Character, capability and strength
This Sunday we are invited to explore a passage from the Book of Proverbs that presents Wisdom in the guise of a capable woman. I tackle this passage [...]
The gift of community
One of the most cherished experiences of life is true friendship and especially enjoying the trust and company of those who love us and whom we love. [...]
…abide in Him
Most of us are weary of these lockdowns - I am. Even though I know that they are necessary in stopping the spread of this virus at times it feels like [...]
Psalms, hymns and spiritual songs
This Sunday we will be dedicating our new grand piano and in order to do that I have gathered a small task group together to prepare for the service. [...]
God’s reconciling love
This Sunday we light the fourth candle on our Advent wreath – the candle of Love. However, the word ‘love’ means so many different things that we need [...]
For all the saints…..
This Sunday we are invited to remember those men and women who have inspired people through the ages because of the way they lived; and because in tha [...]
Community of faith
Last year we had a wonderful opportunity to travel through Germany and Norway. I have always been interested in architecture and history, so whenever [...]
A vibrant faith that inspires
This week I had a zoom catch up with the other ministers and pastors in the Essendon area, and it was good to see their faces, hear their voices and l [...]
The courage to re-connect
As we live through this time of physical distancing, wearing masks and staying home as much as possible, we have seen a huge change in the way people [...]
Generosity
Abraham was sitting in the shade of the oak trees at Mamre where he had settled and pitched his tent, when he saw three strangers approaching. Abraham [...]