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
The Debt of Love…
Give to everyone what you owe them: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honour, then honour. Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law. Romans 13:7-8 (NIV) Last week’s sermon skipped over Romans chapter 13 but … Read More
What is lent?
Lent is a time of preparation for Easter. During this time, Christians from many different traditions fast by giving up something for Lent. Often people fast from different foods, but it can include other things. To fast means we don’t eat something we like or don’t engage in some activity we prefer. The fast begins on Ash Wednesday and ends … Read More
Church Update – 1 Aug 2021
Hi Church, This update on what is happening Sunday is a regular fixture! We continue our relationship series and I am really looking forward to our guest speaker from Melbourne, Kim Smith. Kim will be speaking on “understanding singleness in God’s family”. Restrictions for Sunday are: People over the age of 12 will need to wear masks No congregational singing … Read More