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Priested: Judi Bird with Archdeacon Anne McKenna and Bishop Matt as she is presented as a newly ordained priest Photo: Jenny Pollard

Judi Bird ordained a priest in hometown of Charlton Sarah Crutch Bishop Matt, carrying out his first congregation responding in great ordination as Bishop of Bendigo, applause as she was presented as a he Revd Judi Bird was ordained preached from Ephesians 4: 1-13 where newly ordained priest in the Church a priest in the very same church he outlined the role of a priest and of God. encouraged Judi and the congregation sheT was baptised and confirmed in “To also be ordained in the church in to be expectant of God’s gifts for us. at a vibrant ordination service led by which I was baptised and confirmed Bishop Matt Brain on 18 August. “God is a gift-giving God, and if that is is a source of joy for me,” Judi said. true, then we as God’s people need to be With the excitement of hosting such a “Support and encouragement has expectant – we need to want what God is special occasion, the people of St Martin’s come from everywhere and for this I about to give,” he said. Charlton and the parish of Charlton- am eternally grateful”. Donald welcomed not just regular “Judi you are being gifted so that all of Judi will continue to minister as parishioners but friends from the local God’s people can be engaged in His work”. community and the wider diocese to join the Priest-in-Charge of the Parish in the celebrations as Judi committed Fellow diocesan clergy then joined of Charlton-Donald, caring for the herself to serve as a priest. together to lay hands upon Judi, with the people across the four rural centres. Swan Hill welcomes New appointments Family trio baptised Bishop’s grave new rector announced in Charlton rededicated page 4 page 8 page 9 page 11 The Monthly newsmagazine of the Anglican Diocese Spirit of Bendigo

Address: The Spirit, PO Box 2, BENDIGO VIC 3552 The Bishop Member, Australian Religious Press Association Telephone: 03 5443 4711 writes General: [email protected] ....and tweets @MattBrain1 Publishing Editor: Sarah Crutch Consultant: The Revd Dr Charles Sherlock The Spirit is published in the first week of the month (excluding January). Advertising rates are available from the Editor. All advertisements are accepted at the Editor’s discretion; acceptance does not imply endorsement of the product or service. Contributions are welcome, and will be edited. Email contributions are preferred. Anonymous articles will not be considered for publication. Photographs should be sent in digital form to the general email address above. Full size, ‘raw’ files are necessary. Physical photos are normally not returned. The Anglican Diocese of Bendigo and the Editor are not responsible for opinions expressed by contributors, nor do these necessarily reflect the policy of the diocese. October issue: Contributions due Friday 21 October. is that we blossom and bloom into all Dear Friends, that we can be. aving spent most of my One of the very attractive things for childhood, youth and early me about Christianity is the promise Hadulthood in Western Australia I that God cares about new life and is discovered a number of new things in the business of making us flourish. Another way of putting this is that God when we moved to Canberra. One delights in people suddenly springing was how cold and wet snow actually alive (literally and metaphorically), or is. The other was how autumn and those in a rut coming ‘back to life’. spring work. We see this described throughout Now, you might think this sounds odd, scripture in the stories told of but let me explain. I knew that autumn different people who were called on sits between the hot, dry summer and to do business with God. Three that the cold, wet winter, and spring is the come to my mind are the remarkable hinge between the wet, cold winter ‘springing back to life’ of the widow of and the hot, dry summer. I also knew Zarephath (1 Kings 17), the beautiful that in autumn leaves lost their green and gold tips of the crops pushing their blossoming of Ruth (she has her own colour and dropped from the trees, way out of hard ground further west is book!), and St Paul’s confrontation by and in spring the bare branches sprung cheering for the soul. As I drive around and reorientation to Christ (Acts 9). to life with green buds and blossoms. the diocese and drink in the freshness Each of these stories shows the two I had learned this from picture books. of the blossoms and new growth I am sides of embracing life. What I discovered was that I hadn’t constantly reminded of the difference The first common theme as I see it is experienced an autumn or spring like between appearance and reality. What that God is at work to initiate contact those in the picture books because looks dead, given the right conditions, with the people; through Elijah, the most of my life had been spent with springs to life. ‘coincidental’ events of Ruth’s choices, two seasons – warm and dry, and hot One of the great challenges for and the dramatic confrontation on the and dry – with not much in between. modern life is actually finding ‘new’ Damascus road. It is both significant and In my lived experience autumn and life each day. The pressures of our comforting that God should so initiate spring were really just a way of labelling contemporary world are very tiring, contact. Having to reinvent myself is months. So to move to Canberra and even when they are a lot of fun. not only tiring, but pulling one’s self discover a discernible cooling of the air Ironically the demand to keep pace up by the bootstraps is an exercise in which led to a drying and changing in with our market driven world so that futility! The flip side to God’s initiation the colour of the leaves, and then the we can enjoy the many good fruits is that each of the heroes responded slow creep of the warming sap in the of being alive here and now means by embracing God at work. The widow trees giving rise to beautiful flashes that we are often on a treadmill that was persistent in pursuing Elijah. Ruth of blossom was a delight. I can still is difficult to get off. We may be was bold in holding Boaz to account, remember my reaction when seeing a frenetically busy, but so often stuck in and Paul was humble when broken and shrub in blossom for the first time on a rut. Additionally, our very nature as laid bare. Each then saw buds form and my way in to the office. human beings means that we slip into blossoms bloom on dry branches and I am loving the blossoming of the trees energy saving routines (another way bare twigs. here in Bendigo and the southern of saying ruts) even while craving new Spring has come. Where has God been part of the diocese. And even if the things to sink our teeth into. We are initiating contact with you? What are blossoms may be absent, the green constantly needing to consider how it you doing to embrace it?

