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Sisters volunteering on Medical Ship in Sierra Leone

Sisters volunteering on Medical Ship in Sierra Leone

Melissa and sister Jacki have just returned from serving as volunteers with Mercy Ships on the Africa Mercy in Sierra Leone, one of the world's poorest nations. .

  • Bible agencies Unite to strengthen ministry impact

    Bible League International (BLI) and the World Bible Translation Centre (WBTC), like-minded ministries with complementary missions, have announced plans to merge, forming a partnership that will enhance the work of both organisations.

  • The minister's personal chaplain

    It is lonely at the top. All people who hold a lofty office need to have someone who is trustworthy, to whom they might dare to speak their innermost troubles, and also have such a person speak wisdom into their heart.

  • Amazing Grace, John Newton and August 4th

    On January 1, 1773, John Newton, a former slave trader, introduced the world to what peopl now know and love as 'Amazing Grace'. Its lasting legacy is deeply rooted in its living hope message – \"YOU CAN NOW LIVE GUILT FREE!\"

  • MAF saves sex attack victim in PNG

    An emergency medivac flight in PNG saves the life of New Zealand man almost killed while trying to protect his girlfriend from a sexual assault

  • Benhadad counted his chickens before they hatched

    "Counting your chickens before they\'ve hatched" is as true today as it has always been, as even explained in the Bible, says Well-Being Australia chairman Mark Tronson.

  • The centre verse of the English Bible

    Well-Being Australia chairman, Mark Tronson, was recently sent (again) a mathematical analysis of the verses in the English Bible. This analysis has been around for as long as he can remember but it nonetheless is an interesting story and whether there is anything "theologically" more to it that this, he cannot say.

  • In memory of Arthur Malcolm "Mr eternity" Stace

    This Saturday, July 30th AD 2011, marks the 44th anniversary of the death and home going of Arthur Malcolm "Mr eternity" Stace.

  • Australians respond passionately to East Africa drought

    International Christian child development and child advocacy organisation Compassion is encouraged by the passionate response of Australians, as the drought affecting the Horn of Africa worsens.

  • Leadership is a two edged sword

    The Sydney Morning Herald\'s recent published an article titled "Leaders behaving badly". The article lists well publicised international and Australian examples along with anecdotal illustrations. The list includes politicians and business leaders.

  • Responding to the East Africa Food Crisis: SIMaid accepting donations supporting its work

    SIMaid has responded to the widespread food security crisis in East Africa and is providing immediate assistance to people affected in Somalia, Kenya and Ethiopia. SIMaid emergency funds will be sent to the region where SIM field staff and their partners are providing assistance on the ground.

  • National Day of Prayer and Fasting a Great Success

    About 800 people went to Parliament House to pray and fast for marriage, family and the nation over the course of the day. The push to destroy marriage by redefining it was an obvious prayer point. Peak attendance for the 10am – 4pm prayer service was approximately 500.