So, you get unedited notes now, which I may tidy up later. That’s the trade-off for getting to read this now and not at 11.00pm tonight. Assembly Communion Service Presbyterian Assemblies usually contain a worship Service at which communion is shared. This is an interesting expression of our theology of church, where communion is generally …

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See Part One here. David Jones was formally elected Moderator by the Assembly and then was led into the house by the Moderators of the State Assemblies and the Former Moderator Generals (the ghosts of General Assemblies past). Robert Benn led David through his installation as Moderator General which culminated in his signing a Bible …

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So, here’s some notes on the Service. David Jones’ sermon to follow. 200 people gathered at the Chinese Presbyterian Church, which is on the corner of Albion and Crown Streets in Sydney. These sorts of Service mix the worship of God with the business of meeting, so a deft touch is required so as to …

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This attractive advertising card arrived this week. I’ve mentioned the Service before. Consider yourself invited. If you’re going to be in Sydney that night it will be worth attending. Say ‘hello’ and maybe we can find a good cup of coffee afterward. If you can’t make it I’ll see what I can do about publicising …

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