Posts by Simon Marshman (Page 20)
Prayer Points – January 8th
Our Church | Ask God to grow us a community of forgiveness – that delights in God’s forgiveness for us in Christ and longs to show grace to each other in response. Our Community | Pray for people who received our letter-box drop invitations to join us at church. Our World | Pray for Christians to stand out as peacemakers in a world that is increasingly…
Prayer Points – January 1st
Our Church | Let’s ask God to help us hear and respond to Jesus’ great invitation every day this year (Matt 11:28). Our Community | As the new year begins we’re asking God to spread the good news of ultimate rest in Jesus throughout our city (Matt 11:29). Our World | As the new year begins we’re bringing our world in turmoil before God. Subscribe…
Sermon Outline – January 1st
Hope for this year Matthew 11:28-30 “Come to me… and I will give you rest” “For I am gentle and humble in heart” Next Week Hope for forgiveness | Simon Marshman
Pastor’s Letter – January 1st
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…
Pastor’s Letter – December 25th
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…
Pastor’s Letter – December 11
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…
Sermon Outline – December 4
Yours Is The Kingdom Job 40:1-14, 42:7-9 Does prayer change anything? God is Powerful Jude 24-25 1 Chronicles 29:10-13 God is Purposeful Ephesians 1:3-10 Matthew 7:9-11 Romans 11:33-36 God is Personal Job 42:7-9 Book recommendations on prayer: What every child should know about prayer by Nancy Guthrie Prayer: experiencing awe and intimacy with God by…
Pastor’s Letter – December 4
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…