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Advent 2024 - Christmas
Beginning Sunday December 1 our services look at different aspects of this season of Advent . We invite you to join us.
Sunday Services at 9.30AM
Dec 1 - Advent Hope Dec 8 - Advent Peace
Dec 15 - Advent Love Dec 22 - Advent Joy
MON Dec 23 4PM - Kids and Families Nativity Service
Christmas Day 9.30AM - Carols and Holy Communion
Monday December 23 4PM -Kids and Families Nativity Play
We are excited to present Born is the King, featuring a Nativity Play by Laurel Moffatt
Kids are welcome to come dressed up as an angel, shepherd, or farm animal and participate
Everyone is welcome!
Sunday November 24 - Growing in Hope
This Sunday, November 24, we conclude our sermon series, "Growing Faith" from the New Testament book of 2 Peter
This week we focus on the theme 'Growing in Hope' from 2 Peter 3:1-18
Rev Dr Wei-Han Kuan, Executive Director, CMS is our preacher.
Everyone is welcome!
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Sunday November 17 - Growing In Discernment
This Sunday, November 17, we continue our current sermon series, "Growing Faith" from the New Testament book of 2 Peter
This week we focus on the theme 'Growing in Truth' from 2 Peter 2:1-22
Mark Simon is our preacher.
This is also a Holy Communion service.
Everyone is welcome!
Sunday November 10 - Growing in Truth
This Sunday, November 10, we continue our new sermon series, "Growing Faith" from the New Testament book of 2 Peter
This week we focus on the theme 'Growing in Truth' from 2 Peter 1:12-21
Mark Simon is our preacher.
Everyone is welcome!
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Sunday November 3 - Growing in Godliness
This Sunday, November 3, we have begin a new sermon series, "Growing Faith" from the New Testament book of 2 Peter
This week we focus on the theme 'Growing in Godliness' from 2 Peter 1:1-11
Mark Simon is our preacher. We will also celebrate Holy Communion.
Everyone is welcome!
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Sunday October 27 - Sent - In Love and Service
This Sunday, October 27, we have our final sermon in our series, "When we Gather"
This week we focus on the theme 'Sent: In Love and Service' from John 17:13-23 and Matthew 28:16-20
Mark Simon is our preacher
Everyone is welcome!
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Sunday October 20 - Spirit - Edification and Empowerment
This Sunday, October 20, we focus on the theme 'Spirit: Edification and Empowerment' from 1 Cor 12:1-14 and Gal 5:16-26
Lauren Weatherlake, Assistant Minister from St Alfred's is our preacher.
This week we will also celebrate Holy Communion
Everyone is welcome!
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Sunday October 13 - Unity Leads to Mission
This Sunday we have a special service where Andy and Mif Little from MAF Australia will give an update on their work, plans for returning to PNG. Andy will preach on the theme 'Unity Leads to Mission'
Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) is the world’s largest humanitarian air operator. For over 75 years they have been flying light aircraft over jungles, mountains, swamps and deserts. They enable more than 1,400 aid, development and mission organisations to bring medical care, emergency relief and long-term development. MAF’s pilots and personnel deliver relief workers, doctors, pastors, school books, food, medicines - everything that can only be safely and speedily delivered by air.
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Sunday October 6 - Sacrament: Grace Revealed and received
This Sunday, October 6, we have our third sermon in our new series, "When we Gather"
This week we focus on the theme 'Sacrament: Grace revealed & received' from 1 Cor 11:17-34
Rev Rob Culhane, is our special guest preacher
This week we will also celebrate Holy Communion
Everyone is welcome!
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Sunday September 29 - Supplication: In Confession and Prayer
This Sunday, September 29, we have our third sermon in our new series, "When we Gather"
This week we focus on the theme 'Supplication: In Confession and Prayer' from 1 John and Acts 4
Ben Clements, (pictured) Associate Minister of St Alfred's will preaching.
Everyone is welcome!
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Sunday September 22 - Scripture Read and Taught
This Sunday, September 22, we have our second sermon in our new series, "When we Gather"
This week we focus on the theme 'Scripture: Read and Taught' from 2 Tim 3-4 and Heb 4
Mark Simon, Acting Vicar of St Luke's and St Alfred's will preaching.
Everyone is welcome!
