Moore College Library Day — 27 July
Posted on July 5, 2013
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Some think of him as “the flogging parson”, but across the Tasman, he is remembered as “The Apostle to New Zealand” and a missionary statesman. In January 1814, the Rev. Samuel Marsden brought the good news of Christ to the Bay of Islands.
As the Bicentenary approaches, Moore College’s 2013 Library Day will focus on the start of Marsden’s mission.
Update: College Principal Mark Thompson adds:
“Come to the 2013 Moore College Library Day and hear of the real Marsden and his lifelong passion to see the lost won for Christ.”
“In a few week’s time there will be a celebration of Samuel Marsden and particularly his involvement with the earliest Christian mission to New Zealand two hundred years ago this year. He will be the subject of a day conference at Moore College on Saturday 27 July. I must confess this is an aspect of the great man’s life of which I was blissfully unaware until recently.
Marsden is sometimes misunderstood and his enormous positive contribution to the cause of Christ in Australia and New Zealand overshadowed by such less than flattering epithets as ‘the flogging parson’.
Come to the 2013 Moore College Library Day and hear of the real Marsden and his lifelong passion to see the lost won for Christ. Hear too of his ceaseless efforts to overturn one of the most horrendous miscarriages of justice in those early years. Here was a man of integrity and courage who sought above all else to diligently serve his Lord.
Details of the Library Day can be found on this advertisement. See you there!”
Resources for pastors — on same sex attraction
Posted on July 5, 2013
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Adrian Reynolds’ blog, The Proclaimer, at The Proclamation Trust has links to some resources mentioned at the Evangelical Ministers Assembly last week.
July pastoral message from Archbishop Eliud Wabukala
Posted on July 4, 2013
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A Pastoral Message from Archbishop Eliud Wabukala, Chairman of the Fellowship of Confessing Anglicans –
“Here in Nairobi we are preparing with great anticipation for our second Global Anglican Future Conference, GAFCON 2013, and this is the first of what I intend to be monthly pastoral messages as we move forward together in the unfolding purposes of God.
I am confident that this great gathering of over 1,300 delegates will touch the lives of you all, whether or not you are able to be present, and will be a decisive moment in a movement which will shape the future of the Anglican Communion for generations to come.”
Read it all at the GAFCON website.
Archbishop Peter Jensen interviews on ABC Radio
Posted on July 3, 2013
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Archbishop Peter Jensen was interviewed twice on ABC Radio this week –
by Richard Glover – Direct link to 12MB mp3 file – runs for 25 minutes,
and by Andrew West for the ABC’s Religion and Ethics Report – “The Peter Paradox” – direct link to 7.5MB mp3 file – runs for 16 minutes.
Fourth of July Reflections on a Changing America
Posted on July 3, 2013
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“For Christians, the issue of patriotism is always complicated by our citizenship in two realms, one earthly and one heavenly. The Bible teaches that we have duties to our earthly nation, including obeying laws, paying taxes, and honoring our leaders (Rom. 13:1-7).
At the same time, we are subjects of the eternal kingdom of Christ. Jesus said, “Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s” (Mt. 22:21). This dual citizenship presents serious complications when the civil and the divine authorities strongly conflict…”
– At Reformation21, Rick Phillips looks at America on the eve of Independence Day.
Latest George Whitefield College newsletter
Posted on July 2, 2013
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In the latest newsletter from George Whitefield College in Capetown, new Principal Mark Dickson asks, “Please pray that God will enable me to continue to build upon the legacy of David Broughton Knox and David Seccombe in leading GWC to realise its vision.”
– Get the latest from the college in this 1.2MB PDF file from their website.
100 Days with Pope Francis
Posted on July 2, 2013
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“Roughly one hundred days ago, March 12th 2013, Cardinal Bergoglio was elected to the chair of Peter becoming Pope Francis…”
– At Reformation21, Leonardo De Chirico looks at the new Pope’s first hundred days.
