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Wretched Sinners receiving grace from the righteous God

Scripture Readings Dear brothers and sisters in the Lord Jesus Christ The doctrine of Divine Election is a stumbling block for those who do not believe. However, it is a glorious message to those whom God calls to Himself through the preaching of the Word. Through the Gospel message we hear of his grace and…
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Education

We should be grateful to live in a country where education is freely accessible. The Education Department has the mission to oversee education. There is a distinction between ‘teaching’, ‘learning’, and the ‘transfer of knowledge’. All these aspects contribute to education. There is a distinction between information and knowledge. The principle of example is fundamental…
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Grave Diggers

Life is short, and we all face death. There is, however, a difference between causing death and dying naturally. The grave digger in Shakespeare’s Hamlet concludes, “A grave-maker, the houses that he makes last till doomsday.” Paradise was a very good place. Adam and Eve did not give it a five-star rating – God Himself declared it “very…
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Expecting Christ’s Return (1)

Bible Readings Psalm 110; 2Thessalonians 1:1-12 Introduction Dear friends in the Lord, “Do you really think that God will allow his church to go through a time of tribulation?” This was the question during a discussion about the end-times. “What do you think?” I asked. He went on to explain about the rapture…
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2019 Atonement Celebration (Easter)

Crucifixion Friday service: 7:30am in our church building. We will also celebrate The Lord’s Supper. Resurrection Sunday Service 9:30 am in our church building. Evening Worship No evening worship over this weekend. Evening worship will recommence Sunday 28th April. Services for Atonement Weekend (Easter) We choose to name the events of Easter to reflect the true Christian…
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Undivided loyalty to Christ, the King (1)

Scripture Readings Deuteronomy 6:1-9, 17-22 Revelation 13:1-10 Introduction Dear friends in the Lord, They tell of the event when an umpire made a questionable judgment during a footy match. It sent the crowd into an uproar. The line judge was asked for his opinion. Then just for a brief moment, there was total silence. In…
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Living on God’s earth (1)

Bible Readings Genesis 1:26-2:3 Psalm 8 Romans 8:18-25 Introduction My dear brothers and sisters in the Lord, During our time away over Christmas, I made a point of it to have a date with our grandchildren. I took them for a milkshake. Discussions ranged from every-day topics to the progress in their education. NSW experienced…
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Heavenly-shaped community

Bible Readings Romans 12:9-21 1 Peter 4:7-11 Introduction My dear brothers and sisters, Some 24 years ago the Lord led our family to leave our homeland and migrate to Australia. The buzzword for migrants was “culture shock”. Initially living in a different culture was somewhat interesting. People expect you to be different, and quite…
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Kammerphilharmonie, Cologne visits Hervey Bay

Chamber Philharmonia Cologne 2018 After several successful european tours in 2017 and 2018 the Chamber Philharmonia Cologne (Germany) is coming back to Australia in winter 2018 with a powerful and lovely new programme. “Classical music the world over” – this is the motto of the Chamber Philharmonia Cologne. It is irrelevant for our musicians whether…
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Christians and Industrial relations

Bible Readings Philemon 1 1Peter 2:18-25 Introduction Our study of Peter’s first letter taught us these things: Christians are people who once were lost, but: who received a new life from God by grace who come to Christ and honour Him who spiritually sacrifice praise to God who draw from eternal hope to overcome present…
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