When we gather as a church on Sunday, what are you expecting? Mike Mills preached a wonderful sermon from Exodus 25:8-9 about God’s intention to dwell among his people. He highlighted how the Apostle Paul wrote that ‘the church, the followers of Jesus, have become Gods holy dwelling place’: 1 Cor 3:16 – 17 Don’t you realize that all of … Read More
Message from Church Treasurer
At our next church members meeting on June 22, the church Council will present our 2025–26 church budget. Papers will be sent out this weekend. This summary is provided for the church by our treasurer Glenn Dixon. Budget Key Points: Our challenge: Our response: Our hope: With thanks, Glenn Dixon, Church treasurer. Photo: https://www.firstreformedvolga.org/
Greater Love Wins
This week we are between 2 solemn occasions, Easter and Anzac Day. These occasions are connected by powerful themes such as love, faith, sacrifice, death, hope, life. Both occasions story out the inhumanity of humanity. They speak of the evil powers present in our world that bring death and destruction, always at the cost of innocents. At Easter we recall … Read More
When do we listen to God?
Lent Reading: Isaiah 55:1-9 “Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost. Why spend money on what is not bread, and your labor on what does not satisfy? Listen, listen to me, and eat what is good, and … Read More
Lent and 40 days of Prayer
Lent is a time Christians from many different traditions prepare for Easter by fasting and giving up something for Lent. To fast means we don’t eat something we like or don’t engage in some activity we prefer. Fasting can be a way of saying ‘no’ to something important to us, so we can say ‘yes’ to God who we love … Read More
Remember, Kids are good for us
“People were also bringing babies to Jesus for him to place his hands on them. When the disciples saw this, they rebuked them. But Jesus called the children to him and said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Truly I tell you, anyone who … Read More
‘OUR LIFE IN JESUS 2030’
So, neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow. The one who plants and the one who waters have one purpose, and they will each be rewarded according to their own labor. For we are co-workers in God’s service; you are God’s field, God’s building. 1 Cor 3:5-9 How would … Read More
Time for New Growth?
During my recent annual leave, I went on a retreat by myself for a couple of days. During this time, God drew my attention to the picture of my life, my self, as a garden. I pondered what areas in my garden were growing well and what areas needed more care and tending so that new growth can occur. As … Read More
Dare2Care
At the end of Millers Court in Adelaide’s West End, on a rainy Friday night in August, a warm light escapes from an open door. Etching closer, there’s a buzz of activity and noise winding through from the courtyard – a welcome mix of excitement, a busker’s Ed Sheeran cover, excitable conversation and chapel worship. On this particular Friday, close … Read More
Sweet & Sour
At playgroup this week we did some ‘taste testing’ experiments, helping the children use a juicer to try lemon and orange juice, and mixing milk with different fruits. When the children tried the lemon juice there was a range of reactions. Some did not blink and drank it all. However, one two-year-old child’s face twisted in disgust as the sourness … Read More