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1 up Doc.Qxp THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF NORTH WEST AUSTRALIA PO Box 2783, Geraldton WA 6531. Ph (08) 9921 7277 email [email protected] NORTHNORTH WEST WEST NETWORKNETWORK September 2010 No. 81 Guests from Uganda Challenge and Inspire In Romans 1, Paul says to his readers, "I long to see you questions regarding his diocese and its ministry. Mama so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to make Margaret told how she came to faith in the Lord Jesus, a you strong - that is, that you and I may be mutually powerful testimony that touched the hearts of many". encouraged by each other's faith". How true that is of The next stop was Carnarvon for the Centenary Weekend the visit of Bishop Joseph and Mama Margaret to our (July 3-4). Bishop Joseph shared at a meeting of the diocese from the Diocese of Karamoja. All who met them Diocesan Council. At the dinner on Saturday evening he were encouraged by their unshakable faith in Christ and and Bishop David Mulready signed the 'Memorandum of Understanding' between the two dioceses. Archbishop Roger spoke at the Dinner and Bishop Joseph preached at the Centenary Service on the Sunday. During their leisurely visit to the Karratha/Dampier area, our special guests attended and spoke at a crowded parish BBQ and the Pilbara Aboriginal Church in Roebourne at which the Bishop spoke passionately for over an hour! Reflecting on the impact of their visit, Tim Mildenhall in Broome says, "Broome Anglican Church was deeply moved by the visit of Papa Bishop Joseph & Joseph and Mama Margaret. Their passion for following Jesus, the fearlessness with which Mama Margaret Abura's they addressed people and issues, and their visit an outstanding success! love of people was evident at all times. Despite the weight of responsibility and the lack of resources in Karamoja, this brother and sister are a beacon of faith in Christ and joy and service." their love and care for the people of their diocese. On his return to Karamoja Bishop Joseph wrote: Their trip began with meetings in Perth and then Dear Brethren, Greetings from Karamoja, Moroto. Geraldton and the Midwest Deanery, where Bishop Abura gave a bible study challenging the church to have a It was all joy and great experience to be with you in the prophetic voice and not to be afraid of following the Lord Great Land of Australia. We felt truly honoured and indeed and challenging modern day idolatries within the church. wanted. We didn't and we don't have words to express Mama Margaret was able to share about her family and our gratitude. work. The climax was when Bishop David and I signed the Bishop Joseph preached at the Centenary Service at the Memorandum of Understanding between our two Cathedral on Sunday 27 June on not merely listening to dioceses - the signing witnessed by Archbishop Roger and God's word but doing what it says (James 1.22). Dean the Council members of DNWA. So the link was born as Jeremy comments: "He was warm and direct. Mama the Almighty God has allowed and blessed it. Margaret joined leaders and children in the hall to take We sincerely thank those of you who gave us gifts for part in the children's programme. As we got to know personal use. May the spirit of love and hospitality abide them during their time in Geraldton we were inspired and in you all. May the Lord God bless you all. humbled by their dedication to serve the Lord Jesus Christ Bishop Joseph and Margaret. in the face of abject poverty." In each place Joseph and Margaret visited they shared A luncheon followed the service, at which Bishop Joseph their love of Jesus and joy in following him. They & Mama Margaret were each presented with an Akubra challenged us in our own walk with God and how we Hat (donated by Akubra) and a gift from Mr Ian Blayney could live for Him in our daily lives. Let us commit MLA on behalf of the West Australian Government. ourselves to prayer, support and practical help for our The journey north began with a visit to Kalbarri. Des friends in Karamoja. Burgess said "St Mark's was blessed by the visit from Revd John Jenner Bishop Joseph Abura and his wife Mama Margaret. The Bishop spoke at a fellowship dinner and then answered Parish of Paraburdoo/Tom Price From the Bishop Page 2 How does a Diocese celebrate a which they come. Centenary without it becoming You will read brief reports of simply a matter of navel-gazing? their visit and see several Upon conferring with others, photos in this edition of The Archdeacon Bill Ross came up with Network. Our