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Come before God and ask for the Holy Spirit to be inside us. We cant do this in our own strength. But look at the scriptures - the life of Peter for example, often getting things wrong, forward thinking too much. He is so human, like us, but he did receive the fullnes of God in the upper room! Ps Sean gives a short message about the power of the Hioly Spirit falling upon our lives and encourages us to receive God's Spirit, and His power.

Ps Sean continues the series on "We Value Comissioning", this week looking at Salt and Light. His reference text is Matthew 5:13-16 - Salt and Light (after the Beatitudes). The purpose of Salt is to Enhance flavour Preserve Purpose of Light is to Expose darkness Bring a sense of direction Sean goes on to speak about the fact that sometimes we have to wake up even when it doesn't feel good, because our destination requires our discpline. Our comfort can keep us cozy, but living can keep us dozy! Weakness can stop us from being salt and light. However, even though we feel weak in an area, it’s time to wake up to God's call! The Lord is not asking us to be perfect, or to have it all together. He is asking if you will wake up in weakness and GO for Him. We need to allow the salt and light of His presence to break out of our lives and into our world.

Ps Steu today speaks on the last of the Family Church values - We Love Commissioning. So far this year, messages have been laying foundations focusing on our church values.. We value PEOPLE (arms)We value NEW LIFE (robe)We value RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD (ring)We value CHURCH FAMILY (shoes)We value GATHERING (table)We value COMMISSIONING (field) We value commissioning to bring in the harvest by actively going into this world without conforming to it. This calling moves us to serve our communities and operate as God’s ministers in all spheres of life, committed to doing His work His way. To achieve this, we are dedicated to raising and developing leaders who are equipped to take positions of authority and influence across society. Today, Ps Steu focuses on the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20). This message looks at the focus of the words "go", the true meaning of being a disciple and how this is relevant to the Great Commission. To be a disciple we must be BAPTISED in water as a declaration of our new life in ChristEQUIPPED to live in the way of Jesus and His KingdomEMPOWERED by the presence of Jesus (Holy Spirit) The parable of the lost son (Luke 15) reminds us that we must never forget where we have come from! We once lived in the field, far away from the Father’s House. We were once lost sheep but are now reunited with Christ Jesus (Ephesians 2:13). However, there are many ‘lost sheep’ still out in the field (of this world), and Jesus has called us ‘found sheep’ to go into the field and bring the lost into our Father’s House! In Mark 16:15 we are told to "Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone". Ps Steu goes on to speak about the fact that God has given us this task of reconciling people to Him (2 Corinthians 5:18-21). We should not be ashamed of the Good News about Jesus. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone all believers. Will we say "yes" today to being part of the Commission? Blessed are the feet of those who bring Good News! (Romans 10:15).

In this gripping message Ps Paula starts by asking us if we can tell the difference between phrases/sayings which are in scripture and those which are not. In this age of social media it's very easy to believe a lie. We must be careful what we allow to shape our thinking, our minds. Isaiah 40:8 says that the grass rivers, the flowers faint, but the word of our God will stand forever. Before we believe something because it sounds good or others are saying it we need to ask ourselves "Is it in the word of God?" Ps Paula asks the cardinal question.. "Am I ready for the return of Jesus Christ?".... She refers to the parable of the Ten Virgins (Matthew 25:1-13) to illustrate her points as she goes on the speak about the importance of us being ready for Jesus. He certainly will come again, we just do no know exactly when. She speaks about three key aspects... We want to know HimWe want to live for Him We want to love like Him Ps Paula ends her message inviting the congregation to renew their faith in Jesus and dedicate their lives to Him.

Today is Harvest Sunday which marks the end of the main harvest time; it’s a celebration for all Gods provision and a time of thankfulness and gratefulness. Ps Sean’s message looks at the parable of the sower in Mark 4:1-20 and is titled ‘How’s Your ground?’ Mark 4:3-9 (NKJV) “Listen! Behold, a sower went out to sow. And it happened, as he sowed, that some seed fell by the wayside; and the birds of the air came and devoured it. Some fell on stony ground, where it did not have much earth; and immediately it sprang up because it had no depth of earth. But when the sun was up it was scorched, and because it had no root it withered away. And some seed fell among thorns; and the thorns grew up and choked it, and it yielded no crop. But other seed fell on good ground and yielded a crop that sprang up, increased and produced: some thirtyfold, some sixty, and some a hundred.” And He said to them, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear!” Jesus spoke in terms everyone could understand, this time agricultural but often financial. Emphasis here was on listening to the Word of God. Ps Sean goes on to explain how some people listened, some did not or only for a short time and how this related to the different types of ground where seed was sown – Path, Rocky, Thorns & Good. Ps Sean then explains how we can see if there is ‘good soil’ in our lives…. Good Soil Obeys - Matthew 7:24-25 “Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock. The reason for this wasn't just hearing the word, it was doing the word. Good soil lives in obedience. Good Soil Remains - John 8:31-32 “So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” Good soil does not leave or abandon God or His word, but hold’s on and stays connected. Good Soil Bears Fruit - Mark 4:20 “But those that were sown on the good soil are the ones who hear the word and accept it and bear fruit, thirtyfold and sixtyfold and a hundredfold.” John 15:8 “By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples”. Does your life produce fruit in the areas you are living in? PS Sean asks us …How is Your Ground?, is there evidence that the Word of God is growing in our lives?, Can people see Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness or Self Control in our workplaces, families, friendships, church, community or ministry? The Parable of the Sower is seemingly well known to most of us, but this message gives us fresh challenges regarding its true meaning and what Jesus was really imparting about Kingdom living.

