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DATE
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AUTHOR
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TOPIC / KEYWORDS
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28
December 2008
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Andrew Leslie
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Notes on the life and theology of John Owen (1616–1683)
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21
December 2008
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Simon Manchester
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Quote from James Irwin (Astronaut); Thank you for all who
have served and contributed in 2008; Holiday refreshment;
Words from Jim Packer on the Incarnation
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14
December 2008
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Simon Manchester
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Farewell and Appreciation for Mark Earngey and Andrew Leslie
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7
December 2008
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Simon Manchester
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Connect '09: Topics for our teaching in 2009 (addressing
the big objections to Christianity)
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30
November 2008
|
Simon Manchester
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Prayer Meeting this week; Ruth Bridgen and mission to Aboriginal
people; Call to those going on Summer Missions; Keep at your
work
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| 23
November 2008 |
Simon Manchester
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Confirmation Service: Welcome to Bishop Glenn Davies; Staff
changes happening soon; Reflection on Psalm 91
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16
November 2008
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Simon Manchester
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Comments by John Stott on the idea that Jesus' death means
that Christians should be physically healthy.
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9
November 2008
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Simon Manchester
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Remembrance of peace at Christmas in WW1 ("Joyeux Noel");
Connect'09 – what are your thoughts?; Encouragement to
attend CMS Summer School
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2
November 2008
|
Simon Manchester
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The "Imagine If..." campaign: gathering ideas for
our future planning; Parish Council vote on Deacons to administer
Communion; New daytime Christianity Explained course in November;
Comments on the book: “God Actually” by Roy Williams
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26
October 2008
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Simon Manchester
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Synod decision to allow lay people to administer communion;
Confirmation & Baptism Service on 23rd November; MP3 sermons
soon to be available from church website; "Appeal"
quotation from William Wilberforce
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19
October 2008
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Simon Flinders
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Feedback from Mission to Walcha, NSW
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12
October 2008
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Peter Frith
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Reading good Christian books
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5
October 2008
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Simon Manchester
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Financial stresses; The value of the unborn child; Walcha
Mission; New minister for 2009 (Jon Phua)
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28
September 2008
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Simon Manchester
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Thoughts from Proverbs on Biblical principals for our patterns
of speech
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21
September 2008
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Simon Manchester
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Quote from C. H. Spurgeon: Trusting God in times of severe
trial
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14
September 2008
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Simon Manchester
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Thoughts on Thankfulness, by D.B.Knox (from Vol 3 of Selected
Works)
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7
September 2008
|
Simon Manchester
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Father's Day Message for Men: George Verwer visit; Men at
St Thomas'; Queensland Men's Convention
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31
August 2008
|
Ben Cooper
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Thoughts on the writings of N.T. Wright
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24
August 2008
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—
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[ This week's letter is not available on-line ]
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17
August 2008
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Andrew Leslie
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Summary of Carl Trueman's essay "The Wages Of Spin"
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10
August 2008
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Simon Manchester
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Notes on the life of Alexander Solzhenitsyn
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3
August 2008
|
Simon Manchester
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Details of special events & speakers in August 2008
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27
July 2008
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Simon Manchester
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Reflections on World Youth Day Celebrations & Papal visit
to Sydney
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20
July 2008
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Simon Flinders
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Contemporary application of the prophecy of Micah 1–2;
God's anger towards sin; the cares of people today for pleasure
and consumption; our concern and prayer for our neighbours
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13
July 2008
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Simon Manchester
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GAFCON; New ideas and old structure; [e.g. new & old
garments & wineskins (Luke 5)]; reliable information;
Building Fund & MTS appeal; prayer in our gatherings;
ideas for Connect '09
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6
July 2008
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Simon Manchester
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Articles in 'The Briefing' magazine
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29
June 2008
|
Col Marshall
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Ministry Training Strategy (MTS); past participants; support
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22
June 2008
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Simon Manchester
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Gathering together: to love and spur one another on; commitment
to regular attendance
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15
June 2008
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Simon Manchester
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Ministry Centre Redevelopment; comments from Wardens &
Staff
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8
June 2008
|
Simon Manchester
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End of financial year appeals; providing for St Thomas' needs;
plans for Ministry Centre redevelopment; resources
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1
June 2008
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Simon Manchester
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Missionaries: Lukins (France) & Tracey Morris (AFES,
Qld)
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25
May 2008
|
Peter Frith
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The Sola Series: Faith Alone
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18
May 2008
|
Simon Manchester
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The Sola Series: Christ Alone
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11
May 2008
|
Simon Flinders
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The Sola Series: Grace Alone
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4
May 2008
|
Andrew Lesie
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The Sola Series: Scripture Alone
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27
April 2008
|
Simon Manchester
|
Congregational singing (Mike Raiter, "The Briefing"
April 2008); singing at St Thomas'
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20
April 2008
Anzac Day
|
Simon Manchester
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ANZAC Day; Remembering the cost; Eternal message and hope
of the gospel
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13
April 2008
|
Simon Manchester
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Parish Council Meeting; budget challenges; committments in
giving (e.g. to Link Missionaries); support for new opportunities;
questions on giving thoughtfully & appropriately
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6
April 2008
|
Simon Manchester
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Future of Anglican church; GAFCON in June; Youth Conference
at St Paul's Chatswood; "O Lord, I would delight in Thee":
Hymn by John Rylands (1753-1825)
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30
March 2008
|
Simon Manchester
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“Salvation Belongs To The Lord” by John Frame:
seek first the Kingdom of God; Farewell to the Browns
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23
March 2008
Good Friday & Easter
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Simon Manchester
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Easter & Good Friday; Correct views of God and man, our
need for Jesus
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16
March 2008
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Simon Manchester
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(post) Vestry Meeting (AGM): small attendance, election results,
reports
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9
March 2008
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Simon Manchester
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(pre) Vestry Meeting (AGM): Ministry Reports, Finance Report,
Ministry Centre Redevelopment plans, Elections;
John Dickson on "Christianity & History" ("The
Christ Files")
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2
March 2008
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Simon Manchester
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Archbishop's “Connect 09” initiative & DVD;
Staff Planning Day Report; Opportunities for connecting
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24
February 2008
|
Simon Manchester
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Wardens & Parish Council; Nominations for the Vestry
Meeting; Cheryl W to revisit Africa
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17
February 2008
|
Simon Manchester
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Catholic World Youth Day on July 2008, DVD on Connect09,
Mark Driscoll visiting on 24th August
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10
February 2008
|
Simon Manchester
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The Anglican Church in Canada, St John's, Vancouver (David
Short), Split of the church in USA & Canada (over the
blessing of same-sex unions, The Anglican Network
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3
February 2008
|
Simon Manchester
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New Staff & MTS for 2008, New Wenona Head, Leadership
Breakfasts, Lent
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27
January 2008
|
Peter Frith
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Types of Spirituality
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|
20
January 2008
|
Simon Manchester
|
CMS Summer School, Mission, St Thomas' 2008 Program
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|
13
January 2008
|
Andrew Leslie
|
The Holy God
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6
January 2008
|
Simon Flinders
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Thomas Chalmers' (d.1847) sermon on love for God vs love
for the world
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