Roger Russ. Cross-cultural. In Southerland. Indonesian family come Christmas
day. 40 people wanted a bible study and 120 wanted a Good Friday service. the
best aid to mission is to be open to
listen, respond and work with them. They must feel trust.
His parish allowed the extra mission work. Australians wanted the Indonesians to become like us. They saw tribal distinctions not denominations yet they were keen to learn English.
They only received Holy Communion twice a year. They did liturgy and the Pastor only did the sermon and benediction, which they really appreciated. Roger hinted that this might be an animistic emphasis.
they wanted the Pastor to tell them what to do and make them do it.
Roger learnt about different smiles, e.g. they have a smile that says "i have no idea what you just said."
Roger saw it as 2 opportunities to give the sacrament. He urged us to be positive in mission and that sometimes caring comes secondary to theology.
It was their tradition to only have Communion once a quarter. This was done on the logic that if they did it more often it would lose meaning.
Bloodshed was almost shed over the choosing of an elder.
Can take years or pastoral care for them to raise issues.
Thank god for your theological training. First minute determines how people will react to you. Know yourself and be open to possibilities.
His parish allowed the extra mission work. Australians wanted the Indonesians to become like us. They saw tribal distinctions not denominations yet they were keen to learn English.
They only received Holy Communion twice a year. They did liturgy and the Pastor only did the sermon and benediction, which they really appreciated. Roger hinted that this might be an animistic emphasis.
they wanted the Pastor to tell them what to do and make them do it.
Roger learnt about different smiles, e.g. they have a smile that says "i have no idea what you just said."
Roger saw it as 2 opportunities to give the sacrament. He urged us to be positive in mission and that sometimes caring comes secondary to theology.
It was their tradition to only have Communion once a quarter. This was done on the logic that if they did it more often it would lose meaning.
Bloodshed was almost shed over the choosing of an elder.
Can take years or pastoral care for them to raise issues.
Thank god for your theological training. First minute determines how people will react to you. Know yourself and be open to possibilities.
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