Saturday 9th August, 8am (till 10am) at the North Pine Baptist Church Hall in Ogg Road, Murrumba Downs.

Whether you are a School Teacher, Youth Group Leader, Pastor, Sunday School Teacher, Chaplain, RE Teacher, High School Student or just have a passion or interest in social justice then 'Engage' is for you! Featuring international guest speakers Vinoth and Karin Ramachandra, this event will enlighten and support you in sharing and engaging with social and justice issues with others.

Cost: Free (voluntary donations towards costs may be made at the door) 

Program: 

Arrive from 7.30am and look around the displays and resources

8.00 Introductions

8.10 Breakfast

8.40 Guest Speakers

9.30 Question & Share Time

RSVP: 24th July,  Bookings are essential.  For bookings or further information: email qld@tear.org.au or phone 07 3888 0571 

TEAR Australia (Queensland) has a team of excellent speakers and outstanding communicators so whether you are organising a conference, looking for a speaker for a youth event, an activity, would just like to expand your roster of speakers, or need to encourage your group.  TEAR's speakers are happy to work with you to create a presentation that suits your particular needs, while inspiring and challenging your audience.

Our speakers have wide and diverse experiences that include overseas work in Third World countries, teaching, theological training, youth work and training, and/or first hand  experience of TEAR development projects.  

Amongst our speakers are Paul Mercer, Neil Hockey, Beth Welden, Ralph Reilly, Susan Prichard, Jim Stuart, Margot Stuart, Steve Forward, Tim Brain, Vikki Routledge, Margaret Andrews, Greg Manning, along with Staff Speakers, Ross Farley and Dave Andrews.

Our speakers can preach sermons, run simulation games, share stories and photos of visits to communities where TEAR Partners are helping people address the cause of poverty and injustice, lead workshops and much more.

Are you concerned about justice issues?  Do you want to know how to respond in a Biblical manner to the marginalised and vulnerable peoples of the world? Desire to learn more about the issues and ways to empower the powerless?  Encourage others? Be challenged! Then invite a TEAR speaker along!

If you would like a TEAR Speaker to your event, group or church, please contact Di Jeffs (07 3888 0571; mob 040 8881507; email qld@tear.org.au) to arrange a booking.

Saturday, August 2, 9am - 4pm at the Bible College of Queensland, Cross Street, Toowong.

TEAR Australia and the Bible College of Queensland jointly present a one-day forum and workshop event featuring Vinoth and Karin Ramachandra. 

Program:

9:00am         The secular challenge to faithful discipleship

10.35am       Christian Witness in a multi-faith society

11.30am       Faith, Integrity and the Workplace 

12.15pm       Lunch

1.15pm         Workshop

2.15pm         Workshop feedback

3.05pm         Panel

4.00pm         Close 

RSVP: 24/7/08  Bookings are essential.

Cost: Free   Tax-deductible donations to TEAR Australia and/or BCQ may be made at the door.

Lunch: BYO or finger food available for $10  (advise which you prefer when booking).  Tea/Coffee is free

To book: Please call Di Jeffs on 07 3888 0571 or email qld@tear.org.au 

Join with other TEAR Group members and supporters for a relaxing lunch in the park.  Bring a picnic lunch, light up a BBQ or purchase from the cafe.  Go environmental and catch a train to Roma Street Station and we'll meet at 12.30pm at the corner of Weeping Fig Avenue and Foxtial Avenue, then find a shady spot.

If you can't find us then phone 0408 881 507 for directions.

BYO Everything - everyone is welcome - invite your friends.  No RSVP required!