Golden Key Swinburne

Written by Justine Hall (GK Swinburne Chapter President) This year Swinburne Golden Key continued to support Samaritans Purse with their annual ‘Operation Christmas Child’ drive. As our nominated ongoing SPARK a Change community service initiative we found this activity very rewarding. Located in Mitcham, Golden Key members attended the warehouse every Saturday during November to pack shoeboxes filled with gifts destined for disadvantaged children living in developing countries. Each shoebox packed contained various items: Something to wear Something to play with Something for school Something to love Something special Something for personal hygiene So far during 2017, the Victorian region of Operation Christmas Child has sent 5 containers to the following countries: 2 x Cambodia, 2 x Papua New Guinea, and 1 x Thailand. Our Golden Key volunteering efforts contributed to 7,737 packed shoeboxes. That’s a lot of excited children!

Interviewed by Pauline Csuba (GK Swinburne Intellectual Engagement Officer) Name: Nicholas Saint Nicknames: (St Nick) or (Santa Clause) or (Nicholas the Wonder worker) or (Kris Kringle) Attended: Good King Wenceslas World University Course of studies: Bachelor of Theology, Doctorate Degree Theology (Miracles) Family background: High Society and devout Christians. Born: 6 December 300’s Hobbies: Skiing, sleigh rides, snow boarding I grew up in the village of Patara, Lycia on the Southern Coast of Turkey until I was a young boy. After the death of my parents I inherited a large sum of money but kept none of it. I became involved with the Church and I’ve since dedicated my life to helping others and have been known for my gift-giving. I imagine I would like to become a legend and although many stories may be written about me, I have often found my natural intuitive (miracles) healing gifts have attracted persecution. After I completed my studies I moved