Names are very significant and if the name is Jesus Christ of Nazareth, then there is incredible authority and power attached to it. The apostle Peter explains to his star struck audience that the healing of the lame man was done entirely by faith in the powerful and authoritative name of Jesus. Join us this … [Read more…]
For the first time in 3 months, our church doors will be open for services (the online service will also be available for those unable or not ready to return). For many of us, 3 months was an eternity to be out of the sanctuary worshipping with God’s people. Can you imagine if this was … [Read more…]
Prior to the Service Hymnals and Bibles will be removed from the pews. Offering plates will be placed at the back of each aisle so the offering could be dropped off upon entry. Every other pew will be roped off to allow social distancing but not within the pews as the church family is made … [Read more…]
Most people speak about church in terms of a place, where a building is situated. But the Bible proclaims the Church to be God’s people, wherever they may be situated. That means the Covid-19 crisis was not able to ‘shut down’ the Church — we simply met elsewhere Join us this Sunday at 10:45 am … [Read more…]
Christ has risen and returned to heaven, the Holy Spirit has come — with power — and now it’s time to move forward! The apostle Peter boldly proclaims the reasons why Jesus is the Messiah and challenges his audience to step forward and throw their lot in with this growing movement of Christ followers. Join … [Read more…]
We live in a needy world and the needs can sometimes seem overwhelming to us. Our natural resources can only go so far, yet as followers of Jesus Christ we must seek to do more. Quite simply, we need more power. Enter the Holy Spirit, the One Jesus promised to His followers, the One who … [Read more…]
Fresh off the powerful resurrection of Jesus Christ, and with marching orders to go and proclaim His name, there was just one thing HIs followers were missing: POWER! Jesus knew they would need more than charm and good looks to bring people to into a relationship with God so He announced to them before He … [Read more…]
If you have ever read the short but wonderful Book of Ruth, tucked away in the earlier books of the Old Testament, then you will be familiar with the story of Naomi. Hers is a difficult life, but one that ended in great blessing from the Lord. On this Mothers’ Day let’s see what we … [Read more…]
As we continue our online services this week we will conclude the Gospel of John with the charge that Jesus gives to Peter. It is a challenging road ahead for this man of God, but Christ has strengthened him for the task. It’s a specific task, and different from what He calls John to do. … [Read more…]
We all know that the apostle Peter needed forgiveness. After his humiliating 3-fold denial of the Lord Jesus on the night of our Saviour’s death Peter plunged into an abyss of guilt. But Jesus brought him out of it using a very powerful force: FORGIVENESS. If we’re honest, though, we would also admit of our … [Read more…]