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Sunday Dec 31, 2023
Sunday Dec 31, 2023
A message from Pastor Wayne Kerber.
The season of Christmas doesn't end on December 25. We are God's beloved Children and heirs to all we receive though Jesus' birth and resurrection.
Sunday Dec 31, 2023
Sunday Dec 31, 2023
A message from Pastor Wayne Kerber.
The season of Christmas doesn't end on December 25. We are God's beloved Children and heirs to all we receive though Jesus' birth and resurrection.
Title photo by Sixteen Miles Out on Unsplash.
Monday Dec 25, 2023
Monday Dec 25, 2023
I pray that every one of you experiences this powerful miracle of Christmas, the Good News that brings great joy—that you experience the same good news as the shepherds did on the night the angel came to visit them: “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all people. For to you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord.”
Now you might be like me and love all that goes with Christmas, the time spent with family, the music of Christmas, the celebration of it all—but I want to tell you that this is Christmas right here, spoken about in the Bible—written about on the pages of this amazing book—this is the heart and soul of all we need for Christmas—it’s the greatest story ever that brings great joy!
This story that has been passed on down the years is all we need folks—it’s been true for every century past and will be true for every century to come—and this story was foretold by the prophets of long ago as recorded by the prophets like Isaiah and Malachi.
But after Malachi God went silent for a period of time—there was a time between the Old and New Testaments—a period of 400 years—where God was silent—400 years God didn’t speak through His prophets to His people. But then, just at the right time—God’s time—He spoke into that silence—and He did it in an amazing way—at an amazing time—and what was the timing? Census time—one of the craziest periods for people to be caught up in—people rushing here and there to register—and into this craziness—into this upheaval, God broke His silence.
And He broke into it with the cry of a baby—not with a huge fanfare, or with the biggest display and performance that has been given on planet earth—no, God chose to break into the silence with a cry of a human baby. And with the human cry of a teenage girl giving birth to a baby boy who cries—Jesus, Son of God, deity, in human flesh—God saying I’m coming to earth, and I know that the earth I’m coming to is a broken one. I know that the people I’m coming to are crying—I know the world that I’m entering into is weary—and I want you to know that I identify with your brokenness, and your crying, and your weariness—God’s first sound after 400 years is a cry—the cry of a baby—Emmanuel—God with us.
Pastor Wayne Kerber
Monday Dec 25, 2023
Monday Dec 25, 2023
I pray that every one of you experiences this powerful miracle of Christmas, the Good News that brings great joy—that you experience the same good news as the shepherds did on the night the angel came to visit them: “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all people. For to you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord.”
Now you might be like me and love all that goes with Christmas, the time spent with family, the music of Christmas, the celebration of it all—but I want to tell you that this is Christmas right here, spoken about in the Bible—written about on the pages of this amazing book—this is the heart and soul of all we need for Christmas—it’s the greatest story ever that brings great joy!
This story that has been passed on down the years is all we need folks—it’s been true for every century past and will be true for every century to come—and this story was foretold by the prophets of long ago as recorded by the prophets like Isaiah and Malachi.
But after Malachi God went silent for a period of time—there was a time between the Old and New Testaments—a period of 400 years—where God was silent—400 years God didn’t speak through His prophets to His people. But then, just at the right time—God’s time—He spoke into that silence—and He did it in an amazing way—at an amazing time—and what was the timing? Census time—one of the craziest periods for people to be caught up in—people rushing here and there to register—and into this craziness—into this upheaval, God broke His silence.
And He broke into it with the cry of a baby—not with a huge fanfare, or with the biggest display and performance that has been given on planet earth—no, God chose to break into the silence with a cry of a human baby. And with the human cry of a teenage girl giving birth to a baby boy who cries—Jesus, Son of God, deity, in human flesh—God saying I’m coming to earth, and I know that the earth I’m coming to is a broken one. I know that the people I’m coming to are crying—I know the world that I’m entering into is weary—and I want you to know that I identify with your brokenness, and your crying, and your weariness—God’s first sound after 400 years is a cry—the cry of a baby—Emmanuel—God with us.
Pastor Wayne Kerber
Sunday Dec 24, 2023
Sunday Dec 24, 2023
Christmas Eve (7.30pm service)/Christmas Day (9.30am service)
I pray that every one of you experiences this powerful miracle of Christmas, the Good News that brings great joy—that you experience the same good news as the shepherds did on the night the angel came to visit them: “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all people. For to you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord.”
