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Issue No. 165 Autumn 2002

Morriston farewellWhat is worldliness?

Churches together?

Magazine of the Evangelical Fellowship of Congregational Churches

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Concernis the magazine forand about theEvangelicalFellowship ofCongregationalChurches

Editor:Rev. PETER BEALE

Assistant Editors:Rev. CYRIL ASTONRev. MICHAEL PLANTRev. RAY NYE

EFCC Reports 1Focus on Keswick2Morriston

farewell 3Missionary

mystery 4–5In … but not

of … 6–7Talking point 8Pause for

thought 9Book shelf 10–11Stan Guest 12

Editor’s comment

Front cover: Neville and BerylRees

As a convinced Dissenter who has come out of Anglicanism, Ican’t pretend that archbishops of any sort fill me withenthusiasm: I just don’t see them (or for that matter bishops

as a separate order from presbyters/elders) in the Scriptures. I find itquaint that Joel Edwards of the Evangelical Alliance, himself “a non-Anglican evangelical Christian” should speak of “our newArchbishop”: he’s certainly not my new Archbishop!

But certainly the appointment of Dr Rowan Williams to succeedGeorge Carey as Archbishop of Canterbury has given rise to anunprecedented amount of media attention. The reasons for this areclear: on the one hand he holds conservative views on such keydoctrines as the Divinity and Resurrection of Christ (though heseems ambivalent on the Virgin Birth); on the other his views onhuman sexuality are opposed to the clear teaching of Scripture. Hehas knowingly ordained a practising homosexual; he has stated thatin certain circumstances homosexual behaviour may be acceptable;he has told concerned evangelical groups in the C of E (Reform andChurch Society) that he cannot “agree to a traditionalist stance onsex outside marriage”.

One aspect of this controversy which strikes those concerned fora biblical evangelical unity is the way in which it highlights theconfused state of evangelicalism both inside and outside the C of E.It has been encouraging to see the clear stand taken by the leaders ofReform and Church Society. As soon as Dr Williams’s appointmentwas officially announced Church Society asked for a meeting withhim to “clarify issues of fundamental concern”. Conversations withrepresentatives of Church Society, Reform, and the umbrella Churchof England Evangelical Council indicated that he would not changehis views; in the words of Church Society “it is clear that he prefershis private judgement to the voice of scripture, to the voice oftradition and to the common mind of the Church. As such he canonly be a focus of disunity in this country and the world-wideAnglican Communion.” Prayer was asked that he “would see theerror of his teaching, change his views, or stand down.”

All as it surely should be; but in contrast to that other“evangelicals” in the C of E are making very different noises. TheParish of St Mary, Islington, used to epitomise clear Anglicanevangelicalism. But according to the current incumbent, DrGraham Kings, those opposing Dr Williams’s appointment arewrong to raise sexuality into the central sphere of Christiandoctrine because “there are many more passages on the subject ofpoverty in the Bible than on sexuality”. To measure the importance

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Continue to pray… for our General Secretary, Alan Tovey,

and his wife, Lucy, upholding them at thethrone of grace.

While Alan is on sick leave, the Committeeasks that he should be spared all phone calls,letters, etc. on “EFCC business”. Instead pleaserefer such matters to Admin. Sec. Peter Moss,Committee Chairman Rev. Mike Plant, TrustBoard Chairman Rev. Neville Rees, or one ofthe Regional Secretaries as appropriate.

Ministers’ Prayer

ConferenceAll ministers should have received an

invitation to the annual EFCC Ministers’ PrayerConference, to be held at Willersley Castle inDerbyshire from Monday 11th to Thursday14th October. This conference is generallyregarded as one of the best minister’s conferencesavailable: make sure that your minister isattending it.

Why not pay on his behalf the £30 bookingfee? Even better, send a gift for a greater amount,even to cover the whole cost of his attendancewhich is heavily subsidised by EFCC (ring PeterMoss for a figure).

Speakers include Revs Ian Densham (StIves), Peter Seccombe (St Albans), AndrewDavies (Kensit Evangelical Church, Finchley) andMr Jeremy Hudson (Association of Evangelists).

Congregational LectureThis year’s lecture is to take place at

Dr Williams’s Library, Gordon Square,London WC1, on Tuesday 19th November at5 p.m. The Lecture on The Decline ofCongregationalism in the Twentieth Century isto be given by the Revd David M. ThompsonMA PhD BD FRHistS.

If you are hoping to attend, please notifyMr Maurice Lawrance (01279 730210; [email protected]). Copies of the Lecturewill be on sale afterwards priced at £2 (£2.40 bypost).

WECF ConferenceThe triennial conference for pastors and

church leaders of the World EvangelicalCongregational Fellowship in 2003 takes placein the Pacific region, hosted by the ChuukCongregational Church of Christ. It will beheld in Logan Memorial Church, Weno,Chuuk, from 24th to 26th January.

Speakers include our own David Saunders(WECF President) and Mike Plant (EFCCChairman), together with Alan R. Best (FCC,Australia) and A. Barry Jones (4Cs, USA).

For further information contact Rev.Joseph Sapong or Rev. Elvis K. O’Sonis, POBox 1030, Weno, Chuuk 96942; tel. 00 691330 3156.

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AlanTovey

of doctrines by the column-inch is a novel approach: surely

the point is the commitment of the Saviour tothe whole of the biblical teaching, includingthat on human sexuality which is most simplyset out in Gen. 2:24, “Therefore a man shallleave his father and mother and be joined tohis wife, and they shall become one flesh.”

We should not be surprised to see men inpositions of leadership in the churches who sitlight to the truths of God’s Word. We should be

saddened to see professing evangelicals whoapparently welcome such men. And it shouldprompt us to pray for those within the C of Ewhose trumpet is not making an uncertainsound at this time.

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Keswick

Congregational

Churchby Eric Alldritt

What do these stones

mean?

When we have learned the history ofthese stones of KeswickCongregational Church, it brings to

mind these words, “There is nothing new underthe sun.” We discover times of quiet on-goingprosperity, and others of trouble and turmoil;long and fruitful pastorates followed bydifficulties and decline; from disciplining ofwayward members and the resignation ofdeacons to increasing congregations andconversions to Christ. Its long 350 years storycan be divided roughly into three periods.

