Scratchies don’t scratch where we’re itching

This week we were reminded about the impact of the instant lottery ‘Scratchies’ in our community. When it seemed likely that Scratchies might be now sold in supermarkets, smaller newsagencies created an uproar, claiming that up to 90% of their earnings would be lost. Sadly, the real losers are the members of the public who mistakenly believe that … Read more

News and events for the week beginning 25th January 2015

Guest speaker Today we welcome Mark Gilbert from ‘Evangelism and New Churches’ to speak to us about Roman Catholicism. New Series starts next week: Revelation Revealed Starting next Sunday, 1st February, we will be beginning a new series on the book of Revelation. This often misunderstood book can give us great comfort in times of uneasiness. … Read more

Somewhere better than Australia

There’s so much to love about Australia: our climate is beautiful, our natural and economic wealth is great, and the spirit of mateship brings a common bond to everyone who lives in this sunburnt country. But for those of us who love and serve Jesus as Lord and Saviour, life in Australia can be a distraction. After … Read more

News and events for the week beginning 18th January 2015

Guest speakers Today it is a great pleasure to welcome Grahame Scarratt to preach. Next Sunday we welcome Mark Gilbert from ‘Evangelism and New Churches’ to speak to us about Roman Catholicism. Upcoming Series: Revelation Revealed Starting 1st February, we will be beginning a new series on the book of Revelation. This often misunderstood book … Read more

Spend every day with Jesus

When we consider that God speaks through the words of the Bible, it’s surprising that we so easily fail to listen to him every day. After all, the Bible helps us know God and ourselves better, and through it, God helps us see the world through his eyes. As we know: All Scripture is God-breathed and is … Read more

News and events for week beginning 11th January 2015

Summer Series: Why Jesus Came This morning Adam concludes our three week summer series looking at the topic ‘Why Jesus came’. Today we look at 1 Peter 3:18 to see that through his death and resurrection Jesus comes to bring us to God. Upcoming Series: Revelation Revealed In the coming weeks we will be beginning … Read more

Have you considered Scripture?

We have the tremendous privilege each and every year to enter into our local schools in order to teach young people the saving message of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Most of us who read this have probably benefited from this ministry in our lives. In addition to this privilege is the knowledge that in … Read more

The importance of protecting yourself

We all know the damaging effects that exposure to the harsh Australian summer sun can have on our sensitive skin. For this reason the Cancer council of Australia has encouraged us through their advertising campaigns that we need to take steps to protect ourselves. Slip on a shirt, slop on some sunscreen and slap on … Read more

News and events for the week beginning 4th January 2015

Summer Series: Why Jesus Came This morning our local Bishop Peter Hayward joins us to continue our three week series looking that the topic ‘Why Jesus came’. Today we look at Luke 7: 36 – 50 to see that Jesus came to forgive sins. Hotson’s Away The Hotson’s are away this week at CMS Summer … Read more