Reflections of a hymn singer

Reflections of a hymn singer

Aug 2, 2018 | EXPERIENCING FAITH

  Being a descendant from fervent Methodist Cornish miners (great grandfather conducted the first Methodist service in the Bendigo area),  then cutting my teeth on the Methodist Hymnal and committing much of it to memory, I find it difficult to accept some of the...
John 6:24-35 The Bread of Life

John 6:24-35 The Bread of Life

Aug 2, 2018 | EXPLORING THE BIBLE

We don’t often read of much humour from Jesus when he is being serious, nor are we accustomed to John using irony when describing the responses of people to Jesus. I suggest that you read through John 6:24-35 and take note of how “the crowd’ and Jesus seem to be...
How Do You Make Decisions?

How Do You Make Decisions?

Jul 31, 2018 | MISSION

We all make decisions. Some are small, some are big.  Some are made with other people, some have to be made on our own.  Some will affect another, some will not.  How do you make decisions?  How do interact with others as they make decisions? Here’s an exercise to try...
Devonport Uniting Church – Steps in a Journey

Devonport Uniting Church – Steps in a Journey

Jul 31, 2018 | INSPIRING

After having had all of the Devonport church property (church, hall, manse and car park) on the market for 3½ years, the congregation learnt in mid-June that the sale was finalised. With a 30 day settlement, Church Council kick started its ‘Action Plan’ which...