Entries by Val O'Regan

What’s our greatest blessing as Christians?

If I were asked that question my first answer would be this: justification by faith. And in the year of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation my answer would come all the more readily. But I’d be wrong. I can still remember first reading Knowing God by the famous theologian J.I Packer where I discovered […]

Coming up this weekend 27th – 28th May 2017

This weekend we continue our series on Galatians. In the next talk, Simon Chaplin will be speaking on the topic, “Freedom Fulfilled”, from Galatians chapter 3 verse 15 to chapter 4 verse 7. During our service, we’ll have our weekly question and answer time, and Simon will be answering these questions: Were those who preached a different gospel not really Christians? Are they then condemned? […]

Church news for the week beginning 20th May 2017

Galatians series continues This weekend we continue our series on the New Testament book of Galatians as Simon Chaplin preaches from chapter 3 verses 1 to 14 with the title, “Freedom Distorted”. Mission of the month: CMS CMS (Church Missionary Society) is our mission of the month. Support this ministry through the ‘Mission Table’ in the Hall. Jodie and Mandy away Jodie and Mandy will be on […]

A budget response to disabilities

Scott Morrison’s budget has been praised (mostly by the more right wing) and rubbished (ditto left wing). One of the issues Mr Morrison has tried to address is paying for the National Disability Insurance Scheme. Under this scheme Australians with a permanent and significant disability are to receive the financial support they need. The scheme […]

Coming up this weekend 20th – 21st May 2017

This weekend we continue our series on Galatians. In the next talk, Simon Chaplin will be speaking on the topic, “Freedom Distorted”, from Galatians chapter 3 verses 1 to 14. Our 8am Sunday service will be a Morning Prayer Sunday service and at both our services, we will have a special update about Church Missionary Society (CMS) which is our Mission of the Month. During our […]

Church news for the week beginning 13th May 2017

Galatians series continues This weekend we continue our series on the New Testament book of Galatians as Jodie preaches from chapter 2 verses 11 to 21 with the title, “Freedom Opposed”. Mission of the month: KBECET KBECET (Kiama Board for Employing Christian Education Teachers) is our mission of the month. Support this ministry through the ‘Mission Table’ in the Hall. Ladies Dinner You’re invited to join […]

Are our generations too divided?

It’s hard to imagine, but it’s only a relatively new concept to have a separate demographic called ‘youth.’ It started after the Industrial Revolution had driven young people from their rural villages to assemble in the urban factories. No longer was the whole family living, working and worshipping together, as they had for thousands of years. What’s more, the efficiency […]

Coming up this weekend 13th – 14th May 2017

This weekend we continue our series on Galatians. In the next talk, Jodie will be speaking on the topic, “Freedom Opposed”, from Galatians chapter 2 verses 11 to 21. During our service, we’ll have our weekly question and answer time, and Jodie will be answering these questions: Since Paul previously felt no need to consult with anyone about the gospel he received from Jesus, […]

Church news for the week beginning 6th May 2017

New Bible talk series continues This weekend we continue our new series on the New Testament book of Galatians as Jodie preaches from chapter 1 verse 11 to chapter 2 verse 10 with the title, “Freedom Revealed” . Mission of the month: KBECET KBECET (Kiama Board for Employing Christian Education Teachers) is our mission of the month. Support this ministry through the ‘Mission Table’ in […]

What’s better than winning?

What happens when God is removed from the centre of your life and replaced with achievement? The ABC’s Four Corners recently ran a report on elite athletes who outlined their struggles once their career was over. They struggled with depression, unemployment and emptiness. Lauren Jackson, Australia’s most successful female basketballer, spoke of the end of her […]