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Sunday September 15 - When We Gather
This Sunday, September 15, we begin a new sermon series called "When We Gather"
We are exploring what happens when we meet together for congregational worship. Why? Because ‘Spiritual formation is best undertaken not in isolation… but in the community of faith. Part of that means participating in congregational worship.’ If you have you ever wondered why we: sing together; hear Scripture read and taught; corporately confess our sins and pray; share Communion; make space for the ministry of the Spirit; and are sent out to ‘love and serve the Lord’… this series is for you!
Mark Simon, Acting Vicar of St Luke's and St Alfred's will preaching.
This Sunday is also a Holy Communion service.
Everyone is welcome!
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Sunday September 8 - Good News in the Midst of Storms
This Sunday, September 8, we conclude our sermon series from Acts.
Lauren Weatherlake, (pictured) Assistant Minister St Alfred's will preaching from Acts 27 on the theme Good News in the Midst of storms
Everyone is welcome!
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Sunday September 1 - Good News on Trial
This Sunday, September 1, we continue our sermon series from Acts.
Mark Simon, (pictured) Acting Vicar of St Luke's and St Alfred's will preaching from Acts 26 on the theme Good News on Trial
This Sunday is also a Holy Communion service.
Everyone is welcome!
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Sunday August 25 - Good News-shaped Messengers
This Sunday, August 18, we continue our sermon series from Acts.
Rev Dr Jeff Pugh will preaching from Acts 20 on the theme Good News-shaped Messengers
Everyone is welcome!
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Sunday August 18 - Good News vs Spiritual Forces
This Sunday, August 18, we continue our sermon series from Acts.
Mark Simon, (pictured) Acting Vicar of St Luke's and St Alfred's will preaching from Acts 19 on the theme Good News vs Spiritual Forces
This Sunday is also a Holy Communion service.
Everyone is welcome!
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Sunday August 11 - Good News vs Idolatry & Philosophy
This Sunday, August 11, we continue our sermon series from Acts.
Rene Pfitzner, (pictured) Senior Associate Minister of our Partner church St Alfred's will preaching from Acts 17 on the theme Good News vs Idolatry & Philosophy
Everyone is welcome!
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Sunday August 4 - Good News for People of all walks of Life
This Sunday, August 4, we continue our sermon series from Acts.
Mark Simon, (pictured) Acting Vicar of St Luke's and St Alfred's will preaching from Acts 16 on the theme Good News for People of all walks of Life
This Sunday is also a Holy Communion service.
Everyone is welcome!
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Sunday July 28 - Good News for All - Without Conditions
This Sunday, July 28, we welcome our regional Bishop, Paul Barker to St Luke's.
Bishop Paul Barker, (pictured) bishop of the Jumbunna part of the Melbourne diocese (comprising the outer southern and easten suburbs), will be preaching from Acts 15 on the theme Good News for All - Without Conditions
All welcome!
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Sunday July 21 - Unstoppable Good News!
This Sunday, July 21, we begin a new sermon series based on the second half of the New Testament book of Acts.
Rev Ben Clements, Associate Minister, St Alfred's, will be preaching from Acts 13 on the theme Unstoppable Good News!
All welcome!
This Sunday is also a Holy Communion service
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Sunday July 14 - All Things New
This Sunday, July 14, we conclude our sermon series from the Old Testament book of Isaiah.
Rev Ren Pfitzner, (pictured) Senior Associate Minister, St Alfred's, will be preaching from Isaiah 65 on the theme All Things New
All welcome!
Next week we begin a new sermon series from the New Testament book of Acts, called Unstoppable Good News!
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Sunday July 7 - God's Servant Will Rescue
This Sunday, July 7, we continue our sermon series from the Old Testament book of Isaiah.
Rev Mark Simon, (pictured) Acting Vicar, will be preaching from Isaiah 42 on the theme God's Servant will rescue
All welcome!
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Sunday June 30 - Waiting Confidently
This Sunday, June 30, we continue our sermon series from the Old Testament book of Isaiah.
Rev Ben Clements, (pictured) St Alfred's Associate Minister, will be preaching from Isaiah 40 on the theme Waiting Confidently
All welcome!
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Sunday June 23
This Sunday, June 23, we continue our sermon series from the Old Testament book of Isaiah.
Rev Mark Simon, (pictured) St Luke's and Alfred's Acting Vicar, will be preaching from Isaiah 37 on the theme God will save Zion
All welcome!
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Sunday June 16 - Misplaced Trust
This Sunday, June 16, we continue our sermon series from the Old Testament book of Isaiah.
Rev Rene Pfitzner, (pictured) St Alfred's Senior Associate Minister, will be preaching from Isaiah 30 on the theme Misplaced Trust
We will be celebrating Holy Communion during this service.
