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Church news for the week beginning 15th September 2019

15 September, 2019
15 Sep 2019

Morning Service Bible Talk

Today at our 10am service Ken Coleman will continue our morning series in the Gospel of John, with the next talk titled ‘God’s Shocking Love’, with the bible readings Numbers 21:4-9 and John 3:14-21.

Evening Service Bible Talk

Today at our 5pm service we have Andy Peters continuing our evening series on the New Testament book of Hebrews. The sermon topic is ‘Know Your Identity’, with the bible readings Deuteronomy 7:1-9 and Hebrews 3:1-6.

Ladies’ Dinner

Our next Ladies Dinner is this Tuesday 17th September with guest speaker Kate Stace. 6.30pm in the church, cost $10. Please visit www.oakflatsanglican.com/ladiesdinner to register.

BCA Boxes due

If you’ve been collecting coins for Bush Church Aid (BCA) please return them for counting as September is the collection month.

New Rosters

New rosters are out now. If you need a paper version, grab one from the information table, or otherwise log onto www.oakflatsanglican.net to see what dates and roles you are scheduled for.

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Know Your Identity- Sunday 15th September 2019 (5pm Service)

13 September, 2019
13 Sep 2019

Know Your Identity
Deuteronomy 7:1-9 / Hebrews 3:1-6
Andy Peters • 15th September 2019 (5pm)

  1. Identity of Hebrew Christians
  2. Identity of Moses
  3. Identity of Jesus
  4. If
  5. Conclusion

Download a copy of this as a PDF from here: Knowing Your Identity – Hebrews 3:1-6 – Andy Peters – 15th September 2019 (5pm service).

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God’s Shocking Love – Sunday 15th September 2019 (10am Service)

13 September, 2019
13 Sep 2019

GOD’S SHOCKING LOVE
Numbers 21:1-9 / John 3:14-21
Ken Coleman • 15th September 2019 (10am)

Signs, symbols and their meanings

The snake on the pole (3:14)

The sign of the glorification of the Son of Man (3:14-15)

An amazing declaration about God’s ‘shocking’ love (3:16-17)

What it means for the world and us (3:16)

The great paradox (3:17-21)

Download a copy of this as a PDF from here: God’s Shocking Love – John 3:14-21 – Ken Coleman – 15th September 2019 (10am service).

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Is truth dead or is it just a lie?

13 September, 2019
13 Sep 2019

It all started in the Garden. Satan lied to Eve, Eve lied to Adam blaming Satan and Adam lied blaming Eve. Collectively they all blamed God.

When the Ten Commandments came, acting and telling the truth was enshrined in statute: Truth towards God, self, family and community. It sounds so simple but as a result of the Fall in Genesis 3 it has been a constant struggle none can escape.

Truth is now fluid; just make it up as you go. Forget God make your own rules and should you be exposed blame anyone but yourself. 

Life is viewed as being what you can get away and with and who cares anyway? God does and so should we!!! 

Politics provides abundant examples of truth lost. Consider our Courts and the chilling words often heard from the Bench: “The evidence of this witness was found to be unreliable” which is code for full of lies.

A US 2020 Presidential hopeful has been caught lying. What has the reaction been? Not condemnation but “such is life and that is just the way he operates.” Another contender lied in documentation and yet remains among the top candidates for 2020.

What about us? We are sinners saved by Grace; however our starting point must be truth not deception. 

The Ninth Commandment reads “ You shall not bear false witness against your neighbour” Exodus 20. Your neighbour is anyone you have dealings with; self, family, friends and foes.

Is truth alive for you? 

– Geoff Kyngdon

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Coming up this Sunday 15th September 2019

10 September, 2019
10 Sep 2019

This Sunday at our 10am service Ken Coleman will continue our morning series in the Gospel of John, with the next talk titled ‘God’s Shocking Love’, with the bible readings Numbers 21:4-9 and John 3:14-21.

And then at our 5pm service we have Andy Peters continuing our evening series on the New Testament book of Hebrews. The sermon topic is ‘Know Your Identity’, with the bible readings Deuteronomy 7:1-9 and Hebrews 3:1-6.

It’s also the right time for us to recognise many of the needs of our missionaries, so we’ll have a special report about what’s been happening in the lives of our partners in global, word ministry.

So, please come and join us at either 10am or 5pm. Or if you can’t make it in person, jump online to www.oakflats.tv and watch our live stream.

See you at 10am or 5pm this Sunday, God willing!

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Church news for the week beginning 8th September 2019

8 September, 2019
08 Sep 2019

Morning Service Bible Talk

Today at our 10am service Ken Coleman will continue our morning series in the Gospel of John, with the next talk titled ‘Nicodemus – A Genuine Seeker?’, with the bible readings Psalm 139 and John 3:1-15.

