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This week Pastor Neli invites us into a space of encounter with God, reminding us of the importance of making time for God both in the good times and amidst the busyness of life. Drawing from Jesus' example of retreating to desolate places for prayer and rest, be encouraged to cultivate a designated space and time for daily encounter and reflection with God.  Just as Jesus prioritised communion with the Father even amidst crowds and demands, we're reminded to seek God's presence when life is both abundant and overwhelming. So, whether life is thriving or bustling, let's carve out moments to be still, to encounter God, and to find solace in His presence, knowing that He is always there, ready to meet us in the quiet spaces of our hearts.
Now many saw them going and recognised them, and they ran there on foot from all the towns and got there ahead of them. When he went ashore he saw a great crowd, and he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. And he began to teach them many things. - Mark 6:33-34 (ESV)

This week Pastor Neli reminds us of the journey we're on as a community committed to honouring God and living out the Gospel. Despite life's challenges, we're encouraged to embrace joy in trials, knowing they produce endurance and growth. Through faith and action, we navigate the tension between grace and works, understanding that both are vital in our Christian walk. Remember, you're fearfully and wonderfully made, and your journey with God is a progression toward restoration and fruitfulness. So let's lean into God's Word, grow in character, and continue to shine His light in our world. You're not alone in this journey; we're in it together as a Christ-centered family. Stay encouraged, stay connected, and keep pressing forward in faith!
Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. - James 1:2-4 (ESV)

Join us at Brisbane Central as we continue with our current series, Gospel in Action. This week Pastor Nelly shares powerful insights, reminding us of the transformative nature of the gospel. We're crafted for a purpose, yet often, we seek fulfilment in fleeting things—property, provision, and partnerships—forgetting that true satisfaction lies in Christ alone. Let's not be like those who missed the banquet because they were full on worldly pursuits. Instead, let's hunger for the feast of God's presence, inviting others to taste and see His goodness. Together, let's embrace the gospel of restoration and be vessels of reconciliation wherever we go. You are made for worship, made for glory—so let's live out that purpose this week, shining brightly with the love of Christ!
Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains. You also, be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand.  - James 5:7-9 (ESV)

Join us at Brisbane Central as we continue with our current series, Gospel in Action. This week Pastor Neli challenges us to examine our hearts and our relationship with the world. It is important to live in alignment with God's purpose for our lives. From understanding the four facets of the Gospel – creation, fall, redemption, and restoration – we are empowered to live victoriously in Christ. Remember that God has called you for a purpose, and His power is available to you for every situation. Let's walk in the freedom and restoration that the Gospel offers, being vessels of His love and redemption wherever we go.
What causes quarrels and what causes fights among you? Is it not this, that your passions are at war within you? You desire and do not have, so you murder. You covet and cannot obtain, so you fight and quarrel. You do not have, because you do not ask. You ask and do not receive, because you ask wrongly, to spend it on your passions. - James 4:1-3 (ESV)

Join us at Brisbane Central as we continue with our current series, Gospel in Action. This week Pastor Neli helps us to reflect on the call to live out your faith through actions, free from favouritism. Allow the essence of the Gospel—grace, redemption, and restoration—to resonate deeply within you and recognise the profound impact of God's love in your life. Embrace the truth that your story is being rewritten by His grace. Let your life be a testament to the transformative power of the Gospel, as you embody grace and extend it to others. 
What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him? If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and filled,” without giving them the things needed for the body, what good is that? So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead. - James 2:14-17 (ESV)

Join us at Brisbane Central as we commence our new series this Resurrection Sunday, Gospel in Action. This week Pastor Neli reflects on the profound reality of Jesus' resurrection and the transformative impact it has on our lives. Jesus is not merely a historical figure or a distant deity; he is alive, present, and intimately involved in every aspect of our existence. Embrace the truth that Jesus is Lord, and let this knowledge guide your thoughts, words, and actions. Let worship be your response to his unfailing love and grace, and may it ignite a fire within you to live boldly for him. Be encouraged to cultivate a deeper relationship with Jesus, allowing his presence to permeate every area of your life.
And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. - John 1:14 (ESV)