Mission
St George North Anglican Church is committed to mission, that is the task of sharing the good news with people who people who do not know Jesus. Apart from our local mission in the St George Area, our church also supports a number of other mission organisations focused on Australia and the rest of the world. There are lots of great mission organisations out there but three that we particularly encourage our members to support are listed below. For more information on how you can support mission outside of our church, please talk to your congregational leader or visit the websites below:
In particular we maintain a relationship with four CMS missionary families:
Glen and Dominique Turner with Judah (03/06/09)
Glen and Dom have been sent from St George North Anglican to partner with the Anglican Church of Tanzania. They will leave for Tanzania in January 2010 for five months of language and culture learning. Glen will then be teaching at Mara Anglican Primary School (MAPS) and Dominique will be looking after Judah and seeking opportunities to use her social work skills with children and families.
Ian and Ruth Batey with Emma (5/2/2004), Samuel (22/11/2001), William (5/10/2006).
Ian and Ruth Batey have recently been appointed to lead a Spanish speaking congregation in Seville, Spain. They are looking to encourage the church members and partner with them in sharing Jesus with the local community.
Xavier and Libby Lukins with Abigail (3/1/2005), Alana (15/9/1998), Maxwell (18/11/1996), Zachariah (14/10/1994)
Xavier and Libby Lukins are working with the Evangelical Free Churches of France. Xavier is the pastor of the Church of Viry Châtillon, near Paris. The Lukins are seeking to build up God’s Church in France through the teaching of his word. They are praying that the Lord will raise up well-equipped gospel workers for this country.
Peter and Sarah Sholl with Karina (10/12/1999), Lucy (18/3/2002), Miriam (5/4/2004)
In Mexico, Peter will be the director of MOCLAM, an organisation that provides the Moore College Certificate in Theology course to Spanish-speaking students all over Latin America. This training provides a great opportunity for people from all walks of life – pastors, student workers, church members – to delve deeply into God’s word. As they understand the Bible as a whole, they get to know God better and are transformed personally as they learn. Sarah will support Peter, care for Karina, Lucy and Miriam, and be involved in ministry within the church and community.