Building for Eternity
Lyndall Bailey
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Breaking out of the Twilight Zone
1 month ago
It is reported that by age forty 90% of every thought, word & action is rooted in a habitual reflex. Before we envy the ‘freedom’ of youthfulness, it is also becoming clear that our habits and attitudes are becoming fixed from the age of 25.
Of course some habits are helpful and some of our relational tendencies are positive. The challenge of spiritual maturity is to discern which habits we need to ‘break’ and which ones we should nurture.
This is something most people seem to explore each new year. Many of us make ‘new year resolutions’ which generally do not survive as long as the January sales. Such failures can often lead to guilt and feelings of hopelessness.
The test of true Christianity is that when we stumble and fall we grasp hold of God’s grace and get up, secure in the forgiveness available in Christ. We then need to become aware of those times, people and places that take us out of the ‘light’ of Christ and into a murky twilight zone of worldly pursuits and desires.
Keeping a diary and recording the thoughts and feelings that accompany our slips into ‘sin’ are a useful first step. We need to identify the areas of our personal temptations so that we can bring the light of God’s gospel and love to bear.
Stephen Semenchuk
Senior Pastor
To see this week’s bulletin Click on this link: 2012 JAN 08
Making a Stand
2 months ago
In the shadows of the National Labor Party Conference we can understand afresh the teaching of Ephesians 6.
Paul reminds us in this letter that Christians are engaged in a spiritual battle. Anti-God and anti-Christian forces will be at work in society until Jesus returns and winds up history.
- Christians will find themselves on the front line as we stand for important out-workings of our faith.
- Our church will continue to practice marriage as only between a man and a woman.
- We will continue to fight for Christian values that honour God and benefit every person in society.
- We take this stand, not in our own strength but, in the power of our almighty Creator.
Prayer is our primary weapon and the gospel truths of forgiveness, salvation, grace and the word of God, equip us for our battle.
Stephen Semenchuk
Senior Pastor
To view this week’s bulletin click on this link: DAC Bulletin 4 DEC 2011
Precious Feedback
2 months ago
Today’s surveys are part of a national process that is now into its 3rd decade. Every five years church people from every denomination are asked for their opinions. It is the most comprehensive infor
mation system amongst church people anywhere in the world.
What do we do with this precious feedback?
It is used by Christian leaders to understand their people better. It helps us work out our strengths and weaknesses. It identifies opportunities. The results help us know where we need to improve and where we can praise God for his work.
Please take the time to fill in the survey as every opinion matters. When the experiences of each unique person are combined we learn where patterns of behaviour exist or not. The results inform our prayers and challenges our preconceptions.
Stephen Semenchuk
Senior Pastor.
PS For those who miss out on Sunday …..
please come down to the office and fill out a survey during the week.
To view this week’s bulletin click on this link: DAC Bulletin 27 NOV 2011