Carey Nieuwhof wrote recently, “In 2020 we thought we were running a marathon. Just when we thought we were finished, someone handed us a bike and swimming togs. Then 2021 revealed that actually, it’s not a triathlon, it’s an Ironman.”

In this episode, Paul encouraged us to explore these two questions. As we reflected on how weariness can drain us and the importance of awe. 

Thinking of our shared COVID-19, pandemic, corona-coaster experience in 2020-2021—

1. What has been your toughest moment, your most disappointing, frustrating and/or energy-draining episode? What might you be happy to say goodbye to?

2. Where have you experienced (or seen) God at work, personally, in your family, or closely around you? What have you surprisingly enjoyed? What might you miss and/or like to maintain?

In this Episode, Paul continues 'Things we can say together' as we discuss the role and names of the church. 

Ephesians 3:10-11, Acts 2:43-47The church isn’t merely an event, something we go to; it is who we are; at times, we may be the ‘gathered church’, in what is really a short coffee break in life, because most of the time we are the ‘scattered church’, being a sign, witness and foretaste of the Kingdom wherever we find ourselves 24/7/365; that’s because we don’t exist for us, to meet our needs—but we exist for the world, to meet the world’s needs, starting but not ending with meaning and purpose, restoration and reconciliation and hope…the mission of the church cannot be properly understood or expressed apart from the Kingdom…but maybe more of that some other time...

This podcast is an extract from our online church gathering on August 29, 2021.

In Paul’s message he shares about what it means to belong together without labels. Looking at Ephesians 2:11 (The Message) Paul discusses that no matter the labels that have been placed on us, our relationship with God allows us to see the true value of having our lives intertwined with His.

In this message Steve Sutton from Bayview Church explores the original narrative of the Bible and its relevance to the Church. This message unpacks an alternative perspective on how we as the Church can interpret the Bible and the Hope for the Church of the future.

In this message Wynand shares about the importance of rest and what we can learn when we look at the life of Christ. Contrasting moments from the lives of Moses, Elijah & Jonah and he reminds us of the need of taking a breath and rest in God.

On Sunday we introduced a new series on following Jesus and in this world we are being disciples to live in a hyper reality that Jesus wants to bring us into the real world. The bible reference is John 16 verse 33 where Jesus says in this life you will have many troubles but don't be afraid and have courage and for I have overcome the world.

In this sermon Wynand explores the challenges we can’t ignore in our lives. 

He uses the example of David, Saul and Goliath to illustrate how we should posture ourselves as we face life’s inevitable daily challenges.

Avoiding the urge to procrastinate and put off the difficult challenging tasks that life will throw our way is a challenge for everyone facing adversity. 

What tools do you have in your hands?

The Guide Bible verse is 1 Samuel 17.

In Proverbs we read that as a man thinketh in his heart, so is he. (Proverbs 23:7) Jesus says that we should not be concerned about what goes into the mouth, but what comes from the mouth. All of this points to the human heart. But we also see that there is a connection between the human heart and the human mind. And so as we grow in Christ, we become aware that we must take every thought and every emotion captive and make it obedient unto Christ.  Wynand explores in this sermon, how we do just that.

In this first sermon, Wynand explored, how hard it is for us to change and how we often postpone change and procrastinate. Yet when we are in Christ, we do not have to change on our own. And we have the Holy Spirit to assist us to change day by day.

In the conclusion of our series ‘Home is Where the Heart is’, we listened on Sunday to a retelling of the story of the Prodigal Son (a story of a young man who found his way home). Sit back and immerse yourself in this story. The Bible Reference comes from the Gospel of Luke Chapter 15 verses 11-32.