Ajith Fernando’s paper “What should we do be doing now?” was written to the Church in Sri Lanka, to his fellow believers. It was what he felt was God’s challenge to them in the midst of the crisis. We found his paper both challenging and humbling. It gave us a glimpse into the heart of the Church in Sri Lanka as it attempts to cope, make sense and respond. It is the Church attempting to be obedient to God at this time. It left us wondering what would the response be here in the UK to such a disaster, and also gave us an awareness that obedience is something we are called to daily, regardless of what the circumstances are.
With so many papers to choose from we have attempted to help you by putting a brief abstract at the start of each. Please read, reflect and respond. We look forward to hearing from you.
Getting to Grips…
Article 1: A Responsibility to Reflect.
(Rev Dr Simon Steer, 1969 words) PDF -:- Abstract and Discussion
Article 2: The Tsunami – An Act of God?
(Dr Rob Cook, 1451 words) PDF -:- Abstract and Discussion
Article 3: Doing Mission in the Light of Disaster.
(Dr Jonathan Ingleby, 951 words) PDF -:- Abstract and Discussion
Responding Practically…
Article 4: Responding to Disaster.
(Fiona Wilson, 1470 words) PDF -:- Abstract and Discussion
New Article: Partnerships and the Future.
(Martin Lee, 1928 words) PDF -:- Abstract and Discussion
A View from the beach...
Article 5: What Should We Be Doing Now?
(Ajith Fernando, 4318 words) PDF -:- Abstract and Discussion
Article 6: Evangelism and Tsunami Relief.
(Ajith Fernando, 1422 words) PDF -:- Abstract and Discussion
Article 7: A Responsibility to Respond.
(Nick Cole, 451 words) PDF -:- Abstract and Discussion
Article 8: Up Close and Personal in Aceh.
(Andrew Steer, 788 words) PDF -:- Abstract and Discussion
Encounters Mission Journal 