Obituaries SHAMEER, Anooshik (Anna), born 11.3.1941 in Isfahan, Iran; died 8.6.24 in Blacktown Hospital, NSW. On 29.12.1959 she married Varooj, who predeceased her on 10.7.03. She was also predeceased by her granddaughter, Yvette in 1996. Anna is survived by her daughters and their spouses, Rita and Jeff (Wentworth Falls), Nora and Rob (Neutral Bay) and Ida and Michael (Reedy Creek, Qld); granddaughter, Candace; and two grandsons, Daniel and Aaron. A loyal church member with a quiet but strong faith, Anna will be greatly missed by her family and her church family at Wahroonga. She passed away peacefully with the great hope of the resurrection. David McKibben Advertising NOTICE OF AUC CONSTITUENCY MEETING Notice is hereby given that the regular constituency meeting of the Australian Union Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church will be convened from August 31 to September 4, 2025, at the Parkroyal Monash Melbourne, 872 Blackburn Road, Clayton, Melbourne, Victoria. The business of this constituency meeting will be in accordance with the constitution. Such business will include the election of leadership, reports, proposed changes to the constitution and will also address a discussion on the ordination of pastors within the Australian Union Conference. The constituency meeting will commence at 7pm on Sunday, August 31. Registration will take place from 3pm on August 31 and is necessary prior to the commencement time. General Secretary SHARE YOUR STORY OF MISSION! Adventist Media, on behalf of the South Pacific Division, is creating a book of mission stories featuring real-life experiences from the South Pacific—and we want you to contribute a story X` from your life, ministry, church or community! What we’re looking for: Stories that highlight missional impact—God’s providence, life-changing faith and practical mission work; stories that demonstrate the diversity and “harvest model” process of mission and evangelism; and powerful testimonies of faith, adventure and God’s leading. Submissions should be 500 to 800 words. Your story could inspire the next generation of missionaries, encourage church members and celebrate the Church’s ongoing mission to spread the gospel. Deadline for submissions: May 31. Inquiries and submissions . Venice, the Waldensian Valleys, beautiful villages in southern France, Switzerland, Austria and Prague. Relive the stories of the great Reformers—Calvin, Hus, Jerome and Luther. A never to be forgotten journey! Tour leader is Dr Peter Roennfeldt. For more details contact Anita, Allround Travel or . FOLLOW THE FOOTSTEPS OF PAUL, THROUGH TÜRKIYE AND GREECE Sunday, Sept 28–Sunday, Oct 19, 2025. 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