Ian Forest-Jones — Ian Forest-Jones

In Honour of the Oympics

IanFJ — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 23:11:54 +0000

I’m just taking a moment out from watching the Winter Olympics on television to check my e-mail, when I noticed the following Calvin & Hobbes comic strip on GoComics.com is one of my all-time favourite comic strips! Watterson’s biting but intelligent humour is always spot on and the environment of Calvin’s world so reflects my [...]

“Whatever You Do …” Is This True?

IanFJ — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:14:30 +0000

I once had the opportunity to enter a conversation on the question of whether boxing was an acceptable sport for Christians or Muslims. I have to admit that I have struggled with this question since. While Christianity and Islam both fall within the category of Abrahamic religions, there is a very distinct difference in the way these religions deal with this question.

Back From Vacation

IanFJ — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 08:11:21 +0000

I am now a man between jobs … literally. As you likely know, being friends or family, I finished up with Austral Church of Christ on Sunday, 15 February. A disappointing end to my ministry there, in that the fit did not turn out to be as good as we all hoped, but we parted ways [...]

Another Move

IanFJ — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:16:34 +0000

I know that my friends and family are having trouble keeping up with the goings-on in my life, but I’m now about to make it a little harder. I have resigned from my position at Austral Church of Christ and Sunday, 14 February 2010 was my last Sunday with the congregation at Austral. It was a [...]

My First Wedding!!

IanFJ — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:06:31 +0000

Before everyone’s imagination runs away with them, let me explain … On Tuesday, 2 February 2010, I conducted my first wedding. I have been a minister for almost 6 years nows. I’ve done a few funerals, and even a child dedication, but have not conducted a wedding … until 2 February at least. I had been [...]

A Fresh Insight or Heresy?

IanFJ — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 09:52:32 +0000

Summary: Jesus has always been our perfect Saviour, even as a child. He gladly heard God’s Word and obeyed his parents, thus keeping God’s Law as an example for us. Scripture focus: Luke 2:41–52 Date: Sunday, 17 January 2010 (Austral Church of Christ)

Miracles by Water

IanFJ — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 09:45:48 +0000

Summary: Because of his compassion, God provides for his people’s needs in miraculous ways and in natural ways. Scripture focus: Exodus 15:22–27; John 2:1–11 Date: Sunday, 24 January 2010 (Austral Church of Christ)

“Without Vision …”

IanFJ — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 09:37:26 +0000

Summary: Once we have seen the glory of our Lord, how can we refrain from doing whatever we can to share this good news? Scripture focus: Matthew 6:22-23; 13:10-17; Acts 2:25-28 Date: Sunday, 14 February 2010 (Austral Church of Christ) and Sunday, 23 January 2005 (Hurstville Church of Christ)

A Leper or a Leader

IanFJ — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 09:26:05 +0000

Summary: God has revealed his great love to us in the life and work of Jesus. We respond to his love by following his example. Scripture focus: Matthew 8:1-13 Date: Sunday, 31 January 2010 (Austral Church of Christ)

For Our Neighbours

IanFJ — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 08:33:03 +0000

Summary: If marriage is the most basic and important social foundation in society, then let the followers of Christ get it right by following Christ's example. Scripture focus: Ephesians 5:21-33 Date: Sunday, 7 February 2010 (Austral Church of Christ)