May2020
Rejoice always
by Pastor Glenn Crouch
‘Though the fig tree does not blossom … yet will I rejoice in the Lord’ (Habakkuk 3:17–18).
May2020
Abundant living
by Jane Mueller
God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work (2 Corinthians 9:8).
May2020
A story of trust
by Pastor Chris Mann
‘Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.” When he had said this, he breathed his last’ (Luke 23:46).
May2020
God’s mysterious ways
by David Spanagel
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new generation of people has been stepping up to participate in sharing worship with the people of Hope Vale in Far North Queensland and beyond.
May2020
A story of changing who we embrace into our life and community
by Pastor Chris Mann
Jesus answered him, ‘Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise’ (Luke 23:43).
May2020
A story of embrace instead of judgement
by Pastor Chris Mann
‘Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing”‘ (Luke 23:34a).
May2020
National Sorry Day and Reconciliation Week 2020
by Bishop John Henderson
There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. (Galatians 3:28) This powerful truth of Scripture, is immensely liberating.
May2020
A story of surprising freedom and grace
by Pastor Chris Mann
‘So Pilate … released the man who had been thrown into prison for insurrection and murder’ (Luke 23:24a,25a).
May2020
Sharing the chance to say goodbye
by Tania Nelson
The late Pastor Paul Albers had organised everything about his funeral but COVID-19 restrictions meant it could not proceed as originally planned. With only 10 people able to attend funerals when he was farewelled in late March, how do you manage with so many wanting to pay their respects?
May2020
A story of how people helped us
by Pastor Chris Mann
‘As the soldiers led him away, they seized Simon from Cyrene, who was on his way in from the country, and put the cross on him and made him carry it behind Jesus’ (Luke 23:26).