Entries by Jodie McNeill

Happy Happy Day?

One of our favourite songs at Christmas time is the modern carol, ‘Happy Happy Day’ by Colin Buchanan, which rejoices at the coming of Jesus. It’s right to sing for joy at Christmas because to us a Son is given, who leaves his throne in heaven—God with us, Emmanuel. Yet Christmas often brings sadness, or […]

Coming up this Sunday 17th December 2023

This Sunday we are going to be hearing from God’s word as Jodie McNeill concludes our series on Malachi called ‘The Message of the King,’ as he looks at Malachi 3:16-4:6 with the title, ‘Prepare for the King.’ We’ll also be sharing in the Lord’s Supper at our Sunday services this week. After our 9 […]

Church News for the week beginning 10th December 2023

OUR SERMON This Sunday we’re going to hear the third talk from the series called ‘The Message of the King’ as Jodie McNeill preaches to us from Malachi 2:17-3:15 on the topic, ‘Return to the King.’ We’ll also be having a special farewell for Jacob and Jemimah Mierendorff during both of the services. CHURCHILL CAROLS […]

Dying To Depart

Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) is now legal in New South Wales, and as Christians, this is something that challenges us on many fronts, as we seek to offer wise pastoral care to others, and also to obey and honour God and his word. Some people encourage VAD because they say it avoids the pain of […]

Coming up this Sunday 10th December 2023

This Sunday we are going to be hearing from God’s word as Jodie McNeill continues our series on Malachi called ‘The Message of the King,’ as he looks at Malachi 2:17-3:15 the title, ‘Return to the King.’ During our Sunday services we’ll also be having a special celebration and farewell for Jacob and Jemimah Mierendorff […]

Church News for the week beginning 3rd December 2023

OUR SERMON This Sunday we’re going to hear the second talk from the series called ‘The Message of the King’ as Jodie McNeill preaches to us from Malachi Chapter Two on the topic, ‘Be Faithful to the King.’ We’ll also be hearing a report from Jack Vidilini about his experiences this year with Year 13. […]

Redeeming Grace

Over the past week we’ve seen many images of hostages and prisoners being released in Gaza and Israel, and we’ve witnessed great joy as those who were bound up are now set free. In the midst of this tragic conflict in the Middle East, we can catch a glimpse of what it means to be […]