Saturday 10th January 2026:
Hi everyone,
We praise God for a very precious farewell for Brad Hobbs yesterday.
The message of hope in Christ was clear throughout his memorial service. The resurrection of Jesus assures us that we too will be resurrected if we have faith in him. Thanks again to all who assisted yesterday to ensure a beautiful expression of love and hope.
Tomorrow we are looking at Paul’s response to “Super Apostles” in 2 Corinthians12. Paul is ensuring these new, but false teachers do not impact the Corinthian fellowship. Paul teaches us all how we are to handle our imperfections and trust Christ. What a freeing message for us all!
Don’t forget we have worksheets for the children during the holidays that are available on the table at the door.
The National Pastors and Leaders Conference is in the last week of February in Coffs Harbour. We have a team attending from Childers so let us be praying for this gathering.
We are also excited to announce our May Family Camp will be happening again at Peirsons Farm, Goodwood. A very special speaker will be announced shortly.
Please be praying for those who have health challenges. John Rankin, Christine Stark, John Griffith and Sharon Moller’s Mum Elsie, are in need of our prayers at present (along with others).
Don’t forget we have an Australia Day Beach Picnic on Monday, January 26th at Woodgate. Bring your family and friends to this relaxed event. More details very soon.
As we move into a new year, we are seeking people to be involved in our various departments, especially children, youth and hospitality ministries. (it’s amazing how much joy is shared even by just putting out chairs) let Pastor Amanda or myself know if you have a desire to serve in the life of our fellowship even in the smallest way.
Just a gentle reminder to not park near the hardware store so we don’t impact the owners business in any way. (Plenty of parking directly behind the Cultural Centre with easy access to the main street)
I look forward to sharing in worship tomorrow. If you are away, may God encourage and bless you.
Pastor Alan
Saturday 3rd January 2026:
Hi everyone,
Have you ever realized how precise salvation is, that it isn’t driven by man’s religious efforts, but by full trust in Jesus that he has completed all requirements to open up the way to be saved?
Yes, by his sacrifice achieved by love and grace, God accepts all who come by faith in Christ alone. The apostle,Paul, who had many earthly claims to being righteous (Philippians 3:4-9) called all his efforts rubbish when compared to Christ’s amazing actions of salvation. That faith alone in Christ was sufficient to save, yet in coming to Christ asking him to forgive and save us, we experience being born into his Kingdom. We are a new creation, the old has gone, the new has come. (2 Corinthians 5:17)
Tomorrow we will look at the new creation from 2 Corinthians 5:14-21.
It is also the first Sunday of the month, so we will celebrate communion together for the first time in 2026. Come with a heart prepared through forgiving others and trusting Christ alone.
Children’s fun worksheets will be available during the message.
We continue to uphold Mllton, Lynette, Amanda and Mark as they grieve the loss of Bradley. We praise God for Brad’s faith throughout his two year health battle. Details for the memorial service are still being finalised.
Please be praying for other families who have loved ones that are seriously ill. Let us uphold Ken and Kathy and Trish who are giving care to relatives. May the hope of Christ be precious to all.
On January 17, we are holding Worship and Leadership seminars. More details next week.
Have you noticed the newly planted church gardens are starting to grow? We look forward to moving to the new worship centre in the coming months.
I wanted to ask that we don’t park too close to the Hardware store so that the customers have easy access to this business. We certainly don’t want to negatively impact the business in any way.
There is a large car park behind the Post Office in Crescent Street with an easy walk through to the Cultural Centre.
I look forward to catching up tomorrow,
Blessing Pastor Alan
Saturday 27th December 2025:
Hi everyone,
We are just back from Rocky after spending a wonderful Christmas with our family. I trust you all looked towards Jesus as the reason for the season.
The end of the year draws near. Tomorrow, Pastor Amanda has prepared a special powerpoint looking back over this amazing year. God is so good!
Tomorrow’s message completes our Messiah series – Jesus our good Shepherd.
Read Matthew 2:6, Ezekiel 34 and John 10:12-14 True leadership.
We will have some fun worksheets for the children and I will have some sweet prizes for those who show me their work after the service.
We will have a catch up cuppa available after the service.
I look forward to seeing you tomorrow,
Blessings Pastor Alan
Christmas 2025
Good morning everyone,
The first Christmas began spectacularly with angels filling the sky with praises to God. The message given to the terrified shepherds was GOOD NEWS for the whole world. Today, in the town of David, a Saviour has been born to you, he is the Messiah, the Lord. God’s rescue mission had commenced. He sent his one and only son to come to earth and be the forgiver of sins and the reconciliation back to the Father. Little did the shepherds or the angels know just how much of a sacrifice the rescue mission would require. But in that moment in the field outside Bethlehem, all was joy and praise for the miracle of Jesus coming to the earth.
May we all reflect and rejoice that God loves us so much.
Tomorrow at 8am we gather for a Christmas Celebration service at the Cultural Centre. We aim to be finished within the hour and then all go on to our Christmas Day activities. We won’t be having a cuppa after this service and thankfully will not be required to pack up the chairs either.
We will continue to look at Messiah from Micah 5:2 and Luke 2:8-14
May joy and wonder capture our worshiping hearts.
Karenne and I would like to wish you a blessed Christmas and pray your joy in the Lord shines to all you are sharing with. May the gift of the Saviour be the reason we celebrate.
Pastor Alan
Saturday 20th December 2025:
Hi everyone,
The promise that God would send His Son to save us was prophesied all the way back in Genesis. (Gen.3:16/49:10) Satan may have tricked man into the bondage of sin and death, but an amazing rescue plan was promised.
When Jesus was born even the angels couldn’t help but fill the sky in joyful song. It is the only time in human history that such a heavenly choir was ever witnessed. Jesus has come to be our Saviour.
Tomorrow we start a series looking at the Messiah. Read Isaiah 7:13-14. The comforting news for a besieged Judea became great news for all mankind.
It’s also time for our Bougainville Bucket where our few coins or notes go towards helping the church in Bougainville.
Some great news!! We will be able to leave our chairs set up over the coming Christmas break so please check with Janet before packing up anything.
Christmas service will be at 8am this Thursday at the Cultural Centre.
Please continue to pray for Sharon Mollers mum Elsie as she is praying to be able to go home from hospital on Monday.
Keep praying for the true message of Christmas to enter the hearts of our community. What a present to receive!
Pray for all who have to work over the break. Police, Health and Age care and other essential workers. Also, for those who are alone amongst the celebrations.
I pray that each of you will dwell on Christ and shine in your families this Christmas. May His love and Peace be yours,
Blessings Pastor Alan