Devotionals I recommend for a New Year

Posted on December 13, 2021 
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Tim Challies writes:

“With 2021 quickly waning, many of us are beginning to think about a devotional approach for the year ahead. Some are looking for a resource that will serve as the main component of their devotions and others for something that will be merely supplementary.

Either way, I’ve collected some of the resources I most recommend and hope you find something here that will serve you as you devote yourself to reading the Word of God in 2022.”

Sunday morning encouragement

Posted on December 12, 2021 
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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

Posted on December 11, 2021 
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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.

Anglican Aid update on Relief Distribution in Marsabit

Posted on December 11, 2021 
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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.

Bringing Jesus to a needy city

Posted on December 10, 2021 
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“It may have been a stormy night under COVID restrictions, but masks could not hide the enthusiasm as Canon Andrew (Sandy) Grant was installed as the new Dean of Sydney. …”

– Russell Powell at SydneyAnglicans.net has this report on the Installation of Dean Sandy Grant.

Watch the entire service here.

Moore Matters Summer 2021

Posted on December 10, 2021 
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Moore Matters for Summer 2021 is now available in churches – and you can also read it online.

Many encouraging articles.

The New Two Ways to Live website

Posted on December 9, 2021 
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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.)

Paul Sampson to be BCA’s NSW/ACT Regional Officer

Posted on December 9, 2021 
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Bush Church Aid Society’s National Director, Greg Harris, has this announcement:

“I’m pleased to announce that The Revd Paul Sampson has accepted the role of BCA NSW/ACT Regional Officer.

Paul and his wife Cathy have three adult children – Marsden, Anastasia and Geneva.

Born and raised in Gunnedah in country New South Wales, Paul became a Christian in his early twenties after being invited along to church in Wollongong where he heard the Gospel clearly preached. …”

– Read it all here. Photo: Paul and Cathy Sampson.

Dominion: How the Christian Revolution Remade the World — Review

Posted on December 8, 2021 
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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.”

Read the review here.

Evangelical Fellowship in the Church in Wales: Statement following meeting with the Bench of Bishops

Posted on December 8, 2021 
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“EFCW Public statement following the meeting of representatives of the EFCW Executive with the Bench of Bishops on Tuesday 23rd November 2021 in Wrexham.

The EFCW Executive were pleased to have been invited to meet the Bench of Bishops in a courteous two-hour meeting. The Bench and the EFCW representatives were able to openly explore current concerns over the introduction of the experimental same-sex blessing liturgy. We were in agreement that these are difficult times for the Church in Wales regarding the sensitive pastoral issues for both the LGBTQ community and those holding a traditional position. …”

– Read the full statement from the Evangelical Fellowship in the Church in Wales.

Also in the news:

New Archbishop of Wales elected – Anglican Communion News Service.

Perseverance of gospel hearts

Posted on December 8, 2021 
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“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.

New Vicar to lead Holy Trinity Brompton

Posted on December 6, 2021 
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An announcement from Holy Trinity Brompton –

“The following news release was issued by the Diocese of London and the Patrons of HTB at midday on Sunday, December 5th:

Holy Trinity Brompton (known as HTB), the largest church in the Church of England, is to have a new Vicar lead its 4,000-strong congregation.

The former curate who pioneered its first ‘plant’ outside of London – the Revd Canon Archie Coates, 51, currently Vicar of St Peter’s Brighton, has been chosen as HTB’s Vicar Designate. It is expected that Canon Coates will become Vicar in September 2022, taking over from the Revd Nicky Gumbel, 66, who has announced his intention to resign his post from July 2022. …”

– Via David Jenkins at Anglican Samizdat, who also notes that Canon Coates was reported in this 2016 Christian Today article as being “very supportive” of the UK’s largest gay pride march, in Brighton.

Jesus serves his disciples breakfast

Posted on December 6, 2021 
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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

Posted on December 5, 2021 
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With thanks to Emu Music.

Confessing the Faith: The Place of Confessions in Church Life

Posted on December 4, 2021 
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“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.

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