10 September 2014
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“For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.“ [Ephesians 6:12]
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Presbyterians Week Headlines
[1] Scotland’s Independence Vote “Yes” Campaign Leaves Out the King of Kings
[6] Uniting Reformed Church in Southern Africa Fires Minister with Ties to the African National Congress
[8] Reformation Heritage KJV Study Bible Available for Preorder Discount
[10] News from the Deepest Recesses of Hell
[12] Raging Heathen and Vain Imagining
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[1] Scotland’s Independence Vote “Yes” Campaign Leaves Out the King of Kings
A correspondent brought to the editor’s attention a book being widely circulated in Scotland arguing in favour of a “yes” vote on independence from Great Britain in the upcoming plebiscite. The book, titled “The Wee Blue Book” can be accessed here:
http://wingsoverscotland.com/WeeBlueBookDesktopEdition.pdf
The correspondent remarked:
“Out of interest, I did a quick word search. No mention of ‘Christian’, ‘God’, ‘Presbyterian’, ‘Catholic’; no mention even of ‘religion’. Apparently such things have no part in the voting decision.
“How sad for the Land of the Covenant. I believe Scotland is still a nation under the Solemn League and Covenant (1643). Alas, for the insult given to the King of Kings.”
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+ Christian Observer, Post Office Box 1371, Lexington, Virginia 24450, christianobserver@christianobserver.org
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A 6 September 2014 The Herald article titled “Counsellor Warns Marriages at Stake as Couples Row over Referendum” reports that Stuart Valentine, chief executive of Relationships Scotland, Scotland’s leading advice service for divorcing and separating partners, is warning that marriage and family splits can potentially occur among spouses or family members disagreeing about the upcoming Scottish independence vote.
The Church of Scotland has scheduled a reconciliation service at Edinburgh’s St. Giles’ Cathedral for 21 September 2014 with the aim of healing divisions remaining after the 18 September 2014 vote.
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+ The Herald, 200 Renfield Street, Glasgow, Scotland G2 3QB, 0141- 302-7000, Fax: 0141-302-7117, On-lineEditor@theherald.co.uk
+ Church of Scotland, 121 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 4YN, Scotland, 0131-225-5722
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A 7 September 2014 The Australian article by Tim Shipman and Kate Mansey of The Times reports that Queen Elizabeth II and her household are “horrified” at the prospect of an independent Scotland, in part because of the monarch’s oath to preserve the Church of Scotland.
In May 2014, the Queen spoke of her desire to see the Kirk “healing divisions” and called on people of faith to “work together for the social good of Scotland whatever the outcome of the independence referendum”.
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+ The Australian, 2 Holt Street, Surry Hills, New South Wales 2010, Australia, 02-9288-3000, Fax: 02-9288-2250, letters@theaustralian.com.au
+ The Times, Times House, 1 Pennington Street, London E98 1TT, England, 44-0-20-7782-5971, pressoffice@thetimes.co.uk
+ Church of Scotland, 121 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 4YN, Scotland, 0131-225-5722
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A 5 September 2014 West Highland Free Press article by Lisa Falconer titled “Kirk in Crisis as Ministers Quit” reports that two Wester Ross Church of Scotland ministers, the Rev. David Macleod from Lochcarron and the Rev. Roddy MacRae from Glenelg and Kintail have announced that they are joining the Free Church of Scotland, which leaves only one Kirk minister, the Rev. Sandor Fazakas to cover Wester Ross, Skye, North Uist, Benbecula, South Uist and Harris and Assynt, an area the size of Wales, by himself.
Announcing his resignation 31 August 2014, the Rev. David Macleod said:
“Over the past few years I have found myself to be theologically less and less aligned with the Church of Scotland. I find myself now to have more in common with other denominations.
“The decision to demit has not been a decision I have rushed or taken lightly. I say this with a heavy heart and with much grief but I do not believe that I can continue in the context in which I find myself.”
Also announcing his resignation 31 August 2014, the Rev. Roddy MacRae said:
“The Church of Scotland often says it is a ‘broad church’, but it has become clear to me that it is not broad enough for Bible-believing Christians.
