Jodie McNeill This Sunday our talk series ‘Alive with Christ’ finishes with Jodie giving the final talk from Acts 1:1-14, ‘Alive and Ascended.’ We’ll be examining what it means for us today that Jesus ascended from the earth to the sky, and remains alive today in human form. We’ll be hearing a Christmas update from our friends at Youthworks, and will … Read more
Seniors’ Service Our final Seniors’ Service and lunch for this year is on tomorrow at 11am on Monday 7th December at the church. MiXer Night This Tuesday 8th December at 7.30pm at the church we welcome Dave Jensen as the speaker at ‘MiXer’, our young-adults fellowship group. Don’t miss out! Interact Christmas party Our ‘Interact’ group is holding … Read more
We’d love you to join us this Sunday at church. The topic of our Bible talk is ‘Alive and Sending’, and it’s the bit where Jesus gives his ‘great commission’ to his disciples on the mission that will change the world. Jodie’s preaching from Matthew chapter 28, verses 16 to 20. It’s the first Sunday … Read more
Since my stroke two weeks ago, things have been surreal and hard. Being rushed to hospital in an ambulance after experiencing paralysis down one side of my body was very scary. But things have also been very good. Apart from the great news that there was no impact on my physical or mental functions, I … Read more
Men’s Dinner Our final Mens Dinner for 2015 will be this Tuesday 1st December at 6.30pm, with Bill Salier as our speaker. Bill is the Principal of Youthworks College, and was formerly Vice Principal of Moore Theological College. Tickets $31 (concession $23). Bookings essential 0439561373 or mensdinner@oakflatsanglican.com New roster coming soon If you’re unavailable to serve on a roster from 19 December 2015 through 3 April … Read more
It is a remarkable development in our progressive, Western culture that an advertisement encouraging people to pray the Lord’s Prayer was considered inappropriate for viewing in UK cinemas. The main concern seems to be that people might find the message to be offensive, especially those of an other religion or of no religion at all. Yet … Read more
This Sunday we will be joining together to give thanks to God for our church at Oak Flats Anglican, as we celebrate 65 years since the laying of the foundation stone on the 3rd December 1950. Our preacher will be John Wilson, a member of our church. He will be speaking on the topic, ‘Stand … Read more
Men’s Dinner Our final Mens Dinner for 2015 will be on 1st December at 6.30pm, with Bill Salier as our speaker. Bill is the Principal of Youthworks College, and was formerly Vice Principal of Moore Theological College. Tickets $31 (concession $23). Bookings essential 0439561373 or mensdinner@oakflatsanglican.com Lovells Commissioning Service Join us for a “send-off” service before the Lovells head back … Read more
Even as Australia grows in prosperity, we are often reminded of two things that easily rattle our cages: sickness and terror. This week, I’ve witnessed both. On the one hand, I’ve seen the reaction of the world to the recent terrorism in Paris, and the helplessness of a world power to defend herself against barbaric acts of violence … Read more
This Sunday we witness one of the most remarkable acts of forgiveness and acceptance as Jesus makes reconciliation with Peter after his denial of Christ. Graham Errington will be speaking to us on the topic, ‘Alive and Accepting’, from John chapter 21 verses 15 to 25. Whether you’re a follower of Jesus or just considering Christ, … Read more