Latest ‘New Life’
Posted on June 16, 2014
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The latest issue (15 June 2014) of New Life newspaper, published in Melbourne, is now up on their website. (PDF file.)
It has a good spread of international news you might not see otherwise. In addition, there’s mention of a new commentary on Ezra-Nehemiah by Moore College graduate Greg Goswell (now Academic Dean at Christ College in Sydney).
The Pen is mightier
Posted on June 15, 2014
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“A student entering a lecture room today would consider taking notes on a laptop entirely natural. Why would anyone in their right mind question that activity?…”
– a thought-provoking piece from George Whitefield College.
‘Why Christians are under pressure to exit Iraq’
Posted on June 15, 2014
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“The Archbishop of Mosul Amel Nona said that in the 11 years following the 2003 US-led overthrow of Iraq’s President Saddam Hussein, Christians in Mosul had declined from 35,000 to 3,000. This week, Mosul’s last remaining Christians had left their homes, he said.”
– This report from World Watch Monitor summarises the precarious situation for Christians in Iraq. (h/t Anglican Mainstream.)
Thanksgiving service for Margaret Rodgers
Posted on June 13, 2014
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It’s been announced that there will be a Thanksgiving service for Deaconess Margaret Rodgers (who died on 31st May) at St. Andrew’s Cathedral in Sydney at 2:00pm on Thursday 19th June.
Breakfast with Dick Lucas
Posted on June 13, 2014
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“While we were away in the UK, Her Majesty the Queen turned 88 years old, having been born on 21 April, 1926.
This makes the Queen six months younger than Dick Lucas, who for nearly 40 years was the Rector of St Helen’s, Bishopsgate in London. Dick used to be a regular visitor to speak at Christian conventions in Australia. Dick is still mentally and physically active, preaching most weeks. The day I visited he was working on Jude and had his language aids and thesaurus at hand. …
Maxine and I had breakfast with Dick at Joe’s Eats, a local café near where he lives … in between orange juice and coffee and a hearty serving of eggs benedict, these are Dick’s insights after so many years of Christian ministry. …”
– David Cook shares them at The Moderator General’s Comments (11 June 2014).
N T Wright on Same Sex ‘Marriage’
Posted on June 12, 2014
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N. T. Wright was recently interviewed on the topic of same sex ‘marriage’ and spoke about what happens when words are redefined. See it here.
BCA Jazz concert
Posted on June 12, 2014
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There’s a Jazz Convert in support of The Bush Church Aid Society – at Oatley West on Friday 11th July 2014.
Details in this PDF flier.
‘Complete the Great Commission’ — new SBC President
Posted on June 11, 2014
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Newly elected President of the Southern Baptist Convention, Dr. Ronnie Floyd, has called for Christians everywhere to be committed to the Great Commission and to Prayer, being mindful of the lostness of the world.
“Mohler, in his nomination speech, said Floyd, 58, has ‘the Great Commission in his heart’… ‘At this crucial hour, we Southern Baptists desperately need a leader who can … articulate our message in the midst of most trying times… He will stand without compromise, articulate with clarity, and lead us with confidence.’…” – Baptist Press report.
See also Dr Floyd’s Press Conference video.
9Marks Interview — John MacArthur on Fellowship
Posted on June 11, 2014
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In the latest 9Marks Interview, Mark Dever speaks with John MacArthur about Fellowship, smart phones, and Twitter.
41 minutes. Worth hearing.
Chappo’s 20%
Posted on June 11, 2014
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“When I first started preaching I was given a series of videos by the Australian evangelist John Chapman (now in glory) on how to prepare a sermon. Anyone who has heard Chappo will know that he was a great communicator of the gospel and that a central strength of his preaching was his tremendous clarity and simplicity. …”
– At the Proclamation Trust, Jonathan Griffiths shares some advice from Chappo.
David Peterson interviewed on ‘Encountering God Together’
Posted on June 10, 2014
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Books at a Glance (the subscription Christian-book-summary service) interviewed David Peterson on his book “Encountering God Together”.
Renovated St Mark’s Library rededicated
Posted on June 10, 2014
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“The library of St Mark’s National Theological Centre, Charles Sturt University, was filled to overflowing on Wednesday 4 June with students, friends and staff for its dedication by Bishop Stuart Robinson and the Revd Dr Jane Foulcher with prayer and thanksgiving…”
– from the Diocese of Canberra & Goulburn.
Keeping in touch with the Pressies
Posted on June 10, 2014
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The latest issue of New Directions, from the Presbyterian Church of Queensland is now out.
It’s a good way to be encouraged by (and to pray for) what’s happening elsewhere.
(h/t Gary Ware.)
CMS annual appeal 2014
Posted on June 9, 2014
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The Church Missionary Society is holding its annual appeal. You can donate here.
VCC Mourns Bishop John McIntyre
Posted on June 8, 2014
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An exceedingly sad announcement from the Victorian Council of Churches –
“We stand with our Anglican Community today as we mourn the passing of a beloved, Bishop, Ecumenical companion, family man and friend.”
Please be encouraged to join in prayer for John’s family and friends, and also for the churches of the Diocese of Gippsland.
See also: The Gippsland Times.
Update: David Ould has some information about plans for John’s funeral. (It seems previous information was incorrect.)
Photo: Diocese of Gippsland.
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