November 2019
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us much about the values of Kingdom of God. They demonstrate real Kingdom<br />
characteristics, even if they know or acknowledge nothing of the Kingdom.<br />
Whenever we start to question whether or not other people deserve God’s favour,<br />
we do well to remember Jesus’ parable. Whenever we are inclined to point out the<br />
inadequacy of others, we do well to remember Jesus’ parable. As soon as the<br />
justification of other people is too easily determined, we do well to remember Jesus’<br />
parable.<br />
Our sense of belonging together with those outside the Church must always be<br />
stronger than any sense of our belonging apart from them.<br />
Inter-dependence leads to creativity. Inter-dependence stimulates greater<br />
understanding of ourselves. Through our interconnectedness come fresh and often<br />
vivid insights into the nature of Kingdom living.<br />
May God’s blessing be ever upon you and ever shine from you in the exciting times<br />
that lie ahead. Amen.<br />
Presbytery visit to Malawi<br />
Pamela Strachan, OLM<br />
Chiconda Chimagonetsa mantha<br />
No, I haven’t mastered Chichewa during my week in Malawi but I managed<br />
those three words as I began my sermon at Mikuyu No.2 prison for juvenile<br />
offenders when visiting with Rev. Stanley in October.<br />
Love Conquers Fear was my chosen theme, and the reading was from 1 Peter 3:<br />
8-11. My translator read the lesson in Chichewa and then translated my English<br />
for the inmates. Some 250 young boys (all under 18) sat on the ground in the<br />
sweltering sunshine. They’d<br />
been waiting patiently for some<br />
time and then gave me a<br />
tremendous welcome with their<br />
singing, including a group of five<br />
who rose to their feet and came<br />
out to perform several numbers in
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