What our Patrons have to say

Patron's statements:

Most Rev John Bathesby, Archbishop of Brisbane: "In this year of Great Jubilee I am happy to support Awakening 2000 as it prepares for Easter and the Global March for Jesus in June. I pray that its activities may touch the hearts of people with good news of Jesus. Christ."

Rev. Stan Baker, National Superintendent, Wesleyan Methodist Church of Aust. "It's exciting to be part of a unified vision to see the life-changing person and message of Jesus Christ celebrated at this momentous time in history. We pray that it will lead to a great Aussie Awakening."

Rev Dr David Pitman, Moderator of the Uniting Church of Australia, Qld Synod: "I commend and support the opportunities for public witness that Awakening 2000 provides. In the secular society to which we belong we should be proudly and confidently proclaiming the name of Jesus wherever and when ever we can.

Pastor Wayne Alcorn, State Superintendent, Assemblies of God in Australia (Queensland Conf) "The Bible clearly speaks of God's command of blessing when the Church works together in unity. Let me encourage you to do what you can to support ventures such as Awakening 2000 for the benefit of reaching unchurched societies with the good news of Jesus.

Trevor Chandler, Chairman, Christian Life Churches International "On behalf of Christian Life Churches International I am again pleased to support the initiatives taken by Awakening 2000 to highlight to communities in the nation the Easter message of salvation through the Lord Jesus Christ. There is a wonderful opportunity for all Christians to join together from across Australia for the Global March for Jesus on June 10 at Stadium Australia. There is no greater message of hope and salvation through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ."

"Awakening 2000 will provide yet again a wonderful opportunity for Christians to join together in demonstrating the bond we have in Christ and in testimony to God's Amazing Grace in our lives. Jesus prayed that his disciples would be one and that all who believe in Him through their message would be one. May we, as God's people, rejoice in what is ours in Christ as we march together in celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus our Lord." Lt Colonel John Jeffrey, the Salvation Army.

"I warmly commend the Reclaim Easter celebration. The celebration of the festival of our Lord's death and resurrection is an important witness for the church to give in Australian Society." The Most Revd. R. H. Goodhew, Archbishop of Sydney

"I am excited about being a part of Awakening 2000, which is a significant occasion for Christians to come together and make a dynamic impact in our nation." Brian Houston, President, Australian Christian Churches.

PATRONS

The Most Rev. J.A. Bathersby D.D.
Archbishop of Brisbane Catholic Church
Pastor Trevor Chandler
Christian Life Churches International
The Most Rev. P. J. Hollingworth
Anglican Archbishop of Brisbane
Pastor Wayne Alcorn
State Superintendent Assemblies of God
Pastor David McDonald
Vice President Christian Outreach Centre
Dr Ken Newton
Principal Bible College of Qld
Rev Dr David Pitman
Moderator Uniting Church in Qld

Gen Superintendent, Baptist Union of Qld
His Eminence Archbishop Stylianos Primate
Greek Orthodox Church in Aust
Lieut. Col. Derrick Jessop
Div Cdr Sth Qld Division Salvation Army
Rev John Vitale
President Lutheran Church of Aust (Qld)
Mr Peter Overton
Conf President Churches of Christ in Qld
The Rev. Pam Kerr,
Moderator, The Uniting Church of Australia. (Vic)
The Most Rev. Stylianos,
Archbishop, Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia
Mr. Bob Boucher,
President, Baptist Union of Victoria
Mrs. Lynette Leach,
Executive Officer, Churches of Christ in Vic and Tas
Pastor Joseph Bowes,
National President, Apostolic Church (Aust)
Rev. Henk de Waard,
Reformed Church Theological College.
Lt Colonel John Jeffrey,
The Salvation Army Territorial Headquarters
Pastor Philip Hills,
State Superintendent, Assemblies of God.
The Rev. Keith Allan,
Presbyterian Church of Australia.
The Most Rev Dr Peter Carnley,
Anglican Primate of Australia
The Most Rev Barry Hickey,
Catholic Archbishop of Perth
Mr John Masters,
President, Baptist Churches of WA
Pastor Murray House,
President,
Western Australian Conference of Seventh-day Adventist Churches
Pastor Warren Ison,
WA General Supervisor, Foursquare Gospel Church
Pastor Geoff Burger,
President, Lutheran Church WA District
Pastor Geoff Woodward,
State Chairman, Christian Outreach Centre
Pastor Bob Hewson,
WA Chairman, Apostolic Church in WA
Mr Dennis Ryle,
Conference President, Churches of Christ in WA
Lieut Colonel Garth McKenzie,
Divisional Commander, Salvation Army
Pastor John Warwick,
WA Superintendent, Assemblies of God
The Most Rev'd Harry Goodhew
Anglican Archbishop of Sydney
Rev. Neville Pollard,
President, Baptist Union of NSW
His Eminence Archbishop Stylianos Primate,
Greek Orthodox Church in Australia
Rev. Lionel Otto President,
Lutheran Church NSW District
Rev Bruce Christian
Moderator-General, Presbyterian Church of Aust.
Commissioner Hilmon Buckingham
The Salvation Army (NSW)
Rev. David Manton
Moderator, Uniting Church
Rev. Gordon Moyes
Wesley Mission

SPONSORING AND SUPPORTING ORGANISATIONS

Ansvar Australia Insurance
Bible Society
Christian Dance Fellowship of Australia
Church of the Good Shepherd
Fusion Australia
Greens General Foods
Life Ministries
Prayer Groups in Schools
Radio 2CBA-FM
Scripture Union
Servants of Jesus
Sir Alan Walker College of Evangelism
The Church Army
Uniting Church Board of Missions
World Vision Australia
Worldwide Photos
Youth With A Mission
EIG-Ansvar Australia
Easter Live
96-Five FM
Frontier Servants
Fusion Australia

Supporting Churches and Organisations

Assemblies of God
Baptist Church
Catholic Church
Christian City Church
Christian Revival Crusade
Churches of Christ
Greek Orthodox Church
Hobart Christian Life Centre
Seventh Day Adventist Church
The Salvation Army
The Anglican Church
The Uniting Church of Australia
The Reformed Church
The Lutheran Church
The Bible Society
FM103
FM106.1 The Coast's Own
Fusion Australia
Scripture Union
World Vision
Youth With a Mission
Youth Alive

Other articles:

• Awakening News - Patron Statements (May 2000 page 7)