Puritan FoundationsFounded upon strong puritan and reformed

life and doctrine, it experienced fellowship witha number of like-minded assemblies in theneighbourhood. This helped these testedChurches to encourage one another in hardtimes and, though independent in themselves,they practised a form of Presbyterianism. Thispuritan beginning was strengthened over theyears with the licensing of some houses formeetings and preaching. Some legacies were alsomade in their favour to support Calvinisticpreaching. Some of the first pastors suffered fortheir Church principles under the intolerantlaws of those turbulent times.

Ups and DownsLike many Churches through the course of

their history, there were lapses in spiritual life anddoctrinal indifference interspersed with periods

of faithful ministry and growth. Toward the endof the 19th century a host of activities andmovements were introduced for all the variousgroups within the Church. The zealous,evangelistic minister mostly responsible for thetypically Victorian non-conformist Church lifewas the Rev. Algernon R. Goddard. At least 16activities occupied the time and energy of thepeople in the course of a typical week. Within 13years and 3 ministers later it was concluded that“special efforts to reach the un-churched hadshown little result”. By 1900 a Pastor Herd wascalling for prayer, saying, “We must come back tothe one great essential — spiritual power. Thepower of the Spirit of God is essential for theextension of the Redeemer’s Kingdom.”

During the 20th century a number ofministers improved the buildings andmaintained services and activities until MrStanley Wilkinson became pastor andestablished a Reformed, Biblical ministry whichlasted for 17 years. Mr Wilkinson retired in1999 with the advent of Rev. Eric J. Alldritt.

Bright FutureThe membership has reached 13, the same

number as recorded for the year 1859. Thefuture is as bright as the promises of God. In2000 we linked with Christ Church, Irmo,South Carolina which, like us, is Reformed,Independent and Evangelical but, unlike us, isonly 2 years old! We pray for each other. Theyhave sent a most excellent young couple to helpus in the work here. Christopher and JessicaBlackwell are settling in well and we are prayingfor the development of their ministry among us.

The Lord has enabled us to carry out majorrestoration on the main building and toimprove its interior, making it an attractiveplace of worship while retaining its Victorianatmosphere.

We are encouraged by the many visitors allthe year through and pray, not only for blessingon them and their Churches, but also for thebuilding up in grace and strength of the localChurch as it continues to stand for the truth andprinciples upon which it was founded long ago.

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Morriston farewell

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Rev. Neville Rees

retires

When Neville Rees was asked whataspect of his long ministry had givenhim most pleasure his reply was very

much as any Christian would expect to hear:“People coming to a saving knowledge of theLord Jesus”. But the comment that followed isnot always possible for other ministers of thegospel, because their ministry usually differsfrom Neville’s in one aspect, “… and thenwatching them going on with the Lord andgrowing in grace and spiritual stature.” This isbecause Neville has been minister of the gospelto just one congregation for forty years —Libanus Evangelical Church in Morriston,Swansea — so he has been allowed to witnessthis aspect of Christian experience, at first handover a long period of time.

Student PlacementNeville first came into contact with Libanus

(Welsh for Lebanon) through a three-monthstudent placement from the CongregationalMemorial Theological College in Swansea in1961. At that time there were about twenty inthe morning service and sixty in the eveningservice. There were 12 deacons, who were notnecessarily supportive. It was a surprise toNeville when they asked him to become theirpastor, but even more of a surprise to his friendsthat he accepted!

So began a long ministry, with at least oneextremely difficult period at the start when hisstand for the gospel was put to such a challengethat he felt his ministry there might be at anend. “But the Lord intervened in a trulymiraculous way and all serious oppositionmelted away,” he recalled.

Staunch PartnerWhen Neville first went to Libanus, Beryl,

thirty-eight years his wife and staunch partnerin the Lord’s work, was a member of another

church; they were not married until 1964. “Theverse that confirmed Neville’s call to Morristonhas been a source of great comfort andinspiration to us both ever since,” said Beryl, —“Do not be afraid, but speak, and do not keepsilent; for I am with you, and no one will attackyou and hurt you: for I have many people inthis city.” (Acts 18:9 & 10).

On the evening of Monday, 15th July acongregation of 350 people gathered at Libanusfor a service of thanksgiving to God for Neville’slong ministry. The guest preacher over theprevious weekend and for the special service wasEric Alexander formerly minister of St George’s,Tron, Glasgow. The lesson from 1 Samuel 12,was read by Peter Jeffery, who had also read thelesson at Neville’s induction service forty yearsearlier (Neville’s father Luther, and DerekSwann had preached at that same service).

Libanus HeritageMr Alexander’s sermon points were that

Samuel had led by example, with prayer andthrough Biblical teaching; this was Libanus’heritage, he said, and in seeking a new pastorthe church should look for the same qualities inNeville’s successor.

The congregation at Libanus continues togive thanks to God for his goodness and mercydown through the years and will continue tovalue the faithfulness of both Neville and Berylfor their past and continuing work for thegospel of their Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ.


No Cross Marks

the SpotThe story of Holloway Helmore,

by Stella E. Kilby, Galamena

Press, £12.95 softback, £22.95

hardback

Reviewed by Alan Millar

No Cross Marks the Spot is a book in twoparts. Part one describes how eightpeople died in the marshes at Linyanti

in Central Africa in what was described as theworst disaster in missionary endeavour. Part tworelates the same journey taken by the authorone hundred and forty years later.

This is the story of Holloway and AnneHelmore’s life and work, which “endedprematurely and tragically”, when he was justforty four years old. It is the story of theirsuccessful seventeen years at Lekhatalong, nearKuruman, where they developed a thrivingmission station. It publishes for the first time infull Holloway’s journal of the party’s traumaticjourney from Kuruman to the Makololo, wherethey nearly perished in the hot, dry desert andit provides in detail the tragic end to themission, when nine of their party of twenty onedied in the marshes.

Unanswered questionsThe book aims to respond to four as yet

unanswered questions:1. How far Livingstone should be blamed for

the tragedy;2. Whether the victims died of fever or

whether they were poisoned;3. Where the Makololo people had their town

and where the missionaries had their camp;4. Where those who died were buried.

