Sermons from April 2020

Serving in Humility

26th April 2020
Dan Lush

Being a City on a Hill is not about being being the biggest, loudest or the strongest. It’s about serving our community with humility and letting the light of Jesus shine through. Here’s Dan to share some thoughts on the subject.

Loving Well & Looking Out

19th April 2020
Alison Lloyd

As we raise our eyes and look out ward we will grab hold of our identity as those who are gracious, compassionate and righteous. Alison encourages us to Love Well and Look Outward.

We Are With You

5th April 2020
Trevor Lloyd

Trevor encourages us that we can all be champions but equally we can all champion each other. Become an armour bearer today and think about who you can say “I Am With You” to.

Sermons from April 2020

Serving in Humility

Loving Well & Looking Out

We Are With You

We are a place to belong

We are a faithful presence

We enable transformation

We care for the whole person

We encourage creativity and responsiveness

We strengthen the whole community

What does this look like in practice?

The asylum seeker not only learned English but was also integrated into somewhere they felt they belonged

The person who escaped slave trafficking learnt to play, have fun and make friends

The person with mental health challenges was listened to and a network of peer supporters grew around them

The volunteer with learning difficulties found purpose and fulfilment and was transformed with self–confidence and courage

The person looking for work was taught skills, given experience, but also found their creative dreams again

The addict was given a chance to make friends, feel valued and not judged

The abused person was given opportunities to help and be loved, having a chance to feel worth again

The family in need were given food and clothes and were released from the isolation of poverty with new long term friendships

The young parent of an autistic child was taught not only with new parenting ideas but was mentored by grandparents with experience

The elderly man attended a mixed aged class where he learned not only new ideas, but also helped him feel young again

The isolated parent with twins found people just like them, who understand and related to them

Alison Lloyd and Charlene Novak lead a team of volunteers to deliver a range of activities and opportunities to connect with others.

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