A thought for Lent
Dear Friends As we enter into the season of Lent, we are reminded on Ash Wednesday , that it is through the cross of loving self-sacrifice and self-giving that Jesus redeemed humanity. Without Jesus – self- sacrifice and self-giving doesn’t … Continue reading →
A thought for the New Year
Dear Friends , I hope you had a blessed Christmas . We had a wide variety of visitors to the church for Christmas, visiting family from Sydney and Cairns and Poland. Some old friends came and visited and some new … Continue reading →
Christmas message
Dear friends, As we begin the season of Advent, I pray we will keep Hope, Love, Joy and Peace in our lives. These are the true gifts of Christmas. These are the gifts money can’t buy. these are the gifts … Continue reading →
Novembers thoughts
Dear Friends, As November draws near, Christmas seems to be approaching – fast! Today was hot and tomorrow (Thursday) there is a total fire ban even though it is not yet summer! Do you believe the climate is changing more … Continue reading →
Octobers thoughts
Dear friends, This past month has been a time of joyful mission. As I look at the photos from our activities, I am amazed and grateful at the way our church , our “community hub” is coming alive. In August … Continue reading →
September thoughts
During my holidays I travelled on the Ghan to Darwin. It was lovely to see all the colours of the country and meet people from all over Australia. The Northern Territory is experiencing one of its driest summers for a … Continue reading →
A thought for August
As we plant our community Butterfly Garden we are reminded of the bible verse that says we will reap what we sow. What do you think about this saying? I have faith that in all things “God works for good … Continue reading →
Julys thoughts
In this season of Pentecost we remember how the Holy Spirit came upon the disciples of Jesus, empowering them to go out and spread the news of God’s love for all people to all the nations on earth. As the … Continue reading →
A thought for June
Dear friends, As I write to you today the wind is howling outside and the rain has subsided on this wintry day. It feels as though winter has come early this year. Winter is the season I like least. I … Continue reading →
March thoughts
As we enter into March the season of Epiphany comes to a close and we enter into a season of reflection – Lent- the 40 days before Easter. . I wonder what new insights about God you may have discovered during … Continue reading →