Pastors Letter (Page 7)

G’day Church. I was down at the beach yesterday morning meeting with someone from church. It was a glorious morning: the sun was out, the sea was sparkling, the sound of happy kids drifted on the gentle breeze. It struck me that this is the kind of place that people long to visit on holidays – and yet it is our own back yard! It’d be so easy to drift into a sense of…

G’day Church. As a new year gets underway I want to encourage you with few outstanding books to read this year. Last Sunday we reflected on Matthew 11:28-29 where Jesus makes his simple yet profound invitation: “Come to me all who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart.” I…

Happy New Year! They’re three words that we’re likely to hear and say many times in the coming week. Of course we want to wish people well for the coming year, but they are words that can feel so trite in the face of real life. There are all kinds of reasons to be hopeful this year, but for every ray of sunshine there seems to be a decent storm cloud threatening on the…

Hi Everyone, As I write this it’s only two sleeps til Christmas! Our kids are constantly checking the countdown and they’ve got this funny way of trying to make the time as short as it can be. So at 6am today we were informed that there is only one day til Christmas: because today had already started and the two nights don’t count… yes, they’re enjoying the season…

Hi Everyone, For those who were around last Sunday, wasn’t it great to have a few Christmas carols to sing and to celebrate on Sunday night as we approach the end of another year and the celebrations that come with Christmas time? Let me quickly remind you of what we’ve got going on over the next couple of weeks: Gift Giving: Thanks to all who made such wonderful gifts to…

G’day church, I thought it’d be helpful to fill you in on some details for the coming weeks: 1 – Christmas mission gift-swap: Bring your gifts this Sunday and place them on the table near the coffee cart. 2 – Church Family Christmas BBQ: This Sunday afternoon from 4:30pm to 7pm in the Children’s Area yard (next to church where creche and Minis meet). Here are a few…

G’day church, A question for you to ponder: What do you think is the likelihood that your friend or neighbour would come to church if you invited them? Not a chance; maybe a 50/50 possibility; highly likely?? One of the most optimistic people I know answered this question with “about 30%.” What would you say? (actually pause for a moment and pick a number before…

Hello church, I’d love to know what God’s been teaching you through our current sermon series on prayer. Perhaps there are questions that have been raised or encouragements along the way. Please take a moment to send and email and let me know – it’d be great to see how God has been growing us through this time. But wouldn’t it be an epic fail if we spend all of this time…