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Archive for April, 2008

Marketplace Prayer Consultation in Melbourne

Posted by Bessie on April 17th, 2008

www.marketplaceconnections.com/forums/Consult10May.htm
Sat 10 May, 12-4pm.  Coming together in prayer and unity are part of the keys of the Kingdom.  Jesus has instructed us to use these keys so that the “gates of Hades” will not overcome the church (Matt 16:19).
Once a year leaders and members of Christian groups in the marketplace take time out for a […]

Who’s In Your House Church?

Posted by Bessie on April 16th, 2008

Found in ‘Simple Church Journal’ Roger Thoman.
 J.D. Payne has done a study of house churches, specifically those that he calls “missional house churches.”  Many interesting tidbits are found in this study.  For example…
Payne identifies four types of people who are typically involved in house churches.  I think looking at these categories of people can be […]

Books by James O’Halloran

Posted by Bessie on April 15th, 2008

James O’Halloran is a Salesian priest who has worked with small Chirstian communities for over 35 years as member, coordinator, and promoter.  This mission he has carried out worldwide - with a predilection for Africa and Latin America - from the halls of academia to parishes and far-flung mission stations.  For a list and description […]

The Cross and Crescent Conference

Posted by Bessie on April 15th, 2008

Friday 18th and Saturday 19th April 2008
Bethel Christian Fellowship, 180 Pakington Street, GEELONG WEST (Vic)
(Parking at the rear)
The Cross & Crescent conference will give you a clearer understanding of Islam and an overview of what God is doing worldwide. It will help you consider the Christian response to Islam in today’s society and impart necessary […]

Idea for home church

Posted by Bessie on April 14th, 2008

From Keith Ward who is in a home church in Narooma N.S.W.
Do people know of the 2 mainstream movies that can create good discussion and enjoyable change at a house church gathering….Bruce Almighty and Evan Almighty?

Crack down on rights ahead of Beijing Olympics

Posted by Bessie on April 8th, 2008

From Australian Prayer Network http://www.ausprayernet.org.au
Christians throughout China fear tough restrictions on their freedom to worship in the coming year following the launch of a government crackdown ahead of the August 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. Christians across China are reporting a shortage of Bibles, even in cities where Bibles previously were readily available. There are […]

David Boan in Melbourne

Posted by Bessie on April 8th, 2008

We have just heard that over the weekend 11th-13th April, David Boan will be teaching on BEING A DISCIPLE
At the home of John and Sharon Young, 34 Bennett Street, North Fitzroy
Session 01: 11 April Friday 7.00 - 9.00pm
Session 02: 12 April Saturday 2.00 - 4.00pm
Session 03: 12 April Saturday 7.00 - 9.00pm
Session 04: 13 April […]

Focus on the ‘First Thing’

Posted by Bessie on April 7th, 2008

“Our home church is going through a difficult stage - different views on theological issues are causing discomfort!”  So I was told during the week, and in fact I am often told about this ‘problem’.  
1.  Of course members of any group will hold different views on all sorts of things.  Why should a home church be any […]

Paul Collins home and healing…

Posted by Bessie on April 5th, 2008

Letter dictated by Paul.  “Well so much has happened in just 5 days. It all began on our Friday night teaching session here in Newcastle when I prepared a study and ministered on “How to Handle a Crisis”. how-to-handle-a-crisis.pdf 

Tom Sine in Australia……

Posted by Bessie on April 5th, 2008

Sydney Event: Tom Sine - renowned author, theologian and futurist
TEAR, The Evangelical Alliance, and the Anabaptist Association of Australia and New Zealand invite you to hear renowned author, theologian and futurist, Tom Sine at Trinity Chapel, Macquarie University (136 Herring Rd North Ryde) at 7.30pm on Monday 21st April.  Tom’s new book, The New Conspirators: […]