Archive: 2017

Peace & Joy

Posted: 22 December 2017

And just like that, another year has gone by and we're just a couple of days out from Christmas.

We've got three very special services planned and would love to have you join us as we close out our series by looking at Peace and Joy.

Christmas Eve
10am  Family carols service, BBQ and jumping castles for the kids
11pm  Candlelight service with...

Introducing Jesus

Posted: 22 December 2017

Jesus of Nazareth never held a political office, never wrote a book, never married, never attended university, and never visited a big city. He was a lower-class worker who died homeless and poor. Yet, in spite of all odds—obscurity, powerlessness, and execution—he is the most famous person in all of human history. Why?

Whether you're a seeker, sceptic or...

Christmas Offering update

Posted: 21 December 2017

I want to thank our church for the abundant generosity shown toward this year’s Christmas offering. We’ve so far given $9,628 toward five special projects that expand our care for people who need Jesus all around the world.

Here is the breakdown of how we are tracking against each project:

Light

Posted: 15 December 2017

Over the past couple of weeks, we’ve been preparing for Christmas by looking at these kitschy words — peace, joy and all that stuff. So far we’ve seen that the words glory and grace speak to a deeper reality which ought to blow our minds and teach us to see Christmas as something wonderful and serious.

This Sunday we’re looking at the idea of light. Why...

Christmas Offering 2017

Posted: 14 December 2017

Each year our Christmas Offering focuses on expanding our care for people who need Jesus. This year we have a great range of special projects that we are asking you to give above and beyond your normal giving. We do it because we want more people to know of the extravagant generosity of God in sending his Son to bring hope that first Christmas. 

Grace

Posted: 08 December 2017

Last week started our Christmas series as we tried to get behind the kitsch of Christmas and understand the word Glory. We found an answer to the question: If God exists, why doesn't he show himself more clearly to the world? If you missed the message, you can download it here.

This Sunday we are getting behind another word which is overfamiliar, the word...

Unsinkable Faith

Posted: 24 November 2017

This Sunday we’re in between series and one of our student ministers, Seb Lane, is coming to speak on the subject of unsinkable faith from Matthew 14. It’s a great passage and an important subject for us to think about.

Also this Sunday, we're going to be having a time of sharing within the service over the things we were struck by and learnt during the...

Peace, joy and all that stuff

Posted: 24 November 2017

Most people think the Christmas message is about peace, joy and all that stuff. It's not that they're opposed to it, but it doesn't grip them or change them. It's just a bit… kitsch.

It has been said that "kitsch" is art without seriousness; art that is cute and doesn't make you think. But Christmas is not cute. It's serious and it’s wonderful. It's about...

Fully engaged in giving back

Posted: 17 November 2017

I have spent this week giving thanks for the wholehearted generosity shown at Commitment Day last Sunday. We've had 72 family units generously commit to the work of connecting 1,000 people to the life, love and freedom found in Jesus [Link to last weeks message]. I can't wait to announce the total amount committed this Sunday at church. If you haven't yet...

Ministry Fair

Posted: 17 November 2017

Join us after both the 10am and 4.30pm services this week for our annual Ministry Fair and BBQ! Think O-week, but without the drunk uni students. We'll be giving you the opportunity to learn about ways to serve our church and the community. Don't miss this chance to connect with ministry leaders and see how your unique giftedness can bless our church!...Continue Reading