Entries by Jodie McNeill

We are Orthodox

The first of our six church values states that, “we are orthodox in our doctrine, as we believe and teach God’s unchanging word in an ever-changing world.” The word ‘orthodox’ reminds us of ‘orthodontist’, a person who makes crooked teeth straight… just like how our church seeks to have ‘straight’ teaching that’s aligned to God’s […]

What are our values?

If someone asked you to sum yourself up in six words, then what would you say? This was the challenge our church gave itself last weekend at our ‘Vision Day’, when after much discussion, we came up with a draft list of six values. These describe what is special about our church, and help us […]

United with Christ – Ephesians Talk One: Chosen for Blessing Ephesians 1:1-8 25-26 July 2020 – Jodie McNeill

The Lucky Country Christians are the most _______ of all. We don’t _______ God’s blessings. It’s from ____ the apostle. God’s totally in _______. It’s a message for God’s ____ people. A ______ for grace and peace. It’s about God’s mind-blowing _________. We have received _________ blessings. We are fully _________ to Christ. He chose […]

A vision for the future

In August we celebrate five years since the launch of our Saturday service, and during this time, the Lord has grown our church significantly. Now is the time for us to examine who we are and what we value, and then chart a course into the future. So, what is the ideal to which our […]

Joy – Jodie McNeill – 4-5 July 2020

Happy We believe that the ____ life is a happy life True happiness can come only from _____ Joy is _______ to the Spirit-filled life 1. Joy is _________ to happiness Joy is about ___________ and satisfaction 2. Joy is related to ______ Paul’s joy came through ______________ 3. Joy is a product of _______ […]

Will you pray with us?

Would you consider joining us for prayer one morning per week for just half an hour? We are praying that the Lord will pour out his Holy Spirit upon our village, valley, and the whole of the Illawarra and beyond… and it is good to bow our knees, together, to do this. Thanks to Zoom, […]