Val O'Regan

Church news for the week beginning 4th October 2020

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Daylight Savings! This Sunday, October 4th.Don’t forget that Daylight Savings begins this Sunday! Be sure to turn your clocks forward 1 hour so you don’t sleep in and miss our 9.30am Livestream or service… Church office hours Please note what the confirmed hours are when Val will be in the church office: Monday: 9am-5pmTuesday: closedWednesday: 9am-5pmThursday: 9am-12pmFriday: … Read more

1 Thessalonians 3. Thanks and joy for faith through trials

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1 THESSALONIANS3. Thanks and joy for faith through trials1 Thessalonians 2:13-20 Sam Pursell • 4th October 2020 Thanks for the reception of God’s word (13) Thanks for imitation in suffering (14-16) Glory and joy in others salvation (17-20) Download a copy of this as a PDF from here: 1 Thessalonians 3. Thanks and joy for faith … Read more

God’s presence is always with us

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After leaving Sukkoth they camped at Etham on the edge of the desert. By day the Lord went ahead of them in a pillar of cloud to guide them on their way and by night in a pillar of fire to give them light, so that they could travel by day or night. Neither the pillar of … Read more

Church news for the week beginning 27th September 2020

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Pursell family on leave Sam and his family are now on leave but will be returning this Tuesday. Please contact Valerie in the office, the Wardens or Rhonda (our Pastoral Care Coordinator) if you have any concerns. Food donations requested The Pantry team have requested that the following items are needed to create hampers: tinned vegetables … Read more

Reading the Bible as Pastoral Care

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Last week, when I wrote about starting a pastoral care team, what activity came to mind? Some of us might think of a hot drink and a chat, perhaps some prayer for what is needed. But does your mind go to God’s word for pastoral care? Pastoral care comes from the imagery of a shepherd … Read more

1 Thessalonians 2. Paul’s Personal Ministry

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1 THESSALONIANS2. Paul’s Personal Ministry1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 John Wilson • 27th September 2020 Introduction:  An Effective Ministry (verses 1-2) Paul’s Ministry had Integrity (verses 3-4) Paul’s Ministry was Self Denying (verses 5-8) Paul’s Ministry was Diligent (verses 9-12) Download a copy of this as a PDF from here: 1 Thessalonians 2. Paul’s Personal Ministry – 1 … Read more

Church news for the week beginning 20th September 2020

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Pastoral Care Team contact If you would like to get in contact with Rhonda, or wish to request a visit from a member of the team, please contact her on 0400 679 703 or email her on rhonda.slocombe@oakflatsanglican.com Ladies craft afternoon The ladies are coming together for a fun afternoon at the church this Saturday 26th September … Read more

1 Thessalonians 1. Praise for Persevering

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1 THESSALONIANS1. Praise for Persevering1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Sam Pursell • 20th September 2020 Thank God for persevering faith (2-3) The reception of the gospel (4-5a) Thank God for modelling the message (5b-9a) Thank God for salvation in Jesus (9b-10) Download a copy of this as a PDF from here: 1 Thessalonians 1. Praise for Persevering – … Read more

Starting a Pastoral Care Team

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As a church, we learn from 1 Corinthians 12-14 that the Holy Spirit gives the members of Oak Flats Anglican gifts for the common good. These gifts are is to be used with self-giving love, so that the church is built up.  One important task in the church is that of pastoral care. In this area, … Read more