New Series next week – Power in Weakness Next Sunday we begin our all-new Bible Talk series from 2 Corinthians, entitled ‘Power in Weakness’. Next week Jodie will kick us off with a talk from 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 on the topic, ‘The God of all comfort’. This 18-week series will go through to the end … Read more
A few weeks ago I read a ‘tweet’ from a ministry friend in which he described his church weekendaway as their ‘annual holiday.’ It’s funny, but even after a lifetime of going on camps, houseparties and church retreats, I can’t ever remember hearing this title used for these residential events. But I love the name, … Read more
Guest speaker – Phil Pratt Next Sunday it’s our pleasure to welcome our own Phil Pratt to speak to us from our next section from Mark’s Gospel, ‘The king killed’ (Mark 15:16-41). Please pray for Phil as he continues to prepare, and ask God to help us be challenged again as we see the depth … Read more
In the world of ‘Christian camping’ there’s an expression that keeps on popping up: ‘temporary community.’ It’s a great way to describe what happens when a group goes away to effectively ‘live’ together at the one place at the one time. Our theology drives us to see our gatherings around the word of God by … Read more
Guest speaker – Gordon Cheng We’re delighted to announce that Gordon Cheng will be our guest speaker next Sunday at our two church services. Gordon is well-known to many of us as an author and speaker, and now serves as a minister at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. He will be speaking on our next … Read more
Guess what? Our whole church is going away on holidays together! On the weekend of 21st to 23rd March next year we’re heading away together to the beautiful ‘Waterslea’ site in Nowra for a great Bible teaching, prayer, and lots of opportunities to informally spend time together across the ages of our church. Our guest … Read more
Mark 13 is talking about the most earth-shattering event in history… the brutal execution of Israel’s own Messiah, at the hands of the very people he loved. And as we carefully consider this dramatic chapter, we will see afresh how the cross of Christ is at the heart of human history… and that everything in … Read more
Seniors Service Our next Seniors Service is this week, on Monday the 9th September at 11am, followed by a hearty lunch and warm fellowship. Don’t miss out! Ladies’ Dinner The next Ladies’ Dinner is on Tuesday 17th September at Shell Cove Brasserie. Our speaker is Christine Jensen – a great night, not to be missed! More details oakflatsanglican.com/ladiesdinner/ … Read more
Over the past few weeks we have seen pictures on our screens that have led us to shock and sadness. The evidence that President Assad has fired chemical weapons on his own people shows the deep chaos that has crippled Syria as the country suffers from the effects of long-term civil war. Now it seems … Read more