New series – 1 Peter: Real Hope! Today we begin an 18-week series on the letter of 1 Peter, with the theme, “Real hope!”. Jodie will launch the series with a talk entitled, “Real hope in our real identity”, from 1 Peter 1:1-2. 1 26 April Real hope in our real identity 1 Peter 1:1-2 2 3 May … Read more
Over the past two decades Anzac Day has grown to become the key concept that defines the Australian identity. It is no surprise that a day that filled with such tragedy and loss has affected us in such a profound way. Stories of courage, mateship, and sacrifice have combined to shape how we see ourselves as a nation. As … Read more
Welcome to Shord van Donge One of our four main missionaries, Shord van Donge, will be preaching today and providing an update on his ministry. Our church has been supporting Shord and his wife Ann in their work for around 40 years! Shord will also be joining us for a special one-night meeting on Monday 20th April at 7.30pm in the church over coffee … Read more
What are you looking forward to? Maybe it’s retirement? Maybe it’s life after exams? Maybe it’s the birth of your child or your grandchild? Maybe it’s your upcoming holidays? You might sometimes feel that there is little for you to look forward to. When this is the case, life can be really tough. As the Russian novelist Dostoyevsky … Read more
Visit from Shord Van Dongue One of our four main missionaries, Shord Van Dongue, will be preaching at our two services next Sunday 19th April, and providing an update on his ministry. Our church has been supporting Shord and his wife Ann in their work for around 40 years! Shord will also be joining us for … Read more
Last Tuesday, just before noon, Luke Shambrook was spotted by a police helicopter. He had wandered from his campsite on Good Friday and had spend four nights in the bush. While as a parent you would never want to give up hope, with each night passing hope might have dwindled. The relief that Luke’s … Read more
Daylight Savings Don’t forget to turn your clocks back an hour before Sunday morning! Our Revelation series finishes Sunday This Sunday we complete our series on the book of Revelation. Jodie will be speaking on the topic ‘Revealing hope’ as we open up Revelation chapters 21 and 22. Men’s Dinner Join us on Tuesday 7th April to hear Ben Pakula speak on the topic, “Enduring … Read more
Whether it’s the smell of a new car or the feel of a new haircut, it’s always good to have something new. But cars rust out and hair grows long, and these ‘new’ things don’t stay new very long. That’s why the promise of a genuinely new heaven and earth is such a staggering promise from Jesus. … Read more
Australian icon and infamous outlaw Ned Kelly is reported to have uttered the phrase “Such is life” moments before he was hung in Melbourne Gaol on November 11, 1880. The words speak of an inevitability of death, and an acceptance that ultimately, you get what you deserve. Ned Kelly was punished for his crimes by … Read more