Diversity in Humanity - Phillip Jensen

Phillip Jensen - Six in the City Talk #2 from Audio Advice on Vimeo.

Phillip's talk from last week.

Walk by the Spirit

James M has penned this poem, a reflection of the recent series on The Spirit and the current You, Sex and Society.


Swift as a blink of an eye
It may have been overlooked
Has it sneaked in recently
Surely left unnoticed it will dominate you shortly
And any reflection of this being in the mirror is now ugly
If necessary, search deep in the peace of night within
And thoroughly if you must find this subtle sin
Before it finds you shamefully, spectacularly
It is surely there waiting to be found
Before it festers into rage, anger to cause greater wounds
A hint of pride is like a foot in the door
That opens up a passage to only invite trouble
Careful lest it takes root and harvests bitterness
And the genesis of grieving the Holy Spirit of God
But the blood of Christ can overcome against all odds
Swiftly in forgiving prayers bring to Him again, and no other
Therefore, in your privileged allegiance to the Creator
Stand down any hints of pride, arrogance and bitterness
And show its value is no less than genuine and worthless
It’s no loss for His sakes, the great humble Prince of Peace
To stand down any poisonous traits of sinful nature
Before any of it takes residence within and matures
Remember in nakedness you were once lost in the beneath
But now clothed with Christ and rescued from the jaws of eternal death
Rise to live and walk by the Spirit as a result of being saved by faithfulness

By James M.

Unity in Humanity - Phillip Jensen

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Big Church Week 3

This Sunday is week 3 of You, Sex and Society.

Phillip will be opening God's word and helping us to understand Unity in Marriage.

Big Church starts at 6pm, with coffee and hot chocolate on the George St side (weather permitting) from 5.30pm. We'll be having dinner together after church as well, in the Upper Chapter House from about 7.45pm for just $5.

So why not join us for church, and then continue conversations over pizza and pasta in the Chapter House?

No Soup for you!

We've all eaten and enjoyed Emma's Lentil, Bean and Bacon Soup ... now you can make it at home.

Ingredients:

2 tspns olive oil

1/2 onion finely chopped

1/2 tspn minced garlic

1 carrot peeled and finely chopped

1 stick celery finely chopped

1 cup canned chopped tomatoes

1 cup chicken stock

1/4 cup brown lentils*

150g canned cannellini beans

salt and pepper to taste

2 tblspns grated parmesan

2 rashers bacon (or equiv. ham)†

Method:

Rinse and drain cannellini beans. Heat oil in a large saucepan and add the onion and bacon/ham (if using). Cook, while stirring, for 4 minutes or until soft. Add the garlic, carrot and celery and cook for 2 minutes while stirring. Stir in the tomato and chicken stock and bring to the boil. Add the lentils, reduce the heat and simmer for 40 minutes or until the lentils are tender, stirring occasionally. Stir through the beans, season with salt and pepper and heat through. Spoon into warm bowls, sprinkle with parmesan and serve with bread rolls. Serves 3

* I actually use red lentils and simmer for less time.

† Optional.

To modify it for vegetarians, you just use a vegetarian stock and omit the bacon.

Big church continues

This Sunday is week 2 of You, Sex and Society. Phillip will be opening God's word and helping us to understand Humanity in Diversity.

Big Church starts at 6pm, with coffee and hot chocolate on the George St side (weather permitting) from 5.30pm.

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