Death of Brother Andrew

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That this House notes the passing of Anne van der Bijl, known as Brother Andrew, at the age of 94; further notes that he was born in the Netherlands and became famous for establishing a Christian Ministry smuggling millions of bibles to Christians across the globe in Countries where there was religious persecution; highlights that he helped to found the Open Doors Ministry which continues today, some 67 years from its inception, to help those suffering for their Christian beliefs; and recognises Brother Andrew's massively significant contribution to the Christian Church worldwide as worthy of the utmost respect.