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A Better High Priest (preparing for MGPC 25/10/2020)

Gary Ware

October 24, 2020

The High Priest represented the people before God as a succession of called individuals who shared the frailties of their brethren; Jesus represents his people before God as an enduring and royal appointment and his character has learned empathy with our frailties through his faultless character.

For those unable to join us at MGPC, the service will be live-streamed.
The video is available at our website and youtube channel.

Song: No Other Name
Welcome:
Call to Worship
Song: No Longer Slaves
Prayer Of Confession
Song: And Can It Be
Affirming our Faith
Song: Worship, Honour, Glory, Blessing
Bible Reading: Acts 16:1-15 – Paul’s travel plans change due as an entreaty to go to Macedonia arrives in a very unusual way.
Bible Memorisation: Hebrews 1:1-2
Song: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
Bible Reading: Hebrews 5:1-14
Sermon: A Better High Priest
Announcements:
Pastoral Prayer:
Closing Blessing
Song: God Is For Us

Footy Tipping 2020 – NRL Grand Final / AFL Grand Final

Gary Ware

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October 23, 2020

So, here we are, a little late, and, in one case, in a once in a life-time place.
For the AFL it is a little ironic perhaps that two Victorian teams are playing a grand final in Brisbane, the Victorian teams having experienced unprecedented levels of disruption throughout the year. For sentimental reasons I select Geelong.
Months ago it seemed the NRL were premature and ill-judged in their determination to resume their season. And yet games were played and disruptions were largely caused by the more predictable lack of discipline of the players rather than the unpredictable spread of the virus. Penrith have proved themselves at every test so far, and only one remains. For reasons that are not so sentimental I select Melbourne.

(Draws count as correct)
NRL (last round 1/2; season tally 120/168)
Melbourne

(Draws count as correct)
AFL (last rounds 0/2; season tally 110/161)
Geelong

Grace by Melanie Penn

Gary Ware

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October 23, 2020

Grace, and all the other tracks on Melanie Penn’s More Alive Vol. 1 are encouraging and inviting.
An aim and a sentiment that is very welcome in 2020.

Because He loved me my savior died on the cross was crucified
No greater love for mortal man has ever been known
Oh praise His dear name He loves me so
Now I am His, He’s mine I know
He suffered it all because He loved me