Posts from January 2022
Prayer Points – January 30th
Our Church | Pray for our musicians and vocalists. Thank God for their service to us and their faithfulness in serving despite COVID restrictions making their task harder. Thank God too for those who serve us by doing sound and running the projector slides, and pray for more who might serve us in all these areas. Pray for our congretation, that as we sing and are lead in…
Weekly Readings – January 30th
Mon 31 Jan 1 John 4 Tue 1 Feb 1 John 5 Wed 2 Feb 2 John Thu 3 Feb 3 John Fri 4 Feb Jude Sat 5 Feb Philemon Sun 6 Feb Exodus 1 QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION What have I learnt about God: His character, plans, and purposes? How am I called to respond to this word? (be specific, be practical) What are some key points from the text for praise, repentance, thanks or request?
Sermon Outline – January 30th
Our Work: God’s Plan | Paul Harrington Week 3: Doing the Lord’s Work | 1 Corinthians 15:1-2, 50-58 1. There is a Futility/vanility to work Ecclesiastes 1:2-3 Work has a significant but limited purpose 2. But there is work/labour that is not vain/futile 1 Corinthians 15:58 What is this ‘working for the Lord’? Who are the ‘workers’? 1…
Pastor’s Letter – January 30th
Dear Friends, This week I’m delighted to be able to let you know that we have appointed Jane Finlayson to a new position at Trinity Church Brighton. As most of you will know, Jane has been serving with us for a couple of years in a volunteer capacity while studying at Bible College. We’ve now appointed her to a paid role, titled Ministry Support Worker, for 10…
Pastor’s Letter – January 23rd
Hi Everyone, This week I’ve been reading a book called “Being the Bad Guys” by Stephen McAlpine. (Some might remember that Cameron promoted this book at Digging Deeper last year.) I particularly found the fifth chapter of the book helpful. It points out a “gospel” that’s becoming increasingly popular in our society. A gospel that says…
Prayer Points – January 23rd
Our Church | Pray for our kids. Pray that as the school year draws near that our kids would feel rested, ready and excited for another year of schooling, particularly amongst the stress of a complex start to the year with COVID. Pray for our kids ministry, that kids would continue to look forward to kids church and that they would learn and grow to have strong trust in…
Sermon Outline – January 23rd
Our Work: God’s Plan | Paul Harrington Week 2: Working for the Lord | Ephesians 6:5-9 Struggling to find a work/life balance? Putting ‘work’ in perspective 1. What does the Bible say about vocation/calling? Ecclesiastes 2:24 The Bible on calling God ‘calls’ people (1 Thessalonians 5:24) Christians are ‘called’ ones (Romans 8:28) ‘Called’ through the gospel (2…
Weekly Readings – January 23rd
Mon 24 Jan Galatians 3 Tue 25 Jan Galatians 4 Wed 26 Jan Galatians 5 Thu 27 Jan Galatians 6 Fri 28 Jan 1 John 1 Sat 29 Jan 1 John 2 Sun 30 Jan 1 John 3 QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION What have I learnt about God: His character, plans, and purposes? How am I called to respond to this word? (be specific, be practical) What are some key points from the text for praise, repentance,…
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