Val O'Regan The Macquarie dictionary has announced its 2016 word of the year: ‘fake news.’ This term came to prominence in 2016, referring to websites that deliberately published disinformation — often then promoted on social media. One such site published a story about a German town’s oldest church being burnt down by refugees on NYE. Except it … Read more
What does the bible say about marriage? And why is it that Christians are at loggerheads with a large number of the population about the definition of marriage? If history was different, this weekend a plebiscite would have been held to decide about the redefinition of marriage as a nation. To recognise the significance of this … Read more
Christ in the Psalms 4: The King who Saves Psalm 99 ✦ Simon Chaplin Introduction: The Question of the Psalms – How Long O Lord? The Psalms has been arranged to raise and answer this question Books I-III The Question: The difference between the covenant __________ and ____________ Books IV-V The Answer Reminding us … Read more
Christ in the Psalms 3. Life in Between Psalm 39 ✦ Simon Chaplin Introduction 1. When to we speak and when to stay silent (v1-3) 2. What suffering teaches us about Life QUIZ: LIFE IS ________ Life is hard Life is fun Life is boring Life is an adventure Life is _______ Life is ___________________ … Read more
This Sunday Simon concludes our ‘Christ in the Psalms’ series, with the final talk titled ‘The king who saves’ from Psalm 99. It’s the first Sunday of the month, so we’re going to remember Jesus’ death as we eat the symbolic meal of the Lord’s Supper. Be sure to join us. As always, come along and visit us at 10am or 5pm at 35 Fisher … Read more
Today’s Bible Talk Today Simon continues our ‘Christ in the Psalms’ series, with the next talk titled ‘Life in between’ from Psalm 39. Summer Refuge continues Today at 4pm our holiday youth program continues, which is followed by a special-format 5pm service. We’d love your feedback about the tweaks to the program! Kids and youth programs start February Our kids and youth programs kick … Read more
This Sunday Simon continues our ‘Christ in the Psalms’ series, with the next talk titled ‘Life in between’ from Psalm 39. We’re also launching our ministries for the year ahead, from youth and kids through to adults and seniors. We’d love you to join us to hear about the plans and to pray for the future. During our service, we’ll have our … Read more
Today’s Bible Talk Today Simon continues our ‘Christ in the Psalms’ series, with the next talk titled ‘The wise one’ from Psalm 15. Summer Refuge continues Today at 4pm our holiday youth program continues, which is followed by a special-format 5pm service. We’d love your feedback about the tweaks to the program! MiX young adults BBQ Our young adults group … Read more
Christ in the Psalms 2. The Wise One Psalm 15 ✦ Simon Chaplin Introduction: What does it take to be accepted? The Question: Lord, who may dwell in your sacred tent? The Answer: The One who is Wise The one who is ____________ The one who is ____________ The one who is ____________ The … Read more
This Sunday Simon continues our ‘Christ in the Psalms’ series, with the next talk titled ‘The wise one’ from Psalm 15. During our service, we’ll have our weekly question and answer time, and Simon will be answering these questions: Does the reference to the “imprisoned spirits” in 1 Peter 3:19 give us a clue as to where the demons go when they are … Read more