Category Archives: General

Easter

You may not be aware that boys as young as ten are trafficked to perform the backbreaking and hazardous job of harvesting cocoa beans in the Cote d’Ivoire, West Africa. These cocoa beans are turned into the chocolate that we … Continue reading

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an economy of love and abundance

Numbers 21:4-9, John  3: 14-21, Ephesians  2: 4-10′ ‘The inconstancy of human actions is bracketed by the constancy of God.’* God’s love for the world. Our gathered life is to be scattered into the world That God loves – to … Continue reading

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Trudy’s memories of Vietnam

Tri’s Dad. He is such an inspirational man. He comes across as a friendly gregarious man, who is willing and interested in everyone and has a great relationship/partnership with his wife. To have come from a background where he has … Continue reading

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Go – ‘you are beautiful!’

We are called to “Follow” and to “go!” – Following Jesus involves going to “all the world”, particularly to to the abandon places of the empire – where people are suffering – and be light and salt to bring out … Continue reading

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New beginnings and beginning again

Every new beginning requires courage to take the first step, to take risks, and to be ready for change and the willingness to be change. Jonah was asked to do something new, something a little bit different from what he … Continue reading

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Happy New Year! 2014 was a huge year – with the ‘Gift of Refuge’ pilgrimage to Canberra and the ongoing work of advocating for Asylum Seekers. Key partnerships with Baptcare, Ivanhoe Grammar plenty campus, Lentara and with local artists and … Continue reading

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1 million stars installation at The Big Design Market

View Maryann’s email for further updates and info of events in 2015

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Canvas for Turbo

it’s more helpful to provide Turbo with a Canvas (to keep encouraging him to paint) then to give money. Consider buying a canvas and leave them at church at the front desk, so when Turbo visits us, there is a … Continue reading

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Prayer space

Join Gavin, Theo and I for prayer every Thursday 2:30pm

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