Go to home page - diocesan shield

The Anglican Church in Tasmania                                                             Search

a healthy church...transformingLIFE

Tasmanian anglican

February 2007

 

ABM Challenge

ABM has issued a challenge for every Anglican to make Lent 2007 a 'Season of Mission'.

The challenge is inspired by the Archbishop of Canterbury in his New Year's Message. Dr Williams said, 'Jesus talks about being hungry and thirsty for righteousness, for justice. And if we hear that in the way it's surely meant, we have to conclude that he means that we should feel there's something missing in us, something taken away from us, when another person, near or far away, has to face need and suffering.'

'We continue to live in a country blessed with stable politics and economy', says ABM Communications Officer, Stephen Daughtry. 'Almost every one of our Partners in Mission is facing the challenges of poverty, instability and - in some cases - war'.

ABM's new Project Book has 47 projects covering everything from clean water and agriculture through to theological education and youth ministry.

'Some people are overwhelmed by the needs they see expressed through the media and start to think that it's all too much to manage', says Stephen. 'In fact the most incredible amount can be done through giving to ABM projects, as the work - in most cases - is done by our local Partners at local costs'.

Giving to ABM's Lent Appeal is a positive way to take part in God's mission of love, hope and justice. ABM material is available in most parishes or you can ring 1300 302 663 or find the info (and a download of the new Projects Book) online.

 

  



The Venerable John A Dubabagi, archdeacon and parish priest of the cathedral parish of Dogura, PNG. He was trained at Newton Theological College. Just $20 a week supplies food and essential supplies for each student and their family. Photo: Brad Chapman © ABM 2006