07 Nov 26

We continue to experience some technical problems on email communications related to our understanding of the new servers.

07 Nov 27 External email problem resolved.

Week of  2 - 8 December, 2007

Then Peter began to speak to them: "I truly understand that God shows no partiality, but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him. You know the message he sent to the people of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ--he is Lord of all."

- Acts 10:34-36

AGC declines to officially  attend anti-Euthanasia conference

AGC declined to officially participate in the social conservative International Symposium on Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide , but sends unofficial observer.

Good Christians encourage NM School board to rescind intelligent design

The Rio Rancho school board has dissolved a policy allowing alternative theories of evolution to be discussed in public school science classes.

Revision of AGC contact protocols to be web posted

Due to the violations of existing protocols more precise instructions will be posted on site. We do have cause to wonder why after people read the exiisting protocols with its warnings,  that they should attempt to circumvent them.  If there is a problem contacting us  via the 3rd party system please advise us of this so that we may correct it.

07 Dec 05 Latimer's application for day parole denied, AGC elder appalled

Robert Latimer, a good man currently serving a life sentence for killing his severely disabled 12-year-old daughter in 1993, has been denied day parole. Latimer, who began serving his sentence in January 2001, will be eligible to re-apply for day parole in two years. In a 2006 interview with The Canadian Press, Latimer said he had no regrets about what he did to his daughter. "The law is a very stupid thing when it comes to trying to sort these things out," he said. "They don't have any realistic appreciation of what is going on."


Week of  9 - 15 December, 2007

But Peter and the apostles answered, "We must obey God rather than any human authority."

- Acts 5:29

07 Dec 14 Benedict XVI condemns the climate change prophets of doom

Advance copy of remarks were circulated as delegates from all over the world convened on the Indonesian holiday island of Bali for UN climate change talks."The Human Family, A Community of Peace" for public release World Peace Day on January 1. external link to article



Week of 16 - 22 December, 2007

Now the whole group of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one claimed private ownership of any possessions, but everything they owned was held in common. With great power the apostles gave their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all. There was not a needy person among them, for as many as owned lands or houses sold them and brought the proceeds of what was sold. They laid it at the apostles' feet, and it was distributed to each as any had need.

- Acts 4:32-35

07 Dec 17  New Jersey ends death penalty

New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine will sign a bill today making his state the first one in four decades to abolish the death penalty also highlights rare AGC/RCC mutual cooperation.

07 Dec 17  "Knowledge of GOD is the victory that overcomes the world"

Guardian of the Faithful  Riordan speaks to est. 300 in Colorado  (pics/pod)

07 Dec 18 Opposition ot HR 847 continues in Washington state

"The House has no business using taxpayers' time and money to endorse a religious holiday" (external link)

07 Dec 20  GOP campaign admonished after calls to AGC phones



07 Dec 20  Elder Riordan says tax exempts orgs can reduce state deficit

Nevada

07 Dec 20  U.K. elders act on behalf of vulnerable adult under care

To encourage debate on protection of  vulnerable adults in residential and care homes.


07 Dec 20  Anglican leader gets its right, ends the Christmas fiction


07 Dec 21  Elders continue middle east visits to promote peace

Past efforts have met with some success as the good Christians can be seen as true and faithful honest brokers.

07 Dec 21  Eva Ósk Arnardóttir chained and detained by U.S. security

Iceland's government has asked the U.S. ambassador to explain the treatment of an Icelandic tourist who says she was held in shackles before being deported from the United States. On Thursday, Foreign Minister Ingibjorg Solrun Gisladottir told U.S. Ambassador Carol van Voorst that the treatment of Lillendahl was unacceptable. For more information.

07 Dec 21 U.S. Passport requirement delayed by Congress

AGC thanks Senator Leahy for tireless efforts.   For more information





A time when good Christians continue to give generously of their time and money for all life. For more information on the Winter Solstice (external link)

07 Dec 21  Candlelight vigil for homeless

ME A candlelight vigil meeting for the homeless will be held today  from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park, Lewiston, Maine. (AGC link)

NV A candlelight vigil for the homeless will be held today at 5.30pm  in Carson City, Nevada.

TX  23 Dec 6pm South side of Bob Woodruff Park in Plano, Texas.

VT A candlelight vigil for the homeless will be held today at 5.30 in Depot Park, Rutland, Vermont. At 6pm A candlelight vigil for the homeless will be held at Dodge House.


Click for more information on vigils in NorthAmerica and worldwide

 


Week of 23 - 29 December, 2007

Jesus said, "Let him who seeks continue seeking until he finds. When he finds, he will become troubled. When he becomes troubled, he will be astonished, and he will rule over the All."

-Gospel of Thomas (2)



Sun 23 Dec 2007
TX  Celebration at 6:00 PM South side of Bob Woodruff Park in Plano



Week of 30 December, 2007 -  5 January, 2008

May they be brought to complete unity to let the world know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me.

-John 17: 23



30 Dec 2007  Guardian asks for U.K. led investigation in Bhutto death

Elder John Patrick Riordan, Guardian of the Faithful has said the AGC position is that the government of Pakistan should invite New Scotland Yard to investigate the assassination.


31 Dec 2007 Kenyan bishop urges restraint and positive attitude

Bishop John Elias of the East African AGC Conference called for a calm attitude to the outcome of the elections urging restraint on the part of Kenya police and civil disobedience by those contesting the results. In a short statement he also said Kenyans should ignore the announcement from the U.S White House on the legitimacy of the vote as a classic case of the "pot calling the kettle black".

A team of observers from the European Union said the Electoral Commission of Kenya (ECK) had failed to ensure the credibility of the poll.

The AGC, while not legally disputing the result,  believes that new elections must be held under the supervision of the international community with full and unhindered access under protection of U.N. troops.

A formal AGC Statement on supervised elections for U.N. member states will be released in early January, 2008. It will suggest that under certain clear conditions  the United Nations, in association with other bodies, ensures a free, fair and open electoral process.



01 Jan 2008   Australian AGC generally supports government Internet plan

The good Christians in Australia restrained approval for the tough new rules to protect children from online pornography and violence. The new Labor government wants internet service providers to filter content to ensure households and schools do not receive "inappropriate" material.

Good Christians have expressed differences with government policy:

1. Australians wanting unfettered access to the web will have to contact their supplier to opt out of the new regime.

The AGC feels this should be reversed. The current measure penalizes all Australians in a country where connection speeds are often below international standards. The AGC believes good parents will opt in.

2. The government is set to compile a list of unsuitable sites, although at this stage it is unclear what will be deemed unsuitable.

The AGC questions the transparency of the selection and oversight process. In a liberal democracy it is unacceptable to have an unseen, arbitrary decision making process and will ask  Telecommunications minister Stephen Conroy to do more to educate parents.

01 Jan 2008  Riordan says two week delay in Pakistan elections is ok

Elder John Patrick Riordan, Guardian of the Faithful re-stated today in a firmer message that elections in Pakistan should  take place if not as scheduled then no later than two weeks.

01 Jan 2008 Moderator returns from three week retreat 8 January

After several weeks of prayerful seclusion for his Advent retreat, AGC moderator James Crawley returns.

01 Jan 2008 Privacy rights worldwide are priority secular concern for AGC



01 Jan 2008 New Year Message, 2008  from Council of Elders

True peace on earth requires inner peace and self knowledge. OOF
Grasping the Divine, not material world is secret to release.  MOD


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