Tomorrow morning an intrepid group of mgpc folk will climb on a coach and travel to Adelaide so we can attend worship at Para Hills Presbyterian church on Sunday morning. (And a dinner on Saturday night) Then we’ll climb on a coach and come home. Why? Because we believe that a healthy local church invests …

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Some of you know Mark Peterson, musician and song writer. He’s currently posting a series, Diary Of A Musical Transition, about the changes which the church he serves (Holy Trinity, Adelaide, Australia) is going through in musical style. The model which is being implemented is similar in philosophy and practice to what we try for …

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Westminster Larger Catechism – Lord’s Day 40 Q & A 161 Q How do the sacraments become effectual means of salvation? A The sacraments become effectual means of salvation, not by any power in themselves, or any virtue derived from the piety or intention of him by whom they are administered, but only by the …

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I found Nathan Lovell’s three-part series posted on The Briefing blog very helpful. He explores how eastern and western – Christian and Muslim cultural backgrounds manifest themselves in situations such as the recent waves of riots over the youtube video which portrayed Mohammad. I believe the points made have implications for individuals and churches involved …

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