Michael Simmelink outlines some helpful principles to apply for short term mission trips and the thinking process behind partnering with local churches in cross cultural situations. Affirming the value of cross-cultural experiences, Simmelink maintains that adjustments in thought processes will make them smarter and more fruitful for everyone involved. These sort of principles inform mgpc’s …

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Around fifty people gathered from pretty much all points of Australia for the commencement service of Alice Springs Presbyterian Church. Representatives of the Northern Territory, South Australia, Tasmania, Western Australia and Victoria joined residents and other visitors for the service. The national church was represented by Moderator-General David Jones along with Presbyterian Inland Mission Superintendent …

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Those of you involved in worship services tomorrow could try to include (or suggest the inclusion) of the new Alice Springs Presbyterian Church in corporate prayers. Pray for Keith and Jenny Bell. Pray for the folk who’ll join them in the infancy of this work. Pray for conversions in the community. Why a Presbyterian Church …

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