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This Thursday, on ANZAC Day, we pay special tribute to those who have been involved in our nation’s battles. As we remember those who have died in war, like my great Uncle Donnie, may our hearts be full of gratitude for what they were willing to suffer for their own and also future generations. I hope you can join us at Mount Eliza Neighbourhood House at 2pm for the special service run by Rotary.
It’s a privilege to serve alongside other community groups and be the presence of Christ in these contexts. As Christians who bear God’s name, we are all called to represent Christ all day, every day, wherever we are. What a privilege and responsibility! May God use each of us powerfully for His Kingdom purposes, just like he uses Defence Force Chaplains in the lives of those who currently serve God and our country. May they be in our prayers especially this week. I also pray that we will be encouraged to renew our own commitment to dedicate ourselves to the cause of justice, freedom, and peace; and seek to build a better world for the honour and glory of God, and his son, our Saviour Jesus Christ, whose name we bear. This Sunday we are to be reminded that Jesus is our good shepherd (John 10:11-21). He too was willing to lay down his life for others to win a battle that no-one else could win for us. He lay down his life for his sheep. He died a sacrificial death on the cross, enabling forgiveness and bringing about peace with God for every person in every nation all over the whole world - whoever chooses to receive this sacrificial gift. He defeated sin, death, evil, and paid the price for freedom for all humankind. Let us continue to reflect and consider anew the great sacrifices made for us and be truly grateful. May we learn to follow Jesus as our good shepherd; trustworthy and true; for our own good and the good of all. May we each be ready to trust and obey like Jesus and our ANZAC soldiers did. May we go into the world in peace. Be of good courage. Hold fast to that which is good. Never pay back wrong for wrong, Strengthen the fainthearted. Support the weak. Help the afflicted. Honour all people. Love and serve the Lord, rejoicing in the power of the Holy Spirit. And know the blessing of God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit is with you always. Peace, Rev. Tanya
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