Sunday morning encouragement
The Night Song – another beautiful song, just out, from CityAlight with Colin Buchanan.
Anglican Aid update on Relief Distribution in Marsabit
Anglican Aid (Sydney) has posted an update on relief distribution in Marsabit, Kenya.
Fuel for your prayers – and there’s a link to donate if you wish.
Moore Matters Summer 2021
Moore Matters for Summer 2021 is now available in churches – and you can also read it online.
The New Two Ways to Live website
If you’ve been waiting for the Two Ways to Live website to be updated to reflect the new printed versions, then today is a happy day.
(If you prefer it as it was, the old version is still online.)
Dominion: How the Christian Revolution Remade the World — Review
At his website, John Anderson has posted a review of Tom Holland’s Dominion: How the Christian Revolution Remade the World –
“Holland’s Dominion is already regarded as a masterpiece of sweeping philosophical history, grounded in a deep reading of the primary sources.”
Confessing the Faith: The Place of Confessions in Church Life
“We believe in one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church.”
“Our young church recites these words from the Nicene Creed when we gather in Vienna, Austria. For many evangelicals, such ancient traditions may seem either obvious or archaic, but our church recites creeds, confessions, and catechisms (henceforth just confessions) nearly every Lord’s Day.
So in 2021, in a largely unchurched and post-Christian European country, why make confessions a regular rhythm in church life? …”
At 9Marks, Kai Soltau and Matthew Short write of the value of Confessions – something Cranmer knew well.
Australian “conversion therapy” laws and religious freedom
From Neil Foster at Law and Religion Australia:
I recently presented a paper to a legal seminar which summarised the effect of three Australian laws on “conversion therapy” and their impact on religious freedom. The paper can be downloaded here: “Religious Freedom, Australian ‘Conversion Practices’ Laws & the Enforceability of Court Orders“.
Image: Diocese of Sydney.
Jesus is off to the beach
“This week, Senior Pastor of Seaforth Anglican, Rich Wenden, explores his findings on how we, as God’s people, can better bring the good news of Jesus to these places.”
– from The Pastor’s Heart.
Sunday morning encouragement
A new song for Christmas – How Still the Starry Night – from Emu Music.
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.
Sound Doctrine: The Foundation for Faithful Ministry
There’s never been a greater need for sound biblical doctrine in our churches,
That’s the theme of the latest 9Marks Journal.
Q&A with Phil Colgan
From Tony Payne –
“A broad-ranging chat with Phil Colgan about the opportunities and threats we face, about being proud of the gospel, about the two books everyone should read, and more.”
– Listen, or read the transcript, at The Payneful Truth.
(Image: Phil Colgan on The Pastor’s Heart, August 2018.)
Nexus Refresh — Friday 03 December 2021
Nexus Refresh is set for 10:00am on Friday 3 December 2021 at Village Church Annandale.
“We’re looking forward to getting together in person for a day to pray, be refreshed for ministry by hearing from God’s word, sing the praises of our great God and of course to eat together.”
Watch Chris Braga encourage you to be there.
Should I Choose a Church for its Pastor?
“If you are looking for a good church, the role of the preacher of God’s Word is the most important thing to consider.
I don’t care how friendly you think the church members are. I don’t care how good you think the music is. Those things can change.
But the congregation’s commitment to the centrality of the Word coming from the front, from the preacher, the one specially gifted by God and called to that ministry, is the most important thing you can look for in a church. …”
– In this extract adapted from Nine Marks of a Healthy Church, Mark Dever shares some advice on choosing a church. At Crossway.
Launch 2022 — A camp for School Leavers keen to live for Jesus
This is a great time to urge school leavers who are planning on going to university next year, to consider Launch 2022.
Dates: 31 January — 3 February 2022
Venue: KCC Conference Centres.
Speakers: Phillip Jensen and Richard Chin.
The main aims of the Launch conference are:
- to link new uni students with the Christians and Christian work on their campus.
- to link new uni students with Christian peers beyond their church, and at the uni they will attend.
- to provide great Bible teaching and input that will encourage attendees to live for Christ, not careerism or the distractions of uni life.
See all the details and registration at phillipjensen.com/launch.
(Do you know someone who would benefit from going to Launch 2022?)
What we believe
The message at the heart of Christianity is really quite simple…