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Southern Cross
october 2005
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Southern Cross is a free monthly news paper produced by Anglican Media Sydney. You will find this paper at your local Anglican church or get it sent directly to your home using our subscription service.
Thank God Almighty, I’m free at last
After 5 years in detention, escaping drug smugglers in Asia and torture in Iran, Christian refugee Amir Mesrinejad tells Southern Cross his amazing story.
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Labour day prompts industrial debate
As Sydneysiders enjoy the benefits of Labour Day four Sydney Anglicans are weighing into the debate over what effects the proposed industrial relations reforms may have on the lives of Australian Christians and critiquing the coverage that Southern Cross has given to the issue so far.
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No idea of the hell that awaits
With Hurricane Katrina fast approaching, holidaying Sydney Anglican Emma Hardwick was bundled into the back of emergency transport and pointed in the direction of the Louisiana Superdome. She had no idea of the hellish conditions she would have to endure for the next five days.
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Non-church plant the way forward
Even before the Diocesan Mission began in 2002, Toongabbie Anglican Church (TAC) has been looking for a way forward - but now is not the time, and this is not the place.
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Wollongong builds hotel, advances straight to go
St Michael's Cathedral's decision to build an international hotel on surplus land looks set to pay big dividends, with rental income to pay for costly church repairs and free up funds for new ministries.
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Your ABC: helping put Jesus back on the agenda
Recently, I have been thinking a lot about Jesus. I know that you expect that I am always doing that – and so I am. But the invitation to give the Boyer Lectures on the ABC has given me opportunity for extra reflection.
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Mission moves to new phase
Lay training to help evangelism push.
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Missionaries return no holiday in Cambodia
It is no surprise that Rolf and Bonnie Lepelaar are returning as missionaries to Cambodia this month after serving there from 1996 to 2001.
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God works when we fail
JOSEPH SMITH speaks to Jonathan Aitken, the high-flying British MP, who went to jail and found God.
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Hurricane Katrina special news feature
Hurricane Katrina has proved the effectiveness of faith-based organisations in responding to wide-spread disasters.
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Parish in Focus: St Paul’s, Wahroonga
The Rector of St Paul’s, Wahroonga, the Rev David Reay admits that the suburb has the reputation of being a wealthy upper north shore locale, but he says that the area varies demographically.
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Kids’ passion ignites on film
Working with animals may still be a no-no, but working with kids has been a huge success for James Cogswell who helped the Kids Plus kids at St Aidan’s, Annandale make the film The Wise and Foolish Builders which went on to win the ‘Bright Spark Award’ at the Ignite Film Festival last month.
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Letters to the Editor October 2005
God’s love in the midst of tragedy
The unexpected death of youth leader James Coulter left no simple answers.
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persecution watch
A new feature that informs Christians of those suffering for the gospel around the world.
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Ministry Moves
Sydney Briefs