This is the latest blurb that is published on the front of our weekly bulletin
Most of us are “keeping our heads down” so to speak, during this covid crisis. So what do you do when you are “locked down”? Well St Paul sets a good example – he did some serious reading whilst in prison! How do I know this? Because of something he wrote to his friend Timothy. … Read more
This week we will be continuing a series in John’s gospel started by Ken Coleman last year. Helpfully, the apostle John explicitly tells us his purpose for writing his account of Jesus’ life: Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. But these are written … Read more
Wise people are open to correction. If you are anything like me, you spend more time thinking about how to address the foibles of others than you do listening to their corrections of you. It is tricky to work out how to rebuke someone else well, but are we the kind of people who can … Read more
Eat honey, my son, for it is good;honey from the comb is sweet to your taste.Know also that wisdom is like honey for you:If you find it, there is a future hope for you,and your hope will not be cut off.Proverbs 24:13-14 I love warm crumpets with butter and honey! Such a simple breakfast pleasure … Read more
One of the hardest things we have to learn is how to deal with others who have offended us, while doing it with love and self-control. And no one does this perfectly, so we all have some growth in this area. Finger pointing and the blame game started right after the fall and taking up … Read more
Hang on a minute! Didn’t I just write about changing the other week? Yes, but there is more to add! Last century, western culture moved away from institutions, including the church, and expressive individualism continued to grow. Therefore, some churches began to change their doctrine, practices and style and in order to keep relevant. Of … Read more
As you may know, the NSW government has announced further easing of COVID-19 restrictions. The headline is of 50 people for religious gatherings. The reality for most churches is less due to the space available in their buildings. Two points impinge on how many people we may have at church: Total floor area – Space … Read more
None have escaped CV19’s domination. Old words have become new, new meanings have been found while the title “pandemic”, not seriously applied worldwide since the Spanish Flu at the end of WW1 and transmitted to Australia as the troops arrived home from 1919, now sits in the shadow of the grim reaper. In 1919, nearly … Read more
As of last Friday, we have been able to begin meeting in person again. But this is restricted to groups of 10 at church, 5 visitors in homes and distanced wherever we are. Will this disrupt our existing patterns of ministry? Yes. Will this impede God’s mission of advancing his kingdom? No. Will it mean … Read more
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