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Baby Molenaar!

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 11:47:23 +0100

Not the usual Zambian Update this time. But we were delighted to hear of the safe arrival of baby Obed Cornelis Molenaar.

Baby Obed was born in Katete and is now back home. Both baby and mother are well.

We rejoice with the Molenaars in God’s goodness to them and pray for their newly extended family to know God’s richest blessings of salvation.

Sunbury Free Church (Cont) Outreach

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 11:27:30 +0100

Developing from the Adelaide work, there are now services being held in Sunbury (near Melbourne), which is between 300 and 400 miles from Adelaide. Not that far in Australian terms...
Here is a brief report from Ross Smith, one of those involved int he work:

“With most of us not living in the area it is hard to build up a public presence. Through advertising in the local papers a few local visitors have come along. We currently number 10 adults and 6 children. This Saturday we are starting a monthly "meet and greet" in the local shopping precinct where we will introduce ourselves to shoppers and offer them a TBS bookmark which has a sticker with the details of the congregation on the back. We hope this will also give us an opportunity to engage the people in discussion about the need for Christ as their personal Saviour.”

Please pray for this developing work and those who are diligent in bringing the claims of Christ to their neighbours in Sunbury.

Cal Mac Ferry Decision

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 11:17:10 +0100

Cal Mac have confirmed in the national press today that there will not be Sabbath day sailings on the main routes (Stornoway/Tarbert) this winter. This is obviously a cause of deep gratitude and thanksgiving for us all. Whilst the war is far from over, that battle is certainly won - in the short term at least.

http://thescotsman.scotsman.com/scotland/Ferry-firm-rules-out-Sabbath.4365530.jp

We would also like to take this opportunity to thank everyone that supported and signed the petition, and who made the matter a point of prayer in the past year. Please continue with cheerfulness in prayer; whilst the threat has abated, it still remains a concern in the medium term.

from the Lewis LDOS branch

Bracadale Outing

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 11:08:28 +0100

Great photo from Bracadale Outing. More welcome!
A report of the outing will appear in The Witness soon.

School in Theology 2008

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 11:02:46 +0100

The Annual School in Theology runs this year from the 8th-11th September. Full details are available on the School in Theology site here:
http://www.schoolintheology.org.uk/programme.php

Portmahomack Outing

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 10:59:38 +0100

Great photo from Portmahomack Outing. More welcome!

Ordination & Induction of Rev B Pohl to Smith’s Falls

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 10:30:18 +0100

SMITHS FALLS INDUCTION

The congregation of Smiths Falls in Ontario, Canada was received into the Free Church of Scotland (Continuing) at the General Assembly of May 2002. It was with a sense of thankfulness and joy that the members of the congregation and friends joined together on Saturday 26^th July for the ordination and induction of the Rev Bert Pohl to the charge. Mr Pohl had served as an elder in our congregation in Adelaide and had been trained at the Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids and at the FCC Seminary.

The Rev John J Murray, Glasgow, had been appointed to preach and preside on the occasion. He conducted worship and spoke from Revelation 2.1 ‘Christ in the midst of the churches’. After setting aside Mr. Pohl to the holy ministry Mr Murray addressed suitable words of exhortation to the new minister and to the congregation. The service was followed by a reception in which presentations were made to the Pohls and welcome speeches came from the Rev David Compton, Mr Art Hackett and Mr Tony Pohl. Greetings were read from many congregations and ministers in Scotland as well as from the USA and Australia.

Latest Christian Institute Bulletin

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:33:18 +0100

In the news this week
Friday, 25 July 2008

Click on a headline to read the full story.

Labour loses Glasgow East to pro-life SNP candidate

Labour has lost the Glasgow East by-election to a pro-life candidate who openly criticised the Government's controversial embryos Bill.

Bid to allow abortion in Northern Ireland

A group of pro-abortion MPs has tabled an amendment to legalise abortion in Northern Ireland, but it may not be selected for a vote.

NI parties oppose abortion proposal

All four of Northern Ireland's main political parties say they will vigorously oppose any attempt to make abortion legal in the Province.

Golden Compass sequels in doubt

Atheist author, Phillip Pullman, says Christian opposition to The Golden Compass film hit audience numbers and may have damaged plans for two sequels.

Talk about sex at age 11, Government tells parents

Parents should have regular conversations about sex and relationships with their children from as early as eleven years old, according to a Government report.

Ofsted: fatherless boys are struggling in school

Boys without a father at home are likely to have difficulties at school and should be provided with male role models to fill the gap, Ofsted inspectors say.

Alcohol problems worse than feared

The true extent of the health damage caused by drinking alcohol is reportedly much worse than official figures have shown.

Tory pledge to help locals oppose lap-dancing clubs

The Conservative Party has promised to give local communities more power to oppose licence applications from lap-dancing clubs if they are elected to government.

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Yours in Christ,

Colin Hart
Director
The Christian Institute

Ordination & Induction expected of Rev B Pohl to Smith’s Falls

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:48:52 +0100