Now you might be like me and love all that goes with Christmas, the time spent with family, the music of Christmas, the celebration of it all—but I want to tell you that this is Christmas right here, spoken about in the Bible—written about on the pages of this amazing book—this is the heart and soul of all we need for Christmas—it’s the greatest story ever that brings great joy!
This story that has been passed on down the years is all we need folks—it’s been true for every century past and will be true for every century to come—and this story was foretold by the prophets of long ago as recorded by the prophets like Isaiah and Malachi.
But after Malachi God went silent for a period of time—there was a time between the Old and New Testaments—a period of 400 years—where God was silent—400 years God didn’t speak through His prophets to His people. But then, just at the right time—God’s time—He spoke into that silence—and He did it in an amazing way—at an amazing time—and what was the timing? Census time—one of the craziest periods for people to be caught up in—people rushing here and there to register—and into this craziness—into this upheaval, God broke His silence.
And He broke into it with the cry of a baby—not with a huge fanfare, or with the biggest display and performance that has been given on planet earth—no, God chose to break into the silence with a cry of a human baby. And with the human cry of a teenage girl giving birth to a baby boy who cries—Jesus, Son of God, deity, in human flesh—God saying I’m coming to earth, and I know that the earth I’m coming to is a broken one. I know that the people I’m coming to are crying—I know the world that I’m entering into is weary—and I want you to know that I identify with your brokenness, and your crying, and your weariness—God’s first sound after 400 years is a cry—the cry of a baby—Emmanuel—God with us.
Pastor Wayne Kerber
Sunday Dec 24, 2023
Sunday Dec 24, 2023
Is this just another Christmas?
It is easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of busyness as we prepare for our celebrations… and become jaded, even disillusioned… losing sight of the wonder, the peace and the joy of what Christmas is all about…
What if we took some moments to breathe, to focus…
What if the answer is right in front of us?
What if there’s a child in a manger who holds the key to wonder, peace and joy?
Join us at 9:30am as we focus on Jesus… the light of the world, the one who became one of us and made home among us… who brought with him God’s wonder, peace and joy… Join us as we worship him with carols accompanied by an organ…
Sunday Dec 24, 2023
Sunday Dec 24, 2023
Is this just another Christmas?
It is easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of busyness as we prepare for our celebrations… and become jaded, even disillusioned… losing sight of the wonder, the peace and the joy of what Christmas is all about…
What if we took some moments to breathe, to focus…
What if the answer is right in front of us?
What if there’s a child in a manger who holds the key to wonder, peace and joy?
Join us at 9:30am as we focus on Jesus… the light of the world, the one who became one of us and made home among us… who brought with him God’s wonder, peace and joy… Join us as we worship him with carols accompanied by an organ…
Sunday Dec 17, 2023
Sunday Dec 17, 2023
John the Baptist was so popular that people asked if he was the Christ. His humble and powerful denial points away from himself and on to Jesus. Just think of the potential we can unlock in others when we deflect from ourselves and release them. You get to experience one of the greatest thrills in life: seeing others soar and prosper.
Pastor Peter Steicke
Bible Readings:1 Peter 2: 9-10; John 1: 6-8, 19-28 (NRSVA)
Sunday Dec 17, 2023
Sunday Dec 17, 2023
John the Baptist was so popular that people asked if he was the Christ. His humble and powerful denial points away from himself and on to Jesus. Just think of the potential we can unlock in others when we deflect from ourselves and release them. You get to experience one of the greatest thrills in life: seeing others soar and prosper.
Pastor Peter Steicke
Bible Readings:1 Peter 2: 9-10; John 1: 6-8, 19-28 (NRSVA)
Sunday Dec 10, 2023
Sunday Dec 10, 2023
The most significant gift each of us receives is not the presents but God’s presence. Jesus is Immanuel, which means “God with us”. He comes to show us the fullness of Father God’s heart toward us. Being present with others is also the most profound way we can share Jesus’ presence with others. In the message, you’ll see how driving lessons, hairdressing, and succession planning in farming all contribute to you giving the best Christmas gift ever.
Pastor Peter Steicke
Bible Readings: 1 Corinthians 4:14-21; Mark 1:1-8 (NRSA)