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1 Timothy 2:3-6. Katoomba Youth Convention, Port Kembla, Newcastle EU, Caringbah, Macquarie Uni, Richmond, Miranda, St. Michael’s Wollongong, Annandale, Smithfield, Mosman, Cabramatta, Perth, Panania, Gladesville 2001, Seaforth, Bexley North, Unknown, Parramatta, Ingleburn, Wanniassa, Miranda, Wollongong, Willoughby, Blaxland, Tregear, Unknown, Ashfield Presbyterian, Mortdale Baptist, Fairfield, Lismore Uniting, Mona Vale, French’s Forest, Petersham, Concord North, Summer Hill, Kiama, Fairy Meadow, Oak Flats, Lalor Park, Blacktown, Unknown, Hurstville, Manly Vale, Forestville, Geelong, Ashfield Baptist, Leichhardt Uniting, Dapto, Wollongong, Figtree, Unknown, Gladesville, Hurstville Grove (53)

Book 16

JCCPPB16W1 Resurrection, Reincarnation, and Near-Death Experiences Various Castle Hill Ladies (1)
JCCPPB16W2 Supporting Ministry Financially Phil 4:10–19 Pymble, St. Aidans HG (2)
JCCPPB16W3 Why Doesn’t God Do Something? Ps 78 St. Aidan’s HG (1)
JCCPPB16W4 The Renewed Mind Romans 12:1–8 Pymble (1)
JCCPPB16W5 Jesus Is the Only Way John 1 North Sydney (1)
JCCPPB16W6 Jesus: Heaven and Hell Luke 12:4–10 Unknown (1)
JCCPPB16W7 The Christian Leader as Shepherd 1 Pet 5:1–4 Acts 20/Mark 6 Unknown (1)
JCCPPB16W8 Wounded for God Romans 3:21–26 SMBC 1995, Moore College 1995 (2)
JCCPPB16W9 Why Ministry? Luke 18:9–14 Moore College Graduation 1995 (1)
JCCPPB16W10 Let’s Be Clear About the Cross 3 Studies Maclean, Grafton (2)
JCCPPB16W11 Education Sunday 1996 Matt 16:26 Unknown (1)
JCCPPB16W12 A Long and Fruitful Ministry Romans 1:16–17 Gladesville 10.11.96, SMBC (2)
JCCPPB16W13 Why Did Jesus Have to Die? Luke 22:14–23 Unknown (1)
JCCPPB16W14 Can We Be Sure About Heaven? Luke 14:15–24 Unknown (1)
JCCPPB16W15 Jesus Identifies With Us Hebrews 2:14–15 St. Helen’s Carol’s Service 1996 (1)
JCCPPB16W16 The Truth of Election Ephesians 1:3–6 Katoomba Youth Convention 1997 (1)
JCCPPB16W17 How to Prepare for Messiah Matthew 3:1–17 St. Aidan’s HG 1997 (1)
JCCPPB16W18 What Sort of a King? Matthew 8:1–32 St. Aidan’s HG 1997 (1)
JCCPPB16W19 God Sees Everything Psalm 33:13–15 Moore College (1)
JCCPPB16W20 Evangelism: Why Bother? Various Unknown (1)
JCCPPB16W21 The Power of the Word of God Doctrinal Gideons Talk 1 (1)
JCCPPB16W22 Word of God and the Spirit of God Doctrinal Gideons Talk 2 (1)
JCCPPB16W23 The Purpose of the Word of God Doctrinal Gideons Talk 3 (1)
JCCPPB16W24 Horn of Salvation—House of David Luke 1:67–79 Moore College Chapel (1)
JCCPPB16W25 The Scandal and Wonder of Christmas John 1:1–14 Christmas 2002 (1)
JCCPPB16W26 Suffering for Being a Christian 1 Peter 5 Gunnedah Family Mission 2002 (1)

