May Issue

Memorial Day is the topic of this month's sermon, by the Rev. Thomas H. Rose, the Pastor at the Ivyland New Church. Everyone experiences temptations, which are battles, and also is called on to make sacrifices. Is there a common daily way for us to “lay down our life” for our friends?

The article on Education for the Challenged, has been seen in New Church Life before (1988). I am happy to receive this revised version from Kirsten Rogers. Besides reviewing some New Church Education history and Educational trends, Mrs. Rogers offers a refreshing reminder of the needs of the handicapped, and whatever their mental level, we owe them equal opportunities in our school systems.

The next article by Kent Rogers, comes to us all the way from Nepal. Kent has for several years been running an orphanage in Kathmandu. Many people support his work via the “Loving Arms Mission.” He is expanding his operations together with making people aware of the Writings. In “When Prayers Go Unanswered,” Kent poses the question why the Lord does not always seem to care about our problems, and how we can respond in a positive way.

Church News focuses on the Hurstville Society during the past year. Secretary, Margaret Heldon has forwarded some material. In the absence of a resident Pastor, Owen Heldon has been organizing lay services etc., and welcoming visiting ministers and a Bishop too. Many of you may have met some pillars of the Hurstville Society who have recently passed to the spiritual world. And who used the on-site tennis courts to re-enact an ancient ceremony?