Service times for this week will be as follows:
Christmas Day:
Service with Holy Communion beginning at 11am
Sunday 27th December:
Service with Holy Communion beginning at 11am
I pray your preparations for the celebration of the incarnation of our God are peace filled and joyful.
God bless,
Pastor Matt
Tuesday 22 December 2009
Thursday 10 December 2009
For Sunday 13th December - 11am
This Sunday we will be holding a Service of Advent readings and Carols which will begin at 11am. Service will be followed by a shared lunch and a rehearsal for the Children's Christmas presentation which will take place on Sunday 20th December.
God's peace,
Pastor Matt
God's peace,
Pastor Matt
Wednesday 2 December 2009
For Sunday 6th December - 8.30am
SECOND SUNDAY IN ADVENT
Malachi 3:1–4
Philippians 1:3–11
Luke 3:1–6
The Preaching of Repentance Prepares Us for the Coming of the Lord
The preaching and baptism “of repentance for the forgiveness of sins” (Luke 3:3) prepare us for the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ. The historic work of John the Baptizer was completed with the first Advent of our Lord Jesus in the flesh, but the ministry of the Forerunner continues in the preaching of Law and Gospel and in Holy Baptism. Through His messengers, the Lord calls people of all nations to “see the salvation of God” (Luke 3:6). Our haughtiness is removed, and our mountains of pride are brought low, but the Lord humbles us in order to exalt us in His mercy; He fills up our valleys with His peace. As the Lord has begun this good work of repentance in us, so also does he perfect it by His Word and Holy Spirit, and He “will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ” (Phil. 1:6). He purifies us to be His priestly people, precious in His sight, abounding in faith and love, so that our very lives are offered in righteousness to the Lord (Mal. 3:3–4).
Divine Service this week (6/12) will begin at 8.30am.
God's peace,
Pastor Matt
Malachi 3:1–4
Philippians 1:3–11
Luke 3:1–6
The Preaching of Repentance Prepares Us for the Coming of the Lord
The preaching and baptism “of repentance for the forgiveness of sins” (Luke 3:3) prepare us for the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ. The historic work of John the Baptizer was completed with the first Advent of our Lord Jesus in the flesh, but the ministry of the Forerunner continues in the preaching of Law and Gospel and in Holy Baptism. Through His messengers, the Lord calls people of all nations to “see the salvation of God” (Luke 3:6). Our haughtiness is removed, and our mountains of pride are brought low, but the Lord humbles us in order to exalt us in His mercy; He fills up our valleys with His peace. As the Lord has begun this good work of repentance in us, so also does he perfect it by His Word and Holy Spirit, and He “will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ” (Phil. 1:6). He purifies us to be His priestly people, precious in His sight, abounding in faith and love, so that our very lives are offered in righteousness to the Lord (Mal. 3:3–4).
Divine Service this week (6/12) will begin at 8.30am.
God's peace,
Pastor Matt
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