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Covid-19 and Martin Luther
Every now and again a crisis hits us that forces us to ask, “do I really believe the gospel and, if so, what does it mean for how I live?” As I’ve talked with my friends across South-East Asia over the last couple of weeks it’s hard not to see the Corona virus as one of those. I want to offer some 500-year-old wisdom for how to get through the next few weeks.
Singing Hallelujah in HK
Married at First Sight and other guilty pleasures
People get very touchy when you question their TV choices. Watching TV is so closely associated with rest after a difficult day for many Australians, so suggesting that there might be a bee in that particular lemonade can will either lead to resistance (e.g. “what I watch doesn’t affect me”), or will be politely ignored.
Born is the king - Christmas Pageant
This Christmas the young people of Renew Anglican Church performed a pageant called Born is the king. If you’re interested in performing the play at your church you can purchase the script, including information for costumes and staging here.
Mary gets news she will give birth to the forever king!
Mary has a chat with Joseph about their new ‘situation’.
An accurate retelling of Mary & Joseph’s long hike to Bethlehem - possibly with out the pizza.
Struggling to find a room with a view in Bethlehem after Joseph forgets to book ahead.
The three wise men see a star in the night sky and choose to follow it.
A procession of wise men, shepherds and their sheep all follow the star to find the forever king.
Hallelujah! Our forever King, Jesus the Christ, has come to earth today.
Well done to everyone involved in bringing Born is the King to life on the Renew stage!
Every one say ‘Baaaaa’!