All welcome!
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Sunday June 9 - A Foolish King
This Sunday, June 9, we continue our sermon series from the Old Testament book of Isaiah.
Lauren Weatherlake, (pictured) St Alfred's Assistant Minister, will be preaching from Isaiah 7
All welcome!
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Sunday June 2 - A Holy King
This Sunday, June 2, we continue our sermon series from the Old Testament book of Isaiah.
Rev Rene Pfitzner, St Alfred's Senior Associate Minister, will be preaching and leading our Holy Communion.
All welcome!
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Sunday May 26 - Judgement and Hope
This Sunday, May 26, we commence a new sermon series from the Old Testament book of Isaiah. Isaiah was a major prophet to the kingdom of Judah, in the 8th century BC.
Important themes are warnings of God's judgement as well as hope.
Ben Clements, St Alfred's Associate Minister, will be preaching.
All welcome!
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Sunday May 19 - Pentecost
This Sunday, May 19, we have an all age celebration of Pentecost Sunday.
Our Parish Minister, Mark Simon, will be preaching.
Our church kids will take part in leading the service, which will be joyous and great fun.
All welcome!
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Sunday May 12 - Warning and Encouragement
This Sunday, May 12, we have our final service with our Senior Minister, Rev Peter MacPherson.
Peter is preaching from 2 Corinthians 13 on the topic of Warning and Encouragement.
We thank Peter for his godly leadership over the past 7 years.
All welcome!
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Sunday May 5 - Strength in Weakness
This Sunday May 5 2024 we continue our sermon series called Costly Leadership based on Paul's second letter to the Corinthians
St Luke's Parish Minister Rev Dr Mark Simon will preach from 2 Corinthians 12 on the topic 'Strength in Weakness''
All are welcome!
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Sunday April 28 - The Cost of Ministry
This Sunday April 28 2024 we continue our sermon series called Costly Leadership based on Paul's second letter to the Corinthians
St Alfred's Associate Minister Rev Ben Clements will preach from 2 Corinthians 11:16-33 on the topic 'The Cost of Ministry''
All are welcome!
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Thursday April 25 - ANZAC Day
We reflect on the costly courage and sacrifice by our armed forces and the families left behind since the 1915 landings at Gallipoli.
God of love and liberty,
we bring our thanks today for the peace and security we enjoy.
We remember those who in time of war faithfully served their country.
We pray for their families, and for ourselves whose freedom was won at such a cost.
Make us people zealous for peace, and hasten the day when nation shall not lift up sword against nation neither learn war any more.
This we pray in the name of the one who gave is life for the sake of the world:
Jesus Christ, our Redeemer. Amen.
At our Sunday service this Sunday April 28, we will remember and give thanks for our freedom, and to particularly pray for the people of war ravaged lands
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Sunday April 21 - True and False Ministers
This Sunday April 21 2024 we continue our sermon series called Costly Leadership based on Paul's second letter to the Corinthians
St Luke's Parish Minister Rev Mark Simon will preach from 2 Corinthians 11:1-15 on the topic 'True and False Ministers''
We will also celebrate Holy Communion, led by Rev Rene Pfitzner, Senior Associate Minister of our partner church St Alfred's
All are welcome!
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Sunday April 14 - Withstanding Personal Attack
This Sunday April 14 2024 we continue our sermon series called Costly Leadership based on Paul's second letter to the Corinthians
St Alfred's Senior AssociateRev Rene Pfitzner will preach from 2 Corinthians 10 on the topic 'Withstanding Personal Attack''
All are welcome!
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Sunday April 7 - Giving Cheerfully and Generously
This Sunday April 7 2024 we are resuming a previous sermon series called Costly Leadership based on Paul's second letter to the Corinthians
St Luke's Senior Minister Rev Peter MacPherson will preach from 2 Corinthians 9 on the topic 'Giving Cheerfully and Generously''
All are welcome!
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Easter Services - Good Friday March 29 and Sunday March 31
Everyone is invited to join us at our Easter services, 9.30AM Good Friday (March 29) and Easter Sunday, March 31 at 9.30AM.
Good Friday will be a service of reflection, with lots of songs, and readings from John's Gospel, with a message from our Senior Minister Rev Peter MacPherson about the death of Jesus Christ, God's Son on the cross for our sins.
We also look forward to Sunday when we celebrate afresh the Risen Jesus, triumphant over death itself!
