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Andrew Scipione New South Wales Police Commissioner

Keith speaks with Commissioner Scipione

This week Keith Garner speaks with New South Wales Police Commissioner Andrew Scipione. Commissioner Scipione shares about his role as a police commissioner, his faith and his thoughts on the subject of forgiveness.

Daniel singing “Who Am I?”

One of our favourite singers, Daniel Kay  returns to Rise & Shine to perform “Who Am I?”.

Trenton

Trenton’s story is one where we see the wonderful life transformation that can happen when a person reaches the end of their endurance, reaches out and a helping hand such as Wesley Mission is their to offer support and counselling.

Rev Dr Chris Walker	Rev Ian Pearson
Keith speaking with Rev Dr Chris Walker and Rev Ian Pearson

This week Keith Garner is joined by Reverend Doctor Chris Walker, National Consultant, theology & Discipleship, Uniting Church and Reverend Ian Pearson, Pitt Street Uniting Church for a panel discussion on forgiveness.

Keith Garner

Keith speaks on forgiveness coming at a cost, looking specifically at the significance of the cross and the account of Jesus’ death as found in Luke 23:26-43 .

Gladys Staines

As we experience the event of Easter, and remind ourselves of the price of God’s love, this episode will look at what happened 10 years ago in India, when Graham Staines and his two boys were killed. His wife, Gladys Staines shares the journey of healing through forgiveness.

Craig Gower performs

Craig Gower and Deb Ezzy singing ‘Healing Rain’

We welcome back Craig Gower singing a powerful song that continues the message of forgiveness called ‘Healing Rain’.

Roma Price talking about the Greenacre Program

This week our story is about a group of people who after coming from a life of isolation and in some cases, homelessness, have formed a community and found a family together through one of our Wesley Mission services at Greenacre Supporting Accommodation.

Keith sharing the Easter message

Keith shares his Easter message with us  – “He is Risen”, a sermon that talks of how power of God to transform and the gospel message of salvation come to fulfilment in the resurrection of Jesus Christ

Jacob Deshazer

Mitsuo Fuchida

Over the next two weeks Keith Garner will be focussing on ANZAC Day and the theme “Faith Under Fire”.  This week we will be looking at the fascinating story of two men who were enemies during World War II and ended up being friends through their Christian ministry.

Paul singing Draw Me Closer

We welcome back Paul Furlong to perform another one of his own songs “Draw Me Closer”.  Once again Paul has generously offered Rise & Shine viewers the opportunity to download his two albums for free.  If you would like to know more about Paul and to download his two albums go to: http://www.contemporarychristianmusic-paulfurlong.com/ 

Andrew Chin, Youth Worker, Wesley International Congregation

Wesley Mission’s Ministry and Missions department work tirelessly in the many areas of society, seeking to improve the lives of the people they come into contact with through the various church services and Christian support groups.

Keith speaking on the Christian view of war

Keith begins his two part series on Christianity and war – “Faith Under Fire”, looking specifically at the Christian view of war.

Padre William McKenzie

With Australia having commemorated ANZAC Day this episode is the second in Keith Garners series “Faith Under Fire” and we will be looking at the story of the ministry of Padre William McKenzie at Gallipoli during 1915.

Colin singing Real Hope

Colin Buchanan returns to Rise & Shine and sings “Real Hope”.

Jessica Rowe Media Identity

LifeForce Memorial Service at the Sydney Opera House

Wesley LifeForce is a suicide prevention program that aims to educate and empower Australians and their communities.  Each year they hold a memorial service in memory of those who have lost their lives to suicide and to help those left behind to continue the healing process.

Rev Keith Garner: ANZAC Day Commemorates the Sacrafice

Keith shares the second part of his series “Faith Under Fire” this week remembering those who gave their lives for their country at ANZAC Cove and other conflicts across the world.  He shares from John 15:13 and poses the question “Is it ever right for a Christian to go to war?”