Entries by Val O'Regan

No need to doubt about the future

What are the three most important characteristics of being a Christian? There are three that are highlighted in the New Testament as they occur together time and time again. What would you put in your top three? The Apostle Paul says, “and now faith, hope, and love remain, these three; but the greatest of these […]

Coming up this weekend 5th – 6th August 2017

This weekend we continue our brand-new series on the Old Testament book of 2 Samuel with the series titled ‘Kingdom Coming’. In the next talk, Jodie will be speaking on the topic, “Payback time”, from 2 Samuel chapter 3 verses 1 to verse 39. We will also share the Lord’s Supper at 5pm Saturday, so be sure to join us for this important reminder of the […]

Church news for the week beginning 29th July 2017

New Bible talk series continues This weekend we continue our new series looking at 2 Samuel called ‘Kingdom Coming’ as Jodie is preaches from chapter 2 verses 1 to 32  with the title, “The failure of politics”. Rayne is coming! We are thrilled to announce that our Parish Council approved the appointment of Rayne Orange to join our ministry team […]

We say ‘no’ to domestic violence

The Bible is very clear about domestic violence: it is completely wrong. God’s advice to husbands is simple: “Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them.” (Colossians 3:19), which is written right after God’s advice to wives: “Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.” (Colossians 3:18.) Tragically, there […]

Coming up this weekend 29th – 30th July 2017

This weekend we continue our brand-new series on the Old Testament book of 2 Samuel with the series titled ‘Kingdom Coming’. In the next talk, Jodie will be speaking on the topic, “The failure of politics”, from 2 Samuel chapter 2 verses 1 to verse 32. During our service, we’ll have our weekly question and answer time, and Jodie will be answering these questions: How […]

Church news for the week beginning 22nd July 2017

New Bible talk series begins this weekend This weekend we begin our new series looking at 2 Samuel called ‘Kingdom Coming’ as Jodie preaches from chapter 1 verses 1 to 27  with the title, “The king is dead: long live the king.” Mission of the month: Anglicare Anglicare is our mission of the month. Support this ministry through the ‘Mission Table’ in the Hall. Parish […]

Changed lives in Fiji

Leaving the comfort of Australia, I arrived in the unfamiliar, foreign land of Fiji… a different place, climate, and people, but the same God. Along with the 75 other students in the Youthworks Year 13 Gap Year program, we were given opportunities to learn how the Fijians live, eat, work and function as a society. […]

Coming up this weekend 22nd – 23rd July 2017

This weekend we kick off our brand-new series in the Old Testament book of 2 Samuel. Come join us and discover the life of King David, the man after God’s own heart. The series is called ‘Kingdom Coming’, and in the first talk, Jodie will be speaking on the topic, “The King is dead: long live the King”, […]

Church news for the week beginning 15th July 2017

This weekend’s Bible talk This weekend we welcome Simon Chaplin who will be talking on the topic ‘Looking for a leader – 1 Samuel – an Overview’ from 1 Samuel. New Sermon Series From next Sunday we’re kicking off a new series looking at 2 Samuel. The series is called ‘Kingdom Coming.’ Jodie is preaching on chapter one, titled […]

Our problem with David and Goliath

David and Goliath is one of the most famous and well-loved stories in the Bible. It’s the classic tale of the underdog winning a battle against an unbeatable enemy. It’s a story we love, because we all have our own challenges in life that seem impossible, and yet this story shows God achieve something that […]