Entries by Jodie McNeill

We are Heritage

The sixth and final value of our church says that, “we are heritage in our style, as we gather in our historical building in a contemporary context.” In a sense, this final value is all about aesthetics—the look and feel of our facilities and image. Since we gather in a building that is over 150 […]

Ephesians: United with Christ Talk 7: Together In Christ Ephesians chapter 2 verses 19 to 22 Jodie McNeill – 5-6 September 2020

Our classless society The Jew and Gentile ____________ is important Jew and Gentile come ________ to the Father There are _______ everywhere The Gentiles have ___________ in God’s kingdom We are all part of something brand ___ Built on the ________ of the apostles and prophets Jesus sets the _____ of the whole building Jesus’ […]

We are Village

Our fifth value states that, “we are village in our relationships, as we serve our local neighbourhood, and enjoy grace and peace in our church.” We are thankful that our church is located in a prominent position within the heart of Jamberoo village, and we seek to embrace every opportunity to engage with the people […]

Ephesians: United with Christ Talk 6: One New People Ephesians chapter 2 verses 11 to 18 Jodie McNeill – 29-30 August 2020

Walls of hostility Some _________ don’t have a wall The Jew and Gentile ________ ran deep We were _________ Outward religion without inner ______ We lived without God and ____ We are now ______ with Christ Jesus’ death made the temple separation ________ The exclusion has turned into _________ Jesus’ body is the new ______ […]

We are Intergenerational

Our fourth value says that, “we are intergenerational in our fellowship, as all ages and stages are nurtured together in faith and love.” Throughout history, the family has been at the heart of the Christian fellowship, and people of all ages have gathered together for church. As the Bible was read and taught together, children […]

More on Being Missional

When I wrote last week about how our church is missional, I forgot to talk about how our church services connect with people who are not yet followers of Jesus. In our church we rarely run any special ‘outreach’ or ‘evangelistic’ events, but instead, we try to make every public gathering an opportunity for someone […]