In the introduction the author states that

this was a “story that warranted a book of itsown”, for previously the story of the MakololoMission has only been discussed as a passingepisode in stories about the other personsinvolved, or about the region. Undoubtedly thisis influenced in part by the author being relatedto the Helmores.

The book is well researched and reflects theauthor’s profession as a journalist and writer, aswell as her keen interest in history, includingher own family history. As the story unfolds,you are made aware of the zeal for mission thatcharacterised the age and in particular thepassion that fired Holloway and Anne. You arealso conscious of the enormous cost to health,reputation, and family, not only to thoseinvolved in this incident, but to thousands ofothers involved in the great missionaryendeavours of the 19th century. As you look atdecisions that were made you are reminded that

Missionary


Holloway Helmore


No Cross Marks

the SpotThe story of Holloway Helmore,

by Stella E. Kilby, Galamena

Press, £12.95 softback, £22.95

hardback

Reviewed by Alan Millar

No Cross Marks the Spot is a book in twoparts. Part one describes how eightpeople died in the marshes at Linyanti

in Central Africa in what was described as theworst disaster in missionary endeavour. Part tworelates the same journey taken by the authorone hundred and forty years later.

This is the story of Holloway and AnneHelmore’s life and work, which “endedprematurely and tragically”, when he was justforty four years old. It is the story of theirsuccessful seventeen years at Lekhatalong, nearKuruman, where they developed a thrivingmission station. It publishes for the first time infull Holloway’s journal of the party’s traumaticjourney from Kuruman to the Makololo, wherethey nearly perished in the hot, dry desert andit provides in detail the tragic end to themission, when nine of their party of twenty onedied in the marshes.

Unanswered questionsThe book aims to respond to four as yet

unanswered questions:1. How far Livingstone should be blamed for

the tragedy;2. Whether the victims died of fever or

whether they were poisoned;3. Where the Makololo people had their town

and where the missionaries had their camp;4. Where those who died were buried.

In the introduction the author states that

this was a “story that warranted a book of itsown”, for previously the story of the MakololoMission has only been discussed as a passingepisode in stories about the other personsinvolved, or about the region. Undoubtedly thisis influenced in part by the author being relatedto the Helmores.

The book is well researched and reflects theauthor’s profession as a journalist and writer, aswell as her keen interest in history, includingher own family history. As the story unfolds,you are made aware of the zeal for mission thatcharacterised the age and in particular thepassion that fired Holloway and Anne. You arealso conscious of the enormous cost to health,reputation, and family, not only to thoseinvolved in this incident, but to thousands ofothers involved in the great missionaryendeavours of the 19th century. As you look atdecisions that were made you are reminded that

Missionary


Holloway Helmore


the Lord our God uses ordinary people for hisextraordinary purposes and of the difficulty ofmaking value judgements on people living inthe 19th century, when living yourself in the21st century.

Who was to blame?After thorough research, and a rigorous

examination of the known facts, there is still nodefinitive answer to the questions posed. Theauthor herself concludes:

“Who was to blame for the tragedy thatovertook the Makololo Mission? We cannotpoint a finger at any one person. HollowayHelmore himself must take some of the blamefor not waiting for word from Livingstone toproceed; and for taking his wife and children,even though he did this in good faith. Tidmanpointed a finger at Livingstone, but he and hisfellow directors are to blame for arrogance, badand hasty planning and lack of judgement inallowing the expedition to go ahead withinsufficient funding and resources. Anxious tobe first in the field, they allowed themselves tobe carried on the tide of adulation forLivingstone.

“It is a pity that they did not await theveteran Robert Moffat’s sound advice before thenew missionaries set sail. There was clearlyconflict between Tidman and Livingstone,which added to the problems. Sekeletu musttake much of the responsibility. Although thereis no firm evidence that he poisoned themissionary party, there is sufficient evidence forstrong suspicions. Further, had he allowed themto move to healthier territory until Livingstonearrived, the outcome may have been different.His treatment of Price as he departed wasinexcusable.

The main culprit“Livingstone, however, despite his

protestations, must take the largest share of theblame. True, he was unavoidably delayed ingetting to Linyanti but he failed to support aventure that he had instigated. He was wellaware of the fact that the Makololo would not

have moved out of the marshes without MaryLivingstone as a safeguard. His callousindifference and his subsequent behaviour andcomments are unjustifiable.

“Livingstone’s influence on Central Africais a lasting memorial. He opened up the areaand brought it to the attention of the world andhe was instrumental in bringing the abhorrentslave trade finally to an end. His courage,endurance and determination have rightly puthim amongst the greatest men of the nineteenthcentury. However, like all great men and allgreat deeds, they are achieved at a cost andmany paid the price through Livingstone’sdogmatic attitude and untrustworthiness; notleast the members of the Makololo mission andhis own wife, Mary.”

No Cross Marks the Spot serves as a valuablereminder that God uses ordinary people to servehim in his extraordinary purposes.

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mystery

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David Livingstone


Some things

never change

… but others

need toby Peter Seccombe

“They are not of the world, any morethan I am of the world. My prayeris not that you take them out of the

world…As you sent me into the world, I havesent them into the world.” (John 17:14–18)

Thus Jesus prays for his first disciples andall who would succeed them (v. 20). By theworld he means of course not the earth but thesociety and culture of ungodly people who,consciously or otherwise, are the devil’s disciples(Eph. 2:2).

Two dangersBut living in the world has never been easy

for those who do not belong to it. It is difficultbeing different but not detached and Christiansface two opposite dangers. One is to beunnecessarily different from those around usand almost totally detached from them. Theother is to be so like unbelievers in our lifestyle,values and priorities that there is little thatdistinguishes us, outwardly at least.

These dangers are serious as well as real,not least because they can be devastating to thetask for which the Lord has put us in theworld. We will neither be the salt of the earthnor the light of the world if we isolateourselves from others; but nor will we be sounless we are distinctively different. So howare we to decide where to draw the line? Howcan we remain involved in the world withoutbeing worldly? How can we remain true to theGospel without putting up unnecessarybarriers to people hearing it?

