L'Abri Australia Newsletters

L'ABRI FELLOWSHIP AUSTRALIA ABN: 33 003 741 660

10 River Rd, Elderslie NSW 2570
Phone: (02) 4658 0227
Fax: (02) 4658 0051

Web Site: www.labri.org
E-mail: australia@labri.org

May 2008

Dear Friends of L’Abri

We hope you have had the week June 14-22, 2008, marked in your calendar because as previously advised Ellis Potter will be returning then as our guest speaker.

Ellis Potter is a Christian minister, counsellor and teacher. A former Buddhist monk, who became a Christian under the influence and ministry of the late Dr. Francis Schaeffer, Ellis worked for many years at L'Abri Fellowship in Switzerland and was then pastor of the Basel Christian Fellowship for ten years. With his wife, Mary, he founded Eastern Europe Renewal (EER), an evangelical mission to Central and Eastern European countries.

L'Abri Fellowship is an evangelical residential study community, founded by Dr. Schaeffer. At L'Abri, all questions are treated seriously and with respect, and Biblical answers to life's complexities are offered.
Ellis has traveled extensively on all five continents for teaching and preaching in churches, camps, conferences and universities. His unique background includes music and the arts, theology and philosophy. This qualifies him to lecture on a variety of subjects including the relevance of Christianity to the arts and modern philosophical and social movements. He often lectures on a comparison of Biblical and other world views, seeking to establish the clear truth of God's Word, and to encourage people's trust in it.

He is now working as an independent missionary based in Basel and directing most of his attention and energies eastward to the newly free and developing nations of Central and Eastern Europe.

You are warmly invited to come along to seminars and talks as follows:

June 14 Saturday SEMINAR at 10 River Rd, Elderslie

Arrive from 9:30am for talks at 10am, 3pm and 7pm. Morning and afternoon teas, lunch and dinner are provided. The day concludes around 9pm.

The lecture topics are "There is no such thing as truth, only opinions." How can we know what’s true?

"Don't ask questions. Just believe as a little child." Asking honest questions.

"Christians can be so heavenly minded they're of no earthly use." Comprehensive Spirituality.

Cost is $20 to cover expenses.

Contact details: Frank & Heather Stootman Tel: 02 4658 0227 Email: australia@labri.org

Accommodation at no extra cost is available for those coming from a distance who wish to stay over. Please arrange ahead. Do plan to attend for the whole day if at all possible as the fellowship, meals and discussions are an integral part of L’Abri.

Please book in by the previous Wednesday to enable catering.

June 18 Wednesday LECTURE at Burwood Community Baptist Church
23 Conder St Burwood

Time: 7:30 pm Topic "There is no such thing as truth, only opinions." How can we know what’s true?

Donation welcome. Please advise ahead if possible for supper catering. Tel: 02 9744 2350, 9745 2766 kelwillis@bigpond.com

June 21 Saturday SEMINAR at 2139 Pittwater Rd Church Point

Arrive from 1pm for talks at 1:30pm, 4 pm and 7pm. Afternoon tea and dinner provided.

The lectures cover “Comparative World Views – Monism, Dualism and Christianity”

An overview and comparison of the world views behind the major religions – from a former Buddhist monk.

Cost is $20 towards expenses.

Contact details: John and Wendy Stead Tel: 02 9999 1822 Email: stead.jw@gmail.com

Please book in by the previous Wednesday to enable catering.

June 22 Sunday SERMON at Camden Presbyterian Church
John St Camden

Ellis will be preaching at the 10:30am service.

We look forward to seeing you at one or more of these gatherings. For those unable to attend recordings will be available later.

With kind regards, in Christ,

Frank & Heather Stootman

An updated appendix to the catalogue of lectures on audiocassette is available from L’Abri Fellowship Australia. Please contact us if you would like a copy of the appendix or the whole catalogue of nearly 1900 tapes.

