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Posted by Alan Lukabyo 1 year ago.
Why do humans get together? Often it’s for efficiency – there are things we can do together which we can’t accomplish alone. We get family members to help us move house. We combine our strengths. read more ...
Posted by Alan Lukabyo 1 year ago.
Two Sundays ago we welcomed Mike and Maddy Turner and their children Izzy and Marcus to our church. Mike is our new Sunday student minister. read more ...
Posted by Alan Lukabyo 1 year ago.
When I was growing up, whole-parish events were common. Every year there was the ‘Sunday School Picnic’. There were parish variety nights. I think I even remember a musical! There were parish weekends away (‘houseparties’). And there were parish dinners. read more ...
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Posted by Alan Lukabyo 1 year ago.
Every Christian I know loves to hear about others choosing to follow Jesus. From time to time we interview in church someone who is a relatively new Christian, and it’s so thrilling to hear how God worked in their life to bring them to trust in Jesus. read more ...
Posted by Alan Lukabyo 1 year ago.
We sometimes understand the Christian life as the private project of our relationship with God. We feel that we could pursue the Christian life stranded with our Bible on a desert island. read more ...
Posted by Alan Lukabyo 1 year ago.
Today we welcome the Hudson family for their first Sunday with Ben in his new role as an assistant minister on our staff team. In some ways this seems a bit anticlimactic. read more ...
Posted by Alan Lukabyo 1 year ago.
Joining a small group is a basic step in seeking to keep growing as a Christian. The majority of our Sunday regulars meet in weekly small groups. read more ...
Posted by Alan Lukabyo 1 year ago.
In a month’s time, we as a church will be participating in an exciting spiritual growth campaign called ’40 Days of Community’. read more ...
Posted by Alan Lukabyo 1 year ago.
Consider this: more people today can identify the golden arches of McDonalds than the Christian cross. In a survey of 7,000 people across six countries, 88 percent recognised the McDonalds logo, and only 54% the cross. read more ...
Posted by Alan Lukabyo 1 year ago.
Christmas creates dilemmas for Christian believers, especially those with responsibility for what happens at church. On one hand, they want to enjoy Christmas for what it is – a celebration of the birth of our saviour. read more ...
Posted by Alan Lukabyo 1 year ago.
Welcome to church as we count down to Christmas! I once read this tip in a church growth book: ‘Cancel your Summer Slump!’ If you’re a regular churchgoer you’ll know about the ‘summer slump’. During January, church can be a bit… flat. read more ...
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Posted by Alan Lukabyo 1 year ago.
How often do you exceed your own expectations? If you’re typical, the answer will be ‘Not often’. read more >>
Posted by Alan Lukabyo 1 year ago.
In society generally, I tend to hear two main views about what a church should do. read more >>
Posted by Alan Lukabyo 1 year ago.
A close observer of church life made an interesting comment recently. He said churches have changed their definition of success. read more >>
Posted by Alan Lukabyo 1 year ago.
I think that as a church we should help build and sustain good marriages. Maintaining a healthy marriage is no easy thing. read more >>
Posted by Alan Lukabyo 1 year ago.
Last week I mentioned that among visitors to our church, a large proportion come along without needing any particular contact or invitation. read more >>
Posted by Alan Lukabyo 1 year ago.
Welcome to church today, especially if you’re here as a visitor or newcomer – it’s good to have you with us! The staff team has been thinking about where newcomers come fr read more >>
Posted by Alan Lukabyo 1 year ago.
‘Just because you sleep in the garage, that doesn’t make you a car!’ This was a line we used in the past to make the point that just attending church doesn’t necess read more >>
Posted by Alan Lukabyo 1 year ago.
The Anglican Church is organised into parishes. These are geographical divisions with a senior minister (‘rector’) and normally one, but sometimes several church buildings. read more >>
Posted by Alan Lukabyo 1 year ago.
Doubtless you know that on Four Corners a few weeks ago a particular rugby league-related incident was discussed, and the involvement of Matthew Johns was revealed. read more >>
Posted by Alan Lukabyo 1 year ago.
People no longer assume that what the Bible says is true. read more >>
Posted by Alan Lukabyo 1 year ago.
Here’s a challenge: How strongly do you live out the elements of Christian belief which are impractical? What I mean is this. read more >>
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Bible: Romans 12:1-8
Series: SHAPE
Preacher: Ben Hudson
Heart
Bible: Romans 9:30-10:13
Preacher: Alistair Seabrook
Bible: Romans 12:1-8
Series: SHAPE
Preacher: Ben Hudson
Heart
Bible: Romans 9:30-10:13
Preacher: Alistair Seabrook
Bible: Romans 12:1-8
Series: SHAPE
Preacher: Ben Hudson
Heart
Bible: Romans 9:30-10:13
Preacher: Ben Hudson
May
27
7:30pm till 9:30pm
May
31
4:00pm till 5:00pm @ St Andrew's church hall
Art and craft program for children 5-10 years old. A gospel message is included. Contact the church office for details
Jun
1
@ St Andrew's Dundas
Working Bee to de-clutter and clean up