Can you see me?  :

The lonely man sat on a rock by the creek

His face told of companionship lost

If only the birds and the water could speak

They’d tell him that Christ paid the cost.

They’d tell him how beautifully he was made

And that God has a purpose for him

They’d share in a love that never would […] Read More

Good communication brings healthy progress:   Every year at Connect we have two huis, where instead of a sermon, we gather to look back and look forward, and together share our opinions, desires, and ideas on our common shared church life. I love the diversity, honesty, new thought, and common threads revealed in our huis. Once […] Read More

Let’s continue to shine for Jesus :  The pandemic has certainly affected people world-wide, and the church is no exception. Some of our people have been stuck in Western Australia, waiting for the trans-Tasman bubble to reopen (which it now has). Others of us have friends and family in places like Fiji, which recorded 636 new […] Read More

Alive in the Spirit:   We as Christians follow the crucified, risen, and ascended Christ, who pours out His Spirit on all believers – young and old, male and female, in these last days, and we shall prophesy, see visions and have dreams. (Acts 2:17). Yahoo! This should be a daily event in the life of […] Read More

“Jesus Christ: our prophesied Minister of Justice” –  Isaiah 42:1-4
“Here is my servant whom I have chosen,
The One I love, in whom I delight;
I will put my Spirit on Him, and He will proclaim justice to the nations.
He will not quarrel or cry out; no one will hear His voice in the streets.
A bruised reed […] Read More

Famous quotes about “truth.” 

He who has truth at his heart need never fear the want of persuasion on his tongue (John Ruskin)
Truth is like the sun. You can shut it out for a time, but it ain’t goin’ away (Elvis Presley)
Thirst was made for water; inquiry for truth (C.S. Lewis)
Stop hanging out with people that […] Read More

My Identity in Christ
I am a child of God           John 1:12-13
My body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in me          1 Co 6:19
The Father, Son and Holy Spirit love me          John 14:21b
I am justified by faith             Acts 13:39
God does not condemn me          Romans 8:1-4
I have eternal life          Mt 25:46
I am saved, and […] Read More

Gentleness and self-control:  Now, Connect is doing a preaching series on “Radical Discipleship.” Today’s focus is on “Gentleness and Self-control.” As these are fruits of the Holy Spirit, according to Galatians 5:23, and Christ lives in us by His Spirit (Eph 2:22), then these are characteristics of God that we should be able to witness to […] Read More

Faithfulness and Goodness:  As Christians we all hope to hear these words from Jesus one day: “Well done, good and faithful servant,” (Mt 25:21). But what does it mean to be “good and faithful?” Surely only God measures up to that.
Every time we mess up and our behaviour does not reflect Christ, we may feel like […] Read More

Radical Disciples of Christ:   At present we are doing a sermon series on “Radical Discipleship.” The word “disciple” in the New Testament comes from the Greek word “mathētēs,” which means “learner.” So, to be a “radical disciple” of Christ is to be a “deep-rooted extreme learner.”
As Christ’s “pupil”, what have you learnt this week about […] Read More