The 2 Spirit september 2018 www.bendigoanglican.org.au New in the Keith Cole Library - Paul: a biography by Tom Wright Heather Marten

n 2013, former Bishop of Durham, Professor N T Wright Ipublished Paul and the faithfulness of God, all 1800 pages of it. Early this year he published Paul: A biography which draws on this earlier academic work but is aimed Happy: The Revd Suzannah Daniels with daughter Lizzie, Paul Daniels, Camren much more at a general readership, Downing-Mooney and Bishop Matt hence ‘Tom’ not N T Wright. The book is in three parts. In Beginnings, Wright explores the zeal Committed to following God of the young Saul and the narratives Contributed that shaped him, the encounter with of his parents, sisters, godparents, the risen Christ on the Damascus amren Downing-Mooney sponsors and the congregation at True road, Paul’s ‘hidden years’ in Tarsus made a strong commitment to North, Huntly. and Arabia, and the beginnings of C his ministry in Antioch. The second follow God as he was confirmed by Before his confirmation Camren part, Herald of the King covers the Bishop Matt at the 5pm evening spoke of what being confirmed missionary journeys and Part three, meant to him, and gave thanks to all service at True North, Huntly. The Seas, the Sea is a retelling of those who had been with him in his Fourteen year old Camren was Paul’s final voyage to Rome. confirmed into the Anglican Church faith journey so far. surrounded by love and the support Camren’s address can be read below. For the most part, the emphasis of the book is on the meaning and significance of Paul’s life and ministry, and some themes are repeatedly Hi, I'm Camren and I am so happy that I’m being confirmed today mentioned, such as Wright’s concerns because it means I can follow God more at home, at school, at to rebut suggestions that his subject BBC youth group and in my life more. created a new ‘religion’, and that Paul Confirmation means ‘yes’ so in a way you are saying yes to God. remained a deeply Jewish thinker. My favourite bible verse is Philippians 4:13: “I can do all things There are some areas of controversy through Christ who strengthens me”. This verse is special because around Paul that you may wish were it shows what God can do in our lives and that even through the covered but are not. It does however tough times, whoever you are, no matter what you have done, or remain a compelling and very no matter what you did, God will still help you in your life. worthwhile read. I would like to thank everyone who came today to share this You can purchase your own copy for occasion with me. I would like to thank Phil and Paul who I hope around $40, but it’s available in the will guide me on this amazing journey and my Mum, Dad, sisters Keith Cole Library at the Registry so and Godparents who have guided me so far. why not borrow it and make the most of this wonderful resource.

