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Tears and cheers as declaration released
29/06/08 | Russell Powell
GAFCON has overwhelmingly endorsed the Jerusalem Declaration and final communique, a document Archbishop Peter Jensen says will help bring order out of chaos.
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Return of the King
01/03/06 | Madeleine Collins
New Zealand Christians hope the launch of Introducing God will see young people return to worship the King.
New Zealand Christians hope the launch of Introducing God will see young people return to worship the King.
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Filling up Tanzania’s needs
15/02/06 | Joseph Smith
Judith Calf could have expected a longer rest at home after six years of service to her adopted Tanzania, but an opportunity to teach in the country's…
Judith Calf could have expected a longer rest at home after six years of service to her adopted Tanzania, but an opportunity to teach in the country's…
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Study hard but stay safe!
02/02/06 | Mark Hadley
Miranda Lanham wasn’t letting Daddy on the aircraft without one last hug, emphasising her family’s hopes: study hard, but stay safe!
Miranda Lanham wasn’t letting Daddy on the aircraft without one last hug, emphasising her family’s hopes: study hard, but stay safe!
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Firing on all cylinders
31/01/06 | Mark Hadley
An audacious attempt to traverse the Middle East by motorbike, encouraging believers along the way, will soon be crossing the border from Pakistan to Iran.…
An audacious attempt to traverse the Middle East by motorbike, encouraging believers along the way, will soon be crossing the border from Pakistan to Iran.…
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Light shines in Christmas capital
23/12/05 | Jeremy Halcrow
Despite the recent violence across France, CMS Missionary Sandra King says the festive French are determined Strasbourg will remain known as the ‘Christmas…
Despite the recent violence across France, CMS Missionary Sandra King says the festive French are determined Strasbourg will remain known as the ‘Christmas…
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Sydney supports suspended evangelical
19/12/05 | Madeleine Collins
Sydney Diocese has announced its support for a British clergyman whose licence to minister was revoked by the Bishop of Southwark last month.
Sydney Diocese has announced its support for a British clergyman whose licence to minister was revoked by the Bishop of Southwark last month.
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Was blind, but now I see
12/12/05 | Joseph Smith
Twelve minutes earlier this baby girl was blind; now she can see. Just one of the many success stories behind the Christian Blind Mission's Sydney-Anglican-supported…
Twelve minutes earlier this baby girl was blind; now she can see. Just one of the many success stories behind the Christian Blind Mission's Sydney-Anglican-supported…
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Hope remains as family grieves
02/12/05 | Mark Hadley
As the family of executed drug courier Van Nguyen attend a funeral service in Singapore, Sydney Anglicans with a first-hand knowledge of the island-nation’s…
As the family of executed drug courier Van Nguyen attend a funeral service in Singapore, Sydney Anglicans with a first-hand knowledge of the island-nation’s…
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Soccer program a perfect fit for Tanzania
21/11/05 | Mark Hadley
Soccer is breathing new life into more than just Australian sporting fans – Tanzanian teenagers have taken delivery of new uniforms that are part of…
Soccer is breathing new life into more than just Australian sporting fans – Tanzanian teenagers have taken delivery of new uniforms that are part of…
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Finding the forgotten people
18/11/05 | Joseph Smith
Katrina Roe says Australian Christians must not forget about the people of West Papua, calling for prayerful and practical support of the island population.…
Katrina Roe says Australian Christians must not forget about the people of West Papua, calling for prayerful and practical support of the island population.…
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Biker boys try hand at tent building
16/11/05 | Sarah Barnett
A month into their ‘motor mission’ Sydney Anglicans Nathan Brown and Melbourne-based friend Julian Price have found themselves building tents in disaster-struck…
A month into their ‘motor mission’ Sydney Anglicans Nathan Brown and Melbourne-based friend Julian Price have found themselves building tents in disaster-struck…
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AIDS no barrier to aid says Bible Society
15/11/05 | Keely Edwards
For Esther – a dying AIDS sufferer in the slums of Nairobi – the only running water is the local drain and sewer flowing outside her door.
For Esther – a dying AIDS sufferer in the slums of Nairobi – the only running water is the local drain and sewer flowing outside her door.
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Sydney support for Southwark pastor
09/11/05 | Jeremy Halcrow
Sydney Anglican leaders should be speaking out in ‘unambiguous support’ of a ‘good and godly’ English pastor suspended from ministry because of…
Sydney Anglican leaders should be speaking out in ‘unambiguous support’ of a ‘good and godly’ English pastor suspended from ministry because of…
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Sex education with a comic touch
21/10/05 | Mark Hadley
Two CMS missionaries based in Japan are helping to use the culture's fascination with 'manga' comics to teach a new generation the Bible's view of love,…
Two CMS missionaries based in Japan are helping to use the culture's fascination with 'manga' comics to teach a new generation the Bible's view of love,…
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Global warming for the gospel
18/10/05 | Joseph Smith
Synod members were challenged to think globally last night as multimedia presentations on the Anglican Church in Chile, Indonesia and Malaysia were showcased…
Synod members were challenged to think globally last night as multimedia presentations on the Anglican Church in Chile, Indonesia and Malaysia were showcased…
Christian doctors journey to Pakistan’s heart of darkness
10/10/05 | Mark Hadley
Christian doctors Luke and Nancy Cutherall hoped and prayed the rumours of destruction trickling out of the Pakistani city of Balakot were overstatements.…
Christian doctors Luke and Nancy Cutherall hoped and prayed the rumours of destruction trickling out of the Pakistani city of Balakot were overstatements.…
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No idea of the hell that awaits
30/09/05 | Joseph Smith
With Hurricane Katrina fast approaching, holidaying Sydney Anglican Emma Hardwick was bundled into the back of emergency transport and pointed in the direction…
With Hurricane Katrina fast approaching, holidaying Sydney Anglican Emma Hardwick was bundled into the back of emergency transport and pointed in the direction…
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Christian counsellor helps build cross-cultural bridge
21/09/05 | Mark Hadley
A Sydney Anglican from Narrabeen is using Christian counselling techniques alongside evangelistic singers to help build bridges into Pakistan’s Muslim…
A Sydney Anglican from Narrabeen is using Christian counselling techniques alongside evangelistic singers to help build bridges into Pakistan’s Muslim…
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