Earlier this year people from our congregation at Gnadenfrei partnered with others along Seppeltsfield Road to be part of Clean Up Australia Day. Teams of people spent a Sunday afternoon walking along the roads around Marananga picking up rubbish that they found lying on the side of the road and disposing of it. How much... Continue Reading →
Faith in the Storm (Mark 4:35-41)
People can fall asleep in some pretty strange places. For example, when I was at university, sometimes I dozed through my lectures. In more recent years, after becoming a dad, I reckon can fall asleep just about anywhere. I’ve also seen people sleeping on public transport, in movies, or even during a sermon on more... Continue Reading →
Expectation or gift? (Mark 2:23-3:6)
Next weekend, the second weekend in June, will be a long weekend for most Australians to celebrate the birthday of King Charles III. Whatever our thoughts might be about the monarchy, most of us will probably be happy about the public holiday as it gives us an extra day to relax and do something enjoyable... Continue Reading →
Good News Light (2 Corinthians 4:3-6)
Most homes would have at least one lamp in them. Even though downlights have become the most common way of lighting a house, lamps of various shapes and sizes still bring a warmth and comfort to a room. We can have floor lamps, table lamps, bedside lamps, desk lamps, and even more creative lamps which... Continue Reading →