This week at City Night Church we conclude our 1 Thessalonian series. Mike Turner will be preaching from 1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:28. The OT reading is Daniel 12:1-4.
Join us for coffee in the square at 6pm, before church at 6:30pm. We'll be joining together for dinner in the Cathedral after church.
See you there.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Shola! News and prayer points from the Sholls
Peter and Sarah Sholl with Karina, Lucy and Miriam
In Monterrey, Mexico
An Easter road trip
During the Easter week we made a 2000km round trip to Guadalajara for VIVE09, a once-every-four-years mission conference run by the Mexican student group COMPA. It was a great way to meet some COMPA students and staff and see how they do things. We also met several people from around Latin America who are interested in further study using the Moore courses. We got to see some of the Mexican countryside and enjoyed the huge open spaces, mountains and cacti.
We went to several Catholic cathedrals during our trip. In Guadalajara and Zacatecas, the cathedrals were packed with people doing their Santa Semaña (Holy Week) business - long prayers to saints, queues for confession and extra petitions. However, we were surprised to find that the ‘big day’ is Friday, not Sunday. On Friday there were huge processions and masses requiring crowd control etc., while on Sunday it was very quiet. On Easter Sunday we went to the Catholic cathedral in Monterrey to see what was on. We found things running like any other Sunday. Perhaps this reflects the dominant focus here on a dead or suffering Jesus, rather than a risen, ruling Jesus. We’ve also noticed this emphasis in the art that decorated the cathedrals. We have much to rejoice in following our living Lord.
In brief
๏ Our house is great - light and spacious, and it will suit our family needs well. We’ve bought furniture and are well on the way to getting ourselves set up.
๏ Our car is comfortable and a great blessing.
๏ The girls have started well at school and are making friends and slowly picking up Spanish.
๏ Pete has completed a one-month Spanish intensive and Sarah has been working steadily
with a language helper. Both were due to start a new course yesterday, but due to the outbreak of swine flu, all schools in Mexico are closed for two weeks.
๏ Our boxes from Australia have arrived and most have been unpacked. The library is brilliant!
Please pray
๏ Thanks for the celebration of Miriam’s birthday with friends.
๏ Thanks for a safe and productive trip to Guadalajara, and for the enjoyment we got from time with people and exploring some of Mexico.
๏ Thanks that we are comfortable in our home and feeling quite settled in Monterrey.
๏ Thanks that we feel we have made some progress in Spanish, but pray for more.
๏ Pray that we would be feeding ourselves from the Bible.
๏ Pray that we will manage as the weather begins to get very hot.
๏ Pray that we’ll continue to learn more about Mexican culture and how to love people well.
๏ Pray for the authorities and people as they deal with the outbreak of swine flu.
Bible verse
“You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here.” (Mark 16:6, NIV)
Check out the Sholls' blog.
In Monterrey, Mexico
An Easter road trip
During the Easter week we made a 2000km round trip to Guadalajara for VIVE09, a once-every-four-years mission conference run by the Mexican student group COMPA. It was a great way to meet some COMPA students and staff and see how they do things. We also met several people from around Latin America who are interested in further study using the Moore courses. We got to see some of the Mexican countryside and enjoyed the huge open spaces, mountains and cacti.
We went to several Catholic cathedrals during our trip. In Guadalajara and Zacatecas, the cathedrals were packed with people doing their Santa Semaña (Holy Week) business - long prayers to saints, queues for confession and extra petitions. However, we were surprised to find that the ‘big day’ is Friday, not Sunday. On Friday there were huge processions and masses requiring crowd control etc., while on Sunday it was very quiet. On Easter Sunday we went to the Catholic cathedral in Monterrey to see what was on. We found things running like any other Sunday. Perhaps this reflects the dominant focus here on a dead or suffering Jesus, rather than a risen, ruling Jesus. We’ve also noticed this emphasis in the art that decorated the cathedrals. We have much to rejoice in following our living Lord.
In brief
๏ Our house is great - light and spacious, and it will suit our family needs well. We’ve bought furniture and are well on the way to getting ourselves set up.
๏ Our car is comfortable and a great blessing.
๏ The girls have started well at school and are making friends and slowly picking up Spanish.
๏ Pete has completed a one-month Spanish intensive and Sarah has been working steadily
with a language helper. Both were due to start a new course yesterday, but due to the outbreak of swine flu, all schools in Mexico are closed for two weeks.
๏ Our boxes from Australia have arrived and most have been unpacked. The library is brilliant!
