Practical and Pastoral – Ted Curnow
Was Genocide Commanded in the Old Testament
Index: Was Genocide Commanded in the Old Testament?
In this ‘meaty’ three-part paper Rev Ted Curnow reflects on his understanding of Biblical inspiration and explains the importance of history and progressive revelation. This approach is a helpful preparation before reflecting on the occupation of Canaan and violence in the Old Testament.
With Easter in Mind
With Easter in mind…Here we have a number of searching quotations worthy of reflection and wider use.
National Drought: A Spiritual Dimension
“National Drought: A Spiritual Dimension.” Living in one of the driest continents on earth the matter of drought goes beyond a country theme to touch all of us. Reproduce this article to prayerfully reflect on this issue. (Frontier News, issue February 2016 also takes up this theme)
Conversations about Revival and Prayer
INDEX: Conversations about Revival and Prayer, between Ted and Robert, two retired Uniting Church Ministers.
This exchange about the history of Christian revival and the significance of what Charles Finney called ‘prevailing prayer’ took place between Rev E.A. (Ted )Curnow and Rev Robert Evans following the launch of Ted’s book, “Bible Christian Methodists in South Australia 1850-1900, a biography of chapels and their people.”
Christmas Clues
Christmas is a Season that touches everyone. Amid the uncertainty of our time it provides an opportunity for Christians to celebrate and to talk to others about Jesus.
Methodist Book tells story of a People
“ BIBLE CHRISTIAN METHODISTS IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA 1850-1900 ,A Biography of Chapels and their people.” This extensive colonial history and biography recalls pioneering stories of mission and revival. For the first time it documents this part of our Methodist Christian heritage. Copies can be obtained via the Website: historicalsociety.unitingchurch.org.au and Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Bag of Allsorts No. 6
Bag of Allsorts… No.6 is made up of resources, suggestions and contacts to assist busy local churches in a practical and pastoral way. Take advantage by looking through this bag of all sorts.
Born this way: A book review
In an environment when Christianity is under attack and Judeo Christian values are accused of being opposed to equal rights, homosexual people and marriage, when churches are said to be the cause of human rights abuse, Christians need to know what they believe and why. Considering the content of the book Born this Way by Steve Morrison provides a helpful start when it comes to understanding same-sex attraction.
Celebrating a Festival Time
As Ted Curnow reports, plenty of pasty (pasties) and a good deal of excitement mark the Cornish Copper Coast on Yorke Peninsula in South Australia every second year at the Kernewek Lowender. With the advent of tourism many towns arrange annual festivals. This story illustrates how a Christian activity can provide a legitimate option while being part of a secular festival.
Children and Worship
Ted Curnow explores some guidelines for children in our worship services.
Worship is an inter-generational, family experience and in a period when generally the average age of people attending worship is increasing, parents with children need to be especially encouraged and made welcome. This resource can be reproduced by Congregations as a hand-out to encourage parents in their role of regularly introducing their children to the worship environment. Practical tips for parents with children.