Our God Provides (OT)
The Light of the World – Christmas Day 2025
Christmas Day Worship – The Light of the world made his home with usReading: John 1:1-14 Preacher: Rev Phil Swain Celebrate the birth of Jesus in a way which is full of life and love. We will be singing Christmas carols with our Christmas band, “show and tell” (a chance for people to show off their Christmas presents), a creative talk for the kids, some special Christmas prayers, and our minister Phil will share the story of how the Light Read more
A Christmas Pantomime – Christmas Eve 2025
A creative and humorous play a Christmas Pantomime performed by many of our kids and young people who have attended the “Countdown to Christmas” program. Hear the Christmas story through this creative Christmas Pantomime like you’ve never seen before! Heroes and Villains take the stage, with plenty of audience interaction, to help us find the light of Christmas.
The Light of Joy
Advent week #3 – The Light of JOYReading: Luke 2:1-20 Preacher: Rev Phil Swain We continue our Advent journey as we light the third candle — the Candle of Joy. For some people, joy comes naturally at Christmas but for other the joy is more complicated. What does it mean to speak of “great joy” at Christmas? Our reading from Luke 2:1–20 shares the story of the shepherds who most likely were not initially feeling joyful — overlooked, tired, and Read more
The Light of Peace
Advent week #2 – The Light of PeaceReading: Luke 1:26-38 Preacher: Rev Phil Swain We continue our Advent journey as we light the second candle — the Light of Peace. We’ll be looking at Mary’s conversation with the angel in Luke 1:26–38, and that her first reaction wasn’t peace but rather she was “greatly troubled.” Why would words of favour and promise unsettle her? And how does she move from confused and overwhelmed to a place of trust and peace Read more
Jesus the King who walks with us
Title: Jesus the King who walks with usSeries: Christ the King SundayReading: Daniel 3:1, 8-30 Preacher: Rev Phil Swain In this sermon we celebrate Christ the King Sunday and we are reminded that Jesus is not a distant ruler sitting on a lofty throne, but a King who walks with us — even in life’s fiery trials. We will exploring Daniel chapter 3 – the story of Shadrack, Meshack and Abednego and the experience of standing up to power and Read more
GG#3 – Real Life
Title: Real LifeSeries: Growing GenerosityReadings: Mark 10:17-31 Preacher: Phil Swain What does it really mean to live a full, abundant, real life? This week, in the final message of our Growing Generosity series, Phil explores Jesus’ encounter with the rich young man and what it teaches us about where true life is found. Real life isn’t about accumulating more but about following Jesus’ way of generosity, freedom, and grace — discovering that in giving, we receive, and in letting go, Read more
GG#2 – Real Significance
Title: Real SignificanceSeries: Growing GenerosityReadings: Matthew 5:13-16 & Micah 6:6-8 Preacher: Phil Swain This Sunday is the second week in out Growing Generosity program — a three-week journey exploring what it means to live with generosity. Our theme this week is “Real Significance” – building on last week’s idea of God’s blessings to us, we will explore how we can find true meaning and fulfilment in life. We will also be looking at the second pillar of our Vision 2030 Read more
GG#1 – Real Happiness
Title: Real HappinessSeries: Growing GenerosityReadings: Matthew 5:1-12 Preacher: Phil Swain We begin our Growing Generosity program — a three-week journey exploring what it means to live with generosity. Each Sunday in worship we will focus on a different aspect of what it means to grow in generosity as followers of Jesus, both as individuals and as a church community – to live a life that reflects God’s extravagant grace and love in all we do. Our theme this week is Read more
Called by God – Elijah
Title: Called by God ElijahSeries: Old Testament / Called by GodReadings: 1 Kings 19:1-18 Preacher: Phil Swain Throughout this series we’re exploring what it means to be called by God — to listen for God’s voice, to respond with faith, and to discover how our unique gifts and stories become part of God’s bigger purpose. Each week we have been exploring biblical characters who remind us that calling isn’t just for prophets or pastors, but for all of us, right Read more
TRUST – God Will Provide
Title: Trust! God will provideSeries: Old Testament / Our God ProvidesReadings: Exodus 16:1-18 Preacher: Phil Swain This Sunday we wrap up our Our God Provides series by joining the Israelites out in the desert (Exodus 16:1–18). Even though they had just seen God’s amazing rescue in the Exodus story, it didn’t take long before the doubts set in. Hungry and uncertain, the people began to complain that God might not provide for them. But instead of turning away, God graciously Read more
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