Those who know the Scriptures – or Scripture in Song – will recognise the heading as coming from Peter’s words to the lame man who had been lying by the Beautiful Gate, as part of the temple in Jerusalem (Acts 3:6). Not possessing any money, the apostle could not help him in the way the…
The Presbyterian Church of Queensland in Receivership: A call to pray, to support, and to be found faithful Last week, the legal entity that holds all of the assets and accounts for the liabilities of the Presbyterian Church of Queensland was placed into receivership. News of that fact has saddened all who care for this…
Our response to the world needs to embrace more than lament, but a deep malaise has descended upon contemporary Western society. There is a hardness of heart, but a softness in the head; a trivialisation of life, yet a lack of humour; and a coarsened culture but a distorted sensitivity concerning giving offence. Any example would do as an illustration, but the…
All are welcome to attend our Easter Services at Maroubra Presbyterian Church as we give thanks for the sacrifice and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. Good Friday, April 2 – 10 AM Easter Sunday, April 4 – 10 AM, and 5 PM
To the congregations of the Presbyterian Church of Australia, February 2021 The Change or Suppression (Conversion) Practices Prohibition Bill has now passed through both houses of the Victorian parliament. It forbids any attempt to change or suppress, or induce any person to change or suppress, his or her sexual orientation or gender identity. Prayer or…
Come and join us on Friday 25th Dec at 9 am, as we celebrate the true meaning of Christmas, the birth of Jesus our Saviour. We would love to have you and your family be part of our Christmas services – so we hope you will join us! And please invite other families, friends and…
If anyone is looking for suitable reading in lockdown – or in wild freedom, for that matter – Blaise Pascal’s Pensées is indeed food for the soul and for the intellect. Blaise Pascal (1623-1662) was a distinguished French scientist who sought to write an apologetic for the Christian faith, but death took him before the work could be completed. No matter, for Pascal’s work in its…