The Echo

Local churches are joining more than 1500 churches across NSW in the ‘Jesus all about life’ campaign that will run to the end of October.
The internet, signs and banners, and TV commercials are modern methods being used to communicate a timeless message, that Jesus Christ has the answers to everyday life.  The message is getting through with more than 8,900 fans so far on the web Facebook page.
“While many people have been put off by what they see to be the failures and irrelevance of the church in the modern scientific age, research shows that most Australians do have some kind of a belief in God”, says Ray Robinson, Rector of St Hilda’s Anglican Church, Katoomba.
“This campaign is an opportunity for people to discover what Jesus was like for themselves. By contacting a telephone number or web address highlighted in the advertising, a simple and very readable book will be sent free of charge explaining the life story of Jesus and the evidence for Christian faith.  The book also contains stories of well known Australians and what faith means to them.  Local churches can also provide help.”
The Rev Bob Dennis from Blackheath Baptist church was very enthusiastic about the initiative of the campaign; “Like most Australians we are concerned about the increased rates of depression, binge drinking, domestic violence, and other maladies that plague our communities.  We believe that the answers are spiritual, not just financial or political.”
Pictured setting up banners from the Upper Mountains Ministers’ Association are Rev. Ray Robinson (St Hilda’s Katoomba), Rev. Bob Dennis (Blackheath Baptist),  Rev. Ian Allen (Lighthouse Church, North Katoomba).