Ps Paula speaks this week, continuing the series on the value of gathering. She mentions, with biblical refernces how the early church grew in small groups and how these relate to our Connect Groups of today. Listen to this informative and challenging message!

This Sunday, we continued to look at “We Value Gathering." Pastor Steu shared a brilliant word on the house of God, and how we ought to value coming together, choosing joy, and serving faithfully in God's house. Ps Steu spoke about the different elements of God's house, and how powerful it is that we get to worship our Father together, invite others in from the world to know our Father, and serve alongside each other as a family to make sure God's house reflects His excellent heart. We want to encourage you to be committed to the house of God. For some of you, that may look like serving on a team in church, for others, it may mean coming with an attitude to build meaningful relationships with other people in church. Whatever it looks like for you, we pray that God speaks to your heart about the importance of valuing gathering together, and we know that God's house becomes even more beautiful as we all play our part!

This Sunday, we had a fantastic message from Pastor Carla as we began our new series exploring our church values. We looked at the Value - “We Value Gathering." There is something powerful about coming together. We weren’t created to do life alone, we need one another. When we gather, we encourage each other, worship together, grow in faith, share our stories, carry one another’s burdens, and make space for God to move among us. Church isn’t just a building we come to; it’s a family we belong to. Whether you’ve been part of church for years or you’re just beginning to explore faith, there is a place for you. So let’s keep choosing to gather, choosing community, and choosing to make being together a priority. You never know how your presence might encourage someone else, and you never know what God might do when we come together!

Ps Sean speaks about New Seasons today. The message is shorter than normal as our service was focused on Kids Church year group transitions. In Mark 1 v 16 and following, Jesus calls His first disciples, who were fishermen to follow Him. They immediately left what they were doing....attending to nets...and followed Him. A "New Season" was suddenly upon these men! These kind of Seasons can do two things to us - they can shape us or make us, but Ps Sean paints a picture of when a ship is anchored correctly and a seasonal change comes, it doesn't move. So if the winds changed or waves blew up all of a sudden, this is a new season but the boat being anchored properly should not start to move. If it was not anchored it would drift where the wind blew it. Likewise with us, we don't want our church to be people that are just blown from left to right or torn by the feelings or emotions. We need our anchor in Him. If we are not in Christ, we will not have an anchor for our soul. Ps Sean leaves us with three questions for the next season in our lives: What are we or who are we trusting for this next seasonWho am I followingWhere am I heading All of these questions are elucidated in the message but weneed to carefully examine the who, what, where and why of our lives.

Ps Connie concentrates on the various stories associated with David's life in the Old Testament as she unwraps her message about seeking and enquiring of the Lord. Saul went after David, chasing after him for himself in the wilderness, foreign lands at one point - the Philistines. But in spite of all this, David had a heart for God, he was a strong obedient man. David didnt lead a peferct life, but even after various mishaps he repented and inquired of God. Maybe we have walked with God a while, but do we really enquire after Him, seek His face before we decide what to do? These are the things Connie discusses in this message.

This week was a Trailblazers takeover for the whole service. After their summer camp 2026 there was lots to share, testimonies, Trailblazer led worship....the whjoel; service was given over to the youth. Ps Sean and Paula did the introductions!

Ps Nacho brings a message centred around 2 Corinthians 4:18, where we are enjoined to "... fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal." Basically, it's about the difference that living with an eternal or God perspective makes in our lives, especially during tough or challenging seasons. The benefits of developing such a God-oriented perspective include the so-called giants we face being scaled down to their proper size, and we are also enabled to approach them with the mentality of an overcomer, which is what we are in Christ!

Ps Sean today speaks about an interesting topic during the summer. "Did you hear that".....often we hear but dont listen! Sometimes we are so accustomed to sounds and noises we dont hear then any longer. At Pentecost, they heard the sound, the crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard their own language being spoken. Is it possible for us to become so familiar with God's presence? Cab we stop noticing the sound of God and what he is doing? Are we noticing him today? There's a difference between being familiar with God that we lose reverence to God, ....familiarity where He no longer means anything. This is a real challenge.

A big thank you to Pastor Ezra for sharing God's Word so faithfully. We concluded our New Nature series by looking at the fruit of the Spirit, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. It was such an encouraging message, reminding us of the importance of remaining in Him, because it is only as we abide in Christ that this fruit grows in our lives. The message was shorter due to a medical situation, but we thank God all concened are well. As we continue through the summer, let us take time to rest, refresh, and continue drawing close to Jesus. Whatever this season looks like for us whether it's full of family, holidays, work, or simply a slower pace may we know His peace, His strength, and His presence each day. Keep abiding in Him, encourage one another, and remember that God is at work in every season.

Following from Ps Steu's message in the New Nature series last week looking at Love, Joy and Peace, this week Ps Sean speaks about Patience, Kindness & Goodness. He details how our lives are impacted by original sin from the Garden of Eden, how Jesus has overcome all of this for us at the cross, but also how we cannot live with one foot in each camp.....kingdom living or worldly ways. How can we walk living in the Kingdom of God when we're living according to something that's not of the Kingdom of God - living according to the things of Flesh? We must realise that though the world may walk in this way, it is not our walk. Our walk is not to be jealous with one another, not to quarrel with one another, to be envious with one another, to be sexually immoral, with the way in which we live. The Gospel gives us a New Nature. Ps Sean expands on this as he tackles real life issues associated with Patience, Kindness & Goodness.