Church Society response to “Being Faithful”
Posted on January 13, 2010
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The following letter was sent by Church Society Council to all the members of the Theological Resource Group in late November 2009.
“We are grateful to you for your work, as part of the GAFCON Theological Resource Group on ‘Being Faithful’, the Commentary on the Jerusalem Declaration. We note that it is commended to the wider church for further discernment. The Council of Church Society has therefore considered and discussed the report and wishes to draw a number of matters to your attention…”
– Chirch Society published this letter in late December.
10 ways to encourage a Missionary
Posted on January 13, 2010
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At The Gospel Coalition blog, Mark Rogers shares the fruit of asking some missionaries what they find encouraging –
“One of the most encouraging/inspiring things we receive from people is a quick note via email to say that they are ‘thinking’ of us…”
Although it’s written from a US perspective, there are some good ideas here.
(h/t Justin Taylor.)
Preach through the Lectionary or books of the Bible?
Posted on January 12, 2010
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The Diocese of Tasmania website has posted an article by David Roger-Smith on planning a preaching programme. Especially helpful for those whose practice is to preach on Lectionary readings –
“If you’ve never preached through or helped preached through a biblical book, it might seem a bit daunting, but we would encourage you to have a go. Start with small steps. Devote one school term this year to preaching through a biblical book rather than from the Lectionary readings.”
Download it as a PDF file here from the updated Preaching page.
What you can do in three pages a day
Posted on January 12, 2010
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Stephen Altrogge asks, “What would happen if you resolved that, in addition to your Bible, you would read three pages of a spiritual book every day?”
He lists some practical suggestions on what you could read at The Blazing Center.
(Most of the books mentioned would be available at Moore Books or Reformers’ Bookshop in Sydney.)
New ACNA website
Posted on January 10, 2010
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The Anglican Church in North America has launched a new website.
Diocese of Recife membership doubles
Posted on January 10, 2010
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Encouraging news from the Diocese of Recife
“Recent statistics show that the Diocese of Recife, under the Primatial Authority of the Anglican Church of the Southern Cone of America, continues to grow. The number of confirmed members and regular communicants has more than doubled since its traumatic axing from the liberal Anglican Episcopal Church of Brazil (IEAB) five years ago. Read more
The persecuted church
Posted on January 10, 2010
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Bishop Bill Atwood has written this for the American Anglican Council’s weekly newsletter:
When President Nixon went to Yalta in 1973 (in what is present day Ukraine), I flew the White House staff and secret service on my Air Force plane. Of course the senior staff and the President flew on Air Force One. Read more
Mike Raiter and Radical Discipleship
Posted on January 9, 2010
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Mike Raiter, Principal of the Bible College of Victoria, opened God’s word, starting in Luke chapter 9, at this week’s CMS Summer School at Katomba.
CMS has graciously made Mike’s first talk available for download.
It, and the whole series, were a great blessing, challenge and encouragement to all who were present. The other talks are available for purchase from CMS NSW.
This Life I Live — new hymn free download
Posted on January 8, 2010
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At the 2010 CMS Summer School held in Katoomba this week, a new hymn by Michael Morrow was taught. ‘This Life I Live’ is a beautiful song ‘celebrating the fact that we who died with Christ now live for him, and live in hope of a glorious resurrection’.
‘The Life I Live’ is not yet available on CD, but you can hear it and download the mp3 file and sheet music at Morrow Music.
CMS seeks supporters for world mission
Posted on January 8, 2010
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Judy Adamson at SydneyAnglicans.net has this report on an important appeal unveiled at this week’s CMS Summer School at Katoomba.
TEC builds influence in Africa
Posted on January 8, 2010
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From the Episcopal News Service –
“Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf attended morning Epiphany Mass at St. Thomas Church here Jan. 6. Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori preached and celebrated…
The presiding bishop is nearing the end of a weeklong visit to Liberia at the invitation of the Episcopal Church of Liberia…”
– Related stories here.
At the same time, A S Haley at Anglican Curmudgeon analyses the TEC’s public statement of finances and wonders where the money went.
(At Cuttington University in Liberia, Katharine Jefferts Schori received an honorary doctorate degree. Photo: Lynette Wilson/ENS.)
For the Love of God
Posted on January 5, 2010
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Excerpts from Don Carson’s devotional resource, For the Love of God, are being posted daily at The Gospel Coalition.
You can subscribe to to receive a daily e-mail or subscribe to the RSS feed. A very helpful resource.
Teach us to number our days
Posted on January 2, 2010
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At the 9Marks blog, Michael Mckinley recommends this sermon (from last year) on Psalm 90 by Derek Thomas (Professor of Systematic and Practical Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, Mississippi).
Sobering and encouraging.
Outline of redemptive history
Posted on January 1, 2010
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At Between Two Worlds, Justin Taylor has posted a useful summary of Graeme Goldsworthy’s outline of redemptive history–
See it here – and download a copy of the famous ‘coathanger’ chart here.
If you are not familiar with Graeme Goldsworthy’s books, in Sydney, you can get copies at Moorebooks or from Reformers Bookshop.
Ten years closer to Eternity
Posted on December 31, 2009
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Ten years ago, Sydney celebrated the beginning of 2000 by displaying on the Harbour Bridge the word Eternity in the iconic copperplate handwriting of Arthur Stace.
A lot of water has passed under the bridge (literally) since then, and in many ways the world has changed. But the basic need of men and women is the same – to hear the gospel and be saved.
In 2010, please be encouraged to continue to trust Christ, and to live in the light of eternity. Read the story of Arthur Stace in our Resources section.
What we believe
The message at the heart of Christianity is really quite simple…