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Welcome to the February 2006 edition of Inside Story, the newsletter for members of St Paul's.

The navigation bar on the left always lists the articles, and below there's a bit more detail about the contents. (If you're looking for previous editions, see the Archives listing on the left.)

	Shattered Faith: Your editor catches up with the scientific debate on origins, and thinks we have a duty to keep informed.
	Growing with Pastor Greg: Pastor Greg brings us up to date with happenings around the congregation.
	Life in Christ: Pastor Michael outlines the new Life in Christ course.
	Many thanks: Various members want to thank the congregation for our support.
	Extra Hours: Our last AGM voted for extra staff hours, and here's where they will go.
	Where to from here?: Faye ponders the personal communion boxes and what they mean.
	Family Dinners: It turns out that family dinners are good for us in more ways that one.
	Authors Warm Hearts: Our resident reviewer examines an anthology of Australian writers asking questions in the spiritual realm.
	Journey to Seminary: Thomas Pietsch explains why he's decided to study at seminary. Notices from ALC about lay ministry and teaching courses are also here.
	Second call: On January 29, our second call meeting selected Mark Vainikka and issued call papers for the position of senior pastor.
	Power of Music: One of our members thought this sermon by Pastor Peter Bowmer was of interest to us, with our strong culture of music in worship.
	In memoriam: We remember two of our community who passed away recently.
	LLL Strength: The annual report of the Lutheran Layperson's League reveals a strong position, and they invite your participation in their banking programmes.
	Friends in the Mallee: Barry Schwartz keeps us up to date with the Rainbow district as they slowly recover from drought.
	Seniors, Snippets: Our snippets this month include the Seniors column, a little humour, This N That Community Store, and an opportunity to subscribe to The Lutheran.
	Music Reviews: Our music reviewer had a busy time over the holiday break. Here are four reviews to prove it.
	Youth Yak: This month's youth column includes Merrilyn's year in Switzerland, news of Anna's new postion, Kim's flashback to confirmation, and a note on SPY and FROGMA.
	Jottings: Our in-touch columnists catch up with the holiday season.
	Groups and Contacts: The various group meeting times for February, with a secure link to contact numbers and congregational records for those who have passwords.
	Personal Devotion: Anthony Schulz explores the idea that Jesus is like God's debt collector.

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