Entries by Jodie McNeill

True Sex in the Song of Songs 4: True Sex is Committed Song of Songs 7:1-8:14 Jodie McNeill – 30 & 31 March 2019

“Love and marriage go together like a horse and carriage.” Marriage is less ______ than before. People seek the ________ of commitment. Her fiancé richly _________ her body They express their ______ for sexual union. The woman longs to show ______ affection. Sexual ________ is beautiful. Enjoy sex within the __________ of marriage. ____ until […]

News 30-31 March 2019

OUR BIBLE TALK This weekend we conclude our four-week series ‘True Sex in the Song of Songs’ with a talk by Jodie titled ‘True Sex is Committed’ from Song of Songs chapters 7 and 8.  NEXT WEEK’S TALK Next weekend we begin a three-week, school holidays series on John chapter 17, titled ‘What would Jesus […]

It’s Costly to Come Alive

When we created t-shirts for our church four years ago, we printed the slogan ‘Come Alive!’ in recognition of our official title, ‘The Church of the Resurrection’. Last year’s hit movie ‘The Greatest Showman’ featured a song with the same title, in which the singers celebrate their decision to leave their unhappy life to ‘come […]

Coming up this weekend 30-31 March 2019

It’s been quite an experience for us as we’ve spent the past three weekends looking at the topic ‘True Sex in the Song of Songs’… a study of a remarkable book of the Bible. Some people have thought that this book simply describes the love of Jesus for his church, but it doesn’t take much […]

News 23-24 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 3:1-5 and 5:2-8 called ‘True Sex is Secure’.  NEXT WEEK’S TALK Next weekend Jodie will be speaking on the final talk in our Song of Song Series titled ‘True Sex is […]

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 […]