpie (1987– 1992), Furneaux Island (2000–2008) and Winton (2008–2010), as a locum in Blackwater (2012–2013) and as BCA office staff and Nomads. Bob is survived by Sue, Tim, Dan and Emily and their families.

Levi Jonothon Dirks (4 June 2006 – 27 April 2024) son of Rachel (BCA 4 Kids Coordinator) and Shane. Levi passed away after a medical episode from a previously unknown heart condition. Levi leaves behind Rachel, Shane and younger siblings Mia & Riley. Please uphold the Dirks family in your prayers.

Lyn Grace (21 December 1939 – 4 June 2024) served with her husband Blair as a locum Missioner
in Noresman, Zeehan, and Tennant Creek, as the first SA State Secretary, and as relief Victorian State Secretary. She is survived by Blair, children Amanda and Blair, her grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Stephen Gabbott (8 October 1939 – 8 March 2024) served with his wife Marion in Broome from 2005–2006. Stephen & Marion also worked in some BCA parishes as locums. Stephen is survived by children Meredith, Bernard, Martha and their families.