Diary 1908

i. "Katoomba Convention Jan 11-17" An account of the convention which was a success, the presence of Mr Inwood attracting a large number of people (Mr Inwood attended this convention in 1908) . Jones notes the attendance of the following minister, Bellington, Dillon, Howe, Knox, Greenwood, Preswell, J.R. Stewart, J. Heffernann, A. Fraser (all Moore College men), Robert Waugh, Cocks of Pitt Street, Wallace, P.J. Stephen, Robertson of Adelaide, Michael Smith, Morgan of Kogara and Southwell. The Chief Speakers were Mr Kitchen, Southey, Wallis, Inwood and Jones.
ii. "Valedictory Communion Service". Journey on a ship to England (in May 1808 - February 1909). Ports of call noted; Melbourne, Hobart, Albany, Durban, Cape Town, Plymouth, London. Jones was accompanied by Gracie and the children. Notes a stopover in Port Melbourne, where Jones notes a conversation with Ebbs and Sadlier regarding a proposed Evangelical College for Melbourne (April 4th), and a delay of 5 days in Hobart. Describes the journey from Hobart to Albany, during which a passenger died of double pneumonia and was buried at sea. Jones notes sore opposition from the Ship's Captain to the holding of services and prayer meetings. The Diary gives a general account of the journey; activities, people, weather, stop-overs. The family eventually disembarked at Plymouth, stayed one night there and then caught a train to Gobowen. (This is the last entry, 'June 5th.).

Diary and convention notes

A brief calendar record of events from January to December is followed by the titles for Prayer Meeting addresses held on Fridays in the College Chapel. The next page gives titles and Bible passages for sermons preached in the College Chapel throughout 1907, followed by a schedule of sermons preached in other churches and addresses and lectures given outside college. Following the above are a number of longer journal entries concerning the 'Katoomba Convention'. There are 18 single-sided pages of these entries covering Saturday, 12th January, 1907 to 25th January,1907 (the end of the convention) and including newspaper clippings about the convention. The next section of the volume is a collection of pasted-in clippings on various subjects and events; agendas, notices, speech notes (including a speech for the farewell Social for John Langley, who had became Bishop of Ballarat 26th February 1907), and some copies of letters sent by Jones. Some journal entries are interspersed. On page 53 is a 'memorandum of a meeting with Connelly, who came to see if Jones would allow himself to be nominated for the vacancy at St. Philip's. Clippings from the newspapers and Church magazines include several with reference to the Chatswood Convention (3rd June 1907). An account is given of a trip to Melbourne for 'the Convention in Chapter House' (5th Annual Church of England Convention), followed by a visit to Bendigo. The entries cover 1st July 1907 to 12 July 1907. Jones notes the visit of Mr. Inwood to the Sydney Convention 1st September, 1907-6th September, 1907. The final quarter of the volume is blank. 2 sheets of paper 20 x 12.5 cm is enclosed in the journal, being calendar/ journal entries dated April.2 - 8th and April 16 - 22 (the year is not noted).
Letter to Grace Jones, 21st January, tipped in at page 38. Describes stay at Khandala, gives an account of a sermon given by Mr Breznew-Ball, the local Rector (late Curate to Carr-Smith).
Letter to Grace Jones, 9th February, tipped in at page 42. Written when Jones was in Melbourne to preach at the consecration of Bishop Langley (Bishop of Bendigo).
Letter to John Jones (Nathaniel's brother), 26th March 1907, tipped in at page 48. Gives an account of his summer vacation and plans to visit England in the near future.
Letter to Dr and Mrs Mitchell, 26th March 1907, tipped in at page 48. A belated reply to a letter from Mrs. Mitchell dated 3rd June,1906. Recounts a rail journey which he and Gracie took into Queensland to spend Christmas with the Youngs at Fairymead, near Bundaberg, and describes the Youngs' sugar plantation and the work thereupon. Jones gives an account of the rest of his journeys during the vacation; Summer School in the Blue Mountains,the Katoomba Convention, Melbourne for the Consecration of Langley as Bishop of Bendigo. Discusses the education controversy in England (religious instruction) and gives an outline of the situation in Australia. Notes his plans to visit England in the coming summer.

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