Val O'Regan ‘As is the shepherd, so are the sheep’ Over time, communities will take on some of the qualities of their leaders. That may be through self-selection, whereby newcomers join a community based on a leader’s characteristics; or from the ongoing effect of a leader’s strengths leading to particular things being focused on more in a … Read more
JESUS IS 1. FOR FRIENDS OF GODLuke 1:1-4Sam Pursell • 23rd February 2020 Jesus Is_____? 1. Jesus is for friends of God 2. Luke’s account is orderly and trustworthy 3. Therefore we can have certainty in Jesus Christ Download a copy of this as a PDF from here: Jesus Is 1. For Friends of God … Read more
This Sunday we begin our new series titled ‘Jesus Is’ as Sam preaches on the topic ‘Jesus is for Friends of God’ from Luke 1:1-4. Our services will be looking a slightly bit different from this week, and we will have a special segment called ‘Kids’ Talk’ at our morning service to enable the active participation … Read more
‘Jesus Is’ Sermon Series Next week Sam will begin our ‘Jesus Is’ sermon series, which will link in with the month long ‘Jesus Is’ mission. The first talk is ‘Jesus is for Friends of God’ from Luke 1:1-4. Ladies’ Dinner The first Ladies’ Dinners for 2020 will be held this Tuesday 18th February with guest speaker Tracey … Read more
Christian leaders work to boost the faith of others. So, it is vital that every leader throughout the church is being conformed to Christ more and more each day. This is the fourth promise in my commencement of ministry at Oak Flats: Will you be diligent in prayer, and in the reading of the scriptures, … Read more
Holy LivesHebrews 13:1-25Sam Pursell • 16th February 2020 Persist in Christian love (1-6)Be guided to Christ by your leaders (7-19)Be strengthened by God’s blessings (20-25) Download a copy of this as a PDF from here: Holy Lives – Hebrews 13:1-25 – Sam Pursell – 16th February 2020.
This Sunday we conclude our series looking at Hebrews with Sam speaking on the topic ‘Holy Lives‘, from Hebrews 12:1-25. 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. … Read more
Changes to Thursday night Bible study The Bible study that normally runs on a Thursday night by Paul Hall will now move to Friday mornings at 10am, starting Friday 14th February. See Paul Hall for more details. All are welcome. Ladies’ Dinner The first Ladies’ Dinners for 2020 will be held on Tuesday 19th February with … Read more
The third promise of my ministry duties is to work against false teaching in the church. Will you be ready to drive away all false and strange doctrines that are contrary to God’s word; and to this end both publicly and privately to warn and encourage all within your care, both the sick and the … Read more
Holy and Awesome WorshipHebrews 12:18-29Sam Pursell • 9th February 2020 Seeking a worship experience… No longer terror, but a joyful assembly (18-24) We still must follow God’s words (25-27) Worship life: thankfulness with reverence and awe (28-29) Download a copy of this as a PDF from here: Holy and Awesome Worship – Hebrews 12:18-29 – … Read more