Stage 1 easing of COVID-19 restrictions

As you may know, the NSW government has announced the easing of COVID-19 restrictions from Friday May 15. This includes: Religious gatherings / places of worship up to 10 worshippers, including the minister Weddings up to 10 guests, not including the minister. Indoor funerals up to 20 mourners, outdoor funerals up to 30. Up to … Read more

Church news for the week beginning 10th May 2020

Happy Mother’s Day We pray for all the mothers of the parish and wish you each a very special day, thanking you for your love and for the important role you play in our families, our church and our society. Kids’ Church This week’s videos and activities for Daniel 4 can be accessed here –https://bit.ly/3b98YUc … Read more

Daniel 4 – God restores the humble

DANIEL4. God restores the humbleDaniel 4:1-37Sam Pursell • 10th May 2020 Nebuchadnezzar’s circular to the world (1-3) Contentment and prosperity chopped down (4-18) All you have is from God (19-27) Repentance and restoration (28-37) Download a copy of this as a PDF from here: Daniel 4. God restores the humble – Daniel 4:1-37 – Sam … Read more

We are all in this together

The COVID-19 pandemic has infiltrated us all for the last two months. Thousands of lives have been lost globally, and the economic cost has been crippling. Australia has been joined by others demanding an enquiry into the origin of the virus, and a universal race for a vaccine is underway so ‘…something like this will … Read more

Church news for the week beginning 3rd May 2020

Visiting Marylin Kyngdon Marylin has moved to Palliative Care at Port Kembla Hospital. Geoff has said visitors are more than welcome, but please call him beforehand on 0417 044 565. Kids’ Church This week’s videos and activities for Daniel 3  – https://padlet.com/susanpursell85/36f89ewlqydezkvk Virtual Morning Tea Join us on Zoom after the morning service on Sundays at https://bit.ly/2ygoOyC … Read more

Daniel 3 – You shall have no other gods before me

DANIEL3. You shall have no other gods before meDaniel 3:1-30Sam Pursell • 3rd May 2020 King Nebuchadnezzar’s great idea (1-7) Jealous of the Jews (8-12) Nebuchadnezzar’s fiery fury vs. God’s faithful followers (13-23) The Lord delivers (24-27) Praise be to the God who saves (28-30) Download a copy of this as a PDF from here: … Read more

God is in control

“I like to drive a manual car, because I have more control” I remember a friend once saying this many years ago as she reflected on her own personality. She liked to think of herself as someone in full control. But while it is possible to learn how to control a car like a rally … Read more

Church news for the week beginning 26th April 2020

Parish Council Update Parish Council met on Thursday night, and we want to say thank you to the church for responding so positively in giving this month.We continue to trust that God is sovereign, and praise God for the continued generosity of everyone in this church, particularly in this challenging time.Thank you to those who … Read more

Daniel 2 – Praise and honour the Lord of kings

DANIEL2. Praise and honour the Lord of kingsDaniel 2:1-49Sam Pursell • 26th April 2020 A troubling dream (1-13) What troubles the wise is no trouble for God (14-23) The revealed wisdom of God in heaven (24-45) Honour the Lord of kings (46-49) Download a copy of this as a PDF from here: Daniel 2. Praise … Read more

Life through death

For many people a couple of months ago our lives were busy, busy, busy. “How are you?” we’d say. “Oh, I’m busy!” The key to communicating the good life was saying you led a busy life. Quantity was quality. Identity through activity. But now, with schedules compulsorily cleared, many of us are finding joy again … Read more