People sometimes say to me “Why send missionaries overseas? Australia has great needs!’ This is not a modern objection. Consider the words of William Carey, writing in 1792 “It has been objected that there are multitudes in our own nation, and within our immediate spheres of action, who are as ignorant as the South-Sea savages, [...]
When Christians in Australia talk about Islam there is an incredibly broad response. Some view Muslims with fear and repulsion and if they are immigrants they want them to go back to their country of origin. Others view them with indifference and try to avoid them. Others seek to reach out to them and befriend [...]
http://bondiatl.wordpress.com/2012/04/02/paulus-celebrates Some of you may remember the wonderful story of Evangelist Manuel, the tiny man who stared down the militia forces and saved his people. To briefly recap that story… In 1999, militia forces were roaming the countryside, causing havoc. Their purpose was intimidation by theft, murder, rape and destruction. News came that some militia [...]
Here is a great story from Rob Duncanson, who is currently in East Timor, on the work that God is doing among the church. http://bondiatl.wordpress.com/2012/03/30/prayfor-kings/ For our devotions before our meeting this morning we read 1 Timothy 2. “First of all then, I urge that supplications, prayers intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, [...]
What if we thought like missionaries where we are now? I was recently reading Lifted! a book on the resurrection by Dan Allberry and found the following helpful “Mission is about attitude, not geography; what we’re doing, not where we are; a particular priority, not a particular place. It is about an attitude that has [...]
Andrew and Marilyn Schache have been approved as Mission Partners missionaries to serve at the Talua Ministry Training Centre, Vanuatu. Andrew will use his gifts in maintenance and Marilyn her gifts in administration and counselling. This short interview will give you a a taste for their desire to serve the people of Vanuatu. You can [...]
The Talua Ministry Training Centre, Vanuatu, needs someone to teach Academic English. The job description is as follows “Due to the expansion of programs at Talua Ministry Training Centre in Vanuatu we need a highly qualified teacher of English for Academic Purposes. In 2013 we hope to offer another Foundation Year program for students preparing [...]
I’ve just received word from Dr Thang Bwee of the Evangelical Reformed Church of Myanmar, that the Australian Embassy has granted him a visa to visit Australia for a holiday and speaking tour. However, the application for visas for his wife and daughter to accompany him were denied. Thank you to everyone who prayed about [...]
I’ve just returned from Thailand. While I was there it was a privilege to spend time in Chiang Mai with John and Denise Dickson, who serve in dual membership with us and Pioneers. They are doing a great job — they are at home there, they are well thought out and they have a great [...]
I’m currently in Myanmar. The Rev Dr Thang Bwee’s latest visa application to visit Australia has been rejected by the Australian government. We want him to come for a speaking tour and holiday. This morning we resubmitted a fresh application using a different approach. Please pray that this will be successful. Kevin Murray