Hebrews (11-12) lists a great number of fragile and flawed people who are commended for their faith. They form part of a great ‘cloud of witnesses’ who encourage us in our own fragile and flawed humanity to live our own lives of faith.
Sermon at St. David’s, Oakleigh, Rev. Arnie Wierenga, 070819 (pdf)
Abraham was commended for his faith. Knowing God’s promises before he began his journey, he moved into God’s future with courage and vision.
Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. Jesus provides is with a reminder to focus on things of ultimate value.
An eye for value …
Mary and Matha guide us towards those things that endure.
The incarnations art exhibition and wisdom’s feast are among the many exciting things to hit Melbourne in the busy month of July.
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Coffee growers in Mbale, Uganda might never have experienced true peace, except for a simple cooperative .
Jeanette Acland offers an ecumenical intensive course in the parables. This is designed as a further step for those already familiar with the Godly Play/ Montessori method.
The course is offered over three Fridays in May 2008 and class size is kept to a maximum of eight people. Cost: $310 (includes some materials). Held at St Mary’s Anglican Church, North Melbourne.
For more information contact the Centre for theology and Ministry on 9340 8815 or email info@ctm.uca.edu.au.
This retreat provides an opportunity to spend time in prayer, seeking God and praying for the graces desired for ministry. The retreat will include times of shared prayer, facilitated discussion and shared meals.
Accommodation is available at MacLean House and the 3 days will be held at the Centre for Theology and Ministry 4 to 6 March 2008.
Facilitators: Sharon Hollis and Joan Wright Howie. For more information contact 9340 8819 or email info@ctm.uca.edu.au.