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Peter Rankin, Marjorie Rankin, Norma Wheaton and Fred Wheaton at the Op Shop opening.
Rev William Gillard 10 February 1932—28 February 2014
BILL Gillard’s ministry was shaped by the life, the energy and vision of John Wesley. Bill was born into a staunch Methodist family in Maffra. His father was a tailor by occupation; his mother, Emily, came from Tasmania.
PNG moves to cancel illegal land leases
Credit: Scheltema/Greenpeace Papua New Guinea’s Department of Lands and Physical Planning (DLPP) is reported to be clawing back land previously taken from traditional owners.
A spiritual path
ON THE weekend of 12-14 September this year, something new is brewing in the West of Victoria. Based in the Grampians, a small group retreat with a difference is being trialled.
Sin and salvation
Born Bad – Original sin and the making of the Western World. By James Boyce book l Black Inc l $34.
Hope in dark places
Cuba Gooding Jnr in Freedom Freedom, the first film produced by independent film company, Production One Inc, tells the story of two men – across two different centuries – whose lives are intertwined by the scourge of sl
Change in ACCESS
ACCESS ministries recently announced the resignation of CEO Rev Canon Dr Evonne Paddison, who headed up the organisation for more than eight years.
Three moderator nominees
The next moderator of the Vic/Tas synod will be decided at the Synod meeting in September. Members will discern between three nominees – Rev Ian Brown, Rev Dr Sunny Chen and Rev Sharon Hollis.
Remembering hope
By Penny Mulvey It was like an electric shock. How is it possible? An international carrier shot down whilst travelling at speed, 35,000 feet above ground, killing all 298 passengers and crew.