A Fireside Chat with Bishop Rod Chiswell
The December 2021 – January 2022 issue of The Link from the Diocese of Armidale is now up on their website.
Lots of encouraging articles and fuel for prayer.
Bishop Rod Chiswell writes,
“Greetings from Armidale. I hope you’ve weathered the winter and stayed warm in your patch. Since moving to Armidale, I’ve rediscovered the joys of sitting by the fire. So, this letter from me comes as a kind of fireside chat to share some of the things that are on my heart.
During my first eight months in the job as bishop, at every opportunity in parishes around the Armidale Diocese, I have been underlining the central importance of God’s word. …”
– Read it all on page 3 of The Link, available via this page.
Also in this issue, Bernard Gabbott reflects on “shepherding a scattered mob” during COVID in Narrabri.
The Diocesan vision is to “Introduce people to Jesus and help them home to Heaven”. How wonderfully clear and encouraging!
New video: Thank you for supporting the Gospel in Greenfields
Here’s the latest encouraging video from the Archbishop of Sydney’s New Churches for New Communities.
Our trust vindicated at Christmas
“At Christmas, God proved himself worthy of our trust.
Having put the world on notice that he was going to pay us a visit, he told us where. …”
– Neil Percival, Rector of the Parish of Young, has had this Christmas message published in The Boorowa News.
Sunday morning encouragement
The Night Song – another beautiful song, just out, from CityAlight with Colin Buchanan.
Driscoll, Schaeffer, and Packer on the Size of your Church and the Idolatry of your Heart
Just in time for Sunday, three thought-provoking quotes, via Justin Taylor.
He also mentions the excellent “Liberating Ministry from the Success Syndrome” by Kent & Barbara Hughes.
Photo of J I Packer courtesy Crossway.
Moore Matters Summer 2021
Moore Matters for Summer 2021 is now available in churches – and you can also read it online.
Perseverance of gospel hearts
“It is always encouraging to be a part of College reunions, but even more so whilst being stuck at home during Covid lockdown.
Sitting at my kitchen bench, I was able to listen, absorb and learn from the accumulated wisdom of a lifetime of ministry experiences. The common denominator of all who were able to share online, was the perseverance of their gospel hearts.”
– At the Moore College website, Paula Darwin shares some stories from a recent online 50 year alumni reunion.
Jesus serves his disciples breakfast
Archbishop Kanishka Raffel spoke from John 21 (Jesus serves his disciples breakfast) at Nexus Refresh on Friday.
Phil Colgan spoke from 1 Kings 19 (Comfort in despair).
The organisers have graciously made the videos available for your encouragement and edification.
Be sure to make the time to watch.
Sunday morning encouragement
With thanks to Emu Music.
December 2021 Southern Cross magazine
The December 2021 issue of Southern Cross magazine from the Diocese of Sydney is now available online – as well as in printed form from parishes across Sydney.
You can download your own PDF copy at magazine.sydneyanglicans.net
Sunday morning encouragement
With thanks to Emu Music.
Sunday morning encouragement
A new song for Christmas – How Still the Starry Night – from Emu Music.
A word on behalf of church pastors around Melbourne
“I thought I would take a moment to share some of the things pastors are trying their best to address at the moment.
Pastoring a church is a tremendous privilege and joy, and it’s not always an easy task. Indeed there is reason why many pastors burn out after a few years and many don’t make it beyond 10 years in the ministry.
This pandemic has bowled a googley at all of us, no matter our religious views, job, and life situation. Pastors are not immune from the daily stresses, troubles, and temptations that we all face.…”
– Murray Campbell (at Mentone Baptist Church) shares something of what is happening for pastors in Melbourne (and elsewhere). Fuel for prayer.
Reflections on Advent with Amy Kuhn
“Advent serves as a reminder to us and those around us of our Saviour’s birth, without which we would not have the hope and security of salvation.
In the lead up to Christmas, we have a time to reflect, prepare, wait, rejoice, and celebrate. We essentially are getting ready for the most important birthday party of the year. …”
– The Australian Church Record asks Amy Kuhn for her reflections on the season of Advent.
‘Passion for Life’ Down Under? — The Pastor’s Heart
“How might Australia and other countries take advantage of the united evangelism campaign being arranged for the UK and Ireland?
Can the campaign be used to give us a needed evangelistic shot in the arm?”
– At The Pastor’s Heart, Dominic Steele speaks with Jodie McNeill, Elliot Temple and Tom Melbourne.
28 minutes. Take the time to be encouraged and challenged.
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What we believe
The message at the heart of Christianity is really quite simple…