3 Bencourt Care approves funding for projects within the area of the Bendigo Diocese that provide for the relief of need, suffering, sickness, helplessness or poverty of people in the community. The types of projects funded are: a. a diverse range of community care services eg aged, palliative and New ministry: Bishop Matt with Peter and Jeanette Blundell respite care, outreach programs, chaplaincy etc; b. seeking out and serving children, Swan Hill welcomes new rector young people and adults who are Contributed financially, emotionally or socially disadvantaged or marginalised; Peter was presented to Bishop Matt he new rector of the Parish by the three churchwardens from c. establishing and developing of Swan Hill, the Revd Peter Tumut in the Diocese of Canberra charitable work BlundellT and his wife Jeannette, and Goulburn where Peter has served If your parish or group has a project that have hit the ground running since for the last nine years. With Bishop meets the above criteria please contact Peter’s induction into the parish Matt being familiar with Tumut from Jackie Mullan - Manager on 5443 4711 on Friday 10 August. his previous role, there was a red- faced moment for the him when we to discuss your proposal and obtain a A large attendance of visiting clergy weren’t sure if we were in Swan Hill Bencourt Application form. included local representatives from the or Tumut! Applications are due Roman Catholic and Uniting Church as Monday, 22 October. well as Swan Hill’s Mayor, Councillor Peter has had extensive ministry in Les McPhee, all extended a warm three dioceses, including more than welcome to Peter and Jeannette. seven years with Bush Church Aid and was originally ordained in the The parish family were there in good Diocese of Melbourne. The Spirit numbers to celebrate the occasion, even if the visitors from Peter’s During the service, Bishop Matt also online! previous parish of Tumut in New took the opportunity to thank the Revd South Wales were a little reluctant to Denis Gell for his ministry in caring for Like an email? say goodbye to the Blundells. the parish during the omit period. If you’d like a full colour pdf of ‘The Spirit’ emailed to you each month, let us know! Just email thespirit@ bendigoanglican.org. au and we’ll add you to our e-mailing list! Read online You can also read The Spirit on our website (www. bendigoanglican. org.au) or on issuu.com. Just search for ‘Anglican Diocese of Bendigo’. Acknowledged: Bishop Matt thanks Denis Gell

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“It is a very informal and often, interactive service where we get the kids and young people up front as much as possible,” the Revd Tracey If you have a Wolsley said. complaint “It is not unusual to have little bodies sitting under the altar during Fun: The congregation join in communion and I am absolutely fine 1800 135 246 with that” Tracey added. “In fact, has meant redesigning what we do (free call) the greatest feedback I have had in order to provide appropriate and Kooyoora Ltd. is an independent was from one boy who said, “this relevant ministry to those who come professional standards organisation isn’t even like church” as we sat along. Some are just brand new to and shared bread and even a tin of the church and faith and it’s important sardines whilst talking about the story that we nurture them in their journey of Jesus feeding the multitude.” and provide something that all people Since arriving at the Parish of can understand and feel a part of. CALOUNDRA Sunshine Coast QLD Kangaroo Flat almost a year ago the We are having great fun and it’s Beachfront holiday units available 11am service has undergone some such a joy to work with a great team from $400 per week changes with the addition of new of people who are passionate and Phone Ray: 0427 990 161 to book families with very young children. This committed to children’s ministry.