So our Easter theme is Death to Life!
We will share in hot cross buns after the Friday service.
Please come!
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Sunday March 24 - Love and Betrayal
This Sunday, March 24, we continue our sermon series entitled 'Life and Death' based on the Gospel of John, chapters 11-13.
This week Rev Dr Jeff Pugh will be preaching from John 13:18-38 on the topic 'Love and Betrayal'
This Sunday is Palm Sunday
As always - everyone is welcome!
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Sunday March 17 - Feet Washed
This Sunday, March 17, we continue our sermon series entitled 'Life and Death' based on the Gospel of John, chapters 11-13.
This week CMS Victoria Executive Director, Rev Dr Wei-Han Kuan will be preaching from John 13:1-17 on the topic 'Feet Washed'
Wei-Han is a member of our partner church St Alfred's - we look forward to his ministry at St Luke's.
As always - everyone is welcome!
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Sunday March 10 - Belief and Unbelief
This Sunday, March 10, we continue our sermon series entitled 'Life and Death' based on the Gospel of John, chapters 11-13.
This week St Luke's Parish Minister, Rev Dr Mark Simon will be preaching from John 12:37-50 on the topic 'Belief and unbelief'
As always - everyone is welcome!
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Sunday March 3 - The Hour Has Come
This Sunday, March 3, we continue our sermon series entitled 'Life and Death' based on the Gospel of John, chapters 11-13.
This week St Luke's Senior Minister, Rev Peter MacPherson will be preaching.
Parish Minister Rev Dr Mark Simon will be leading our Holy Communion celebration .
All are welcome!
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Sunday February 25 - Feet Anointed
This Sunday, February 25, we continue the new sermon series entitled 'Life and Death' based on the Gospel of John, chapters 11-13.
This week St Alfred's Associate Minister, Rev Ben Clements will be preaching.
All are welcome!
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Sunday February 18 - Life and Death
This Sunday, February 18, we start a new sermon series entitled 'Life and Death' based on the Gospel of John, chapters 11-13.
This series runs from the start of Lent to Easter Sunday.
This week our Parish Minister, Rev Dr Mark Simon will be preaching, and celebrating Holy Communion.
All are welcome!
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Sunday February 11 - Pride and Humility
This Sunday February 11 2024 we conclude our sermon series called From Vice to Virtue.
Rev Dr Jeff Pugh will preach from Luke 18:9-17 on the topic 'Pride and Humility'
Next week we begin a new series for Lent and Easter
All are welcome!
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Sunday February 4 - Wrath and Reconciliation
This Sunday February 4 2024 we continue our sermon series called From Vice to Virtue.
St Alfred's Associate Minister Rev Ben Clements will preach from Genesis 4:1-16 and Eph 4:29-32 on the topic 'Wrath and Reconciliation'
All are welcome!
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Sunday January 28 - Greed and Generosity
This Sunday January 28 2024 we continue our sermon series called From Vice to Virtue.
St Luke's Parish Minister Rev Dr Mark Simon will preach from 1 Tim 6:6-10, 17-19 & Heb 13:5-6 on the topic 'Greed and Generosity'
All are welcome!
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Sunday January 21 - Sloth and Diligence
This Sunday January 21 2024 we continue our sermon series called From Vice to Virtue.
St Alfred's Senior Associate Minister Rev Rene Pfitzner will preach from Proverbs 31:10-31 & 2 Thes 3:10-12 on the topic 'Sloth and Diligence'
All are welcome!
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Sunday January 14 - Gluttony and Self-Control
This Sunday January 14 2024 we continue our new sermon series called From Vice to Virtue.
Our Senior Minister Rev Peter MacPherson will preach from Proverbs 23:1-8 & Phil 3:17-21 on the topic 'Gluttony and Self-control'
All are welcome!
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Sunday January 7 2024 - Envy and Contentment
This Sunday January 7 2024 we start a new sermon series called From Vice to Virtue.
St Alfred's Associate Minister Rev Ben Clements will preach from Genesis 29:15-35 & Phil 4:11-13 on the topic 'Envy and Contentment'
All are welcome!
We wish everyone a Happy New Year!
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Sunday December 31 - The Long-awaited King
This Sunday December 31 we have the last sermon in our series called Waiting for the King
St Alfred's Senior Associate Minister Rev Rene Pfitzner will preach from Acts 13: 16-31 on the topic 'The Long-awaited King'
All are welcome!
We wish everyone a Happy New Year!
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