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YOUTH MENTORING. ROTARY & WESLEY MISSION.

SYDNEY ROTARY AND Wesley Mission’S EQUIP YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAM 1.8.2003 Thank you for having a Past President speak. Over the thirty years I have been a Rotary I have followed the policy that Past presidents should be seen and … Continue reading

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755 SPEECHES IN PARLIAMENT BY HON GORDON MOYES, A.C.

pLEASE GO TO THE OFFICIAL HANSARD RECORD. click on internet. http://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/prod/parlment/hansart.nsf/V3HHBSpeaker?open&vwCat=Moyes,+Reverend+the+Hon+Dr+Gordon

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Discrimination in Christian Schools and Institutions..

Anti-Discrimination (Equality in Education and Employment) Amendment Bill 2006 Speech delivered on the 1st March 2006 to the Legislative Council by Rev Hon Dr Gordon Moyes AC MLC www.gordonmoyes.com  Reverend the Hon. Dr GORDON MOYES: I speak on behalf of … Continue reading

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Kristina Keneally – Premier of New South Wales

In 2003, with other newly elected members of Parliament, I wrote to Kristina Keneally to invite her to join the Parliamentary Christian Prayer Fellowship. A number of new coalition members joined and three new Labor parliamentarians. They have all made a significant contribution to the prayer meeting I run each Thursday. Continue reading

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The Hon. Murray Gleeson AC QC

One privilege I have as a member of the NSW Parliament is to lead a number of Christian activities within the Parliament. One is a monthly lunchtime meeting in the Parliamentary Theatre called Christian Focus on Society when I introduce outstanding Christian speakers on issues that confront society from a Christian perspective. Continue reading

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Dr Chris O’Brien (1952-2009) – A Tribute

I did not know Professor Chris O’Brien well, but during the time I was a member of the Royal Prince Albert (RPA) hospital Ethics Committee, he with other professors would bring their applications for approval for new procedures and for any invasive protocols on their patients for approval. Continue reading

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Rev Darren Box – Mobile Pulpit

Rev. Darren Box, 39, is a voluntary member of the ministry team at the Lakes Evangelical Church, Berkeley Vale, New South Wales, where I attend. When Darren scoots in to preach, he already has our attention. Continue reading

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Barack Obama – How he will change our politics

I have been making a study of the political strategy of Barack Obama for the past two years. I have read his two books and have noted every article by journalists. I have just returned from a month in USA where I more closely observed his campaign. He has totally rewritten the strategy of successfully campaigning for elections. Continue reading

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Sophie Delezio – Resilience

If I was in charge, then the next Young Australian of the Year would be Sophie Delezio. It is impossible to imagine what the recent years have been like for Sophie Delezio and her friend Molly Wood. Continue reading

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Stuart Gyngell – Strength

The first thing you notice is his size. He is head and shoulders above everyone. And his shoulders – they are wider than the barn door. He often wears shorts to church (ours is a relaxed fellowship!) and that is when you realize his thighs are like tree trunks. Continue reading

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