A simple answerThe answer sounds simple and obvious and

is just what you would expect from an article inConcern: we must aim that every aspect of ourlives conforms to the Bible. But as obvious asthat may be to Christians who believe the Bibleto be God’s Word, we often fail to do it both inour personal lives and in that of our churches.Sometimes this is a result of outrightdisobedience to what we know full well theBible teaches. Alas, most of us are better hearersof God’s Word than doers of it. But sometimesit is because we follow uncritically either ourinherited traditions or the prevailing values andpractices of contemporary culture. Some of usare more inclined to one than the other. All ofus must bring both to the touchstone ofScripture.

And when we seek honestly to do that, itis not always as simple as we might imagine.If it were otherwise there would not be somany disagreements between equally sincereBible believing Christians! Certainly manythings are clear enough. You would have towork very very hard, and be veryunscrupulous in your handling of the text, tomake the Bible say anything but a resoundingNO to such questions as: Should I sleep withmy girl friend or fiancée, cheat on my taxreturn, neglect my family or be lazy at work?The fact that nearly everybody else, includingperhaps some Christians we know, do thesethings is quite irrelevant. These things neverchange.

Differing conclusionsBut other questions are more difficult:

What should I not do on Sundays? Is it OK togo to the pub or invest some of my money inbreweries? How much is it legitimate to spendon holidays and luxuries? And what aboutmodern music and drama in church? Withregard to the first of these questions Christianshave always disagreed; but they probably do sonow more than ever. This is because fewerevangelicals than used to be the case, at least in

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this country, believe that Sunday is theChristian Sabbath; and, amongst those whodo, there is much disagreement about how farOld Testament proscriptions apply toChristians. There is no room here to debatethe issue but it is one with which we have tograpple; and we would be wise to be slow tocondemn those who come to differentconclusions to ourselves.

The other questions are but examples of ahost of others about which the Bible does notlay down hard and fast rules. It does howevergive us principles, the application of whichmay vary according to circumstances. And oneof the principles is this: “try to please everybodyin every way”. (1 Cor. 10:33) It is customaryfor Christians to condemn “men pleasers”. ButPaul says he aims to be one! In other words, hesays that an important factor in decisionsabout what he should and should not do istheir impact on other people; not least onweak Christians (1 Cor. 8:9–13) and nonChristians (1 Cor. 9:22). Again we tend toturn this on its head and are more influencedby the opinion of strong Christians whosedisapproval we fear!

The world’s prioritiesSo what about worldliness? According to

the Bible to be worldly is not a matter of goingto the cinema or the pub, nor of playing withballs on Sunday; rather it is adopting theoutlook and consequent ambitions andpriorities of the world (Rom. 12:2). It is to setour heart on getting rich, to worship — orabuse — our bodies, to be self centred andquarrelsome (James 4:1–4), to forget God forall practical purposes most of the time. Onthese things and others like them, and on allthat encourages us in their direction, we mustresolutely turn our back. As we reflect on thatthere will doubtless be some attitudes andbehaviour patterns which all of us need tochange.

Rev. Peter Seccombe is pastor of Spicer StreetIndependent Church, St Albans

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Churches

Together?by Neil Stewart

One of the most pressing questions forthe church in our society today is thatof relations with other churches in the

local area. There is of course a very good reasonwhy Christians should be concerned withchurch unity. Our Lord, in his prayer recordedin chapter 17 of John’s gospel, prayed that hisfollowers would “be one”. If it was Jesus’ desirethat his followers be united then surely it oughtto be our desire to see and express unity withother believers.

Co-operation?The question arises, “How best can we

express this unity?” Today there istremendous pressure on local churches tobecome part of the “Churches Together”movement, which seeks to encourage co-operation between churches of variousdenominations at a “grass roots” level. Formany this is an attractive proposition as it isfelt that the local Christian witness isstrengthened and smaller churches areencouraged through such groupings.

However, the ground for such co-operation needs to be examined. True unityamong churches is founded upon the truth ofthe gospel in the Word of God. For example,here are two non-negotiable truths which layat the heart of the Christian faith: salvation isthrough faith in the Lord Jesus Christ alone,and the Bible is the inerrant Word of Godwhich is the final authority in matterspertaining to faith and practice. If we hold tothese truths, among others, questions will beraised regarding our relationship with“churches” which either add to or deny suchtruths. There can be no true unity wherethere is no agreement on what constitutes thegospel.

True unityThe Evangelical Fellowship of

Congregational Churches came into being as adirect result of a concern for gospel truth andtrue unity (more information can be found inTelling Another Generation and WanderingPilgrims). It exists to promote such unityamongst our churches. Within areas it may bepossible to seek fellowship with otherevangelical churches. In such cases we can agreeto disagree, in love, with fellow believers oversecondary matters such as forms of churchgovernment, forms of worship, baptism etc. andstill be united on the central truths of theChristian faith and find meaningful ways towork together and express our oneness.

A clear testimonyHowever difficult it may be for churches in

today’s inclusive, multi-faith climate, we arecalled to “contend for the faith that was once forall entrusted to the saints”. This may very wellinvolve standing outside local movements forchurches to be seen to be working together. Itmay well involve our being misunderstood andmisrepresented in our communities. This hasalways been the testimony of the churchthroughout the ages. But such a stand will showthat we are serious about what we believe in andsuch a stand will be honoured by God.

“Putting all the ecclesiastical corpses intoone graveyard will not bring about aresurrection.” Dr D.M.Lloyd-Jones

Talking point


week, a different sermon every time! — you hveexhausted your subject — Christ incarnate,crucified, risen, glorified! No, the Truth inChrist is inexhaustible. The manna gatheredtoday is as fresh as it was when I preached myfirst sermon in those far-off days, in a MissionHall in Largs, in February 1926. The Message,old yet ever new, is found in the Bible and notin the mould-encrusted files of a sermoncabinet.

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Don’t be wearyby David Williams

Many churches would have recentlyheld harvest services and so I want toconsider the theme of sowing and

reaping looking at a verse from Paul’s letter tothe Galatians. In Galatians 6:7 we read“Whatever a man sows, that he will also reap”,this is followed in verse 9 by:—

“Let us not grow weary while doing good,for in due season we shall reap if we do not loseheart.”

