The Church of the Nazarene Australian Southern District held the annual District Assembly at the Enmore Church of the Nazarene in the inner Sydney suburb of Enmore.
The Assembly started on January 14 with a luncheon Sydney Harbour cruise.
The department conventions were held on Friday and the main busines session on Saturday.
The NMI elected Rev. Caine Pennel as the new president. The SDMI District Chairperson remains Rev.Judy Stanley and the NYI. district President remains Rev Glenn Stanley. The Assembly re-elected Rev. Ian Davidson District Superintendent for a further 4 years.
Special Speakers for the Assembly evening sessions were Thursday "The fighting Father" Rev.Dave Smith of the Anglican Church. Friday pastor Hilary Williams of the Petersham AOG. Saturday General Superintendent Dr Jerry Porter and Sunday District Superintendent Rev. Ian Davidson.
The High light of the Assembly was the Sunday morning ordination service When six ministers were ordained by General Superintendent Dr Jerry Porter.
Pictured from L-R back row GS. Dr Porter,ordinands Rev. Raphael N'gandu,Rev. Andrew Copland, Rev. Paul Spanos, spouse Mr Faamanu Ofo, DS. Rev Ian Davidson, ordinand Rev. Caine Pennell and RD. Dr Vern Ward.
L-R front Row Spouses Mrs. Mary N'gandu, Mrs Theresa Copland. ordinands Rev. Audrey Porter, Rev. Tali Ofo and spouse Mrs Sally Pennell
