This past Sunday we looked at the final section of Matthew 13 and focused in on the parables related to how the Kingdom is like a treasure discovered, delighted in and displayed to others. You can listen to the message here! We also had the joy of taking in two new members, Adam and Hannah, who will be joining the Song’s life group!
We are going to gather online for a Church Family Meeting, August 1st, 8pm on Zoom.
The purpose of this meeting is a chance for us to be reminded of all that God has done so far this year, get updates from key leaders, and hear what is in store for the rest of the year.
If you are new to SG Parra, this would be a great meeting to attend and you are welcome to come!
We are back with Life Groups this week! Your LG leaders will send you all the information you need for your Zoom meeting!
Your GG leaders will let you know all the details!
This Sunday Jesus painted for us various pictures of what the Kingdom of Heaven will look like here on earth. T
(Side note: The Kingdom of Heaven is a term which represents two ideas in the gospels: firstly, the rule of reign of God in people’s hearts, secondly, the broader rule and reign of God across all the world. Kingdom of Heaven is synonymous with “Kingdom of God” and the terms are interchangeable. It is a Kingdom that began with Christ, expands throughout history, and will come into completion in Christ’s second coming. )
Jesus told us that the Kingdom will be: mixed, mini to massive, multi-ethnic, multiplying. He told us that there are only two outcomes for us, either we will go to glory with Him or be sentenced to eternal punishment. I encouraged us in light of this to: be confident (Christ’s kingdom will win!), be hopeful (glory waits us!), be sobre (punishment awaits those outside of christ) and be sure (make sure that you know where you are going!)
We also had the joy of hearing from some members about their attempts at mission in this season! Let’s keep trying to reach the lost!
How exciting that we get to have a SG Parra Church Family Retreat this year!!
Lock it in your calendars: 19th - 21st November 2021
We will be going to Crusaders Conference and Recreation Centre – Galston Gorge.
Stay tuned for more information on registration, pricing and all other plans!
PS: here’s some photos from previous Retreats we have had at Galston :)
This Sunday we were meant to have our ‘Baby Dedication Sunday’, but due to covid we are going to have postpone until further notice.
A couple of Sunday’s ago, we got to hear from Noah about how his studies at the Bridge are going and about his short term mission trip that is coming up in Septmber!
From the 12th of September - 4th of October, Noah and the rest of his cohort at the Bridge are heading to the Northern Territory on mission. They will be going to different Aboriginal Settlements where they’ll get to learn from different missionaries, hear about their work, and preach the gospel to the un-reached people.
Their first week will be in Darwin, where they will be spending time at a Bible college to learn the language of the Aboriginal people. They will then split up into 2 groups and be travelling to different settlements where they’ll be teaching, learning and getting to share the gospel.
Noah would love your support as he prepares to go on this mission trip! He would love your support both financially, but more importantly he would love your support in prayer. Firstly, that the current covid restrictions would ease by September so that they are able to go, as well as prayer that they would be a great light for Christ over in the NT and boldly share the good news of the gospel with those they meet!
We are very excited for Noah and pray that God would bless him as he prepares to go on this missions trip!
If you are able and willing to financially support Noah’s trip, click the link below: https://www.churchstarter.com.au/BRIDGE/cp/support-noah-chavez-at-the-bridge
We are back on Zoom again this week for our worship service!
To log on to Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85405451754
Meeting ID: 854 0545 1754
Or www.sgparra.org.au/zoom - at the bottom of the page are instructions on how to use Zoom.
We will then go into breakout groups afterwards for community hang out time.
See you soon!
Watch the latest awesome installment from last week here!
The new kids song, ‘Totally God, Totally Man’, comes from the awesome SG Music Kids Worship Album: Theology. I highly recommend this album! Fun fact: this song was written by my friend from PC, Jon Althoff!
https://sovereigngracemusic.org/music/songs/totally-god-totally-man/