Australia is continually updating the e-mail list to reduce postage costs. If you would like to receive information by e-mail, then please send your e-mail address to australia@labri.org

......................		Visit the Newsletter Archive L'ABRI FELLOWSHIP AUSTRALIA ABN: 33 003 741 660 10 River Rd, Elderslie NSW 2570 Phone: (02) 4658 0227 Fax: (02) 4658 0051 Web Site: www.labri.org E-mail: australia@labri.org May 2008 Dear Friends of L’Abri We hope you have had the week June 14-22, 2008, marked in your calendar because as previously advised Ellis Potter will be returning then as our guest speaker. Ellis Potter is a Christian minister, counsellor and teacher. A former Buddhist monk, who became a Christian under the influence and ministry of the late Dr. Francis Schaeffer, Ellis worked for many years at L'Abri Fellowship in Switzerland and was then pastor of the Basel Christian Fellowship for ten years. With his wife, Mary, he founded Eastern Europe Renewal (EER), an evangelical mission to Central and Eastern European countries. L'Abri Fellowship is an evangelical residential study community, founded by Dr. Schaeffer. At L'Abri, all questions are treated seriously and with respect, and Biblical answers to life's complexities are offered. Ellis has traveled extensively on all five continents for teaching and preaching in churches, camps, conferences and universities. His unique background includes music and the arts, theology and philosophy. This qualifies him to lecture on a variety of subjects including the relevance of Christianity to the arts and modern philosophical and social movements. He often lectures on a comparison of Biblical and other world views, seeking to establish the clear truth of God's Word, and to encourage people's trust in it. He is now working as an independent missionary based in Basel and directing most of his attention and energies eastward to the newly free and developing nations of Central and Eastern Europe. You are warmly invited to come along to seminars and talks as follows: June 14 Saturday SEMINAR at 10 River Rd, Elderslie Arrive from 9:30am for talks at 10am, 3pm and 7pm. Morning and afternoon teas, lunch and dinner are provided. The day concludes around 9pm. The lecture topics are "There is no such thing as truth, only opinions." How can we know what’s true? "Don't ask questions. Just believe as a little child." Asking honest questions. "Christians can be so heavenly minded they're of no earthly use." Comprehensive Spirituality. Cost is $20 to cover expenses. Contact details: Frank & Heather Stootman Tel: 02 4658 0227 Email: australia@labri.org Accommodation at no extra cost is available for those coming from a distance who wish to stay over. Please arrange ahead. Do plan to attend for the whole day if at all possible as the fellowship, meals and discussions are an integral part of L’Abri. Please book in by the previous Wednesday to enable catering. June 18 Wednesday LECTURE at Burwood Community Baptist Church 23 Conder St Burwood Time: 7:30 pm Topic "There is no such thing as truth, only opinions." How can we know what’s true? Donation welcome. Please advise ahead if possible for supper catering. Tel: 02 9744 2350, 9745 2766 kelwillis@bigpond.com June 21 Saturday SEMINAR at 2139 Pittwater Rd Church Point Arrive from 1pm for talks at 1:30pm, 4 pm and 7pm. Afternoon tea and dinner provided. The lectures cover “Comparative World Views – Monism, Dualism and Christianity” An overview and comparison of the world views behind the major religions – from a former Buddhist monk. Cost is $20 towards expenses. Contact details: John and Wendy Stead Tel: 02 9999 1822 Email: stead.jw@gmail.com Please book in by the previous Wednesday to enable catering. June 22 Sunday SERMON at Camden Presbyterian Church John St Camden Ellis will be preaching at the 10:30am service. We look forward to seeing you at one or more of these gatherings. For those unable to attend recordings will be available later. With kind regards, in Christ, Frank & Heather Stootman An updated appendix to the catalogue of lectures on audiocassette is available from L’Abri Fellowship Australia. Please contact us if you would like a copy of the appendix or the whole catalogue of nearly 1900 tapes. Australia is continually updating the e-mail list to reduce postage costs. If you would like to receive information by e-mail, then please send your e-mail address to australia@labri.org