This coming week on Wednesday 26 February is the beginning of Lent. This is a period of 40 days before Easter, not counting Sundays, where Christians fast by giving up …
Do you know a prayer ‘warrior’?
Do you know a prayer ‘warrior’? This is a person who sees themselves as a person who prays, who ‘battles’ in prayer for the sake of others. When a challenge arises, their instinct is to …
School is Back
Deuteronomy 6: 4-7 “The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. …
The responsibilities of being Australian
People who become Australia citizens make a pledge as a public commitment to Australia. The pledge focuses on our system of government, our public freedoms and our law. Through this people accept the responsibilities and privileges of …
What is true health?
I am sore today. It is from exercise. My children tell me my face looks funny when I am puffing and trying hard. My Dad never had to exercise as …
GOOD NEWS, FROM PORT AUGUSTA
This week 19 adults and 4 children from six Baptist churches served children at the Aboriginal Evangelical Fellowship (AEF) Convention in Port Augusta. The weather has been hot (mercifully not …
WHAT MATTERS?
The bushfires these past few weeks have been alarming, dreadful and tragic. Given how much of Australia has been impacted, it is likely we personally know people who have fought …
WHERE IS THE SURPRISE AT CHRISTMAS?
Are there any surprises under your Christmas tree this year? Children make wish lists from which parents dutifully purchase. Adults buy their own presents or receive gift cards so there …
CELEBRATING KATHY HEATH
Kathy Heath is finishing as our Children & Families Pastor. Through incredible effort and experience Kathy has grown this ministry to be highly fruitful. Kathy would be the first to …
OUR STRUGGLE IS NOT AGAINST FLESH AND BLOOD
73% of non-religious Aussies believe religious faith should remain a private, personal matter. ABC reporter Annabel Crabb has a helpful write up on the recent Australian Talks survey on what …