Diocesan Council lots of ideas. I remember him meeting in Carnarvon on July 3 saying to me "How about bringing and 4 unanimously decided on in an international Bible teacher and a programme of partnership take him around the Diocese?" The with our new friends. While we Rev Matt Brain contributed his slant have benefitted enormously on this suggestion: "Why not form from their visit, we trust that a link with a needy African Diocese the link which has been and bring their Bishop as our established will help spread the international speaker?" Good News of the Gospel in And that's exactly what has this financially challenged happened. After 18 months of Diocese of Karamoja. While we emailing one another, Bishop are in reality a "Missionary Joseph Abura and Mama Margaret Bishops Joseph and David after signing the Diocese" depending on the from the Diocese of Karamoja in Memorandum of Understanding between generosity of Anglicans from Uganda arrived in Geraldton on the Dioceses of North West Australia and outside our Diocese, we have June 26 as our special guests to Karamoja, Uganda. come to realize how rich we all begin a three week visit which are personally and as a Diocese would see them travel 3,000km by road, visiting nine of by comparison with our link Diocese. How can we but our Parishes from Geraldton to Broome. share God's generosity with them? Leaving their six children (aged 7-20) and seven others for Many thanks to those who have been praying for our whom they care back in Moroto, this gentle and Godly Centenary Celebrations. I am personally thrilled with the couple commended the Lord Jesus and won the hearts of events so far and especially with the visit of Bishop all whom they met. The Bishop challenged us all on many Joseph and Mama Margaret. occasions from the Bible and Margaret gave her Sincerely, testimony. Both spoke of their own Christian commitment David Mulready and painted a picture of the Diocese and nation from Pray Without Ceasing Bishop David writes - "What a prayer-warrior and encourager praying (including Jocelyn and Bill Ross) and learnt more Mavis Hudson is. I know that there are many who pray for about the intriguing country and its people. I became Maureen and me regularly, some daily, and that really makes fascinated with the work of the Diocese and now use its a difference. Mavis also sends a brief monthly email. I asked prayer diary along with various others in my daily prayers. her to write about her quiet but vital ministry": When I entered the age of technology I began emailing my When I had to take early retirement in 1992 I was facing a prayer encouragements to people worldwide. Every now and totally different lifestyle. From being very active I became again the Lord encourages me when I hear how much a sedentary as I was at home caring for my mother and her certain card or email has meant to someone. two sisters (all over 80 years of age). So I looked to the Lord I still have two aunts alive for how I could still be involved in His work. and I still sit around a lot! I could pray and the Bush Church Aid and Church Missionary But I can still pray - as I Society prayer diaries became my constant companions. am for your Centenary Mentioned in the BCA notes was one Catherine Ross. That Celebrations. I hope that had been my grandmother's maiden name so I wrote to her one day I'll be able to namesake to tell her I was praying for her. About the same return to the North West time I learned how to make butterflies and so began my card to soak up its atmosphere making career! Gradually I was sending cards to more and and see just what God has more people. A kind lady in my church at the time bought me been doing. a box of stamps as her part in the work. A few people Mavis Hudson replied saying how much they appreciated the reminder that they were not alone but the value of my cards became apparent to me when my mother spoke to a BCA missioner from the North West who said that the cards had a habit of "Therefore encourage one arriving just when he was 'down' and that they cheered him another and build each and his wife enough to face another day of loneliness. other up". In 2002 I was able to be part of the BCA bus tour of the 1 Thessalonians 5:11 North West. I met some of the people for whom I was Page 3 Yalgoo saves the Day for Aussie Anglicans The Revd Arthur Williams and his wife Pat, BCA miss a missional opportunity, the Bishops agreed that the missioners in the Parish of Mt Magnet made their way into mission agencies be approached to supply.
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