New Church Life July/Aug 2014 | Page 3

Vol. CXXXIV July/August 2014 New Church Life A bimonthly magazine devoted to the teachings revealed through Emanuel Swedenborg, as they relate to life. 297  In this Issue 299  Editorials:   The Authority of the Writings • Trust and Optimism • New Church Virtues: Uniting Charity and Faith 305  Letter to the Editors 309  The Promise of a New Day   – A Sermon by the Rev. James H. (Jay) Barry 315  Externalize the Lies: Legion and the Pigs  – A Sermon by the Rev. Solomon J. Keal 322  Bryn Athyn College Commencement 329  Memorial Service for the Rev. Leslie Sheppard  – The Rev. Ian A. Arnold 333  Memorial Service for Morna Hyatt  – The Rev. Eric H. Carswell 341  Episcopal Visit to South Africa  – The Rt. Rev. Peter M. Buss Jr. 343  Introducing Our Ministers: Lessons from Fathers of the Road to the Ministry  – The Rev. Todd J. Beiswenger 349  Mastering the Basics  – A Sermon by the Rev. Todd J. Beiswenger 355  Theta Alpha International Lives On! 357  Declarations of Faith and Purpose 359  Church News 374  Life Lines 386  Announcements No. 4