Another highlight at the Queensland Presbyterian Assembly was hearing from Nathan Carse who co-coordinates the chapter of Krosswerdz Brisbane. He finds himself regularly in the Brisbane Youth Detention Centre where he runs weekly Bible studies, Hip-Hop workshops (MMAD) and is a part of monthly Church services within the centre. Thoughtful, passionate and talented, Nathan’s creative …
This article from Gospel Coalition Australia challenges a perception that seeing our own localities as mission fields fulfils the local church’s obligation to partner in global mission. From the post: We are not saying that Australia doesn’t need Gospel mission – it does. We are not saying that local Gospel believers don’t need to constantly …
Songs of preparation: I’ll Praise You In The Gathering (Psalm 22), My Lord, What Love Is This? (Amazing Love), and When Morning Gilds The Skies Call to worship: Prayer of Approach and Confession: Grant us so perfectly to know your Son Jesus Christ to be the way, the truth, and the life, that we may …
With all the sensitivity that can be mustered, it has to be said on a regular basis that it’s so important for folk who are part of a local church to want to engage visitors and newcomers before and after the service. Spending thirty or forty minutes talking to exactly the same person each week …
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