5 Around the Diocese Curries, casseroles and community That was the combination at St Mary’s Kangaroo Flat on Friday 10 August. The parish held a ‘Curry and Casserole’ night and had a great turn out of people coming not only from our congregations but also people from the wider community. It was terrific to hold something that brought together such a great mix of people. Evenings like this provide opportunities for people to catch up with one another and enjoy some good fun and food. We have families from Sri Lanka who provided traditional curry food including dahl, beans and rice that were amazing. Bishop Ron Stone provided some entertainment and had people blowing up balloons to see whose balloon could travel the furthest when let go. Rather than a set price for the evening, envelopes were provided for people to give whatever they liked Games: Kids enjoy some novelty games and $400 was raised for the Farmers Appeal. - Tracey Wolsley

Bush luncheon enjoyed at Bears Lagoon The congregations of Pyramid Hill, Boort and Bears Lagoon combined for a parish service on Sunday, 12 August to welcome Bishop Matt to his first visit to the parish. Bears Lagoon is a little church right on the Loddon Valley Highway halfway between Bendigo and Kerang. Revd Pam Lawry led the service with Bishop Matt giving the sermon. Following the service everyone joined in a bush luncheon in the surrounding bush setting. Although the weather was a bit on the chilly side members gathered around the campfire for warmth and a hot cup of soup and toast. - Bill Boyd

Visit: Bishop Matt with Pam Lawry

MU winter gathering hears of support for single parents This year we were warmly welcomed at St. Luke’s, White Hills for our Gathering together and Council meeting. It is always a great time for Branch members to share news and learn new ideas. Our Guest Speaker was Sammy Lysaght who organizes the “Mums 4 Mums” group in Bendigo. This group of volunteers help young families to be part of the community by providing support with everyday issues, which a lot of people take for granted. Their free “Pop-Up” Op Shops are only one of the tasks they undertake, and to help them out with storage the Mothers’ Union Executive in Bendigo purchased plastic tubs to make things a little easier for them. Sammy and Joshuah are pictured Support: Sammy Lysaght with donations from MU with the tubs. - Leone Tress

The 6 Spirit september 2018 www.bendigoanglican.org.au Around the Parishes Bendigo Health chaplaincy team welcome Bishop Matt The Pastoral Care team at Bendigo Health were pleased to welcome Bishop Matt for a visit and tour of the new Bendigo Hospital earlier in August. Having attended the official opening of the new hospital only a few weeks beforehand, Bishop Matt was keen to see what the new facility has to offer. The Revds Terry Templer and Geoff Chittenden, who are chaplains at Bendigo Health, showed Bishop Matt where the chaplains are based, the Sacred Space that is used for services and prayer as well as the impressive AV equipment the chaplains use to record and play services for patients. The Pastoral Care Coordinator Karen Lunney, along with Terry and Geoff, was glad Bishop Matt was able to have an insight Visit: The Pastoral Care team at Bendigo Health with Bishop Matt into this important ministry.

St Arnaud celebrates Saint Arnold Our town of St Arnaud is named after French Crimean War hero Jacques Leroy de Saint Arnaud. He was championed by the local people who rejected the authorities’ choice of ‘New Bendigo’ as the name for the new Goldfields town. Further investigation reveals that St Arnaud is the French form of St Arnold, the patron saint of Brewers, so we decided it was appropriate to celebrate. The Sunday Gospel Reading was on Jesus as the bread of life, a good link as the process for bread making and beer making are similar and the drinking of beer in the Middle East was very widespread. Although beer doesn’t appear in the NRSV Bible translation the word translated as strong drink could arguably mean beer. St Arnold ministered mostly in Belgium so our feast included Brussels sprouts followed by Belgiam waffles with ice- cream and chocolate sauce along with beer, kombucha and Celebrations: St Arnaud parishioners enjoy a parish lunch ginger beer. - Jan Harper

Nyah West Op Shop hosts fashion parade A Nyah District Anglican Op Shop recently held a Fashion Parade to show off the range of clothing available. Held in Swan Hill this community event was enjoyed by all present and opened people’s eyes in Swan Hill to our hidden treasure in Nyah West. All garments being worn were from our Op Shop collection, with even Dorothy, Toto and the Lion from the Wizard of Oz making an appearance! Nine volunteers modelled both ladies’ and men’s clothing while Bernard van Kesteren entertained the audience with his ukulele, enjoyed by all present. A big thank you to all involved in bringing the day together. - Marg Crilly Model: Evelyn Mortimer shows off some of the fashion