Bishop Ian Lambert to be commissioned
Posted on July 1, 2013
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Bishop Ian Lambert will be commissioned as Anglican Bishop to the Australian Defence Force on Friday in Canberra.
New Bishop for The Murray
Posted on July 1, 2013
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John Ford, currently Bishop of Plymouth in the Diocese of Exeter, has been elected the new Bishop of The Murray.
Expanded vision for Oak Hill
Posted on July 1, 2013
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Oak Hill College in London has appointed its first Director of Free Church Training, to better equip those preparing to serve in the Free Church.
Graham Beynon explains his new role in this video on the Oak Hill website.
Sydney Anglican Schools Corporation to purchase Anglican Schools in Dubbo and Orange
Posted on June 29, 2013
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The Sydney Anglican Schools Corporation is buying Anglican Schools in Dubbo and Orange –
“this decision of the Bathurst Diocese and the Board of Sydney Anglican Schools Corporation will bring stability to underpin the future operation of these schools…”
Here’s the media release from the Sydney Anglican Schools Corporation –
28 June 2013
Dr Laurie Scandrett, Chief Executive Officer of Sydney Anglican Schools Corporation, today has announced that the Corporation has exchanged contracts for the purchase of Macquarie Anglican Grammar School at Dubbo and Orange Anglican Grammar School.
“We are very excited to be able to make this announcement today. Sydney Anglican Schools Corporation has exchanged contracts for the purchase of both of these schools. We expect that the purchases will be completed at the end of September. By including the operation of these schools as part of Sydney Anglican Schools Corporation, we can guarantee to students, parents, staff and each community that the future of these schools is secure. The schools will be able to continue their great work of Christian education with confidence,” said Dr Scandrett.
The announcement follows a competitive expression of interest process resulting from the decision, earlier this year, of the Anglican Diocese of Bathurst to sell these schools. Read more
Call for prayer for Egypt
Posted on June 28, 2013
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“The situation in Egypt is very serious. I do not know where this situation will take us. I feel that Egypt is at the verge of violent demonstrations, another revolution, or civil war. We do not know what is going to happen, but we know that we are at the edge of something drastic.”
– Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Egypt with North Africa, Dr. Mouneer Hanna Anis, appeals for prayers for Egypt and the people of Egypt ahead of demonstrations expected this weekend.
‘Don’t retreat’, says Archbishop
Posted on June 27, 2013
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“Archbishop Peter Jensen, in one of his final addresses, has urged Christians to engage in public discussion and ‘not to be put off by those who say we should stop trying to impose our values on others’.…”
– Russell Powell reports on last night’s Centre for Christian Living gathering at Broadway.
You can hear the talk (93MB mp3 file) and see the outline at the CCL website.
And the Bible Society has a report.
“Waiting for the Other Shoe” — The Supreme Court rules on Same-Sex Marriage
Posted on June 27, 2013
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“On the last day of its term, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled today on two same-sex marriage cases. Both are important cases, and both will go far in redefining the most basic institution of human civilization…
Even though the Court did not rule today that all states must legally recognize and allow for same-sex marriages, the handwriting is on the wall. Justice Kennedy’s majority opinion implicitly invites any citizen who resides in a state that does not allow for same-sex marriage to claim that his or her constitutional rights are violated on the basis of the Court’s opinion handed down today.”
– Albert Mohler writes on today’s big news in the USA.
TEC National Cathedral special service to cheer gay marriage
Posted on June 27, 2013
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“The National Cathedral is pealing its church bells, along with some other Washington churches, to celebrate the Supreme Court’s decisions on gay marriage.” – CBS News.
“Dean Hall has also issued an invitation to all LGBT couples and families to attend a special service tonight, Wednesday, June 26, at 7 p.m. A diverse group of faith leaders will speak out in support of marriage equality at a press conference preceding the prayer service at 5 p.m.”
– Washington National Cathedral. (Image: Washington National Cathedral.)
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