Posts by Matt Winter (Page 22)
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…
Pastor’s Letter – January 16th
Hi Everyone, I’m really looking forward to our next three weeks of church. We have Paul Harrington joining us to speak on the topic “Our Work: God’s Plan”. I reckon ‘work’ is a great topic for us to be thinking about at the moment. Work (And by work I mean work in a broad sense – we work in paid employment, as we study, as we care…
Sermon Outline – December 19th
A Christmas For the Weary | Matt Winter Weary travellers 1. The pain of separation 2. The hope of return 3. The refreshment of Jesus Next Week Christmas Day Service | 9am Saturday, December 25 (No service on Sunday December 26)
Pastor’s Letter – December 19th
Hi Everyone, I hope you’ve had a great week so far. It was great to see so many amazing gifts at our ‘gift swap day’ on Sunday. I hope lots of you have been able to give out your gifts and that for some it’s led to great opportunities for good conversation. There’s a handful of gifts still leftover, so if you missed out you’ll get…
Sermon Outline – December 12th
A Very Different Christmas | A Christmas for the Disillusioned matt Winter | IsaIAH 9:1-7 Chirstmas Expectations 1. Hope for Israel (9:1-5) 2. Hope in a child (9:6-7) 3. A hope filled Christmas – Engage without desparing – Celebrate with depth – Direct our anticipation Next Week: A Very Different Christmas | A Christmas for the Weary | Jeremiah 31:15-25
Sermon Outline – December 5th
A Very Different Christmas | A Christmas for the Fearful matt Winter | Micah 5:1-5a 1. A Dire Predicament 2. A Coming Hero 3. A Secure Life Next Week: A Christmas for the Fearful | A Christmas for the Disillusioned | Isaiah 9:1-7
Pastor’s Letter – December 5th
Dear friends Thanks to everyone who jumped in and helped or brought things for the farewell on Sunday. I thought it was a great morning, a good send off for Cameron and Karen, but also a great way to mark a significant day for our church. With Cameron sent off and Summer beginning, I’m expecting a slightly different ‘vibe’ around church for the next…