SAMM encourages all men to attend the “Men Meeting the Challenge” Conference on Saturday 4th September at the King’s School (Futter Hall), Pennant Hills Rd, North Parramatta.

Keynote speakers are Peter Adam “Living by Faith” & Ivan Lee “Man’s Mission vs God’s Mission”.  More details are in the brochure, available from church.

Registration fees: $45 (early bird rate before 31st July), $55 (standard rate) or $20 (full-time students). This includes morning/afternoon tea and lunch.

To be part of the SAMM group booking or to find out more details, contact John McKerlie (9579-4832). Transport can be arranged from St Aidan’s to the…

Last Sunday’s Bible Talk (March 14) by Brian

The Gospels and Eyewitness Testimony 

The Gospels present themselves in the form of personal eyewitness testimony (Luke 1:1-4, John 21:24). But does this personal involvement mean historical method is compromised?

On the contrary, in fact this personal involvement affords us a close look at the events in Jesus’ life, which is advantageous to understand the significance of Jesus life, death and resurrection. The Gospels were written within the lifetime of eyewitnesses, who acted as guarantors of the story of Jesus in the earliest communities.

A sceptic may dismiss the Gospels on the grounds that the supernatural is impossible.…

Last Sunday’s Bible Talk (21 Feb) by Greg …

1 Peter 5:1-14 - Standing Firm

The Apostle Peter writes to the Christians scattered throughout Asia-Minor, the result of persecution during the Roman Empire.

His message to them - stand firm in the faith.

‘Clothe themselves with humility towards one another’ while you wait for Jesus to return.

The elders of the church are to set the example in this, not ‘lording it over’ people but serving them. Jesus Christ the ‘Chief Shepherd’ is the ultimate e.g. of one serving. We owe our whole life to him.

Peter says ‘cast all your anxiety on him…

Men’s Breakfast Invitation

Speaker: Brian Hall, our new assistant minister,
Topic: “Life of Brian”
Saturday 20 February 2010 @ 8.00am in the church hall; $10 per head
Contact: John McKerlie, Les Allen or Ian Childs
Register today 9580-4094.