Dear friends & family in Christ,

1) According to a recent Facebook from Bernie Finn, Chairman March for the Babies, there will be a Police investigation regarding the opposition at the March for Babies in Melbourne.

“I’m delighted to say I have received a response from Chief Commissioner Ken Lay who has readily agreed to an investigation into police response at the 2013 March for the Babies. That inquiry has now begun”. – Bernie Finn, Chairman March for the Babies.

2.  Tasmania: Euthanasia Bill DEFEATED!
More good news! The Tasmanian House of Assembly has defeated the euthanasia Bill that was out forward by Premier Lara Giddings and Greens leader Nick McKim.

But it was VERY CLOSE – the Bill was only defeated by TWO votes after nearly ten hours of debate. The vote was 13 against and 11 in favour – all  Liberal MPs and three Labor members voted against the Bill.   (Source: Salt Shakers)
Media report: Voluntary euthanasia law defeated by two votes, ABC, 17/10/2013.

3. Tasmania – decision to debate ‘marriage’ Bill postponed
In the Tasmanian Legislative Council, a decision on a motion by Independent MLC Ruth Forrest to debate a bill to legalise homosexual ‘marriage’ has been postponed for TWO weeks. The motion will be considered when the parliament returns in the last week of October.

MLCs were given two briefings: the first was by authors of the Tasmania Law Reform Institute report on same sex ‘marriage’ legislation that was handed down last week. The second was from Guy Barnett, the spokesman for the Save Marriage Coalition – he gave MLCs a critique of the paper from ‘Lawyers for the Preservation of the Definition of Marriage’. Their response questioned the motives of the report and the veracity and breadth of the research.  (Source: Salt Shakers)
Media Report: Upper House postpones decision on marriage equality debate, Mercury, 15/10/2013.

ACTION: If you live in Tasmania, please contact your MLC and ask them to vote AGAINST this same-sex ‘marriage’ Bill. Click here for contact details.

4) For those of you in the Melbourne area, you’re most welcome to join us this Sunday 20th October at the 9.30am & 6:30pm worship service  at CTFM at 23 Melverton Dr in Hallam, Melbourne.

Please note that this Sunday morning’s worship service will be followed by a special birthday celebration lunch for Pr Daniel, as it is his birthday. Please bring a plate to share if you’re coming.

Pr Daniel will be praying for people at the morning service which will be live webcast at www.reformationharvestfire.com beginning at 10am (AEST).