Evening Service Bible Talk

Today at our 5pm service we have Ken Coleman who will continue our evening series on the New Testament book of Hebrews. The sermon topic is ‘Bringing Many Sons to Glory’, with the bible readings Psalm 2:1-9 and Hebrews 2:10-18.

Prime Time Outing

Join us this Friday, 13th September for Prime Time. We meet at 10am at the church, before heading out together for a morning of exploration and morning tea. Please see Rhonda Slocombe for more details.

BCA Boxes due

If you’ve been collecting coins for Bush Church Aid (BCA) please return them for counting as September is the collection month.

Stand for Life Rally

This is our last chance to have a huge public gathering to oppose the extreme abortion bill that is being rushed through NSW Parliament. Join religious leaders, politicians, pro-life advocates and everyone who stands for women and children for a rally on Sunday, 15 September 2019 at 2.30pm in Hyde Park, Sydney. More information: www.stand4.life.

Ladies’ Dinner

Our next Ladies Dinner will be held on Tuesday 17th September with guest speaker Kate Stace. 6.30pm in the church, cost $10. Please visit www.oakflatsanglican.com/ladiesdinner to register.

New roster coming soon

If you’re unavailable to serve on a roster from 23rd September through to 15th December please let us know via comment card, email office@oakflatsanglican.com or even better go to www.oakflatsanglican.net.

CMS Summer School

CMS Summer School is running from Saturday 4th to Friday 10th January, 2020. Applications open now now at nswsummerschool.org.au.

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The two certainties in life

6 September, 2019
06 Sep 2019

A few years ago, an advertisement aired on television about the two certainties in life: death and taxes. 

The commentator went on to say he could not do much about death, so the most important thing he should do was take control of his taxes. We may pay different tax rates, but death is the great leveller. Rich and poor, powerful and weak…..all die! 

What a joy to know Jesus is the answer to death…and provides us with practical instruction on taxes as well!

Life and death was the crucial topic for Jesus and His word could not be clearer: “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die…..” (John 11:25-26)

Similarly, the writer to the Hebrews says of Jesus: “Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, He Himself likewise partook of the same things, that through death He might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil, and deliver all those who through fear of death were subject to lifelong slavery.” (Hebrews 2:14-15)

Only through  Jesus’ death and resurrection is our death done to death! (1Corinthians 15:55-57)

Contrary to our world, Jesus sees money as less important. When questioned by the Pharisees about the legality of paying taxes to the Roman emperor, Jesus replied: “Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” (Mark 12:17)

Jesus paid the correct amount of tax Himself (Matthew 17:24-27), and Paul insists His followers do the same (Romans 13:5-6). 

Being alive in Christ should also mean we are all squared up with the ATO!

– Phil Pratt

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Bringing Many Sons to Glory – Sunday 8th September 2019 (5pm Service)

5 September, 2019
05 Sep 2019

BRINGING MANY SONS TO GLORY
Psalm 2:1-9 / Hebrews 2:10-18
Ken Coleman • 8th September 2019 (5pm)

God’s grand design (Hebrews 2:10)

The Suffering Pioneer of Salvation (Hebrews 2:10)

 The wonderful benefits (Hebrews 2:11-18)

Download a copy of this as a PDF from here: Bringing Many Sons to Glory – Hebrews 2:10-18 – Ken Coleman – 8th September 2019 (5pm service).

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Nicodemus – A Genuine Seeker? – Sunday 8th September 2019 (10am Service)

5 September, 2019
05 Sep 2019

Nicodemus – A Genuine Seeker?
Psalm 139 / John 3:1-15
Ken Coleman • 8th September 2019 (10am)

The key to understanding (John 2:23-25)

Setting the scene (John 3:1-12)

The non-negotiable (John 3:3-8)

‘An Old Dog New Tricks? (John 3:9-15)

Download a copy of this as a PDF from here: Nicodemus – A Genuine Seeker? – John 3:1-15 – Ken Coleman – 8th September 2019 (10am service).

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Coming up this Sunday 8th September 2019

3 September, 2019
03 Sep 2019

This Sunday at our 10am service Ken Coleman will continue our morning series in the Gospel of John, with the next talk titled ‘Nicodemus – A Genuine Seeker?’, with the bible readings Psalm 139 and John 3:1-15.

And then at our 5pm service we have Ken who will continue our evening series on the New Testament book of Hebrews. The sermon topic is ‘Bringing Many Sons to Glory’, with the bible readings Psalm 2:1-9 and Hebrews 2:10-18.

We will be sharing in the Lord’s Supper this Sunday, so be sure to join us for this important reminder of the death of Jesus.

So, please come and join us at either 10am or 5pm. Or if you can’t make it in person, jump online to www.oakflats.tv and watch our live stream.

See you at 10am or 5pm this Sunday, God willing!

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