Welcome to our service today. It is great to have you here and we would love to invite you to stay after the service and join us for morning tea.

Gratitude is a powerful practice that transforms our hearts and our relationship with God. Scripture reminds us to give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for us in Christ Jesus (1 Thes 5:18). Gratitude shifts our focus from what we lack to what we have, and most importantly, it helps us recognise God's faithfulness in every season.

In moments of trial or uncertainty, we may struggle to see reasons for gratitude. Yet, even in the hardest times, we are called to give thanks, for God’s love never fails. He is with us through every storm, and His promises remain true. When we cultivate gratitude, it nurtures a spirit of peace and trust in God’s provision. We can be thankful for His presence, His grace, and the hope we have in Christ.

Psalm 103:2 says, “Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all His benefits.” Let us remember all that God has done for us - He forgives, heals, redeems, and crowns us with love and compassion. As we count our blessings, we honour the One who gives them. Today, let your heart overflow with gratitude, for God is good and His mercy endures forever.

Blessings, Sandra

Welcome to our service today. It is great to have you here and we would love to invite you to stay after the service and join us for morning tea.

Love is at the very heart of the Christian faith. God’s love is unconditional, sacrificial, and unchanging. He demonstrated this ultimate love by sending His Son, Jesus, to die for us while we were still sinners. This act of love calls us not only to receive God's love but to reflect it in our lives.

In 1 Corinthians 13, Paul paints a beautiful picture of love - patient, kind, not envious, not boastful. This love isn’t just an emotion but it’s a choice, a commitment to care for others, even when it’s difficult. When we love, we mirror the heart of God, who is love itself.

True love, as modelled by Christ, is sacrificial. It requires humility, forgiveness and putting others before ourselves. As followers of Jesus we are called to love our neighbours, even our enemies, and to forgive as we have been forgiven.

May we all reflect on God's great love for us and ask how we can show His love to those around us. May our lives be a testimony to the transformative power of the love of God as we walk out our faith in Him.

Blessings, Sandra

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Perseverance is a vital part of the Christian walk. Life often brings challenges that test our faith and endurance. God's Word encourages us to press on, even when the road is tough. In Galatians 6:9 Paul reminds us that perseverance leads to a harvest -  both spiritually and personally, if we do not give up.

Perseverance is not about pushing through in our own strength, but about relying on God’s faithfulness. When we face trials we are invited to depend on His grace, knowing He walks with us every step of the way. Just as a runner keeps going in the final stretch, we must keep our eyes on the prize - Jesus Christ, the Author and Perfecter of our faith (Hebrews 12:2).

When you're weary, remember that God is with you, and His power is made perfect in your weakness. Perseverance is not merely enduring, but trusting that God is using every trial to shape you more into His likeness.

Take heart today - your perseverance is not in vain. Keep pressing on, for God's promises are true, and a great reward awaits those who endure!

Blessings,

Sandra

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God’s simple requests are often stepping stones to life’s greatest blessings. When Peter said yes to Jesus’ two small requests, his whole mission changed from fisherman to fisher of men.

After a long and fruitless night Peter would have been exhausted. Yet he willingly accepted Jesus on board and pushed his boat out from the shore so everyone could hear what He was saying. After delivering His message, the Lord told Peter to head out to deeper water, even though from Peter’s point of view the timing was wrong. Despite this, Peter obeyed and was blessed with not one but two loads of fish.

Often God’s blessings result from our compliance with seemingly insignificant requests. If we refuse His prompting to perform minor actions, what reason have we given Him to trust us with a more important responsibility?

If Peter had refused to lend Jesus his boat he’d have missed the blessing of a huge catch of fish - and perhaps even the opportunity to be an apostle. Over the next few years Peter personally witnessed miracles more spectacular than any he saw that first day. So let’s make sure we are faithful in the small things the Lord asks of us so we are ready for the bigger ones that lie ahead.

Blessings,

Sandra