Archbishop Kanishka Raffel’s message to churches — March 2022
Posted on March 3, 2022
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“Archbishop Raffel has written to churches, and spoken on video, about the remarkable week which has seen the invasion of Ukraine and flooding in two states.”
– Russell Powell at SydneyAnglicans.net has more.
In a letter to Rectors, Archbishop Raffel also writes,
“The Rev Mark Charleston has also written a prayer for those affected by floods. It is available online at sydneyanglicans.net/news/a-prayer-for-those-affected-by-flood.”
Winding up order issued for Christian Democratic Party
Posted on March 3, 2022
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“A winding-up order to dissolve Fred Nile’s Christian Democratic Party (CDP) has been issued by Justice Black of the NSW Supreme Court. …”
– Report from Eternity News.
Numbulwar Restoration Project
Posted on March 3, 2022
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From the Diocese of the Northern Territory:
“The Diocese is seeking financial support for the restoration of the church building and rectory in the remote community of Numbulwar.
We hope to continue to enable culturally appropriate worship activities in the region by improving its facilities. For further information, please review the project presentation or contact Lee Walton at the Diocesan Office…”
Numbulwar is a remote community on the Gulf of Carpentaria.
Southern Cross magazine, March 2022
Posted on March 3, 2022
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Anglican Media Sydney has just released Southern Cross magazine for March 2022.
Printed copies will be available in parishes from this weekend, but you can download a PDF version now at magazine.sydneyanglicans.net.
APWM Ukraine news and appeal
Posted on March 2, 2022
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Australian Presbyterian World Mission has released this video with some news of the Ukraine from neighbouring Hungary. Plus they are running an appeal in Presbyterian chureches.
“APWM Associate missionary, and Presbyterian Church of Australia minister, The Rev Dr Granville Pillar and his wife Ibolya, live just 50km from the Hungarian-Ukrainian border. They have been providing assistance for refugees.”
‘Two faces …?’ — an Ash Wednesday reflection
Posted on March 2, 2022
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“Human relationships on the personal and international level must rate as the greatest challenge for the world’s future. The cold-blooded invasion of Ukraine reveals an oft unspoken issue that confronts us: flawed human nature.
The Russian author, Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn once commented, If only there were evil people somewhere insidiously committing evil deeds, and it were necessary only to separate them from the rest of us and destroy them. But the line dividing good and evil cuts through the heart of every human being. And who is willing to destroy a piece of his own heart?
Robert Murray McCheyne, who was a great influence on CS Lewis, observed, The seeds of all sins are in my heart, and perhaps all the more dangerously that I do not see them.
Let me make a suggestion. Today is Ash Wednesday, the first day of the season of Lent that continues through to the day before Easter Day. …”
– Read (or listen to) John Mason’s Word on Wednesday reflection for Ash Wednesday from the Anglican Connection.
Pastoral video from Bishop Mark Calder on the floods and Ukraine
Posted on March 2, 2022
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Yesterday Bishop of Bathurst Mark Calder released this pastoral video.
Please use it as an encouragement to turn to the Lord in prayer.
Jesus is what truly matters
Posted on March 1, 2022
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“I hope that as you combed through the Moore Matters Autumn 2022 publication, you have begun to see the ways in which Moore College continues to influence the world through theological education.
From the rich melting pot of ethnicities right here in Sydney, to the various overseas ministries that our graduates are involved in, your generosity in supporting the training and equipping of men and women is both strategic and significant.
Every one of you, through your financial generosity, fervent and consistent prayers, and advocacy for the work of the College, are valuable partners in this ministry that aims to see God glorified through providing excellent evangelical theological education. …”
– Ben George at Moore College writes to encourage us to focus on what’s most important. (Plus you can read the latest Moore Matters at the link.)
Australian Anglicans and Sexuality — with David Bennett
Posted on March 1, 2022
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From The Pastor’s Heart –
“Australian Anglican Evangelicals are praying that the Australian national Bishops meeting (in March) and the General Synod (8-16 May) will affirm the Bible’s teaching on marriage, sexuality and chastity.
The General Synod will consider three motions and two propositions affirming the Bible’s teaching on marriage and chastity. …
David Bennett is a former Sydney gay activist, now a Christian, and a member of Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby’s College of Evangelists.”
Albert Mohler on the Ukraine crisis
Posted on February 28, 2022
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In his The Briefing for Monday 28th February 2022, Albert Mohler tackles what’s happening in Ukraine.
He provides an interesting and disturbing analysis, emphasising the importance of a Christian worldview.
Growing Gospel Workers
Posted on February 28, 2022
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“Dear fellow-workers in ministry,
We face a pressing concern. In twenty years’ time, who will be the ministers of our churches or leading youth and children’s ministries? Who will be serving overseas as missionaries? Who will be our chaplains in schools, hospitals, prisons, universities, defence force, aged care, and sporting bodies? Who will be our church planters, here or abroad? …”
– At The Gospel Coalition Australia, Peter Adam addresses a pressing concern.
When Bec and Anton Visited Church (a Parable)
Posted on February 28, 2022
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“‘This is it,’ she said. ‘Quick, turn left!’”
Bec had spotted the parking sign for Hope Church and was pointing at it as her husband turned on the indicator and started to turn.
As they drove slowly into the carpark she started to feel her stomach churn. She hadn’t been to church since she was a child more than 20 years earlier. …”
– Published last year – but with Easter fast approaching – here’s encouragement from Steven Kryger at Communicate Jesus.
Sunday morning Encouragement
Posted on February 27, 2022
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After September 11 2001, Colin Buchanan wrote a song he has sung over and over again: The Lord is King. Always relevant.
And read Psalm 2.
“Now therefore, O kings, be wise; be warned, O rulers of the earth.” – Psalm 2:10
New Registrar for Moore College
Posted on February 25, 2022
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From Moore College:
“It is with great joy and in eager anticipation that the Governing Board of Moore Theological College has appointed Dr Paul Yeates to replace Rhonda Barry in the position of Registrar. …”
– Story here.
To Stay and Serve: Why we didn’t flee Ukraine
Posted on February 25, 2022
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“In recent weeks, nearly all the missionaries have been told to leave Ukraine. Western nations evacuated their embassies and citizens. Traffic in the capital of Kyiv is disappearing. Where did the people go? Oligarchs, businessmen, and those who can afford it are leaving, saving their families from potential war. Should we do the same?…
How should the church respond when there is a growing threat of war? When there is constant fear in society? I’m convinced that if the church is not relevant at a time of crisis, then it is not relevant in a time of peace.”
– At The Gospel Coalition, Vasyl Ostryi explains why he and his family are planning on staying.
What we believe
The message at the heart of Christianity is really quite simple…