I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. Philippians 1:20,21 The Christian life has sometimes [...]
January 22, 2012
Paul’s Prayer for Abounding Love
And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight,” Philippians 1:9 The gospel came to Philippi in Macedonia through Paul, Silas and Timothy between 49 and 52 A.D. as described in Acts 16. Philippi was a Roman colony and an important centre. There [...]
December 18, 2011
Mary’s Example of Risky Discipleship
“I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May it be to me according to your word.” Then the angel left her. Luke 1:38 Imitation, the Parkes Elvis Festival and the art of impersonation. Who do we imitate? Who do we follow? Who do we serve? We serve somebody. Mary, the mother of Jesus, sets us [...]
December 11, 2011
Following the Unchanging Christ
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Hebrews 13:8 The times sure are changing, but God never changes and nor does Jesus In the light of all that God has done for us through Jesus, the writer of Hebrews exhorts his readers to live in particular ways. 1. BE LOVING We are [...]
December 10, 2011
Christmas Services 2011
Service of Comfort -Wednesday 14th December at 7:30pm. This is especially for those who wish to remember and give thanks for loved ones who have died. There will be the opportunity in the service to light a small candle as an act of remembrance for those who are particularly missed at Christmas time. Carol Service [...]
December 4, 2011
We Belong to an Eternal, Unshakeable Kingdom
Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, for our “God is a consuming fire”. Hebrews 12:28,29 Fire burns, heats, cooks, refines and consumes. There are many references to fire in the Old and New Testaments. In God’s presence [...]
December 4, 2011
Christmas Bowl Appeal Our Mission Focus for December
The Christmas Bowl Appeal is our Mission Focus for December and we will be receiving a special offering for it at Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services. The money raised goes to “Act of Peace”. The international aid agency of the National Council of Churches in Australia which has undergone many transformations since its inception [...]
December 3, 2011
Debutante Ball
Some members of the church recently participated in a Debutante ball. It was a very enjoyable evening, which included a dinner and the presentation of 12 young ladies and their partners to a large crowd of family and friends. The young people looked stunning and surprised us with their dancing, which they had worked on [...]
November 27, 2011
Following Jesus With Perseverance and Discipline
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. Hebrews 12:1-2a In his book 90 [...]
November 20, 2011
Faith in Hard Times
By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies, was not killed with those who were disobedient. And what more shall I say? I do not have time to tell about Gideon, Barak, Samson and Jephthah, about David and Samuel and the prophets, (Hebrews 11:31,32) John Wycliffe would be in my “Hall of Fame [...]
January 29, 2012
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