7 Chapel linked to Anthony Stones to lead new parish cooperation Lockwood ishop Matt recently Tracey Wolsley announced the appointment t Mary’s Anglican Church Bof the Revd Anthony Stones at Kangaroo Flat is seeking to the Parishes of Elmore and Scontact with the families of former Rochester-Lockington. parishioners of St Stephen’s, Anthony grew up on a dairy farm Lockwood, prior to the naming of outside of Geelong and knows the a chapel at Kangaroo Flat after St joys and struggles of farming life. Appointed: Anthony Stones & family From there he worked as a fitter and and love together. And we feel Stephen, the first Christian martyr. turner before following a call into very privileged to be given this In 1860 the early settlers around ministry. Anthony is married to Jo and opportunity to go forward in faith Lockwood southwest of Bendigo – together they have three sons; Harvey together with you.” while still prospecting for gold or (16), Kaleb (14) and Tristan (12). carving out a living on the land – This appointment acknowledges decided to show their Christian faith Anthony comes to us following a curacy at All Saints Clayton in the cooperation of two parishes. by building a rough brick church which Anthony is appointed to took about 12 years to eventually Melbourne’s east. He has said that, intentionally assist the different complete, but is still standing today. “We are loved by God and saved by Jesus, so guided by his Spirit congregations to continue in Through the 19th and 20th centuries we are to; pray, love, live like, tell worship given the changing nature the church - part of the Anglican others about, make disciples of of their communities, to identify Parish of Kangaroo Flat - was and rest in Jesus. Knowing Jesus and grow locally embedded supported by pioneer families and through his word has changed ministry and provide pastoral care their descendants as well as the our lives, and we are very excited and nurture across the various ‘newcomers’ who gradually occupied about making our home and life communities. the pastoral land around Lockwood among you, getting to know you Anthony will take up this ministry and commuted to Bendigo. all and continuing to grow in faith on Friday, 7 December 2018. The Lockwood Primary School adjacent to the church grew over the years, with the Education Department Parish of Tatura to welcome Simba Musvamhiri showing an interest in purchasing the church and land, although the historic ishop Matt has also building could not be demolished. announced that Simba By the 1990’s the congregation BMusvamhiri will be appointed to had shrunk to a few families and the pastoral care and leadership eventually in March 1998 the church was de-commissioned and sold to the of the Parish of Tatura. Education Department. Simba was born in Harare, Zimbabwe but now calls Australia home. Simba Many historical records of St Stephen’s met Helen (an Australian) on the did not survive, but available records mission field in Kenya. They have indicate the families which supported been married for 10 years and St Stephen’s over the years, include together have 2 beautiful children, the families Astill, Boromeo, Chennell, a daughter, Thembi (pronounced Welcome: Simba Musvamhiri Dawson, Pearce, Thomson, Whatley, Tem-bee) who is 8 years old and Wells and Wingrave. It’s believed there a son, Vusa (pronounced Voo-sar) Canberra and a hospital chaplain. are other families or their descendants who is 3 years old. He has a BTh from the Namibia who may not be aware that the Parish Evangelical Theological Seminary Council intends to name the Kangaroo For the last 15 years Simba has had (NETS) and an MA (Th.) from Trinity Flat chapel after St Stephen’s, to the privilege of sharing the gospel Theological College Perth. continue the link with Lockwood. with many people in different countries, cultures and spheres Simba has a passion for sharing the Bishop Ron Stone will dedicate the of life. Before entering Christian gospel in Australian communities, chapel at a 9.00am service on Sunday, ministry, he worked as a boiler preaching God’s word, discipling 21 October. People with links to the maker. He was an associate Pastor people and providing pastoral care. Lockwood church can contribute to in a multi-cultural congregation in Simba loves God, his family and the event by providing memorabilia Namibia (southern Africa) before people and is looking forward to for display and contact details of serving in the Diocese of Bendigo. residents who may be interested moving to Australia where he in being invited to the dedication served as an assistant minister at Simba will take up this ministry as a service. Contact Tracey Wolsley on St Barnabas Anglican Church, in lay person on Monday, 8 October, (03) 54477427 or 0423267405 or Perth. Simba is currently the Pastor but will be ordained as a deacon on email [email protected]. of Cornerstone Christian Church in Saturday, 1 December.

