Fan into flame the gift of God within you, don't let fear smother what the spirit has ignited. Paul unpacks four truths in 2 Timothy 1:6-14, and these speak directly to Timothy's shame and fear. Anna took us through each of these truths/sparks - identity, the gospel, hope and faithful examples.

As we continued our 1 & 2 Timothy series, Bec took us through 1 Timothy 6:6-10.

We looked at understanding simplicity, living the contented life. All of us are on a journey to being content, from dissatisfied to content, the journey is a continuum.

Adam continued our series in 1 & 2 Timothy, as he dove into 1 Timothy 5:1-16. Why is it so important to Paul that care is done the wright way, and relationship is done the right way? What's the heard behind the instruction?

Pete continued our series in 1 & 2 Timothy, as he dove into 1 Timothy 5:1-16. Pete reminded us that how we interpret the bible is really important, and that context is crucial.

Who is really in need and how does this teach us about God and us.

God cares deeply for the vulnerable. God calls His people to responsibility and the church is family.

This Sunday, Bonnie Giles explored What Paul Really Thinks About Women, showing that Scripture affirms women as equal partners in God’s Kingdom and that 1 Timothy 2 can be read as a local, situational correction rather than a timeless restriction.

Below are a number of resources Bonnie recommended.

Resources:

Books

• How God Sees Women - Terran Williams
• Different but Equal - Derek Morphew
• Equal - Katia Adams
• Man and Woman, One in Christ - Philip B. Payne

Articles

• Rich Nathan - What the bible really teaches about women in leadership

Other theologians and authors

• N.T Wright
• Tim Mackie (Bible Project)

Women in Leadership that Paul mentions in his letters

• Phoebe – Romans 16: 1-2 

• Junia – Romans 16: 7 

• Priscilla – Acts 18: 24-26 & Romans 16:3-5

• Chloe – 1 Corinthians 1:11

• Euodia & Syntyche – Philippians 4: 2-3

• Lydia – Acts 16:14

• Tryphena, Tryphosa & Persis – Romans 16: 12

• Nympha – Colossians 4: 15

Dan Sheed, our guest speaker, shared a simple message - the journey of being an apprentice. In this journey of being an apprentice, what does it look like and feel like to follow Jesus.

Rob continued our 1 & 2 Timothy series, sharing on Gospel Shaped Leaders.

Leadership in the church is grounded in character, not charisma. It reflects Christ's integrity and servant-heartedness.

Bec continued our 1 & 2 Timothy series looking at 1 Timothy 4:6-16, Trained in Godliness.

Spiritual growth is not automatic. It requires intentionality, discipline, and devotion.

Adam kicked off our series in 1 & 2 Timothy, where we are looking at these letters, thinking about what Paul is highlighting and how that can help us with our own discipleship with Jesus.

Discipleship begins with grace. The gospel transforms sinners into examples of God's mercy and purpose. How is Jesus shaping you to be a living witness of His mercy?

We love our Winter series Sharing Stories, where we hear from people in our communities.

This week we heard from Tim.