The rainbow never sets

be made to internationalise the critical situation in Bougainville. These issues would eventually lead to concrete proposals for the churches to act, rather than remaining hopelessly bogged down in mere words.

Since I have retired, I have lost contact with the ACC and I don't know what has become of our relationship with the other churches in our north. I am grateful to have been given the opportunity of participating in those meetings, and my only hope is that I was able to contribute something towards peace and understanding among our churches, and alleviate some of the suffering of the people. For that is my understanding of being part of the Kingdom of God.

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