powerful talks and Bible studies reminding us all of the centrality of
Gods Word in our lives and of the Lordship of Christ, opportunities to
meet believers from all around the globe many of whom are facing great
difficulties as orthodox believing Anglicans, and fantastic times of
praise and worship - a true foretaste of heaven.
The Conference has been extremely busy with barely a spare moment to
think and process all that is being presented, but here are some
initial observations:
1. It is vital that one outcome will be a united vision for action and
support for Anglicans in North America currently disenfranchised from
their national churches. It is a miracle that amidst all the diversity
and past fractures in the USA, all the various denominations and
Anglican groupings are actually here - seeking to put aside previous
disputes and seeking a new future. One delegate I spoke to said he
never expected to see this to occur in his lifetime. We need to pray
that this will occur.
2. I am also seeing amongst us all a renewed confidence that a return
to historic Anglican orthodoxy is the only hope for our denomination.
It is only in those places where the gospel is faithfully preached and
the new gospel of "inclusiveness" is rejected, that men and women are
coming to Christ - in every nation and in every culture. Let us be
confident to go where the Spirit is moving.
Point for prayer - that the final conference statement being currently
hammered out will reflect the diverse opinions of the conference and
will be more than just words but be a powerful statement of intent and
commitment of this new renewal movement within our Anglican Communion.
Richard
