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Last week, many of our ministers attended the three-day ministry conference at the Presbyterian Theological College and were taught by David Cook, Alasdair Paine and David Jones. The focus was on the books of Philippians and Titus, as well as learning how to read and teach the bible and being prepared for the realities of life in ministry. The hall …
The HCCC is delighted to announce the commencement of Mrs Robyn Johnson in her role as Pastoral Support Worker for Ministry Wives. Robyn will be seeking to make contact with our ministry wives in various ways in the weeks and months ahead- her contact information is on the HCCC page of the PCV website www.pcv.org.au. Please pray for Robyn as …
PLC knows how to mark occasions in style. Wyselaskie Hall was overflowing with girls and staff of the entire senior school assembled, together with many invited guests. We witnessed the commissioning of the school’s 11th principal, Mrs Dawn Clements. Hymns of praise, prayer, vows and speeches of welcome flowed beautifully to form an impressive service. The Moderator of the church, …
“In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.” Proverbs 16:9. After months of meticulous planning by both Alan and Fay Canavan and my personal office assistant (my wife Susan) the Whites set out for a week of fellowship, cross-cultural ministry exposure, and adventures on the high seas. The plan was to fly to Townsville, …
On the 6th of December, the Health & Community Chaplaincy Committee celebrated at its annual Christmas function for Committee members, HCCC Staff & PCV Associated Chaplains and special guests. Those attending and invited guests were: HCCC Convener: Rev Phil Court HCCC Co-ordinator : Mrs Kathy James HCCC Administrator: Mrs Anne Harvey HCCC members : Revs Phil Chang, Grant Vayne, Daniel …
This year’s 2017 General Assembly expositor was Rev Dr Douglas Milne. This is a recording of the first of his three addresses. Douglas preached the Assembly communion service message from the book of Hebrews on the theme: “Remember your leaders!”. Listen for yourself …
After 83 years in operation, the gospel-support ministry of Home Mission Workers Association has concluded. We thank God for many blessings that have been seen and felt from the work of HMWA over the years of its existence. Originating as an urgent need during the Depression years when home missionaries were often in need of life’s daily home necessities, it …
This year’s General Assembly opened with a stirring address by our re-installed moderator Rev Robert W White. Celebrating the Reformation was theme of the Opening Service, and this address by Robert takes up the theme of the true treasure of the church being the glorious Gospel of Christ Jesus our Lord – which, of course, is the subject of the 62nd …
The Opening Night of our 2017 General Assembly “The Heart of the Reformation” was held on Monday evening, the 9th October at The Scots’ Church, Melbourne. Rev Robert White was re-installed as Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Victoria for a second term. The St Andrews Christian College Choir, led by their leader and pianist, Mr Luke Batty, delighted the …
Opening Night of the Presbyterian Church of Victoria’s General Assembly 7:30pm, Monday 9 October at Scots’ Church, corner of Russell and Collins Streets, Melbourne “We give thanks to you, O God, we … tell of your wonderful deeds” (Psalm 75:1) … we meet together to celebrate the amazing work of God in the 16th century Reformation. In this very month, …