A Kingdom of Priests: After God delivered His people, the Israelites, from the oppression of Egypt, He told Moses to share these words with them: “You yourselves have seen what I did to Egypt, and how I carried you on eagles’ wings and brought you to myself. Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations you will be my treasured possession. Although the whole earth is … [Read more...] about Pastor’s Pen Sept 25
Pastor’s Pen Sept 18
Let’s support Jordy in his outreach to uni students in Thailand How? By bringing goods to sell out of your car boot. Attach prices to your items, and make sure you bring coins and small notes with you for change. All proceeds will go to Jordy. When? Saturday, Sept 24, 9am to 11.30am Where? In our church car park. We will hopefully also have a sausage sizzle and coffee A bit … [Read more...] about Pastor’s Pen Sept 18
Pastor’s Pen 4th September
Confession leads to freedom: The Bible teaches us to “confess our sins one to another.” “Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed,” James 5:16. James, the earthly brother of Christ, was writing to the scattered early church living outside Palestine, who were mostly Jewish Christians. James didn’t write to judge or criticise; he wrote to … [Read more...] about Pastor’s Pen 4th September
Pastor’s Pen, Aug 28
Love: If I asked you, “What does it mean to be a Christian,” what would you say? Many of us would follow with deep theological statements, or simply reply “it means to follow Christ in all His ways.” But in practical terms what does this mean, on the ground, where the rubber hits the road? Basically put, it means “to love.” Our Lord Jesus Christ is “love” personified. He came to save us from … [Read more...] about Pastor’s Pen, Aug 28
Pastor’s Pen August 21
Nothing but Praise for the King of Glory: Lord Jesus Christ, giver of life We celebrate Your victory Life over death, joy over strife Such a wonderful mystery. Your Church crowns You with many crowns Our Saviour, Redeemer, and King You clothe us in white linen gowns Forever Your praise we will sing Poem of Praise by Pastor Julie … [Read more...] about Pastor’s Pen August 21
Pastor’s Pen Aug 14
Community Care: After attending the Northern Region Baptist Hui, and organising Reg Stewart’s funeral this week, it hit home to me once again just how important caring for one another is. Sometimes we get too busy with our work and our lives to pick up the phone and encourage/support someone or invite them over for kai. In Christ’s hour of need at Gethsemane His mates fell asleep. Christ … [Read more...] about Pastor’s Pen Aug 14