Sunday 26th August - 8.30am

This Sunday service begins at 8.30am.

I'm going to preaching on that well known text from Ephesians 6 which speaks about the important topic of spiritual warfare. Contrary to popular thoughts on this topic, spiritual warfare is not about chasing down demons or demonstrating our abilities in overcoming Satan. The fact is Satan has been defeated by our Lord Jesus and we are now involved in a 'mop up excercise'. But far from going looking for the battle, St Paul encourages us to simply stand guard, clothed in the gifts of our baptism, engaging in spiritual battle through our prayers for those we are called to love and serve.

Our only offensive weapon is the sword of the Spirit which is the Word of God. And this weapon is wielded most powerfully when it guides our praying and strengthens our confidences in Jesus' vicotry over sin and death and even the Devil himself.

If you would like to hear some excellent comments on spiritual warfare, I can recommend nothing more highly than the lectures of Dr John Kleinig which are available at JWK spiritual warfare 1 and JWK spiritual warfare 2

The readings for your preparation are:

Joshua 24:1,2a,14-18 Joshua affirms: We will serve the Lord

Ephesians 6:10-20 Put on God's armour

John 6:56-69 Jesus has the words of eternal life

God's peace,

Pastor Matt

Sunday 19th August - 11am

This Sunday - 19th August - service will begin at 11am.

We continue with our contemplation of the 6th chapter of John's gospel and hear Jesus' mysterious and yet wonderful invitation to eat His flesh and drink His blood and receive eternal life!

READINGS:

Proverbs 9:1-6 The invitation of Wisdom

Ephesians 5:15-20 Live as wise Spirit-filled people

John 6:51-58 Jesus' flesh and blood gives life

God's peace,

Pastor  Matt

Sunday 12th August - 8.30am

My apologies for yet another 11th hour post!

Service with Holy Communion will begin at 8.30am tomorrow and will be followed by a parish meeting to discuss the future parish manse. There'll be a cuppa after the meeting.

God bless,
Pastor Matt

Sunday 5th August - 11am

Sorry for the late notice but as per our regular schedule, service will be at 11am this week with lunch to follow.

Hope to see you there.

God's peace
Pastor Matt

Sunday 10th June - 8.30am

Service this week (10 June) begins at 8.30am.

The readings for the week are:

Genesis 3:8-15 Human disobedience and God's judgment

2 Corinthians 4:13 - 5:1 The glory to come far exceeds our troubles

Mark 3:20-35 Questions about Jesus' power

But I'm looking like preaching on the Psalm which is 130.

God's peace,

Pastor Matt

Sunday 27th May - 8.30am

This Sunday we celebrate the festival of Pentecost and give thanks to God for the gift of His Spirit who calls us by the Gospel, enlightens us with His gifts, sanctifies us and keeps us in true faith.

Service will begin at 8.30am

Here are the readings for your preparation: 

Acts 2:1-21 The coming of the Holy Spirit 

Romans 8:22-27 As we live in hope, the Spirit intercedes for us 

John 15:26,27; 16:4b-15 The work of the Spirit of truth

God's peace and blessing to you until we are together on Sunday,

Pastor Matt

Sunday 13th May - 8.30am

Hi everyone.

I pray your week is going well and look forward to seeing you at worship this Sunday at 8.30am.

Here are the readings for Sunday:

Acts 10:44-48 The Gentiles receive the Holy Spirit

1 John 5:1-6 Faith gives us victory over the world

John 15:9-17 Jesus calls us his friends

I'm planning to preach on what it means for Jesus to call us His friends.

Don't forget to say Happy Mother's Day to your Mum on Sunday!

God's peace,

Pastor Matt