Jodie McNeill In a recent Scripture class, a student asked one of our teachers why Good Friday was called ‘good?’ When we reflect on the tragedy of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, it is a natural question for anyone to ask. The standard answer is to say that the day is called ‘good’ because the death of Jesus … Read more
I first learned about the ministry of PeaceWise through my friend Wendy, who came alongside me during a particularly painful time of conflict. Through PeaceWise, I learned strategies in conflict that enable me now to apply the gospel to myself, and live it out in relationships. We can easily see conflict and battles as leading to defeat, but … Read more
One of the great benefits of our churches having an Annual General Meeting (AGM) is the opportunity for us to join together to look back over the past year and to look forward to the year to come. As we do this, we see many examples of God’s goodness and kindness in sustaining us through … Read more
Only a few weeks ago I decided to enrol in the Year 13 program with Youthworks, where I hope to build a solid structure in my faith and theology while learning and serving alongside other high school graduates. Like our other Year 13 student Liana, I’ll also be helping out at Oak Flats Anglican, and … Read more
Pope Francis has said this week that US President-hopeful Donald Trump is not a Christian because of his tough stance on border protection. In response, Trump has said that, “for a religious leader to question a person’s faith is disgraceful.” Regardless of whether Trump’s policies are right or wrong, his statement about the disgracefulness of passing judgement is … Read more
Being a leader is hard. Being a Premier or Prime Minister must be all the harder. Mike Baird is a man who is a follower of Jesus Christ, and who lives to give glory to our Lord and Saviour. At the same time, as Premier he has been given the privilege of serving every resident … Read more
New Bible talk series continues Today we continue our new series on the Old Testament book of Job as Jodie preaches from Chapter 1:6 to 2:10 with the title, “Mythbusting Glory”. Giving targets for 2016 Our Parish Council has maintained our weekly giving target as $5200 per week for this year. Last year, we finished the year $17,303 behind budget. Please pray that we … Read more
We find it really hard to get our heads around the idea of the glory of God. It just seems so much like God is some sort of megalomaniac! But nothing could be further from the truth. This weekend we’ll look hard into this topic as Jodie leads us in considering the book of Job, chapters … Read more
New Bible talk series begins next week Today we begin our new series on the Old Testament book of Job as Jodie preaches from Chapter 1 with the title, “Mythbusting Serenity” . Welcome to our new church PA Valerie O’Regan, our new Personal Assistant to the Senior Minister, has now begun. You can contact her at val.oregan@oakflatsanglican.com or by calling … Read more
I have not watched this week’s scandalous off-field video of NRL Roosters captain Mitchell Pearce, but it seems he has clearly crossed the line of decency. Yet, without excusing his behaviour in any way, it is worth pausing to reflect on the mixed messages our society communicates to each other. This event happened on Australia Day, … Read more