“I have been wrestling with this in prayer for quite some time now, and although I have a heavy heart, it makes sense to join a denomination with like-minded people where I can be fully supported.”
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+ West Highland Free Press, Unit 1B, Pairc nan Craobh, Broadford, Isle of Skye IV49 9AP, 01471-822464, Fax: 01471-822694, admin@whfp.co.uk
+ Church of Scotland, 121 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 4YN, Scotland, 0131-225-5722
+ Free Church of Scotland, 15 North Bank Street, The Mound, Edinburgh, Scotland EH1 2LS, 0131-226-5286, Fax: 0131-220-0597, catherine@freechurchofscotland.org.uk
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A 6 September 2014 The Courier article titled “Church Minister against Royal Mail’s Sunday Working” reports that Free Church of Scotland minister the Rev. David Robertson responded to the Royal Mail announcement that 100 delivery offices will now be open on Sundays by saying that the money could be better used to lower the price of stamps and improve customer service. Robertson additionally complained that large sections of rural Scotland are left out of the Sunday opening initiative.
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+ The Courier, 80 Kingsway East, Dundee DD4 8SL, Scotland, 01382 223131, courier@dcthomson.co.uk
+ Free Church of Scotland, 15 North Bank Street, The Mound, Edinburgh, Scotland EH1 2LS, 0131-226-5286, Fax: 0131-220-0597, catherine@freechurchofscotland.org.uk
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[6] Uniting Reformed Church in Southern Africa Fires Minister with Ties to the African National Congress
A 5 September 2014 News24 article “Church Fires Priest over Ties to ANC” reports that Uniting Reformed Church in Southern Africa pastor the Rev. Timothy Xaba was fired as minister of the Polokwane central congregation in the Limpopo province of South Africa for his ties to the African National Congress (ANC).
Mr. Xaba was appointed chaplain of the ANC after helping to lead the Polokwane communities in prayer for the then ill former president Nelson Mandela.
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+ News24, Post Office Box 2271, Cape Town 8000, South Africa, 27-21-468-8000, Fax: 27-1-468-8200
+ Uniting Reformed Church in Southern Africa, 021-975-2721, Fax: 021- 975-2721, mapvanhuffel@sun.ac.za
+ African National Congress, 54 Sauer Street, Johannesburg 2001, South Africa, 011-376-1000, Fax: 011-376-1100, Contact Page
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A 5 September 2014 Chicagoist article titled “Woman Killed By Falling Stone From Second Presbyterian Church” reports that Sarah Bean was killed 4 September 2014 while walking in front of Second Presbyterian Church (Presbyterian Church (PCUSA)) in Chicago, Illinois when a piece of one of the Gothic Revival building’s gargoyles fell, hitting Ms. Bean in the head.
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+ Chicagoist, tips@chicagoist.com
+ Presbyterian Church (PCUSA), 100 Witherspoon Street, Louisville, Kentucky 40202, 888-728-7228, Fax: 502-569-8005
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[8] Reformation Heritage KJV Study Bible Available for Preorder Discount
After more than two years of intense work, the hardbound Reformation Heritage KJV Study Bible has been sent to the printer and is available for preorder for shipping in October 2014 at US$10 off the list price of US$40:
http://www.heritagebooks.org/kjvstudybible/hardcover
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+ Reformation Heritage Books, 2965 Leonard Street Northeast, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49525, 616-977-0599, orders@heritagebooks.org
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Writing on his Facebook page on 9 September 2014, Professor Robert A.J. Gagnon reported that Pittsburgh Theological Seminary Associate Professor of World Mission Johannes (“Jannie”) Swart died suddenly on 9 September 2014 while play Frisbee with a group of students. Swart leaves his wife and two high school age children.
Dr. Gagnon wrote of Swart:
“A devastating loss for the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary family….I served on the search committee that appointed Jannie and I was glad for his appointment. I knew him to be a good and faithful man of God. I grieve his loss. As Paul noted in Phil 1 it was better by far for he (Paul) to go and be with the Lord. So too with Jannie. But we here who remain feel his loss deeply.”