Please pray
๏ Thanks for the celebration of Miriam’s birthday with friends.
๏ Thanks for a safe and productive trip to Guadalajara, and for the enjoyment we got from time with people and exploring some of Mexico.
๏ Thanks that we are comfortable in our home and feeling quite settled in Monterrey.
๏ Thanks that we feel we have made some progress in Spanish, but pray for more.
๏ Pray that we would be feeding ourselves from the Bible.
๏ Pray that we will manage as the weather begins to get very hot.
๏ Pray that we’ll continue to learn more about Mexican culture and how to love people well.
๏ Pray for the authorities and people as they deal with the outbreak of swine flu.
Bible verse
“You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here.” (Mark 16:6, NIV)
Check out the Sholls' blog.
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Women's Evangelistic Prayer Meeting - Thursday 30th April 2009
A quick reminder that some of the women from City Night Church will be gathering together on Thursday morning at 8am at Cafe Rush (263 Clarence St, Sydney) to pray for our non-Christian friends, family and work colleagues, asking that our gracious Father might give us opportunities to talk with them about Jesus and that we may have the joy of seeing them brought from death to life as they come into relationship with him.
If you can be in the city at 8am on Thursday, we'd love to see you there. I understand that this isn't possible for everyone - no fear, you can pray wherever you are! Why not come along if you can, or otherwise spend some time on Thursday praying for your friends and family who don't yet know Jesus.
Other dates for your diary: May 28; June 25; July 30; August 27; Sept 24; Oct 29; Nov 26.
If you can be in the city at 8am on Thursday, we'd love to see you there. I understand that this isn't possible for everyone - no fear, you can pray wherever you are! Why not come along if you can, or otherwise spend some time on Thursday praying for your friends and family who don't yet know Jesus.
Other dates for your diary: May 28; June 25; July 30; August 27; Sept 24; Oct 29; Nov 26.
Monday, April 20, 2009
Yesterday morning at the Cathedral
Governor-General joins ANZAC prayers | News stories | Sydneyanglicans.net
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What a great way for us at the Cathedral to be leading our nation, as we lead in prayer for defence force personnel and their families and clearly and boldly speak the word of God.
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What a great way for us at the Cathedral to be leading our nation, as we lead in prayer for defence force personnel and their families and clearly and boldly speak the word of God.
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Friday, April 17, 2009
City Night Church: 19 Apr 2009
This week, we are resuming our 1 Thessalonians series. Mike Turner will be preaching from 1 Thessalonians 3. The OT reading is Jeremiah 37:6-38:6.
Join us for coffee in the square at 6pm, before church at 6:30pm.
There is an optional dinner in the city (at your own cost) after supper.
Join us for coffee in the square at 6pm, before church at 6:30pm.
There is an optional dinner in the city (at your own cost) after supper.
From the Dean: 19 Apr 2009
How strange is the death of one of God's people. The Psalmist says, "Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints" (Ps 116:15).
The Psalmist was rejoicing in thanksgiving for being spared by God from death. "The snares of death encompassed me; the pangs of Sheol laid hold on me; … Then I called on the name of the LORD: … you have delivered my soul from death, my eyes from tears, my feet from stumbling; I will walk before the LORD in the land of the living" (Ps 116:3-4, 8-9). But then he makes this extraordinary claim in verse 15, that the death of his saints is precious in his sight. The verse speaks of our great value to God. A great value that is seen in particular in our death.
We matter to God. Death matters to God. Our death never goes unnoticed by him. Our 'passing' is never a matter of indifference to him. The cemeteries may be full but God still values the death of his people.
It is why he sent his Son into the world: to pay the price for sin. He died our death and rose to give us new life - but we still die.
Even though we die, death has not defeated us. For "neither death nor life … can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord" (Rom 8:38-39). So Christians do "not grieve as others who have no hope" (1 Thess 4:13). We do grieve, for death is horrible, but we grieve in the certainty of the resurrection.
That is why we greet this week's news of the death of Sir Marcus Loane with the mixed emotions of joyful sorrow.
Sorrow because we have lost one of Australia's greatest sons, and one of Sydney's greatest leaders. Joy, because our brother in Christ has finally come to rest from his labours and to enjoy the presence of his beloved Lord and Saviour.
Sir Marcus' 97 crowded years can be summarised as: child of God, husband, father of four, grandfather of 17, great grandfather of 23, minister of the gospel, pastor, army chaplain, scholar, lecturer, college principal, archbishop, primate, historian, theologian, author, and preacher. He preached in every parish of our diocese and every diocese of our nation. He was a great ambassador for Christ, often representing our diocese around the world. But apart from telling of a full and active life in the service of other people, such a summary does not really remind us of the man.
