Christmas Nativity

Angels, stables, donkeys, Mary and Joseph, the star, the shepherds, the wisemen, and of course the baby in a manger.   People are familiar with this Christmas card scene, but we long for people to look deeper and see not just a baby in a manger but the Immanuel – God with us.   There is much … Read more

Join us this Christmas!

This Sunday we’re getting together to hear God speak to us as we welcome Graham Errington who will be speaking on “The genealogy of Jesus” from Matthew chapter 1 verses 1 to 17. And then on Tuesday at 9am we’re joining together for Christmas Day! Simon will be speaking on the topic “Christmas Joy” from Luke chapter 2 verses 1 to 21. It’s … Read more

Church news for the week beginning 16th December 2018

Today’s Bible talk Today Simon will be bringing us a one-off topic titled  “The Song of Zechariah”, speaking from Luke chapter 1 verses 67 to 80.  Next week’s talk Next week we welcome Graham Errington who will be speaking on “The genealogy of Jesus” from Matthew chapter 1 verses 1 to 17.  Real Kids Day – rehearsal for Nativity Play This Thursday … Read more

Sharing the good news

“the rising sun will come to us from heaven to shine on those living in darkness” Luke 1:79 Christmas is a great time to share the news that God’s light has shone into the world. Each year we have the opportunity to present this wonderful message at our local schools through our SRE Christmas assemblies. Our … Read more

Coming up this Sunday 16th December 2018

This Sunday, Simon will be bringing us a one-off topic titled “The Song of Zechariah”, speaking from Luke chapter 1 verses 67 to 80.  During both our 10am and 5pm services, we will have a special book review from one of our church members, with perhaps a good Christmas gift idea or two. Our Kids’ Club and Andy’s Club meets at our 5pm … Read more

Church news for the week beginning 9th December 2018

Today’s Bible talk Today we conclude our series on ‘Romans: The Heart of Truth’, with Simon speaking on the topic ‘Gospel motivation’ from Romans chapter 16 verses 1 to 27. Prime Time Outing Join us this Friday 14th December at 10am at the church for Prime Time. A great time to come together with other seniors. This will be an outing to Kangaroo Valley. … Read more

The Heart of Truth 26: Gospel Motivations – Romans chapter 16 verses 1 to 27 Simon Chaplin – 8 & 9 December 2018

The Heart of Truth 26: Gospel Motivation Romans chapter 16 verses 1 to 27 • Simon Chaplin   Introduction Motivations Paul’s Motivations – The Gospel (16:25)  – The Mystery (16:25-26)  – The Mission (16:26) A Motivated Church (1- 23) ____________  in Christ ____________  in Christ ____________  in Christ ____________  in Christ Conclusion Download a copy of … Read more

Sorrow at Christmas time?

Why is it that Christmas seems to bring with it not just joy, but sorrow as well? On one hand all the joys of the past year are combined and relived on this one great day. And yet, at the same time, your troubled remembrances and sorrows are collected together and brought to mind. Sorrows are … Read more