Our thoughts and prayers are with the Tongan people after the recent volcanic eruption, so it seems a good time to highlight our Pacific neighbour as the ethnic focus of this edition.
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Jots and tittles for grace and Godly living
For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished (Matthew 5:18).
Pray for Tonga
At 5.00pm on 15 January, the local population of Tonga was deafened by an almighty bang so loud that the sound waves went twice around the world, and within minutes, ocean waves flattened homes and ash rained down.
Pastors’ input sought for research project
Pastors are being invited to share their insights into how religious beliefs and practices have been misused in the perpetration of violence, as part of a research project initiated by the LCANZ.
For the sake of Christ’s gospel promises
At once they left their nets and followed him (Matthew 4:20).
Rebuilding the ruins
They will rebuild the ancient ruins and restore the places long devastated (Isaiah 61:4a).