Here we see it implied that we are apt to beweary in well doing — we should do all in ourpower to resist this. Why do we grow weary?I’m sure that many could give varying answersto this question: from the attitude of thecommunity, being unconcerned about thethings of God to the state of the individualbeliever, feeling one’s age and so forth.

It is true that we are in a spiritual warfarethat never lets up. We are attacked on everyside, we must always watch and pray but weneed to remember that we are not on our own.The Lord Jesus Christ is the captain of the armyand we have the support of our fellow believers.Being a Christian is hard at times, so how do wepersevere? The answer is found in the letter tothe Hebrews: looking to the examples of thosewho have already gone before us, but mostly tothe Lord Jesus.

“Since we are surrounded by so great acloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weightand the sin which so easily ensnares us and letus run with endurance the race that is set beforeus, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisherof our faith, …” (Heb. 12:1f.)

It is true that there are many in ourcommunity who are unconcerned about thethings of God: this should only increase our zealrather than abate it. The message of the LordJesus was “Repent, for the Kingdom of God isat hand”. If we believe this to be true then weshould be active in doing the good of makingknown the gospel. Do not become

disheartened. It doesn’t matter if the world hatesyou, for it hated the Saviour too. “If you arereproached for the name of Christ, blessed areyou, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests onyou.”.

What of the physical state of the believer?There may be the necessity to slow thingsdown what with the infirmities that comewith age, but this should not affect our zeal.In Acts 21:16 we read of Mnason, an earlydisciple who was still going on with the Lord.What an encouragement it is to see the oldersaints still active in the life of the church. It isthrilling to hear them speak with fervour andfreshness when they talk about theirrelationship to the Saviour. But, what of thosewho have grown weary in well doing? Whereis the vitality? Where is the spark of life?Where is the joy of knowing the Saviour? Ioften wonder what impression young peoplehave when they see a church full of “joylessfossils”. What does Christianity have to offerthem?

God has not changed, nor the terms ofservice to him, therefore the fault does not liewith him. If someone is weary of doing goodwe must ask the question: Is it because theyhave not been acting from the principle offaith, only from a desire to be seen to bedoing?

Shall we grow weary of that which is for ourbenefit, that which leads to eternal life? I shouldthink not! So while we have the opportunity letus do good to all.

Thomas Watson spoke of three perseveringgraces:

Faith keeps from fainting: faith gives asubstance to things not seen, and makes them to beas it were present …

Hope animates the spirit; it is to the soul as acork to the net, which keeps it from sinking…

Love makes a man that he is never weary …He who loves the world is never weary of followingthe world; he who loves God will never be weary ofserving him; … Get the love of God into yourhearts and you will run in his ways and not beweary.

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The Purpose-

Driven Churchby Rick Warren. Zondervan, 398pp.

Reviewed by Andrew Kelly

This is a book I wish I had read 15 yearsago! As it happened, it wasn’t writtenuntil 1995, and I hadn’t heard of it until

I was given a copy in China this year. Now, however, I have already bought

several copies and given them to friends andcolleagues in church leadership, and wouldrecommend anyone in the ministry or lay-leadership to read this book, for three reasons:

Firstly, it is a “how-to” book rather thanan “ought-to” book. Nowhere does RickWarren insinuate that the methods they’veused at Saddleback are the “secrets of success”that everyone else should follow. In fact, hegoes to great lengths to remind us that whilstthe message of the Church is timeless andunchanging, the methods used by the churchto reach their communities with that messagemust vary with different cultures, countries,periods in history and so on. This being thecase, he stresses that what works in one churchwill not be appropriate in another church.What has worked at Saddleback cannot —and should not — be slavishly copied byothers. However, for anyone who believesthey know what their church should beachieving in their community, but is unsurehow to go about it in an effective manner, thisbook is full of “sanctified common sense”,presented in a clearly reasoned, step-by-stepmanner.

Secondly, it is Biblically based. Every chapteris full of Biblical references, showing how eachprinciple for church growth and ministry usedat Saddleback is derived from foundationalScriptural principles. There are also plenty ofsuggestions as to how these Biblical principlesmight find different application in other,

different, churches. Thirdly, it is a success story! This is not a

book of unproven theories, but an account ofhow God has built Saddleback from one man(Rick Warren) to over 10,000 members infifteen years (without poaching from otherchurches). The author has a track record,something which can by no means be taken forgranted nowadays.

This book, at the very least, should makeyou re-examine some of the ways you run yourown fellowship. You may well find itchallenging, perhaps even a little frightening;you will certainly find it inspiring.

Thomas Goodwin:Word and Spirit

by Paul Blackham (The

Congregational Lecture 2001)

Reviewed by Cyril Aston

Thomas Goodwin was an extremelyimportant and influential independentminister living from 1600 to 1680. He

was a great preacher and also a prolific andprofound writer being able to “think his waydown to the bottom of a subject”. In the 2001Congregational Lecture Dr Blackhamintroduces us to Goodwin’s writings on “Wordand Spirit”. The lecturer is well qualified toattempt this difficult and complex subject,having done his PhD thesis on “The Holy Spiritin the theology of Thomas Goodwin”.

Goodwin deeply lamented that the HolySpirit was much neglected amongst believers inhis day and set out to examine how thecontemporary Christian’s experience of theSpirit related to the finished work of Christ. Heargued that the Spirit had not received hisproper honour simply because his work as theApplier of the things of Christ had not beenproperly understood or studied.

Dr Blackham then looks at four areas ofGoodwin’s writings on this subject:—

Book



The Purpose-

Driven Churchby Rick Warren. Zondervan, 398pp.

Reviewed by Andrew Kelly

This is a book I wish I had read 15 yearsago! As it happened, it wasn’t writtenuntil 1995, and I hadn’t heard of it until

I was given a copy in China this year. Now, however, I have already bought

several copies and given them to friends andcolleagues in church leadership, and wouldrecommend anyone in the ministry or lay-leadership to read this book, for three reasons:

Firstly, it is a “how-to” book rather thanan “ought-to” book. Nowhere does RickWarren insinuate that the methods they’veused at Saddleback are the “secrets of success”that everyone else should follow. In fact, hegoes to great lengths to remind us that whilstthe message of the Church is timeless andunchanging, the methods used by the churchto reach their communities with that messagemust vary with different cultures, countries,periods in history and so on. This being thecase, he stresses that what works in one churchwill not be appropriate in another church.What has worked at Saddleback cannot —and should not — be slavishly copied byothers. However, for anyone who believesthey know what their church should beachieving in their community, but is unsurehow to go about it in an effective manner, thisbook is full of “sanctified common sense”,presented in a clearly reasoned, step-by-stepmanner.

