Gospel of John 33: Jesus: The risen Lord

Gospel of John: Jesus: The risen Lord John 20:1-18 Sam Pursell • Easter Sunday • 4th April 2021   The missing body and belief The appearing and calling Lord   Download a copy of this as a PDF from here: Gospel-of-John-33-Jesus-The-risen-Lord-John-20.1-18-Sam-Pursell-Easter-Sunday-4th-April-2021

Gospel of John 32: God’s King dies

Gospel of John: God’s King dies John 19:16-42 Sam Pursell • Good Friday • 2nd April 2021   God’s King crucified for our sins According to God’s plan Will you trust in Jesus?   Download a copy of this as a PDF from here:Gospel-of-John-32-Gods-King-dies-John-19.16-42-Sam-Pursell-Good-Friday-2nd-April-2021

The joy of closeness at Easter

Anglican Church Diocese of Sydney 2021 Easter Message How different will our celebrations of Easter be this year, from 2020. Last year we stayed at home. No church gatherings as extreme social distancing kept us apart. What a joy it is to be close to one another this Easter. For it is the celebration of … Read more

Church news for the week beginning 28th March 2021

We can sing! Premier Gladys Berejiklian has announced the lifting of restrictions on singing in places of worship.  Therefore we can sing with all freedom at our services from now on. Easter Services Join us at 9.00am for a special Good Friday service on Friday 2nd April.  We’ll be meeting at our normal times of 9.30am and 5pm … Read more

Gospel of John 31: The King of the Jews is the Lamb of God

Gospel of John: The King of the Jews is the Lamb of God John 18:28-19:16 Sam Pursell • 28th March 2021   Seeking Passover righteousness (28-32) God’s king presented (33-38a) The lamb suffers (38b-7) God’s king rejected (8-16)   Download a copy of this as a PDF from here:Gospel-of-John-31-The-King-of-the-Jews-is-the-Lam-of-God-John-18.28-19.16-Sam-Pursell-28th-March-2021

The good works of salvation

Salvation on Sunday must lead to renewed actions on Monday. Or even at Sunday lunch. In Philippians 2, Paul paints a grand vision of Christ’s saving work. Although being in very nature God, Jesus Christ came as a man, humbling himself, even to death on a cross. Therefore, God exalted him to the highest place, … Read more

Church news for the week beginning 21st March 2021

Bring a mask! Under the latest Public Health Order, we will be allowed to sing only if all members are wearing a mask. So please make sure you bring a mask on Sundays and we can all join in singing. AGM Appointments We give thanks to God for our new office holders in 2021. Our Wardens are Dave … Read more

Gospel of John 30: The Arm of Flesh Will Fail You

Gospel of John: The Arm of Flesh Will Fail You John 18:1-27 John Wilson • 21st March 2021   Jesus Shields His Disciples, but Peter Exposes them to Danger (verses 1-10) Jesus Rescues Peter, but Peter Compromises Himself (verses 11-18) Jesus Protects His Disciples, but Peter Denies Jesus (verses 19-27)   Download a copy of … Read more

Turn your worries into prayer

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7 Anxiety is a big deal. Odds are that you’ve wrestled with it. It is … Read more

Church news for the week beginning 14th March 2021

Bring a Mask! Under the latest Public Health Order, we will be allowed to sing only if all members are wearing a mask. So please make sure you bring a mask on Sundays and we can all join in singing. AGM 14th March Our AGM (Annual General Meeting) will be held this Sunday 14th March after the morning service, … Read more