Staying the same for the sake of the gospel

Hang on a minute! Didn’t I just write about changing the other week? Yes, but there is more to add! Last century, western culture moved away from institutions, including the church, and expressive individualism continued to grow. Therefore, some churches began to change their doctrine, practices and style and in order to keep relevant. Of … Read more

Church news for the week beginning 7th June 2020

Pantry Thank you A great big thank you for all those who have donated items for us to create hampers for those in need. Kids’ Church This week’s videos and activities for Daniel 8 can be accessed here –https://bit.ly/ofasundaykids. Virtual Morning Tea Join us on Zoom after the morning service on Sundays at https://bit.ly/2ygoOyC for a … Read more

Daniel 8 – Hang in there

DANIEL8. Hang in thereDaniel 8:1-17Sam Pursell • 7th June 2020 The Ram (3-4, 20) The Goat (5-8, 21-22) The Master of Intrigue (9-13, 23-25) The End (13-14, 26) Download a copy of this as a PDF from here: Daniel 8. Hang in there- Daniel 8:1-27 – Sam Pursell – 7th June 2020.

Further easing of COVID-19 restrictions

As you may know, the NSW government has announced further easing of COVID-19 restrictions. The headline is of 50 people for religious gatherings. The reality for most churches is less due to the space available in their buildings. Two points impinge on how many people we may have at church: Total floor area – Space … Read more

Church news for the week beginning 31st May 2020

Kids’ Church This week’s videos and activities for Daniel 7 can be accessed here –https://bit.ly/ofakids. Virtual Morning Tea Join us on Zoom after the morning service on Sundays at https://bit.ly/2ygoOyC for a virtual morning tea together. You will require a password which is 081977.

Daniel 7 – God’s eternal king

DANIEL7. God’s eternal kingDaniel 7:1-28Sam Pursell • 31st May 2020 A monstrous dream (1-8) The judgement from heaven (9-14) God’s eternal king and kingdom (15-27) Download a copy of this as a PDF from here: Daniel 7. God’s eternal king – Daniel 7:1-28 – Sam Pursell – 31st May 2020.

What is normal?

None have escaped CV19’s domination. Old words have become new, new meanings have been found while the title “pandemic”, not seriously applied worldwide since the Spanish Flu at the end of WW1 and transmitted to Australia as the troops arrived home from 1919, now sits in the shadow of the grim reaper. In 1919, nearly … Read more

Church news for the week beginning 24th May 2020

Una Miller Una passed away peacefully last Monday evening. A private funeral service will be held.John & Olga Covetz and the family appreciate the prayers from the Parish. Thank you from the Thomas family A heartfelt thank you from Robyn, Kate and Sarah for all the prayers, phone calls, cards, food and visits. They have … Read more

Changing for the sake of the gospel

As of last Friday, we have been able to begin meeting in person again. But this is restricted to groups of 10 at church, 5 visitors in homes and distanced wherever we are. Will this disrupt our existing patterns of ministry? Yes. Will this impede God’s mission of advancing his kingdom? No. Will it mean … Read more

Daniel 6 – God delivers from death

DANIEL6. God delivers from deathDaniel 6:1-28Sam Pursell • 24th May 2020 Righteous Daniel is trapped (1-9) Naïve Darius is trapped (10-15) Abandoned to death (16-18) Faithfulness vindicated (19-24) God’s salvation proclaimed (25-28) Download a copy of this as a PDF from here: Daniel 6. God delivers from death – Daniel 6:1-28 – Sam Pursell – … Read more