Another friend of Prof. Swart wrote:
“[He] had a remarkable spirit, wonderful sense of humor and a kind word for everyone. My heart breaks with the rest of our community. Rest in peace, dear friend. There is no doubt Jesus is waiting with open arms saying, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”
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+ Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, 616 North Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15206, 412-362-5610, Fax: 412-363-3260
+ Presbyterian Church (PCUSA), 100 Witherspoon Street, Louisville, Kentucky 40202, 888-728-7228, Fax: 502-569-8005
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[10] News from the Deepest Recesses of Hell
— Medicare May Cover End-of-Life ‘Death Panel’ Talks
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+ American Vision, 3150-A Florence Road, Suite 2, Powder Springs, Georgia 30127, 800-628-9460, Fax: 770-222-7269, Comments@AmericanVision.org
— U.S. Federal Government Gave 12,000 Bayonets to Local Police Departments
— Man ‘Assaulted,’ Arrested by Gresham, Oregon Police for Recording Militarized Neighborhood Raid
— NYPD Brutally Beats Innocent Man for Asking Why He Was Searched
— Davis, California Orders Police to Remove Armored Vehicle
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+ Western Center for Journalism, 42104 North Venture Drive, Suite B-122, Anthem, Arizona 85086, 202-370-6366, Contact Page
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[12] Raging Heathen and Vain Imagining
Articles from the past week regarding kings and rulers setting themselves against the LORD and against his anointed:
— Obama to Force United Nations Climate Change Agreement without Ratification from Congress
— Pastor Who Fought China’s Christian Crackdown Faces Ten Years in Prison
— More than 100 teens Swarm Memphis Plaza, ‘Knocking Out’ Shoppers
— Climate Change Hoax Again Exposed as Polar Ice Cap Increases by Forty-Three Percent
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+ Now the End Begins, Contact Page
+ Presbyterian Church (PCUSA), 100 Witherspoon Street, Louisville, Kentucky 40202, 888-728-7228, Fax: 502-569-8005
+ THV11.com, 720 Izard Street, Little Rock, Arkansas 72201, Contact Page
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Articles from the past week about the religion of peace:
— ISIS Confirmed In Mexico and Ready to Cross Border into United States
— 14 Million Refugees Make the Levant Unmanageable
— Top Ten Verses of the Quran, that Proves ISIS is the TRUE ISLAM
— Home Depot Embraces Sharia Law with Forced ‘Muslim Sensitivity Training’
— ISIS Jihadis Using Captured Arms and Troop Carriers From US and Saudis
— United Nations Envoy: Up to 700 Children in Iraq Killed, Hurt
— Al Qaeda Has the Eleven Missing Libya Jetliners
— Islamic State Children Play with Severed Heads and Enjoy Crucifixions
— Young Non-Muslim Girl Reveals Horrifying Crimes of Islamic State – Kidnap, Gang-Rape and Slavery
— ISIS Taunts Obama As Second America Journalist Steven Sotloff Is Publicly Beheaded
— Information Found on ISIS Laptop Shows They Are Plotting to Kill Millions
— Saudi King Warns America And The West To Stop ISIS Before It’s Too Late
— 1400 Children Raped and Trafficked in British Town by Men of Pakistani Muslim Heritage
— British Child Sex Abuse Whistleblower Sent To Diversity Training
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+ Now the End Begins, Contact Page
+ Middle East Forum, 1500 Walnut Street, Suite 1050, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102, info@meforum.org
+ Assyrian International News Agency (Nineveh Software Corporation, 2317 West Farwell, Chicago, Illinois 60645, 773-575-5863, Fax: 773-761-8534)
+ Jihad Watch and Dhimmi Watch
+ Atlas Shrugs, writeatlas@aol.com
+ Western Center for Journalism, 42104 North Venture Drive, Suite B-122, Anthem, Arizona 85086, 202-370-6366, Contact Page
+ Assist USA, Post Office Box 609, Lake Forest, California 92609, 949-380-1558, danjuma1@aol.com
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