What’s missing from the Opening Ceremony?

The opening ceremony of the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games was a spectacular piece of stadium art, filled with all the light, colour, sound and dance that you would expect. Opening ceremonies have definitely carved out for themselves their own genre – it is a chance to tell the narrative of a nation and the distinctives … Read more

Coming up this Sunday 8th April 2018

This Sunday we continue our series ‘Jesus is___’ as Jodie preaches on the topic ‘Jesus is… alive’ from John chapter 21 verses 1 to 25. This Tuesday is our Vision Night and Annual General Meeting. It will be an important night to review the past year, and focus our attention on the future for our church and ministries. … Read more

Church news for the week beginning 1st April 2018

Today’s Bible talk Today we continue the series ‘Jesus is___’ as Simon speaks on the topic ‘Jesus is… risen’ from John chapter 20 verses 1 to 18. New-look Interact Dinner Our first, new-look Interact Dinner will be held at the Central Hotel on 3rd April, with guest speaker Deryck Howell speaking on the topic “These ARE … Read more

10. Jesus Is Risen • John 20:1-18 • Simon Chaplin

JESUS IS….RISEN John 20:1-18 • Simon Chaplin   Introduction “Who is it you are looking for” The Risen Jesus changes _______ 1) The Risen Jesus changes what we trust in (vs 1-10) If you meet the Risen Jesus you put your trust in _______ We trust the Risen Jesus: because he is the centre of … Read more

Coming up Good Friday and Easter Sunday 2018

We’d love you to join us at church this Easter. Our Good Friday service is at the special time of 9am, where we’ll be coming together to reflect on the cross of Christ as Jodie speaks on the topic of ‘Jesus is… sacrificed’ from Luke chapter 23 verses 32 to 56. On Easter Sunday we’re meeting at … Read more

Church news for the week beginning 25th March 2018

Today’s Bible talk Today we continue our series ‘Jesus is___’ as we have Moore College lecturer, Lionel Windsor preach on the topic ‘Jesus is… compassionate’ from Mark chapter 1 verses 29 to 45. Pot-luck Lunch Today after our 10am service we will be having a special Pot-luck lunch. Pizza and Paddle Pop night Tonight after our 5pm service, … Read more

Jesus is the great exchange

There has been a lot happening this week as our church and the churches in our region have partnered with Moore College students to run many Jesus is___. events. Hundreds of people have attended the public sessions at the Civic Centre, over 1000 students have been at special SRE assemblies, and 2000 high-schoolers were at … Read more

8. Jesus Is Compassionate • Mark 1:29-45 • Lionel Windsor

8. Jesus Is Compassionate Mark 1:29-45 • Lionel Windsor Introduction Compassionate in the face of deadly disease Compassionate in the face of shame and exclusion The withdrawal The bizarre secret Jesus is… more compassionate than you can imagine A prayer to pray: Dear God, Thank you that Jesus is compassionate. Thank you that Jesus cares … Read more

Coming up this Sunday 25th March 2018

This Sunday we continue our series ‘Jesus is___’  as we have Moore College lecturer, Lionel Windsor preach on the topic ‘Jesus is… compassionate’ from Mark chapter 1 verses 29 to 45. As part of the  ‘Jesus Is__’,  campaign we’re hosting Moore College students to help us connect with the community of Oak Flats and beyond. During our services, … Read more