Gleanings aims to equip the Australian Christian with the knowledge and tools necessary to live as a light and salt in the Australian social and political spheres.
To receive an application form email admin@australianchristians.com.au
Addressing Parlimanet on March 25 2013, Rev Fred Nile MLC, leader of the Christian Democratic Party, stressed the importance of Easter and the need to repent to receive eternal life through faith in Jesus Christ. He quoted from John 3:16. Rev Nile said: “It is wonderful that God did so love the world that he gave his only begotten son. With that simple truth, it is a wonder that not everyone is a Christian.” ”I urge everyone to give serious thought to the meaning of Easter this coming weekend.” To see speech from Hansard click here.
Saltshakers reports on a new ministry called The Golden Sceptre, which generates individualised letters on behalf of subscribers. It is a completely new time-saving service, designed to augment the ministry of Salt Shakers by helping Australian Christians to make much more regular contact with their Members of Parliament and to encourage them to legislate more in-line with Biblical principles. For details: www.goldensceptre.com.au
The ACL reports that Australian filmmaker Don Parham has released a short documentary on abortion entitled The Choice. The Choice interviews six individuals – five women and one man – about their own experiences of abortion. It delves into the complex issues surrounding abortion and gives an honest and non-judgemental perspective of the associated difficulties. For more and for info on how to purchase the DVD click here.
Australian cinemas will soon be releasing a new film, Trade of Innocents starring Dermot Mulroney and Mira Sorvino, which focuses on the worldwide problem of human trafficking, reports the ACL in its weekly enews.
The 25th of May 2013 is the National Thanksgiving Day. The day is set aside to show appreciation and thanks for those who make a contribution in the community. For details visit: http://www.thanksgiving.org.au/
The focus this year is on the Judicial System and on youth that make a difference. For reading passages, resources for schools and churches visit the website.
Action: the organisers of the National Day of Thanksgiving are asking people to hoste a breakfast or morning tea to honour those in public life. For details visit http://www.thanksgiving.org.au/
The Australian Christian Lobby reports that the Tasmanian Govt’s Children’s Minister Michelle O’Byrne has tabled changes to the Adoption Act that would allow unmarried and homosexual couples to adopt children given up by their biological parents. The ACL has urged the Tasmanian Govt to reject the changes. O’Byrne is part of Emily’s List, which promotes and supports abortion.
For ACL story click here.
The World Congress of Families is to be held in Sydney, 15-18 May 2013. For details visit: http://wcfsydney2013.org.au/
The Australian Senate has referred the Sex Discrimination Amendment (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Intersex Status) Bill 2013 for inquiry and report. The Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee is inquirying into extending the protection from discrimination to the new grounds of sexual orientation, gender identity and intersex status. The bill also seeks to provide discrimination protection for same-sex de facto couples.
Action: Saltshakers asks people to make a submission to the inquiry. The submission period closes 26 April 2013. The committee will make its report on 17 June 2013. For info on how to make a submission and on the inquiry visit here.
