Entries by Jodie McNeill

How to respond to Christchurch

Last Friday afternoon, I came across the horrific news from Christchurch, where two shootings saw at least fifty people murdered… and all by the hands of an Aussie.  I watched as thousands of Australians spoke up and responded to the tragedy, laying flowers in mosques and showing support for our neighbours in Christchurch. However, I […]

Coming up this weekend 23-24 March 2019

Quite a few people have mentioned that they’ve been coming to church for decades and they’ve never before heard a talk series on sex and the Song of Songs. This has meant we’ve had lots to think about and talk about as we’ve met for dinner or coffee after church. We’d love you to come […]

News 16-17 March 2019

OUR BIBLE TALK This weekend we continue our four-week series ‘True Sex in the Song of Songs’ with a talk by Jodie on chapters 3:6-5:1 called ‘True Sex is Honourable’  NEXT WEEK’S TALK Next weekend Jodie will be speaking on topic is ‘True Sex is Secure’ from Song of Songs chapters 3:1-5 and 5:2-8. MISSION […]

Coming up this weekend 16-17 March 2019

Well maybe it was because we were talking about sex, but last weekend was probably our biggest weekend in recent history, as we gathered in great number to hear God’s word, to pray to him, and to do it in a community of energetic, enthusiastic and loving disciples of Christ. If you’re thinking of joining […]

Is ‘Sex’ a Good Excuse?

I’ve known Jesus for a long time, and to be honest, I find it hard to understand why someone wouldn’t want to accept his love and forgiveness? But I wonder if sex is the excuse people give for why they don’t want to follow Jesus and enjoy a relationship with their loving creator? Perhaps people […]

News 9-10 March 2019

OUR BIBLE TALK This weekend we kick off our brand-new series ‘True Sex in the Song of Songs’ with a talk by Jodie on chapter 1 called ‘True Sex is Wonderful’  NEXT WEEK’S TALK Next weekend Jodie will be speaking on topic is ‘True Sex is Honorable’ from Song of Songs chapters 4 and 5. […]

Does God Hate Sex?

Have you ever thought that God hates sex? Maybe it’s because the Bible has lots of rules that seem to restrict our freedoms and that cause us to miss out on the ‘fun’ and ‘naughty’ side of sex? Well, if that’s the case, then you’ve probably never read ‘The Song of Songs’. This book of […]

Coming up this weekend 9-10 March 2019

It’s been a buzz to welcome so many new people to our church over the past few weekends, and we’d really love you to join us at 5pm Saturday or 9am Sunday. This weekend we begin a four-week series called ‘True Sex in the Song of Songs’. We’re going to look at the book of […]