New Directions, August/September 2013 - Page 2 Decisions of the 2013 State Assembly by Rev

Celebration Rallyhat a great time of celebration for those who attended the Celebration IN THIS ISSUE ... WRally at Clayfield College as part of this year’s Assembly. Catching up with old friends, checking out the displays, enjoying Guido’s famous Decisions of the Assembly P. 2 barbecue, a varied and entertaining program, meeting the new Moderator and hearing David Jones’ excellent message on Compelling Love were Grass-roots Reflections (new column) P. 4 just a few of the highlights. On a beautiful day/night, Clayfield College was a perfect venue for this wonderful time of fellowship. The program was varied with a string quartet from Somerville House, a brass ensemble from Kingsford Terrace P. 6 Brisbane Boys’ College, a puppet presentation from Presbyterian Christian Education and a hip hop demonstration from a Mitchelton outreach group. Mega Sportz Soccer and Netball Camps P. 16 Each year, the Celebration Rally precedes the State Assembly as a means of congregations coming together to praise God for all His blessings. New Directions, August/September 2013 - Page 2 Decisions of the 2013 State Assembly by Rev. Lesleigh Hall, Deputy Clerk of Assembly The Assembly: conducted by the Committees of * Noted that F&AB is utilising the General Assembly of Australia. Rev. Guido Kettniss to the PMSA * Inducted Hon. Greg Rodgers as Ministry Resourcing and Outreach $62,500 during 2013 from the * Appointed Mrs Mendy Campbell, Council for further three year Moderator. and Nurture and featuring Rt Rev. Capital Profits Reserve to subsidise Mr Don Lewis and Rev. David terms. * Was informed by the Moderator David Jones, Rev. Steve Cree, Assembly and SMP assessments, Niven to represent the Presbyterian * Noted the retirement from the that he had appointed Rev. Matt Pastor Karl Faase and Rev. Dr Gary to ease the financial strain on Church of Queensland at the Annual PMSA of Mr Bernie Stein, and Viney and Rev. Garnet Swann as his Millar as the keynote speakers. congregations. General Meeting of DrugARM. thanked God for his valuable Chaplains. * Resolved that the 2014 Assembly * Empowered the Property * Commended DrugARM to the contribution to the Association in * Thanked the Moderator for his be held as a ‘Live-in’ Assembly at Board to ensure that a Contract prayerful support of the Church. many capacities during his 37 years address, “He said, ‘GO!’”. Clayfield College in Brisbane from Superintendent is engaged * Noted that the Commission of of service. * Requested the Moderator to the 22-26 June 2014. by a congregation or other Assembly has established an * Congratulated Mrs Maria Woods visit the Presbyteries of North * Repealed the Minister’s Code of denominational body when con- Appeals Commission as authorised on her appointment as the Queensland, Darling Downs, Wide Ethics on the grounds that the sidered necessary. by the 2012 Assembly. Principal to the Sunshine Coast Bay/Sunshine Coast and Mowbray. Ministers of the Presbyterian * Encouraged qualified congre- * Enacted a new rule to clarify the Grammar School, and assured her * Recorded its appreciation to Rev. Church of Queensland have the gational members to accept an process for the election of members of the Assembly’s prayers as she David Niven for his service as Bible, the Westminster Confession invitation to become members of to the Committee of Management. undertakes this important ministry. Moderator. of Faith and the Rules of the Church the Stipends Commission. * Departed from a “grandfather * Noted the much appreciated * Declared Rev. Phil Case, Minister to guide them in ethical matters. * Was addressed by Paul and Mrs clause” approved in 2009 so that service rendered to Emmanuel of the Coorparoo Charge, as * Recommended to the Commission Jenny Rayner (Central Presbyterian from now on all ministers and College by the Presbyterian Church Moderator-Elect. of Assembly that the proceeds of the Church and Thailand), Rev. Gavin elders must hold a seat on the of Queensland Councillors, Rev. Dr * Accepted the resignation of sale of the Norman Park properties Henderson (Burdekin Presbyterian Assembly and Presbytery under the Bruce Winter, Ms Susan Anderson Elder Keith Booker as Assembly be allocated to ministry initiatives Church and Myanmar) and Mr present Rules of the Church. and Mr Bruce Pearce. Treasurer with deep regret, giving by the Creek Road Charge within Nathan Stewart (Browns Plains * Granted interim authority to * Congratulated the new Principal thanks to God for Keith’s tireless the Southbank area. Presbyterian Church and Japan). proposed changes to the Rules of Grace College, Rev. Dr Anita and devoted service to the task of * Resolved to advise the Board * Noted the new names for our State of the Church which will phase