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Incoming convener, Greg Goswell mentioned:
Westminster Confession for the 21st Century Study Edition, and the pocket size edition of the Westminster Confession.
A modern language version of the Shorter Catechism is in preparation and should be published in 2011.
A book on the subject of prayer with the working title ‘Teach Us To Pray’ which will include study questions is in preparation.
Visits to the three smaller states over the next three year period will take place.
A study guide preparing people for church membership (Christian Commitments) has been published and is gaining wider use and acceptance.
The Tetun (East Timorese) language children’s book ‘Timoteo Nia Istoria’ (Timothy’s Story) was published with assistance from the Christian Education Committee.
The service of the outgoing convener, Ian Schoonwater was recognised.
Bill McCrae also spoke outlining the anticipated work of the Committee over the next three years in providing practical resources for the churches in the smaller States.

Murray Norman spoke about the Timothy Partnership an initiative that involves Presbyterian Youth and Youthworks in providing diploma level instruction for those who cannot travel from remote, regional and provincial areas.
The advantage of this nationally accredited course is that Austudy support can be available and can be engaged in by those who have current employment or for whom movement or regular time availability would be an impediment to study.
It is not solely intended for people who are considering full time ministry, but wish to be further equipped for service in local churches.

Michael Wharton, convenor of Public Worship And Aids To Devotion focussed on the impending launch of a web-based platform for that will serve as a data base for the hymns contained in the Rejoice! hymnbook. In time users should be able to access the lyrics, scores, tune samples and power point slides for the hymns in the book, regardless of computer operating system. This will be a very welcome resource, with only a few copyright issues to be negotiated. (Mike doesn’t look as fuzzy in real life as this photo. Not happy camera!) ((Surely it can’t be my photographic skill))