Entries by Jodie McNeill

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 […]

Church News for 2-3 March 2019

OUR BIBLE TALK This weekend our guest speaker, Adrian Lovell will be preaching on the topic ‘Hearts Aligned’ from Genesis 3 and 2 Corinthians 5.  BOLIVIAN FIESTA This weekend we welcome special guests Adrian, Anita and Matias Lovell, our missionaries from Bolivia. After our 5pm church we’re having a special Bolivia-themed dinner, with trivia and activities. […]

When The Church Fails

As news broke this week about the conviction of Cardinal Pell for child sexual abuse, I was deeply saddened. It reminded me again of how the church has failed so many people. Sexual abuse has occurred in churches of all denominations, and it is an overwhelming tragedy. There have been many cases of abuse in […]

Coming up this weekend 2-3 March 2019

Hola! This weekend we’re having a special South American feel, as we welcome our special friends, Adrian and Anita Lovell (along with Matias, the newest member of their family). The Lovells serve in Cochabamba, Bolivia, which is a country in South America. They are missionaries with CMS (The Church Missionary Society) and their job is […]