Secondly, it is Biblically based. Every chapteris full of Biblical references, showing how eachprinciple for church growth and ministry usedat Saddleback is derived from foundationalScriptural principles. There are also plenty ofsuggestions as to how these Biblical principlesmight find different application in other,

different, churches. Thirdly, it is a success story! This is not a

book of unproven theories, but an account ofhow God has built Saddleback from one man(Rick Warren) to over 10,000 members infifteen years (without poaching from otherchurches). The author has a track record,something which can by no means be taken forgranted nowadays.

This book, at the very least, should makeyou re-examine some of the ways you run yourown fellowship. You may well find itchallenging, perhaps even a little frightening;you will certainly find it inspiring.

Thomas Goodwin:Word and Spirit

by Paul Blackham (The

Congregational Lecture 2001)

Reviewed by Cyril Aston

Thomas Goodwin was an extremelyimportant and influential independentminister living from 1600 to 1680. He

was a great preacher and also a prolific andprofound writer being able to “think his waydown to the bottom of a subject”. In the 2001Congregational Lecture Dr Blackhamintroduces us to Goodwin’s writings on “Wordand Spirit”. The lecturer is well qualified toattempt this difficult and complex subject,having done his PhD thesis on “The Holy Spiritin the theology of Thomas Goodwin”.

Goodwin deeply lamented that the HolySpirit was much neglected amongst believers inhis day and set out to examine how thecontemporary Christian’s experience of theSpirit related to the finished work of Christ. Heargued that the Spirit had not received hisproper honour simply because his work as theApplier of the things of Christ had not beenproperly understood or studied.

Dr Blackham then looks at four areas ofGoodwin’s writings on this subject:—

Book



1 The relationship between Christ and theSpirit.

2 The doctrine of the Trinity. 3 The Christian experience of the Holy

Spirit.4 The Spirit and the Bible.

We are helpfully introduced to these deepand holy subjects and can only admireGoodwin for having such a passionate desire toknow more of the Spirit’s working in his and theChurch’s life. Concluding the lecture DrBlackham comments that we still have much tolearn from Goodwin on this subject.

This is no easy reading matter, especially ifcoming to Goodwin’s writings for the first time.But it is an important matter in the light ofmuch modern day misunderstanding betweenthe Word and the Spirit. Well worth reading.

Some favourite

booksby Ban Forsyth

Nothing provokes a library-cull betterthan frequent removals over longdistances. That has been my lot: books

discarded in preparation for a removal: Englandto Brazil and, almost fifty years later, back again.While in Brazil “moving house” up to twothousand miles away, in the most primitive ofconveyances and that at least a dozen times.And now, here I am in Wiveliscombe lookingup to almost empty shelves, emptying now inpreparation of the greatest removal of all — tothe Place the Lord has prepared for me!

Glancing up, then, I see:Dr Alexander Maclaren’s Sermons, all

seventeen volumes — a preacher’s treasure-trove. (Advice — always prepare your sermonere you open Maclaren!)

Archbishop Trench’s two volumes,Synonyms of the Old and New Testaments. Ascholarly gem: in-depth study of Hebrew andGreek words, any one of which can be a sermonin itself. An indispensable companion!

Dr Campbell Morgan’s Parables andMetaphors of our Lord and Hosea — the Heartand Holiness of God: the sole survivors of manyof his works. Invaluable aids to sermonpreparation.

Dr Griffith Thomas: Genesis, John, Peter,and, a must for young preachers: The Ministerand his Ministry, lectures delivered at M’GillUniversity, Canada. My standby for trainingseminary students in Brazil.

Bishop Handley G. Moule. Romans,Ephesians, etc. — well-known for their scholarlyand deeply devotional content.

Dr Graham Scroggie — a man who helpedmould my life. I see that none of his works thatused to delight me are left — all gone!

Dr William Barclay: I appeal to hiscommentaries constantly, and find them mosthelpful. Of course, they do contain things thatI do not agree with, but that does not detractfrom the value of their content.

John Bunyan — surprise! His language andstyle may be archaic, but his plain, simplepresentation of truth is ever new and relevant.His Pilgrim’s Progress and Grace Abounding are ateye-level now, and if an understanding of hischaracters is required, then Dr AlexanderWhyte’s Bunyan’s Characters will help.

What, no Hodge, Strong, even Berkhof?These graced my shelves for long years, and theperusal of them laid a solid foundation ofdoctrinal truth. I could not have done withoutthem.

Finally, but not least —Dr D.M. M’Intyre, Principal of the Bible

Training Institute, Glasgow, a Scottish divine,to me the man whose daily life was translucentwith the glory of Christ. He taught me to loveChrist and how to dedicate my life to hisservice. I have and treasure most of his works.

These remnants, left from former days, areessentially a preacher’s library — aids to a Bible-based, Christ-centred presentation of the simpleGospel. Surely, having preached thousands ofsermons — yes, there was a period of severalyears when I was taking over twenty services a

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shelf

continued at foot of page 8 !


1 The relationship between Christ and theSpirit.

2 The doctrine of the Trinity. 3 The Christian experience of the Holy

Spirit.4 The Spirit and the Bible.

We are helpfully introduced to these deepand holy subjects and can only admireGoodwin for having such a passionate desire toknow more of the Spirit’s working in his and theChurch’s life. Concluding the lecture DrBlackham comments that we still have much tolearn from Goodwin on this subject.

This is no easy reading matter, especially ifcoming to Goodwin’s writings for the first time.But it is an important matter in the light ofmuch modern day misunderstanding betweenthe Word and the Spirit. Well worth reading.