Monro, on her appointment and Treasurer for the nine years that he of PresCare that the Church, in and Federal Mission Committees out private appointments within assured her of the Assembly’s held the office. Keith will continue principle, is not opposed to the (APWM Queensland and APWM Charges and will allow designated prayers for her work as Principal of in his role as General Manager. cautious growth of PresCare, National) and that the name elders to administer the sacraments the College. * Appointed Elder George Harris including the taking on of income- Mission Partners is no longer being within isolated Charges. * Reappointed Rev. Matt Viney, Ms as Treasurer of the Presbyterian producing ventures. used. * Appointed Ms Elise McCauley and Kristine Gask and Mrs Cecelia Church of Queensland. * Appointed Mr Mark Baddeley * Gave thanks to God for the Mr Andrew Newman as Directors Orford to the Grace College Council * Welcomed the following new (Elder) to the position of Senior successful commencement of of PresCare for a term of three for a further term of three years. members to the Assembly: Rev. Lecturer in Systematic Theology at Partner Church ministry by the years. * Noted the Interim Policy of St W. Hsu, Assistant Minister, Acacia QTC. Evans family with the Presbyterian * Authorised PresCare’s membership Andrew’s Toowoomba Hospital on Ridge Charge; Rev. A. Purcell, * Appointed Rev. Dr Andrew Bain as Church of Japan; and by Andrew of Pastoral and Spiritual Care of the termination of pregnancy, and Minister, Callide Valley Charge; Vice-Principal of QTC. and Marilyn Schache and Brian and Older People (PASCOP). requested the Public Questions Rev. J. G. Smart, Minister, Willows * Requested the Committee on Judy Cullen with the Presbyterian * Expressed thanks and appreciation and Communications Committee Charge; Rev. J. Wee, Assistant Ministries Training, in consultation Church of Vanuatu. to PresCare Board Member Rev. to be available to meet with the Minister, Creek Road Charge; with Presbyteries, the Faculty * Adopted the report of the Ad Graeme McKay, Honorary Chaplain Board of St Andrew’s Toowoomba elders attending the Assembly for and Code and Legal Reference Hoc Committee on Civil Union Rev. Gordon Jackson (Lake Hospital, Visiting Medical Officers the first time. Committee, to conduct a review of Legislation and the Future Sherrin) and Valley Chaplain Rev. (VMOs), ethical advisors and * Recorded with regret the death the Rules of the Church concerning Implications for Ministers in their Rob Farr for their commitment and other interested parties, to discuss of the following elders: Kenneth the Trials for Licence for students role as Marriage Celebrants as a dedication to PresCare. the position statement of the McDonald, Fitzroy Rockhampton, for the ministry. foundational document for the * Thanked the Chairman, Deputy Presbyterian Church of Queensland died 6 July 2012; Donald James * Reappointed Rev. Peter John Church to use should it find itself Chairman and members of the on the termination of pregnancy Murray, Gladstone, died 28 Barson to the Position of Director of compromised by Federal or State Board and its Standing and Ad Hoc prior to the Board finalising the September 2012; Gordon Reinke, Ministry Resourcing and Christian marriage laws. Committees, for their services to St Andrew’s Toowoomba Hospital Maleny, died 12 April 2013; Ross Education for a further term of five * Endorsed the Philosophy of Fairholme College. policy on the termination of Geitz, Allora, died 13 May 2013; years. Ministry adopted by the Public * Reappointed Mr Robert McCall and pregnancy. Alfred Mark Collins, Bell/South * Encouraged all Charges to Questions and Communications Toowoomba, died 20 July 2012; consider how to engage their local Committee and encouraged the Front cover photos: PresCare representatives General Manager James Robert Charles Bazley, Dalby, died communities with the gospel and committee to continue working in Woods and Apprentice Chef Kylie Bond enticed delegates with complimentary 11 August 2012; Francis Campbell how to minister the love of Christ its current direction. macroons baked fresh under PresCare's catering business The Contented Grimes, Bell/South Toowoomba, into those communities. * Approved the use of the name Chef; making new friends at the Celebration Rally; PCE puppet item; died 16 September 2012; James * Strongly objected to the dissolution Gospel in Society Today (GIST) Frederick Ward, St Andrew’s of the Religious Education Advisory by the Public Questions and Somerville House string quartet Townsville, died 29 May 2013. Committee and requested the Communications Committee in its * Was informed of the death of Mr Minister for Education to ensure general work. Bruce Sharpe, Elder with the Ann that a representative from the * Expressed

Load more