Summer School 2010
Another fantastic CMS Summer School draws to a close
As every year, CMS Summer School 2010 was a wonderful time together as a community of believers. Thousands of CMS supporters from across NSW and Canberra spent a week in Katoomba, delving into the Scriptures and hearing from international guest speakers alongside new and recently returned missionaries.
Summer School brought a host of blessings: the main sessions were mind-expanding and deeply encouraging, with an exciting mission focus; the missionary sessions were challenging and insightful; and the Youth and Children’s program provided biblical and mission-focused teaching for children of all ages.
One of the main highlights was the series of talks from Mike Raiter. Travelling with Jesus through Luke’s gospel, Mike presented Jesus’ call to radical discipleship, with a powerful emphasis on life-changing application.
The talks from Summer School are still available for ordering, and a media form is available below. If you weren’t there, whet your appetite by downloading Mike’s first talk for free. And make sure you don’t miss out again next year at Summer School 2011!
Mike Raiters seven pieces of exhortation
In Mike's final talk he challenged us with the following statements:
1) Keep on teaching the gospel of Jesus Christ as it comes from the scriptures.
2) Annually visit 'a heart specialist'. Some one who knows you and loves you and ask them these two questions:
- Do you think I’m willing to accept criticism?
- What do I need to hear from you that others won’t tell me?
3) Practice humility. "Not thinking less of yourself, but thinking of your self less" CS Lewis.
4) Remember the only heart you see is your own. Don't be a Pharisee (Luke 11.37-54)
5) Regularly check your bank statements, and see how generous you've been.
6) In your prayers, make sure you regularly include confession.
7) Be an encourager. The path of discipleship is tough.
Loved the Bible talks this year at Summer School? Challenged and encouraged by the missionary sessions? CMS Summer School sessions are available as DVDs, CDs or MP3s. Why not place an order for your friends, family or church group – or for yourself?
To order simply download and print out the form below. Use the codes that have been listed and indicate the quantity you would like. Note that some sessions are not available due to security reasons or technical difficulties and have been crossed out in the list. All recordings are copyright CMS-NSW ©2010. Reproduction without permission is prohibited.
This year Mike Raiter, principle of the Bible College of Victoria and ex-missionary to Pakistan, will be taking us on the road with Jesus Christ. Through Luke's account of Jesus' travels, we'll follow the sandal-clad footsteps of the man from Nazareth, and hear his call to true discipleship: an unswerving commitment, a thoroughgoing transformation, and a wholehearted dependence on the Lord Jesus. This is a discipleship that reaches deep into every dimension of our lives, propelling us into lives of service, of ministry and of mission.
Alongside a host of CMS missionaries, CMS Summer School will also feature two international guests presenting dynamic evening sessions on a range of world mission trends and issues.
Dennis Tongoi
With twenty years of leadership of the Navigators in Kenya under his belt, and having served as a consultant promoting social transformation in nine African nations, Dennis Tongoi will bring a wealth of experience to this year's Summer School. Dennis is now the Director of CMS-Africa and an associate with the Harvest Foundation, which coordinates development, caring and training ministries throughout Africa. He's also the chairman of several organisations working in social justice and humanitarian aid.
Armin
Despite suffering persecution for their faith, Armin and his family have worked for many decades to bring the gospel of Jesus Christ. Armin was a CMS bursar from 2002 to 2005, and in 2008 he established he established a local organisation where he currently serves as national leader.