Pastoral Update
Grace and Peace to you in Jesus. My Pastoral “Mission” for the Year (2021) Last year, due to all the various circumstances of the year (aka Covid-19), I found myself far too, “desk bound“. This year my heart’s desire is … Read More
A LOVING COMMUNITY DESIRING TO KNOW GOD, SHARE CHRIST AND CARE FOR PEOPLE
Grace and Peace to you in Jesus. My Pastoral “Mission” for the Year (2021) Last year, due to all the various circumstances of the year (aka Covid-19), I found myself far too, “desk bound“. This year my heart’s desire is … Read More
Have you ever sat in silence together in a group to just, be still, and know that God is? Well, here’s a great opportunity to do try it! This ancient form of Christian prayer, rooted in the gospel and St … Read More
Last year’s theme was Psalm 46:10, this year’s theme is Galatians 4:19. Here they are combined 🙂
The book begins with my favourite verse: Psalm 46:10 which says, “Be still, and know that I am God.” (p.2). I really believe this is the beginning and end of the matter of contemplative prayer. Everything else is merely commentary. … Read More
Hello everyone and happy 2nd Monday of 2021! Yesterday’s message based on Ephesians 5:14 was about Waking Up – moving from spiritual sleepiness, deadness, and darkness toward being spiritually awake, alive, and enlightened. You can hear it here: https://www.margaretriverbaptist.org.au/sermons/wake-up-sleeper/ Also, … Read More
The statement that hits me the most in the Introduction came right at the end of it: “I could now relate to God unhurriedly.” (p. xx) I think this really gets to the heart of the matter. Everything we do … Read More
By now, I trust you’ve started reading, “When The Soul Listens” by Jan Johnson. Below are a few of my reflections on the foreword to the book. I’ve recorded some quotes that really stuck out for me (with a comment … Read More
Our events page can be found at this link – https://www.margaretriverbaptist.org.au/upcoming-events/ We’ve started updating it for the year ahead, so please keep an eye on it 🙂
Yesterday Dorothy shared and Peter preached with the theme of, “Listening to God”, and with a specific focus on the Word of God. You can listen to it here. The recording is 22.5 minutes – not long, but certainly very … Read More