John the Baptist is one of my favorite characters in the bible. He is a wonderful character of courage and hope. When I last went to the holy land, I wanted to gain an understanding of this man, John and his role. My study group went down to the River Jordan, where John had was […]
It’s been another big week in International relations. We had our first visit of an Indonesian head of state – President Yudhoyono – who made a magnanimous gesture of condolence to the families of the Balibo five – expressing that the Indonesians feel their pain and grief . It was a small but important step […]
Two broad themes emerge from our readings today- the issues of governance and allegiance; and issues of Christian pastoral care. This is the last week of Ordinary time in year A of our liturgical cycle . Interestingly it was only in 1925 that the church gave this Sunday the title of “Christ – the King” […]
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GOLD Coast Deacon Gary Stone is among the Queen’s Birthday Honours list, receiving an Order of Australia Medal for service to veterans and their families. Deacon Stone, who served for decades in the army as a chaplain, in the federal police, and six years ago founded the Veterans Care Association that he says has helped […]
Prayer of Commendation Into your hands, Father of mercies, we commend our brothers in the sure and certain hope that, together with all who have died in Christ, they will rise with him on the last day. We give you thanks for the blessings which you bestowed upon them in this life: they are signs to us […]
Welcome to the Wedding of Matthew and Sarmone at All Saints Chapel on Saturday 20 September 1997 Celebrant Reverend Deacon Gary Stone Bridal Party Bride Sarmone Gillen Bridegroom Matthew Shultz Groomsman Christian Becks Bridesmaid Sharlmane Gold Flower Girl Erin Carson This day…………… I will marry my friend Deacon: May God, the almighty Father, give you his […]