The 8 Spirit september 2018 www.bendigoanglican.org.au Newstead to celebrate 150th anniversary The people of All Saints’, Newstead will be celebrating the 150th anniversary of their little church building on Sunday, 11 November, beginning with a street procession from the pub corner led by the Maldon Brass Band. The celebrations will be a whole community event with groups within the small community taking Holy baptism: Brody Giles is baptised by the Revd Judi Bird part. All Saints’ is very much a part of the social fabric of the area and its history reflects the ups and Family trio baptised in Charlton downs of this small town. Judi Bird At 3.00pm the 150th Anniversary Eucharist will be celebrated by t St Martin’s, Charlton, on the Bishop Matt in the church grounds, morning of Sunday 1 July 2018, assisted by former clergy. itA was our great pleasure to celebrate By 4.30pm people will enjoy an a service of Holy Baptism for the afternoon tea and a sausage sizzle. three children of the Giles family. If you aren’t able walk the distance Supported by their parents Tim and from the pub, you will be able Jess, and sponsors - Phillip, Sarah, to hitch a ride with the local Nathan and Sarah - Taylah, Brody Clydesdale tram, or a vintage car and Ivy were baptised in response to or two, or ride a bike! God’s all-embracing love. Invite your friends to come along. Our choice of songs fitted the Enquiries to 0407 569 739. occasion, including, “Thank you for giving me the morning”, “All things Engage: Sock puppets bright and beautiful” and “The Butterfly Song”. decorated by a talented member of WORKSHOP the congregation. The sock puppets Preventing Sexual The service commenced with Brody were soon singing and praying out ringing the church bell with his Poppy Violence, Sexual Assault loud along with us all. (Stuart Giles) beside him. Everyone and Sexual Harassment knew where to stand because of the What a happy day it was to welcome Maryborough Mothers’ Union stars on the floor marking the spots Taylah, Brody and Ivy as members are following on from their very to stand around the font. (Taylah and with us of the body of Christ. successful Think Prevent two- Brody had put everyone’s name on hour workshop in 2017 with a For you gave me a heart and you gave the stars.) four-hour workshop this year. me a smile. You gave me Jesus and Newcomers were welcomed to you made me your child. And I just Saturday 13 October church with each member of the thank you Father, for making me ‘me’. Anglican Hall, Clarendon Street congregation bringing to life a sock Maryborough puppet which had been lovingly - The Butterfly Song 10.00 am - 3.00 pm Registration - $10 light lunch included We are hopeful that many of our 24 participants last year will attend but would welcome inquiries from all interested. We look forward to welcoming Dr Ree Bodde’ back to Maryborough For details contact Ronda - 0428544874 or Esther - 0407952572 Baptised: Parents Jess and Tim with Ivy, Taylah and Brody

