E-BLAST - 12 APRIL 2015

Rev Dr Gordon Keith Moyes AC, MLC, B.A., LL.D., Litt.D., D.D., F.R.G.S., F.A.I.M., F.A.I.C.D., M.A.C.E.. 17th November, 1938 – 5th April, 2015 - (76) died peacefully on Sunday 5 April 2015 with his family around him. Gordon Moyes AC was Australia’s most respected Christian Evangelist and Leader. Much has been said (link) of the remarkable impact and ministry Gordon Moyes had on two generations, not only in Australia but internationally. He was recognised for his remarkable ministry with many honours, along with the Nation with his A.C. He was described by former Australian Prime Minister John Howard as “the epitome of effective Christian leadership” when describing the way he had grown Wesley Mission into one of the most dynamic and socially responsive church-based charities in the world. The service of celebration and thanksgiving for Gordon Moyes astonishingly remarkable ministry and life on Friday 10 April at Wesley Church Sydney was standing room and in my mind's eye, the celestial choir in the heavenlies. Twice each year in my 17yr tenure as the Australian cricket team chaplain I sat with him to unload. Mark's article tomorrow celebrates Gordon Moyes.