You are never alone

During this time of ‘lockdown’ I have felt stuck and some days I have felt as if I was in a rut, with each day’s routine looking exactly the same. Maybe you have felt this way too? Maybe you feel isolated (whether or not you have people with you in your home). Maybe you feel … Read more

Church news for the week beginning 12th April 2020

Virtual Morning Tea Join us on Zoom after the morning service on Sundays at https://bit.ly/2JMDNTi for a virtual morning tea together. You will require a password which is 058497. Life Explored Course Life Explored is an informal and relaxed course. It’s for anyone who wants to find contentment and happiness in life. It is completely free. Oak Flats Anglican … Read more

Jesus Is 9. The Lord over Death

JESUS IS9. JESUS IS THE LORD OVER DEATHLuke 24:1-53Sam Pursell • Easter Sunday 12th April 2020 It seems like nonsense (1-12) The Scriptures and witnesses testify to him (13-35) He appeared and now empowers from heaven (36-53) Download a copy of this as a PDF from here: Jesus Is 9. The Lord over Death – … Read more

Jesus Is 8. The King from God

JESUS IS8. JESUS IS THE KING FROM GODLuke 23:26-36Sam Pursell • Good Friday 10th April 2020 Don’t cast your verdict with the crowd Make your own decision Go with God’s verdict and make Jesus King Download a copy of this as a PDF from here: Jesus Is 8. The King from God – Luke 23:26-46 … Read more

Happy Easter!

We may be somewhat scattered and bewildered like the disciples after Jesus’ resurrection, but the reality of the cross and resurrection remain as powerful as ever. When Jesus died and rose again he made a way for those who believe in him to be restored to God: forgiven from sins, clothed in righteousness and empowered … Read more

Church news for the week beginning 5th April 2020

Virtual Morning Tea Join us on Zoom after the morning service at https://bit.ly/2wZqHPN for a virtual morning tea together. You will need to make sure you have Zoom already on your computer, phone or tablet. Our Livestream Service will continue Even with the tougher restrictions on gatherings that came into effect this week, we will … Read more

Forced rest and restoration

Is this time a unique opportunity for growing our character and closeness with God? Reading through Leviticus recently, I was reminded again of God’s ‘forced sabbath’ for the land. He had promised that if Israel didn’t keep the covenant, they would be exiled, and the land would “enjoy its sabbath years all the time that … Read more

Jesus Is 
7. The Peacemaker from Galilee

JESUS IS7. Jesus Is the Peacemaker from GalileeLuke 19:28-44Sam Pursell • 5th April 2020 Jesus comes in peace (28-36) Praise Jesus the prince of peace (37-40) Find peace in Jesus now (42-44) Download a copy of this as a PDF from here: Jesus Is 7. The Peacemaker from Galilee – Luke 19:28-44 – Sam Pursell … Read more

Church news for the week beginning 29th March 2020

Kid’s Ministry resources Head to https://bit.ly/2WQex6G for a place to catch up on all the great learning from the Bible that we miss out on when we can’t go to church together. Archbishop’s term extended Archbishop Glenn Davies will continue until March 2021. Standing Committee met on Monday night and voted unanimously to ask him … Read more

Dependence, worry and practical help

COVID-19 has pierced the notion many of us have of independence and self-sufficiency. As our patterns have changed over the last fortnight many of us have begun to worry. For we have been cut off from others, and gaps have formed in food and other supply chains. Suddenly what Jesus tells his disciples about worrying … Read more