He was, for most of his working life, quite simply the leader of Sydney Anglicans. A Christian of deep Protestant and Evangelical convictions, he stood for all that Sydney Anglicans hold dear. He was a man in Christ. Reverently, carefully and faithfully committed to the exposition of the Scriptures. He loved the sovereign ways of God's action in the salvation of people - especially in the Reformation of the 16th century, the Evangelical Awakening of the 18th century and in the history of Australia. In his own tumultuous times, he stood firmly for the evangelization of the city and nation, while being deeply involved in the promotion of world mission. Consistent with the tradition of evangelicals, he carried a deep social conscience for the poor, the addicted and the marginalised of our society, the "widows and orphans" of our day.
He was a humble man of great personal integrity, strength and resolve; physically powerful, but quiet and gentle. There was a meekness about him that came from strength of mind, body and - most of all - spirit. He was a man of great gravitas who enjoyed a lively sense of humour. He was a public figure who disliked publicity; after one interview, a journalist described him as the only man she had met who was able to smile and look pained simultaneously.
His use of words was very precise and poetic. Celebrating 71 years of marriage, he said: “The greatest prize I ever won was the heart of the noblest girl I ever knew”. His careful crafting of words gave great power to both his preaching and his writing. There was an emotional intensity carried in the content of his communication, without any use of emotionalism. It was a matter of passionately held truth clearly expressed.
The clergy of my generation had an unreserved admiration of him. His very distinctive manner of speech was often impersonated. His memory for details was legendary. But it was his willingness to courageously stand for the truth, without fear or favour, which won our deep veneration.
Archbishop Loane had a reputation for being conservative and resistant to change. I only ever found him personally encouraging as I tried to adapt church life to the changing culture of the day. Every time I met with him, his concern was for saving souls and encouraging people into ministry, especially to the overseas mission field. This concern for the personal and pastoral work of the gospel overwhelmed any concern about change or conservation. It is not surprising that he spent his final 27 years faithfully engaged in pastoral and personal ministry amongst the people of his local parish. It says a lot about him as the humble man of God.
But now is the time of his death. It time to thank God for the gift of this great leader who faithfully fulfilled his ministry. "Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God. Consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith" (Heb 13:7).
His death will not pass unnoticed by us. But as the Psalmist reminds us, it will not pass unnoticed by God either, for "precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints".
The Psalmist was rejoicing in thanksgiving for being spared by God from death. "The snares of death encompassed me; the pangs of Sheol laid hold on me; … Then I called on the name of the LORD: … you have delivered my soul from death, my eyes from tears, my feet from stumbling; I will walk before the LORD in the land of the living" (Ps 116:3-4, 8-9). But then he makes this extraordinary claim in verse 15, that the death of his saints is precious in his sight. The verse speaks of our great value to God. A great value that is seen in particular in our death.
We matter to God. Death matters to God. Our death never goes unnoticed by him. Our 'passing' is never a matter of indifference to him. The cemeteries may be full but God still values the death of his people.
It is why he sent his Son into the world: to pay the price for sin. He died our death and rose to give us new life - but we still die.
Even though we die, death has not defeated us. For "neither death nor life … can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord" (Rom 8:38-39). So Christians do "not grieve as others who have no hope" (1 Thess 4:13). We do grieve, for death is horrible, but we grieve in the certainty of the resurrection.
That is why we greet this week's news of the death of Sir Marcus Loane with the mixed emotions of joyful sorrow.
Sorrow because we have lost one of Australia's greatest sons, and one of Sydney's greatest leaders. Joy, because our brother in Christ has finally come to rest from his labours and to enjoy the presence of his beloved Lord and Saviour.
Sir Marcus' 97 crowded years can be summarised as: child of God, husband, father of four, grandfather of 17, great grandfather of 23, minister of the gospel, pastor, army chaplain, scholar, lecturer, college principal, archbishop, primate, historian, theologian, author, and preacher. He preached in every parish of our diocese and every diocese of our nation. He was a great ambassador for Christ, often representing our diocese around the world. But apart from telling of a full and active life in the service of other people, such a summary does not really remind us of the man.
