Connections

2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Heather — Sat, 19 May 2012 00:27:25 +0000

Paul affirms words from the Lord …. But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”

As Christians, how do our lives testify to the Lord?

How do we respond when we come up against a ‘thorn in the flesh’?

A sermon based on 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 by Joshua Skeat, May 13, 2012.

2 Corinthians 11:16-33

Heather — Fri, 18 May 2012 23:55:02 +0000

Paul disregarded pain and discomfort to follow a path of humble service, giving of himself for the glory of God and the spread of the gospel. We are challenged to follow his example; to be the point of difference in the culture in which we live, living a life founded in Christ’s love, in spite of the difficulties and obstacles we may face.

A sermon based on 2 Corinthians 11:16-33 by Joshua Skeat, from May 6, 2012.

The beginning of a new season

Joshua — Wed, 09 May 2012 07:15:38 +0000

Friday 4th May marked the beginning of a new season for Connections, as we joined together with the Burnie Congregation to celebrate the commissioning of Noel Bowditch as the Rector of the Parish of Burnie. It was great to gather as God’s people in worship and prayer as we commissioned Noel as leader among us as God’s people, to serve with us in the ministry and mission of the Church in this area.

On Sunday the 6th of May, Noel and his wife Lynne joined us at Connections for our regular Sunday gathering. During this time we were able to learn a little more about them both, particularly their passions and hopes for our Parish, and it was great to gather around and pray them in together.

Our time together on Sunday was rounded off as we seized the opportunity as a community to join together in a Soup and Sandwich lunch. It was great to see so many stay around, to enjoy much good food, and to share life with one another. Thank you to all who organised this time and provided the food for us to share in.

Noel and Lynne join our Parish after 10 years at the Parish of Sandy Bay and Taroona. They are both excited to be part of a Parish that is expressing its life and ministry in both traditional and fresh, contemporary forms.

In recent years Noel has been Mission Support Officer and Archdeacon for the City South Mission Network and served as Consultant to the Parish of Franklin-Esperance and Bruny Island Special Ministry District. He enjoys reading, good coffee, walking in mountainous areas and a few workouts each week at the gym.

Lynne was born and grew up in the eastern suburbs of Sydney. Prior to moving to Burnie she worked at Elizabeth College in Hobart, where her work in recent years has been focused in the areas of supporting refugee and international students, counselling and managing the retention and attendance programs.

God is good!

This is an exciting time for Connections and for the Parish. Please pray for us as we enter this new season, and pursue the mission that God is calling us to. Pray also for Noel and Lynne as they settle into life on the North West Coast and ministry in the Parish of Burnie and for wisdom as they lead us in this season.

2 Corinthians 11:1-15

Heather — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 03:30:01 +0000

Paul teaches us that we have been promised to Christ as the betrothed to her husband. We have a responsibility to know Jesus and know the gospel in order to build each other up and hold each other accountable that what we say and do is true to the word of God.

A sermon based on 2 Corinthians 11:1-15 by Joshua Skeat, from April 22, 2015.

Due to recording difficulties, the sound quality of this recording is below our normal standard.

2 Corinthians 10

Heather — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 02:13:47 +0000

Do we measure ourselves by our own standards or by the standards set by God?

We have been called by God. Are we staying true to His call and growing in faith? If we are then we can trust that God will provide.

A sermon based on 2 Corinthians 10 by Joshua Skeat, from April 15, 2012.

John 10: 11-21

Heather — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 01:13:31 +0000

Jesus said “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for his sheep.”

A sermon based on John 10: 11-21 by Joshua Skeat, from April 8, 2012.

Due to recording difficulties the sound quality of this recording is below our usual standard.

John 8:12-20

Heather — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 11:03:25 +0000

When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”

A sermon based on John 8:12-20 by Joshua Skeat,
from April 1, 2012.

KLT News Update

Heather — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 23:48:12 +0000

KLT (Kids’ Learning Time) continues to offer activities which cater for primary and pre-school aged children as part of the regular Sunday worship program at Connections. During April we consider the events of the week leading up to Jesus’ death on the cross through to his resurrection.

Apr 1    Luke 19:28-40; 22:39 – 48         The King’s decision
Apr 8    Luke 24: 1-12                             Death defeated
Apr 15 Luke 24: 13-35                           Walk to Emmaus
Apr 22 Luke 24: 36-49                           Flesh and Bones

We will be encouraging the children to consider how they can experience the new life of Jesus in themselves.

John 6:25-59

Heather — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 22:54:34 +0000

Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty.”

A sermon based on John 6:25-59 by Joshua Skeat, from March 18, 2012.

John 6: 1-15

Heather — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 02:20:02 +0000

As we read of the miracle of Jesus feeding the crowd of five thousand, we see Jesus as our provider. He points us to a generous and loving God, a God of the impossible, whose blessings are dispensed according to the richness of His grace rather than the poverty of our works.

A sermon based on John 6:1-15 by Joshua Skeat, from March 11, 2012.