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Church and the Emergency Online Provision

September 11, 2020September 11, 2020 by Mark Thompson

Many of us are very grateful that during the COVID-19 pandemic the technology has been available for the broadcasting of church services and the connection of members in Bible studies and other programs online. It has enabled us to continue…

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Homesick for Heaven

September 10, 2020September 10, 2020 by Jocelyn Loane

When I was thirteen, I started boarding at my school. My family moved across the country, a 6-hour flight and then a 5-hour drive away from me. Our school had day students and boarders, but they mostly socialised separately. The other boarders…

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When nothing will stand still #6 and 7: Reflections on Hebrews 12

September 8, 2020September 8, 2020 by Emma Newling

Over the last months, Emma shared how she was feeling when life suddenly changed with Covid-19, and her plan to go back to a familiar passage. Here are the next two episodes… #6: Hebrews 12:7-8 It is for discipline that you have to endure.…

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COVID-19 Reflection

September 3, 2020September 3, 2020 by Alan Lam

I had a fall whilst cycling the other day. I got back up and checked where I had injured myself. Thankfully, there were only a few scratches here and there and a slightly damaged sense of pride. I then tried to remember what happened, including what…

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Baby steps: our first six months in Uruguay

September 1, 2020September 1, 2020 by Pedro and Joy Oliveira Woolmer

On 24th January, we left for Uruguay as missionaries with the Church Missionary Society (CMS). We had been waiting and preparing for this moment for many years, so despite many unknowns, we felt as ready as we would ever be. With no other missionaries…

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The motivation to do good in a Corona-filled world

August 27, 2020August 27, 2020 by Ben Pantlin

From genocide and war to domestic violence and ongoing crime rates, the worst of humanity is clear to see. The reaction of many to the spread of Covid-19 backs this up. But intermixed with the stockpiling of resources, the displays of racism and…

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When nothing will stand still #5: Reflections on Hebrews 12

August 25, 2020August 25, 2020 by Emma Newling

Over the last months, Emma shared how she was feeling when life suddenly changed with Covid-19, and her plan to go back to a familiar passage. Here is the next episode… #5: Hebrews 12:5-6 And have you forgotten the exhortation that addresses…

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