Encounter Henley Welcomes Preacher: Emma Petrie

What if your faith wasn’t meant to be kept quiet? In the finale of our Core Values series, Emma Petrie (Kids Coordinator at Encounter Henley) challenges the unspoken rule of keeping religion off the table and dives into what it truly means to be a Monday Invader.

Pulling from the iconic story of the woman at the well in John 4, Emma breaks down how Jesus intentionally pursues the overlooked, the messy, and the broken—not to fix them first, but to send them out exactly as they are. Through witty reflections (including an unexpected theological nod to Shrek!), this message contrasts a mere transactional faith with a truly transformational encounter.

Sundays are our fuel stop, but Monday is the destination. You don't need a theology degree or an extroverted personality to share your faith; you just need to walk back into the places you already occupy—your office, your school gates, your dinner table—and live from the overflow of being fully known and fully loved by Jesus.

Key Takeaways from This Episode:

• The "Monday Invaders" Value: Church isn't a place to hide from the world; it’s where we get refueled to head back into it.
• Transaction vs. Encounter: Comparing Nicodemus' quiet, private nighttime transaction with the Samaritan woman’s life-altering, midday encounter.
• The Power of "Come and See": Why your ordinary story and a simple invitation are more powerful than having all the perfect answers.
• The Original Monday Invader: How Jesus crossed every cultural, gender, and societal boundary to reach us first, ultimately exposing Himself on the cross so we never have to hide our shame again.

Connect with Encounter Church Henley:

• Website: encounteradelaide.com.au
• Instagram: @encounterhenley