He was, for most of his working life, quite simply the leader of Sydney Anglicans. A Christian of deep Protestant and Evangelical convictions, he stood for all that Sydney Anglicans hold dear. He was a man in Christ. Reverently, carefully and faithfully committed to the exposition of the Scriptures. He loved the sovereign ways of God's action in the salvation of people - especially in the Reformation of the 16th century, the Evangelical Awakening of the 18th century and in the history of Australia. In his own tumultuous times, he stood firmly for the evangelization of the city and nation, while being deeply involved in the promotion of world mission. Consistent with the tradition of evangelicals, he carried a deep social conscience for the poor, the addicted and the marginalised of our society, the "widows and orphans" of our day.
He was a humble man of great personal integrity, strength and resolve; physically powerful, but quiet and gentle. There was a meekness about him that came from strength of mind, body and - most of all - spirit. He was a man of great gravitas who enjoyed a lively sense of humour. He was a public figure who disliked publicity; after one interview, a journalist described him as the only man she had met who was able to smile and look pained simultaneously.
His use of words was very precise and poetic. Celebrating 71 years of marriage, he said: “The greatest prize I ever won was the heart of the noblest girl I ever knew”. His careful crafting of words gave great power to both his preaching and his writing. There was an emotional intensity carried in the content of his communication, without any use of emotionalism. It was a matter of passionately held truth clearly expressed.
The clergy of my generation had an unreserved admiration of him. His very distinctive manner of speech was often impersonated. His memory for details was legendary. But it was his willingness to courageously stand for the truth, without fear or favour, which won our deep veneration.
Archbishop Loane had a reputation for being conservative and resistant to change. I only ever found him personally encouraging as I tried to adapt church life to the changing culture of the day. Every time I met with him, his concern was for saving souls and encouraging people into ministry, especially to the overseas mission field. This concern for the personal and pastoral work of the gospel overwhelmed any concern about change or conservation. It is not surprising that he spent his final 27 years faithfully engaged in pastoral and personal ministry amongst the people of his local parish. It says a lot about him as the humble man of God.
But now is the time of his death. It time to thank God for the gift of this great leader who faithfully fulfilled his ministry. "Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God. Consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith" (Heb 13:7).
His death will not pass unnoticed by us. But as the Psalmist reminds us, it will not pass unnoticed by God either, for "precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints".
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Certainty: Atheism & Christianity
Really good post here by Michael Jensen. Go read it.
If you are not sure about the bloke who converted back to Christianity, you can read about it here, not that it is all that important for the MJ post.
If you are not sure about the bloke who converted back to Christianity, you can read about it here, not that it is all that important for the MJ post.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Baptism and Confirmation
What is baptism?
In Acts 2:38 we read:
Baptism is a picture representing profound spiritual truths: death, resurrection and cleansing.
Death
The Christian has died with Christ:
We have been raised with Christ:
Our sins are forgiven and we are now clean in his sight:
Why should I be baptised?
If you trust in Jesus as your Lord and Saviour, it is right and appropriate to be baptised publicly and to declare your repentance of your former way of life and your trust in Jesus for the forgiveness of sins and the promise of eternal life.
Being baptised won't make you a Christian person (in fact, there have been people in the Bible who were baptised but then later abandoned the faith, such as Ananias and Sapphira). But baptism is the appropriate response of those who have been made alive in Christ. It is more a sign to others than ourselves, and it is a great way to proclaim the gospel with our very lives to our friends and family.
Baptism is a profound symbolic act that mirrors the spiritual reality that happens when you accept Jesus as your Lord and Saviour: he cleanses you from sin and you receive new life in the Holy Spirit.
If you trust in Jesus as your Lord and Saviour and have not been baptised before, why not be baptised before your Christian family here at City Night Church?
What is Confirmation?
Within the Anglican Church, there is a service of confirmation that enables people to affirm their faith in God and their desire to serve him throughout their lives. In the confirmation service, the bishop lays hands on those who have been baptised and instructed in the Christian faith, praying over them that God's indwelling Spirit will strengthen and guide them.
For those who have been baptised as infants, the service of confirmation allows them to openly, before the whole church, take upon themselves and confirm the promises made on their behalf by their parents and godparents. It is a fantastic opportunity for them to declare their faith in Jesus Christ and give testimony to his work in them by his Holy Spirit.
Interested?
Talk to Mike or Mandy to find out more.
We are happy to baptise people any week (by arrangement) at City Night Church. We have Bishop Rob Forsyth coming on 24 May 2009 for a confirmation service, and we would be happy to include others on this night as well.
In Acts 2:38 we read:
And Peter said to them, "Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit". (ESV)Baptism is a symbol. It's a symbol of the new life that a person receives in Jesus Christ. It is an identification with Jesus, and an opportunity to declare what we believe and be publicly identified as a Christian believer.