Some favourite

booksby Ban Forsyth

Nothing provokes a library-cull betterthan frequent removals over longdistances. That has been my lot: books

discarded in preparation for a removal: Englandto Brazil and, almost fifty years later, back again.While in Brazil “moving house” up to twothousand miles away, in the most primitive ofconveyances and that at least a dozen times.And now, here I am in Wiveliscombe lookingup to almost empty shelves, emptying now inpreparation of the greatest removal of all — tothe Place the Lord has prepared for me!

Glancing up, then, I see:Dr Alexander Maclaren’s Sermons, all

seventeen volumes — a preacher’s treasure-trove. (Advice — always prepare your sermonere you open Maclaren!)

Archbishop Trench’s two volumes,Synonyms of the Old and New Testaments. Ascholarly gem: in-depth study of Hebrew andGreek words, any one of which can be a sermonin itself. An indispensable companion!

Dr Campbell Morgan’s Parables andMetaphors of our Lord and Hosea — the Heartand Holiness of God: the sole survivors of manyof his works. Invaluable aids to sermonpreparation.

Dr Griffith Thomas: Genesis, John, Peter,and, a must for young preachers: The Ministerand his Ministry, lectures delivered at M’GillUniversity, Canada. My standby for trainingseminary students in Brazil.

Bishop Handley G. Moule. Romans,Ephesians, etc. — well-known for their scholarlyand deeply devotional content.

Dr Graham Scroggie — a man who helpedmould my life. I see that none of his works thatused to delight me are left — all gone!

Dr William Barclay: I appeal to hiscommentaries constantly, and find them mosthelpful. Of course, they do contain things thatI do not agree with, but that does not detractfrom the value of their content.

John Bunyan — surprise! His language andstyle may be archaic, but his plain, simplepresentation of truth is ever new and relevant.His Pilgrim’s Progress and Grace Abounding are ateye-level now, and if an understanding of hischaracters is required, then Dr AlexanderWhyte’s Bunyan’s Characters will help.

What, no Hodge, Strong, even Berkhof?These graced my shelves for long years, and theperusal of them laid a solid foundation ofdoctrinal truth. I could not have done withoutthem.

Finally, but not least —Dr D.M. M’Intyre, Principal of the Bible

Training Institute, Glasgow, a Scottish divine,to me the man whose daily life was translucentwith the glory of Christ. He taught me to loveChrist and how to dedicate my life to hisservice. I have and treasure most of his works.

These remnants, left from former days, areessentially a preacher’s library — aids to a Bible-based, Christ-centred presentation of the simpleGospel. Surely, having preached thousands ofsermons — yes, there was a period of severalyears when I was taking over twenty services a

Concern Autumn 2002 11

shelf

continued at foot of page 8 !


So why not?

The Bible contains some of the loveliestwords that have ever been written. Someof the happiest words, too. What about

“The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want”?How often are those words sung, at weddings,and even at funerals. But, you know, the Biblealso contains some of the saddest words everwritten. The prophet Jeremiah has a reputationfor unhappy ideas and chapter 8 verse 20 canreally sum it up. “The harvest is past, thesummer is ended, and we are not saved.”

The harvest is past. Everything is in. Everyfruit is picked. Every blade of wheat is cut.There is nothing more that anyone can doabout it. It’s all over.

The summer is ended. It certainly doesn’tlast all the year. The days get shorter. The windblows colder. Not long ago the clocks wentback. And again there’s absolutely nothing wecan do about it. It’s that sun up there. No-onecan tilt it back.

So that’s that. But what about the last bit ofJeremiah’s words? “And we are not saved.” Howsad if that comes true for anyone. There will bea harvest — a judgment. There will be an endof summer living. Death is an absolute reality.

But the good news is that we can be saved.Don’t you know that that was the reason Jesuswas born, and lived, and died. When Josephwas told about the coming baby, the angel toldhim, “You are to give him the name Jesus,because he will save his people from their sins.”

So why not? Do you think the harvest won’tcome? Do you think your summer will go onfor ever? Put your trust in Jesus now. Acceptyourself as a sinner. Believe that Jesus died inyour place. Love him and follow him intoeternal life.

That must surely be the heart of ourmessage to the world. But how often does ourwitness reflect the passion of the Lord’s words inEzekiel 18:31f. “Why will you die? ... I take nopleasure in the death of anyone, declares theSovereign Lord. Repent and live.”

StanGuest

View from the Guest house


EFCC Family Conference 200326th to 30th May

Willersley Castle, DerbyshireConference Speaker: Rev. Basil Howlett

Cost: £!"# pp (en suite) or £!!$, with considerable reductions for children

(free for under-sixes); Topical Discussions; Children’s Programme; Other

activities to meet the needs of all; Book the dates now! Application forms

will be available shortly.


So why not?

The Bible contains some of the loveliestwords that have ever been written. Someof the happiest words, too. What about

“The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want”?How often are those words sung, at weddings,and even at funerals. But, you know, the Biblealso contains some of the saddest words everwritten. The prophet Jeremiah has a reputationfor unhappy ideas and chapter 8 verse 20 canreally sum it up. “The harvest is past, thesummer is ended, and we are not saved.”

The harvest is past. Everything is in. Everyfruit is picked. Every blade of wheat is cut.There is nothing more that anyone can doabout it. It’s all over.

The summer is ended. It certainly doesn’tlast all the year. The days get shorter. The windblows colder. Not long ago the clocks wentback. And again there’s absolutely nothing wecan do about it. It’s that sun up there. No-onecan tilt it back.

So that’s that. But what about the last bit ofJeremiah’s words? “And we are not saved.” Howsad if that comes true for anyone. There will bea harvest — a judgment. There will be an endof summer living. Death is an absolute reality.

But the good news is that we can be saved.Don’t you know that that was the reason Jesuswas born, and lived, and died. When Josephwas told about the coming baby, the angel toldhim, “You are to give him the name Jesus,because he will save his people from their sins.”

So why not? Do you think the harvest won’tcome? Do you think your summer will go onfor ever? Put your trust in Jesus now. Acceptyourself as a sinner. Believe that Jesus died inyour place. Love him and follow him intoeternal life.

That must surely be the heart of ourmessage to the world. But how often does ourwitness reflect the passion of the Lord’s words inEzekiel 18:31f. “Why will you die? ... I take nopleasure in the death of anyone, declares theSovereign Lord. Repent and live.”

