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Maitland Moore College Mission 2021 Day 1

Maitland Moore College Mission 2021 Day 1

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It’s been a wet and wild start, but there’s been a whole lot of fun and encouragement as well. We loved being involved in the three services at Maitland Evangelical Church, as the message of Jesus was proclaimed to all ages.

Some of us used our free time to explore the outlying town of Morpeth and had a good look at the overflowing Paterson River.

The young adults are a super fun bunch at MEC. Just make sure you keep your phone close by otherwise they’ll grab it and take a few photos (see above). But that’s all part of the fun!
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Church @ the Peak 2021 Day 1

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“And should I not have concern for the great city of Ninevah, in which there are more than a hundred and twenty thousand people who cannot tell their right hand from their left…?” (Jonah 4:11)

Church @ the Peak was concluding their series on Jonah this week and they had given the task of wrapping up this book in God’s Word to Rusdyan, who used this chapter to spur on the congregation and his fellow chaplaincy group to compassion for the lost; born out of God’s grace on us. Alongside that, the congregation was able to hear from Andy about how God’s grace impacted him through a mug (ask him how). It was a beautiful and exciting first morning doing church with our brothers and sisters at Peakhurst. We had wonderful gospel-centred conversations and half of us were able to teach the young members about Jesus.

Thank God for the rich faith that is growing in this community and for the faith that was evident amongst even the youngest members of this family. Please pray that the seeds God sowed into their hearts through Andy’s testimony and Rusdyan’s faithful preaching would grow to bear fruit beneficial to God’s Kingdom.

Afterwards, we were invited to a church social so that the church family could welcome us even more. The plan was to do barefoot bowls but the rain meant that instead we all played trivia and ate dinner together. Our chaplaincy group found it wonderfully easy to chat with them and they showed a keen interest in getting to know us and get alongside us on this mission week.

Thank God for the warm welcome we all felt by a community that is abounding in love and desires to share the inheritance of the Gospel with the lost in Peakhurst. Pray that these conversations we were able to have would glorify God and help us in the week ahead to partner in the Gospel as we do mission together.

To keep in your prayers:

  • The weather is seriously affecting a lot of our plans over the next couple of days and we want to make the most out of the opportunity that God has given us to tend the soil here at Peakhurst.
  • For the growth groups (bible studies) we’ll be visiting over the next three days that we would be able to encourage and be encouraged by our sisters and brothers as we share our stories of how God has worked in our lives.

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Armidale Mission 2021 Day 1

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Pre-Mission Travel

The Armidale mission began with precarious journeying from Sydney via car, bus and train, through the deluge on the Central Coast, and up through the central tablelands before finally arriving at the St Peter’s Cathedral. We were warmly welcomed by the staff here – including the recent grad Rev. Johnny Costin – before arriving at our friendly billets.

Morning at church

On Sunday morning half of the team attended services at St Peter’s Cathedral, and the other half at St Mary’s church in West Armidale.

Dr Phill and Matt G challenged congregants at St Peters’ to realise their affinity with sinners in Jesus’ parables, and their need for Jesus’ forgiveness. Matt H and our chaplain Alison shared their stories of accepting Jesus’ forgiveness. Adam also shared the gospel in a Kids’ Spot.

On the other side of Armidale, Ned preached on the story of the Rich Man and Lazarus, while Ben gave his testimony. Ned and Ben then joined with Kim and Jared for an engaging Q&A session with the parishioners.

“Good Music, Good News”

St Peter’s Cathedral hosted an international music outreach event on Sunday afternoon.

A range of parishioners, both young and old, performed good music from around the world.

Reuben performed a country song, spoke about sin and his initial experiences of mercy, before singing “His Mercy Is More”. Phill again spoke about the Lost Son – the good news for the whole world. Andrew connected with a Chinese man and a Chinese-Malaysian woman.

Please be praying that the seeds planted in the hearts of these two internationals will bear fruit.

Evening at church

In the evening, Jared shared his story of grace with the congregants at St Mary’s church. Matt H proclaimed Jesus’ invitation to the Heavenly Banquet, and Phill shared how he had taken up that invitation.

Meals with parishioners

For both lunch and dinner, the team had meals with parishioners. One highlight was Adam’s time with a senior gentleman from St Mary’s, who hosted Adam in his home for dinner. Please thank God for the mutual encouragement between Adam and the widower. Adam will revisit the gentleman for a game of chess sometime during the week. Please pray that this further contact will continue to be encouraging and comforting for them both.

Please thank God for the faithful proclamation of His Word in both preaching and conversation. Please ask God to water and grow these seeds.
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Moore College Mission 2021

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After the Covid pandemic and the creativity of Moore College Mission Re-imagined in 2020, this year students will be partnering with churches and organisations once again. This year, groups will go to Armidale, Maitland, Naremburn-Cammeray, Emu Plains, South Sydney, Asquith, Normanhurst, Oatley, Church at the Peak, Liverpool South, St Andrew’s Cathedral School, and Evangelism and New Churches (ENC).

Moore College mission is a central aspect of College life, where faculty, chaplains and students partner with Christian communities in preaching the gospel through varied means. This is an integral component of the theological education offered here at the College, providing students with different models of theory and practice working together in a plethora of contexts. Not only do we want students to adorn the Lord Jesus by proclaiming his life-giving crucifixion and resurrection, but we want students to be part of this message to go out to a world desperately in need of the comfort that only Jesus brings.

Of course, this has a two-fold impact in giving expression to the partnership and support that Moore College has with various Christian ministries throughout the world, but is also a wonderful platform to help our students train, practice and reflect on various models of ministry, as they are exposed to numerous ministry models in ministry contexts.

Over the week, starting on Sunday 21 March, we will be posting blogs, photos, videos and prayer points from each of the mission groups, as they let us know what they have been doing in their various locations. This is an opportunity for you to see students in training, as well as pray for the teams and the ministry partners they are partnering with on mission for the week.
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