Baptism is a picture representing profound spiritual truths: death, resurrection and cleansing.
Death
The Christian has died with Christ:
I have been crucified with Christ. it is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. (Galatians 2:20, ESV)Resurrection
We have been raised with Christ:
We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life. For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we shall certainly be united with him in a resurrection like his. (Romans 6:4-5, ESV)Cleansing
Our sins are forgiven and we are now clean in his sight:
Baptism, which corresponds to this, now saves you, not as a removal of dirt from the body but as an appeal to God for good conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ ... (1 Peter 3:21, ESV)It is not the water in baptism that is magical or that saves people, in the same way that it is not a wedding ring that makes people married or that is the marriage. But as the wedding ring points to the reality of the marriage, so water baptism points to the greater reality that underlies it: the change in life that God works in us by his Spirit as we come to trust in Jesus' death and resurrection for our salvation.
Why should I be baptised?
If you trust in Jesus as your Lord and Saviour, it is right and appropriate to be baptised publicly and to declare your repentance of your former way of life and your trust in Jesus for the forgiveness of sins and the promise of eternal life.
Being baptised won't make you a Christian person (in fact, there have been people in the Bible who were baptised but then later abandoned the faith, such as Ananias and Sapphira). But baptism is the appropriate response of those who have been made alive in Christ. It is more a sign to others than ourselves, and it is a great way to proclaim the gospel with our very lives to our friends and family.
Baptism is a profound symbolic act that mirrors the spiritual reality that happens when you accept Jesus as your Lord and Saviour: he cleanses you from sin and you receive new life in the Holy Spirit.
If you trust in Jesus as your Lord and Saviour and have not been baptised before, why not be baptised before your Christian family here at City Night Church?
What is Confirmation?
Within the Anglican Church, there is a service of confirmation that enables people to affirm their faith in God and their desire to serve him throughout their lives. In the confirmation service, the bishop lays hands on those who have been baptised and instructed in the Christian faith, praying over them that God's indwelling Spirit will strengthen and guide them.
For those who have been baptised as infants, the service of confirmation allows them to openly, before the whole church, take upon themselves and confirm the promises made on their behalf by their parents and godparents. It is a fantastic opportunity for them to declare their faith in Jesus Christ and give testimony to his work in them by his Holy Spirit.
Interested?
Talk to Mike or Mandy to find out more.
We are happy to baptise people any week (by arrangement) at City Night Church. We have Bishop Rob Forsyth coming on 24 May 2009 for a confirmation service, and we would be happy to include others on this night as well.
Monday, April 13, 2009
A surprising opportunity
On my day off today, I went to buy some furniture. I'm feeling pretty ordinary, and really wanted to go, get what I wanted and come home to the couch. I wasn't thinking about an opportunity to share the gospel; I wasn't looking out for doors that might open in conversation.
But God had other ideas.
As I went to pay, the shop owner saw the Bible in my bag and the conversation started something like this:
The conversation continued - we talked a little about his fear of militant Islam, his desire for his kids to have something to hope in and his recognition that there is something wrong in the world, and that we fail to live the right way. I got to mention Jesus and the hope that we can have in him, and I pulled out the copy of The Essential Jesus (which I carry in my handbag in the hope of being able to give it away to people when the opportunity arises). It wasn't the clearest explanation I've ever given, but he seemed really eager and was keen to take the book and read it.
I'm giving thanks to our gracious Father for this opportunity, and praying that as this mean reads Luke's Gospel he will understand who Jesus is and put his faith in him. Now to get a new copy of The Essential Jesus from church to put in my handbag.
But God had other ideas.
As I went to pay, the shop owner saw the Bible in my bag and the conversation started something like this:
Him: "Not meaning to be rude for looking in your bag, but is that a Holy Bible in there? Do you read it?"
Me: "Yes, it is a Bible. And yes, I do read it."
Him: "Wow. I didn't think anyone read it any more. I'm really worried about my kids - they have nothing, no hope, no belief in something bigger than they are, nothing that makes them afraid so they will do the right thing."
Me (a little stunned at how the conversation had opened up, mumbled something like): "So what do you believe?"
The conversation continued - we talked a little about his fear of militant Islam, his desire for his kids to have something to hope in and his recognition that there is something wrong in the world, and that we fail to live the right way. I got to mention Jesus and the hope that we can have in him, and I pulled out the copy of The Essential Jesus (which I carry in my handbag in the hope of being able to give it away to people when the opportunity arises). It wasn't the clearest explanation I've ever given, but he seemed really eager and was keen to take the book and read it.