StanGuest

View from the Guest house


EFCC Family Conference 200326th to 30th May

Willersley Castle, DerbyshireConference Speaker: Rev. Basil Howlett

Cost: £!"# pp (en suite) or £!!$, with considerable reductions for children

(free for under-sixes); Topical Discussions; Children’s Programme; Other

activities to meet the needs of all; Book the dates now! Application forms

will be available shortly.


Telling Another Generation £2.00This book contains a symposium of papers originally written to mark the twenty-fifth anniversaryof EFCC, and as a tribute to Stan Guest, who has been closely involved in the work of EFCC eversince its formation, and retired as secretary of the Fellowship in !%&%.

Serving as a Deacon by John Legg £1.95Now reprinted in a revised edition. “Diaconates might find it useful to supply each member witha copy of this work” —Evangelicals Now.

Evangelical & Congregational £3.00A brief survey of Congregational history, church order, confessions of faith, the ministry, worshipand sacraments. Includes Savoy Declaration of Faith.

Children of the Covenant by John Legg £0.50The biblical basis for infant baptism.

Signs and Seals of the Covenant by CG Kirkby £3.50A biblical review of the doctrine of Christian baptism.

EFCC also has available these books about Congregational church government

Wandering Pilgrims by ES Guest £3.50Subtitled Whatever Happened to the Congregational Churches?

Manual of Congregational Principles by RW Dale £13.00The definitive work of Congregational church government.

Christian Fellowship or the Church Member’s Guide by JohnAngell James £3.75

A practical manual for church members to learn their duties and responsibilities.

All these items are available from the Administrative Secretary. Prices are exclusive of postage andpacking, which are free for purchases with an invoice value of £!."" or more.

EFCC publications


Telling Another Generation £2.00This book contains a symposium of papers originally written to mark the twenty-fifth anniversaryof EFCC, and as a tribute to Stan Guest, who has been closely involved in the work of EFCC eversince its formation, and retired as secretary of the Fellowship in !"#".

Serving as a Deacon by John Legg £1.95Now reprinted in a revised edition. “Diaconates might find it useful to supply each member witha copy of this work” —Evangelicals Now.

Evangelical & Congregational £3.00A brief survey of Congregational history, church order, confessions of faith, the ministry, worshipand sacraments. Includes Savoy Declaration of Faith.

Children of the Covenant by John Legg £0.50The biblical basis for infant baptism.

Signs and Seals of the Covenant by CG Kirkby £3.50A biblical review of the doctrine of Christian baptism.

EFCC also has available these books about Congregational church government

Wandering Pilgrims by ES Guest £3.50Subtitled Whatever Happened to the Congregational Churches?

Manual of Congregational Principles by RW Dale £13.00The definitive work of Congregational church government.

Christian Fellowship or the Church Member’s Guide by JohnAngell James £3.75

A practical manual for church members to learn their duties and responsibilities.

All these items are available from the Administrative Secretary. Prices are exclusive of postage andpacking, which are free for purchases with an invoice value of £!."" or more.

EFCC publications


About ConcernCongregational Concern is the quarterly magazine of the Evangelical Fellowship of

Congregational Churches, and is edited by Rev. Peter Beale.All Rights Reserved: no part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system

or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, orotherwise without the permission of the Evangelical Fellowship of Congregational Churches.

Unless otherwise stated, Scripture quotations in this publication are from the Holy Bible, NewInternational Version. Copyright © !"$%, !"$#, !"#& International Bible Society. Published in GreatBritain by Hodder & Stoughton Ltd.

It is assumed that contributors are in sympathy with the aims of EFCC. However, the viewsexpressed in this magazine are strictly those of individual contributors and do not necessarily reflectthe opinions of the Editor or of the Committee of EFCC.

The magazine is made available freely to member churches of EFCC. It will be sent toindividual subscribers at a cost of £& per annum (& issues) inclusive of postage. Cheques (payableto EFCC) should be sent to the Administrative Secretary. Mailing address details are held oncomputer solely for producing mailing labels. Names and addresses are not passed on to any otherorganisation.

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About ConcernCongregational Concern is the quarterly magazine of the Evangelical Fellowship of

Congregational Churches, and is edited by Rev. Peter Beale.All Rights Reserved: no part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system

or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, orotherwise without the permission of the Evangelical Fellowship of Congregational Churches.

Unless otherwise stated, Scripture quotations in this publication are from the Holy Bible, NewInternational Version. Copyright © !"#$, !"#%, !"%& International Bible Society. Published in GreatBritain by Hodder & Stoughton Ltd.

It is assumed that contributors are in sympathy with the aims of EFCC. However, the viewsexpressed in this magazine are strictly those of individual contributors and do not necessarily reflectthe opinions of the Editor or of the Committee of EFCC.

The magazine is made available freely to member churches of EFCC. It will be sent toindividual subscribers at a cost of £& per annum (& issues) inclusive of postage. Cheques (payableto EFCC) should be sent to the Administrative Secretary. Mailing address details are held oncomputer solely for producing mailing labels. Names and addresses are not passed on to any otherorganisation.

General Secretary:Rev. Alan Tovey!" Outer TrinitiesGrovehill RoadBEVERLEYEast YorkshireHU!# 'HNTel: '!&%( %)""$&

Administrative Secretary:Mr Peter MossPO Box $&BEVERLEYEast YorkshireHU!# 'YYTel & Fax: '!&%( %)'$(&E-mail: [email protected]

Concern Editor:Rev. Peter Beale&# High Street, Bulford,SALISBURYSP& "DSTel: '!"%' )$$$%'Fax: '!"%' **)!"&E-mail: [email protected]

EFCC Addresses

Typeset by Quinta Press, Meadow View, Quinta Crescent, Weston Rhyn, Oswestry,Shropshire, SY10 7RN. Tel:01691 778659; Fax: 01691 777638. E-mail: [email protected]

Printed by AGP Ltd, Mitcham.

EFCC Internet Web-site: http://www.efcc.org.uk

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EMMAUS BIBLE SCHOOL UKCarlett Boulevard, Eastham, Wirral CH)( %BZTel: '!*!+$(#+!!#( Fax: '!*!+$(#+!*"(

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