Posts by Simon Marshman (Page 7)
Pastor’s Letter – August 11
Hello church, How would you answer if a friend asked you “What is so good about the good news of Jesus?” There is simply so much that is good about the gospel that I’m sure each of us might respond with a slightly different emphasis. However, as I’ve been preparing the funeral service for Lynne Biedron, it has struck me that of all the blessings of the gospel perhaps one…
Sermon Outline – August 4
The Gospel and Human Responsibility Romans 10:1-21 | Simon marshman The Gospel and human responsibility responding to the gospel helping others hear and so respond to the gospel Next Week Simon Marshman | Ingrafted Branches – Romans 11
Pastor’s Letter – August 4
Hello church, This week we mourn the death of a dearly loved sister. Lynne Biedron went to glory late on Sunday evening. I met with Lynne and George in hospital last week and we read from Psalm 27 together: The LORD is my light and my salvation – whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life – of whom shall I be afraid? (Ps 27:1) Lynne’s great…
Pastor’s Letter – July 28
G’day church, News hot off the press: we’ve locked in the details for our next Taste and See course: Monday September 2, 9, 16 and 23 at 7pm in the Mawson Hall at the Holdfast Bay Community Centre. We’re waiting for they flyers to come back from the printer, but you can start using the digital invites on our website, Facebook and Instagram. I know a lot of…
Sermon Outline – July 21
The church of the next generation matthew 9:35-10:10| tim patrick Next Week Simon Marshman | The gospel and God’s sovereignty – Romans 9
Pastor’s Letter – July 21
G’day church, Just a few things to update you on this week: CMS Online dinner is on next Wednesday, 24th. A couple of Growth Groups are gathering for it, or please feel free to join our bring and share dinner at the Holdfast Bay Community Centre. We’ll be in the Grace Benny Room (where Minis are on Sundays – accessed by the southern car park), arriving ready for dinner at…
Prayer Points – July 21
Each week we pray for our church, our network and our world. If you would like to let us know about prayer points for the Pastoral Care Team to be praying about please fill out our contact card here. Our Church | Today we’re asking God to grow us in Christian Maturity, which is another way of asking him to make us more like Jesus, which is another way of asking him…
Pastor’s Letter – July 7
G’day Church, This Sunday is our last week in the book of Exodus. It’s been an amazing journey that we started out on last year with lessons of God’s faithfulness and power to rescue, and continued this year with his kindness to provide and to be present. I wonder what has stood out to you the most over the time we’ve spent in this wonderful book? Coming…