I'm giving thanks to our gracious Father for this opportunity, and praying that as this mean reads Luke's Gospel he will understand who Jesus is and put his faith in him. Now to get a new copy of The Essential Jesus from church to put in my handbag.
Sunday, April 12, 2009
He is risen! He is risen indeed!
Christianity stands or falls on the resurrection. As Paul says in 1 Cor 15:12-18, if Jesus has not been raised from the dead, then Christians should be pitied, for we are still dead in our sins and our faith is in futile.
But the good news of today is that the tomb was empty because Jesus is alive. The risen Jesus appeared to many and then ascended into heaven, where he now sits at the right hand of our Father, interceding for our sins. Death is defeated and in him we have new life.
What a glorious day!
Now if Christ is proclaimed as raised from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? But if there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised. And if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain. We are even found to be misrepresenting God, because we testified about God that he raised Christ, whom he did not raise if it is true that the dead are not raised. For if the dead are not raised, not even Christ has been raised. And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins. Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished. If in Christ we have hope in this life only, we are of all people most to be pitied. (1 Cor 15:12-18, ESV)
But the good news of today is that the tomb was empty because Jesus is alive. The risen Jesus appeared to many and then ascended into heaven, where he now sits at the right hand of our Father, interceding for our sins. Death is defeated and in him we have new life.
What a glorious day!
Friday, April 10, 2009
In my place, condemned he stood
Today is GOOD Friday.
As we remember the death of Jesus, we celebrate. It is a good day.
How can death be good?
Jesus' death is good because he is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world (John 1:29).
Jesus' death is good because it ransoms us from futility (1 Peter 1:18-19).
Jesus' death is good because it shows us God's love, justifies us, saves us from God's wrath and reconciles us to God (Romans 5:6-10).
Jesus' death is good!
As we remember the death of Jesus, we celebrate. It is a good day.
How can death be good?
Jesus' death is good because he is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world (John 1:29).
Jesus' death is good because it ransoms us from futility (1 Peter 1:18-19).
Jesus' death is good because it shows us God's love, justifies us, saves us from God's wrath and reconciles us to God (Romans 5:6-10).
Jesus' death is good!
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Simply Christianity
On Tuesday May 19 we commence our 5-week Simply Christianity course.
The group will start at 7.15pm in the Upper Chapter House (enter via Bathurst St gate). You are also welcome to join us for dinner from 6.30pm (for a small charge of $5).
Simply Christianity is a great way of helping people to find out about Jesus.
Sydney Easter Convention
Good Friday is Sydney Easter Convention. 2pm-5pm at St Andrew's Cathedral, Sydney.
Cost is $15, including afternoon tea. Register or turn up on the day.
Monday, April 6, 2009
Equip Early Bird Rate Closing Soon
The Equip Women's conference is on Saturday 23rd of May.
There are 2 identical conferences:
Daylight from 9am - 3.30pm
or
Twilight from 2pm -7.30pm
Earlybird registrations close on 13th April. Click here to register for just $45.
I'm planning on going to the daylight session, but there are normally City Night Church women at both sessions.
There are 2 identical conferences:
Daylight from 9am - 3.30pm
or
Twilight from 2pm -7.30pm
Earlybird registrations close on 13th April. Click here to register for just $45.
I'm planning on going to the daylight session, but there are normally City Night Church women at both sessions.
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Bowling and BBQ
On Saturday 18th April from 3-5pm we'll be bowling and BBQing at Maroubra. Just $20 per person for everything except drinks.
Should be heaps of fun. RSVP to Dan or Leanne on Sunday night, or email us here to let us know you are coming.
Friday, April 3, 2009
How will you spend your money?
The High Court has ruled that the Tax Bonus for Working Australians is valid, which means that many of us at City Night Church will be in line to receive $900 from the government from Monday next week.
How will you spend that money? Remembering that all things come from God, why not consider giving back the first-fruits of that gift to the work of God at City Night Church? If just 50 partners gave 10%, that would be $4,500 towards proclaiming Jesus to our city.
Why not be radical and consider giving a larger percentage of it away?
How will you spend that money? Remembering that all things come from God, why not consider giving back the first-fruits of that gift to the work of God at City Night Church? If just 50 partners gave 10%, that would be $4,500 towards proclaiming Jesus to our city.
Why not be radical and consider giving a larger percentage of it away?
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