Anyone who has ever been part of a healthy church will tell you that congregational health begins and is sustained by the prayers of the people. In the New Testament, we don’t see prayers for numerical growth, even though it occurred. I suspect that is because statistics distract us from the deeper work that needs … Continue reading Opportunities for prayer
James 1 | Trials and temptations
It would be hard to find a modern discipleship course for Christians that tells us to use the wisdom we receive from God to turn our suffering into an opportunity to grow as human beings. But that is exactly how James opens his letter to the churches. We're diving in during our worship this Sunday … Continue reading James 1 | Trials and temptations
God and ageing | Kirsty Brown
As we age, we are confronted with our mortality. The life we would live too quickly becomes the life we had. The question of God and the possibility of eternity often comes home to us powerfully at this time. Many of us are also caring for the elderly and others who are frail. This is … Continue reading God and ageing | Kirsty Brown
INYG at St John’s for the last time
Inner North Youth Group will be basing itself at St. Michael's Carlton North from the 8th of August. Those involved in the group know that it has been moving around various activity centres for a few years now. Given the current locations of families involved in this multi-church group, Carlton North works best for the … Continue reading INYG at St John’s for the last time
St John’s West Brunswick 