Commissioning of Richard and Lisa (24th Feb2007)

Last Saturday (24th Feb 2007), we witnessed the commissioning of Richard and Lisa to Thailand. It was a very moving and encouraging service.

There were representatives from OMF (Calvin Mah); SMBC (David Cook); Presbyterian Thelogical College (Ian Smith); Sydney Presbytery (Van Ash); St Ives Christ Church (Andrew Graham) and lots of friends from Cornerstone; Cornerstone@North; St Ives Christ Church and family members.

David Cook gave the address. It is summarised below: He spoke from the passage of John 1:1-14

1. God has appeared in His Son. What we think of Him says more about ourselves than what the Word actually says about God.
2. When God relates to us He must take the initiative. Much like the queen of England. To get an audience with the queen, you have to be invited
3. God has chosen to relate to us through His son and therefore it is absolutely crucial that we preach the gospel, and not our own human ideas of philosophies. The gospel must be preached as a priority

Members of the representatives mentioned above; and their friends and family laid hands on Richard and Lisa. Thereafter, Cornerstone@north sang a song to them.

Let's continue to support them in prayer; and also offer them our emotional and financial support. They have given up the comforts and familiarity of home; the physical and emotional security of their family and friends; for the sake of the gospel.

"I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy, because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus." (Phil 1:3-6)