9 Singing new songs Fay Magee Son of God: the BBC series Review by Charles Sherlock everal psalms invite us to “sing a new song to the Lord” and very few years Ridley College Susually follow this with a reminder arranges an 'Israel Study Tour'. about who God is and God’s EI've been part of two life-changing gracious gifts to us. It might be easy experiences. But a tour takes three to take this ‘new-ness’ as a reason weeks and a costs a fair bit. Is there to go for the novelty numbers and an easier way? ditch the old. The BBC Son of God series would make an excellent start! Its three hour- In fact, it’s more about a challenge long programmes feature Jeremy to be growing in our faith and Bowen, former BBC Middle East understanding of God, to see how Correspondent. He whizzes viewers our own individual and community around the Holy Land in a bright red story is continuing. Then we can be jeep - symbolic of the style of the finding new ways to express these series - with occasional side-trips to evolving experiences and insights. New York forensic laboratories and There are of course times when we English libraries. might find ‘new’ insights in an ‘old’ The series is magnificently filmed, song. The important songs we’ve using current shots of Jerusalem sung will continue to be part of our (with all the ambiguity which that story, not just who we are but also city represents then and now), re- The final session takes up the Last who we are becoming. enactments of first-century events, Supper (usefully set in context), When looking at new songs it’s and interviews with a good range trials (sensitively handled), crucifixion important to plan ahead. First up, of scholars (Christian, Jewish and (with flashes to gory re-enactments maybe select one new song that secular). Visually, it is notable for in the Phillippines) and resurrection. can be used for three to four weeks, the first-rate computer graphic The cross is seen in redemptive perhaps as a sending-out or as a post- reconstructions of the Temple area. terms: "Jesus saw evil in the Jewish sermon reflection. That way there will scriptures as being overcome through So what does the series say about the be a chance to get to know it rather suffering, and he died to exhaust 'Son of God'? Surprisingly, this title is than waiting for it to come around the force of evil". The evidence for not discussed. Yet Jesus as 'Messiah/ again in several months’ time! the resurrection is treated seriously, Christ', worshipped as divine, is given and helpfully distinguished from Secondly, decide how to introduce fair treatment, and the engagement revivification and resuscitation. the song in terms of who may have of background information with The series ends with fascinating written the text and composed the scriptural evidence is outstanding. speculation about what Jesus looked music and more importantly why it The opening session focusses on like (to me, a cross between Telly suits the context of the liturgy and its Jesus’ birth and childhood. Intelligent, Savalas and Dobie Gillies!). function at this particular point. It’s responsible use is made of Josephus, important to remind everyone you are This is not one of those 'let's see archaeology (notably Caesarea and not just choosing the songs you like! how much we can shock the Vatican/ Sephoris), astronomy / astrology, and Billy Graham' shows. It’s a well- What to choose? It’s worth noting that the gospels (which "got the essentials researched, accessible examination approximately 50% of the songs in of Jesus' story right"). Myriads of of the evidence about Jesus. The two Together in Song were written in the details are touched on, with useful 'reference' scholars are doyens of the past 50-60 years. So there’s a wide debunking of 'popular' views of the field: Tom Wright (Canon-theologian, range of text and musical possibilities - Christmas events. Above all, the 'feel' Westminster Cathedral) and Jerome you might like to select a new composer/ of complex first-century Palestine Murphy-O'Connor (Ecole Biblique, writer each month to expand everyone’s under the Romans seems just right. Jerusalem, and author of the best guide knowledge of who is contributing to book to the Holy Land), backed up by Session two, 'The Mission', moves from our new songs. One worth knowing well-focussed interviews with others. is “Feed us now”, a folk-type song Jesus' baptism through to the Last written by Robin Mann, Adelaide-based Supper. It conveys well the role of the This outstanding series would make Lutheran composer (#538), an obvious Temple, Galilee and healings in Jesus' an excellent resource for study groups song to lead into communion. The ministry, though it fails to examine and confirmation classes, and would hymnbook arrangement is simple for Jesus' proclamation of the 'kingdom/ do a lot of good for Jack Spong keyboard and/or guitar. reign of God'. Too much is made fans. It is the best visual treatment of of 'purity' and 'anti-establishment' Jesus I have encountered. A fourth Others to consider: John Bell (259), theories to interpret his mission hour which traced the story through Shirley Murray (473), Brian Wren (though there is truth in them). That to Acts would be wonderful. Go and (414), Graham Kendrick (690) - and said, it is a first-rate hour: the challenge order the DVD or download the series remember Youtube and iTunes! of Jesus comes through well. online, and use it!

The 10 Spirit september 2018 www.bendigoanglican.org.au A notable citizen honoured: Bishop’s grave rededicated n 2017, Remembrance Parks Central Victoria (RPCV), the ITrust that administers Bendigo Cemetery, honoured Bishop Henry Archdall Langley, the first Bishop of Bendigo, as a Notable Citizen and pioneer of Bendigo. Bishop Henry was one of 25 people so commemorated in a self-guided historic tour of the cemetery. Bishop Henry’s grave had fallen into disrepair and urgently required restoration, which was taken up by Mark Gibson of RPCV and Bishop Ron Stone. In August 2018, Bishop Matt Brain, the tenth Bishop of Bendigo, re- dedicated Bishop Langley’s restored Rededicated: Bishop Matt and Bishop Ron leading the service Photograph courtesy of the Bendigo Advertiser 16 August 2018 grave at a ceremony attended by a small group of invited guests. Bishop Ron, speaking at the We are here to save people…first to bring them the ceremony, told something of the story of the remarkable ministry of ministry of reconciliation; when reconciled to God Bishop Henry Langley. to build them up in faith, hope and love to God The following history is taken from his - Bishop Henry Langley speaking address at the service: at the first Synod of the Diocese of Bendigo Until 1901, what is now the Diocese Bishop Henry achieved ever so much of Bendigo was part of the Diocese in just four and a half years. He said of Melbourne. How the Diocese of in his address at the first Synod of Bendigo came into being, and how the new diocese; “We are here to Henry Langley became the first save people…first to bring them Bishop of Bendigo, is a tale like a the ministry of reconciliation; when chapter out of Anthony Trollope’s reconciled to God to build them up ‘Barchester Chronicles’ – a tale in faith, hope and love to God.” of politics, intrigue, challenges, As for the one time rival, JC controversy and colour. Thankfully, MacCullagh, he became the Dean humans are not the only players in of Bendigo. Dean MacCullagh, the election of a bishop. graciously speaking at the public Prior to his nomination for the office of service for the laying of the bishop, Henry Langley held the office foundation stone of the house for the of Archdeacon of Melbourne. A rival First Bishop: Bishop Henry Langley Bishop of Bendigo, Langley Hall, said candidate was the then fearsome, that he considered in the election of diocese; how to fund the mission powerful, popular, local Archdeacon Bishop Henry Langley, “…that the of the church, how to call and train of Bendigo, JC MacCullagh. But it best person had been elected to the clergy, how to staff the parishes, how was Henry Langley who was elected office of bishop.” to create the policies, structures and as the first Bishop of Bendigo at a organisations of the diocese, how to We continue to thank God for Henry meeting presided over by the then secure the future of the diocese, how Archdall Langley, for Henry’s ministry Archbishop of Melbourne, who had to fund the mission of the church at and for the foundations he laid upon the interesting name of Field Flowers home and abroad, how and where to which the diocese is built. Goe. A name with a story behind it. establish schools in the diocese. Bishop Henry died at the age of Henry Langley laid the foundations of High schools, led by deaconesses, 65, when a severe stroke took his the Diocese of Bendigo – something were established by Bishop Henry life. He was God’s faithful servant, that should never be forgotten – a in Echuca, Kyabram, Tatura and a person of unfaltering faith. reminder that we build on the work Rochester along with a college at He loved God, served his Lord, of those who have gone before us. Castlemaine. Bendigo’s Church of and shepherded the people and Bishop Henry had to grapple with England Girls School had the words parishes committed to his care. He the many challenges of building a Girton College added to the title. worked tirelessly and sacrificially.

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events calendar

Senior Leadership Team meeting Thursday, 13 September

Bendigo School Chaplaincy Dinner Thursday, 13 September

Bishop visiting Tongala-Stanhope Sunday, 16 September

Finance Committee Glistening: The Revd Melissa Clark took this photo on a cold morning before Thursday, 27 September worship at St George’s Trentham - however she assures us the worship was warm! Have you taken a great shot of the landscape where you live lately? Send it Diocesan Executive to us to share! Contributions welcome to [email protected] Monday, 1 October Clergy Retreat Monday 8 - Thursday 11 October

Provincial Council Friday, 12 October

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Caring at a time of need

151 McCrae Street Bendigo 12 Victoria Street Eaglehawk P. 5441 5577 www.williamfarmer.com.au A tradition that continues... 10th Anniversary 2 - 4 November 2018 Job: Serving God when the JOB gets too hard with Bishop Matt Brain St Mark’s Anglican Church 25 Heath Street, Red Cliffs For details and registration email: [email protected] www.bibleinthebush.org.au

The 12 Spirit september 2018 www.bendigoanglican.org.au