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A church for everyone. No matter where you’ve come from, you’ll find a spiritual home, great friends and a church family with us.

    Palm Sunday (Laura Snook)

    Palm Sunday (Laura Snook)

    As we focus on relentlessly pursuing Jesus this year we want to immerse ourselves in his life, teaching and miracles. Reading through Matthew will help us prepare for Easter and how Jesus’ death and resurrection changes everything.



    Join us for this 6 week series on Sundays and read along with us each day as we immerse ourselves in the life, teaching, miracles, death and resurrection of Jesus.



    You can find the reading plan and more information here: https://www.thelakes.church/matthewplan



    Connect with us anytime at https://www.thelakes.church
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    • 26 min
    The humility Jesus taught and modelled (Kate Cathcart)

    The humility Jesus taught and modelled (Kate Cathcart)

    As we focus on relentlessly pursuing Jesus this year we want to immerse ourselves in his life, teaching and miracles. Reading through Matthew will help us prepare for Easter and how Jesus’ death and resurrection changes everything.



    Join us for this 6 week series on Sundays and read along with us each day as we immerse ourselves in the life, teaching, miracles, death and resurrection of Jesus.



    You can find the reading plan and more information here: https://www.thelakes.church/matthewplan



    Connect with us anytime at https://www.thelakes.church
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    • 29 min
    To whom much is given, much will be required (Margaret Pashley)

    To whom much is given, much will be required (Margaret Pashley)

    Margaret Pashley is one of our Mission Partners and she has served God in the Philippines for over 30 years. Margaret and her team rescue children from the streets and other perilous situations to give them a loving home and education while introducing them to Jesus.



    Connect with us anytime at https://www.thelakes.church
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    • 53 min
    Jesus healed people (Geoff Snook)

    Jesus healed people (Geoff Snook)

    In Matthew chapters 6-10, one thing stands out about Jesus’ ministry more than any other thing. He healed people.



    Miraculously, instantaneously, sometimes up close, sometimes at a distance, sometimes with a word, sometimes with a prayer, sometimes with a physical touch or action. Jesus healed people. All kinds of illnesses, disabilities, afflictions, oppressions. Jesus healed anyone, from anything and everything.



    Why did he heal people? And what does that mean for you today? That’s what this message is about.



    As we focus on relentlessly pursuing Jesus this year we want to immerse ourselves in his life, teaching and miracles. Reading through Matthew will help us prepare for Easter and how Jesus’ death and resurrection changes everything. You can find the reading plan and more information here: https://www.thelakes.church/matthewplan



    Connect with us anytime at https://www.thelakes.church
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    • 30 min
    Temptation (Laura Snook)

    Temptation (Laura Snook)

    Temptation isn’t just about being tempted to do the wrong thing. Sometimes it’s about being tempted to do a normal thing in the wrong way.



    And temptation isn’t always about being tempted to sin. Sometimes it’s about testing or proving something as valid.



    When Jesus was tempted in the wilderness the devil was trying to get him to do good, or normal, things but in a sinful way. Instead, Jesus stood up against the temptation and was proved worthy and valid as the Messiah, the Son of God.



    What can we learn from Jesus about the temptations we face in life? How can we have strength to stand up against those temptations?



    Join us for this 6 week series on Sundays and read along with us each day as we immerse ourselves in the life, teaching, miracles, death and resurrection of Jesus. You can find the reading plan and more information here: https://www.thelakes.church/matthewplan



    Connect with us anytime at https://www.thelakes.church
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    • 31 min
    Creating a Rule of Life (Geoff Snook)

    Creating a Rule of Life (Geoff Snook)

    Rule of Life



    The tool we are practicing as we explore abiding with Jesus is called a Rule of Life. It’s a guide consisting of boundaries, habits and rhythms. We commit to and explore these to flourish in our discipleship to Jesus.



    You can find the full guide for creating your own Rule of Life here: https://thelakes.org.au/2024/02/16/create-a-rule-of-life/



    A Rule of Life is like a trellis in a vineyard – it provides a helpful structure for the vines to grow up.



    Saint Benedict from the 6th Century called the Rule of Life “a framework for freedom.”



    This is not a legalistic set of rules that are poor attempts to please God. This is about practice, not about performance, effort or earning. This is a way of stewarding our time, energy, and life well as worship in response to what Jesus has done and is doing in our lives.



    “A rule offers creative boundaries within which God’s loving presence can be recognised and celebrated. It does not prescribe but invites, it does not force but guides, it does not threaten but warns, it does not rigidly confine but it keeps you moving in the right direction.” -Henri Nouwen



    A Rule of Life is a ‘measure’; a way to measure what we take on, what we do with our time, energy and attention and of course a way to relentlessly pursue Jesus, allowing us to abide in him and follow him.



    A Rule of Life can be incredibly helpful for an individual’s formation. However, they can also be powerful tools for small groups to explore. In fact, having a shared Rule of Life with others can be a game-changer.



    You can find the full guide for creating your own Rule of Life here.







    Group discussion guide for Sunday 18th February 2024




    How have you been aware of abiding in Jesus in the past week?



    Read John 15:5-8 together again.



    What habits, practices, or rhythms of life do you already have that help you abide with Jesus?



    Discuss this quote from Henri Nouwen’s about a Rule of Life.“A rule offers creative boundaries within which God’s loving presence can be recognised and celebrated. It does not prescribe but invites, it does not force but guides, it does not threaten but warns, it does not rigidly confine but it keeps you moving in the right direction.”What resonates with you about this quote? How can a Rule of Life be a guide rather than a set of rigid rules?



    Give people time to start developing their own Rule of Life using the steps and guide provided.



    Share with each other some of your initial thoughts on life categories such as abiding with Jesus, relationships, work, church family, hospitality, health, digital discipleship, creativity, and building.



    Encourage each other to commit to practicing their drafted Rule of Life for the next few weeks. Discuss potential challenges and ways to support each other in this journey.



    Spend time praying for each other.








    As part of relentlessly pursing Jesus this year, we are introducing The Transformation Trek



    The Transformation Trek is an exciting journey of discovery and growth in your faith. It is a series of practices and rhythms of life that will help you explore, grow, and connect with others on this journey with Jesus. We’ll be looking at Jesus’ character and teachings, aiming for alignment of heart, mind and action with his life.



    Pastor Steve Gray at Burleigh Church of Christ has been developing and practicing The Transformation Trek for years. Other churches like ours have joined in along the way and we are grateful to Steve and Burleigh for offering these resources to us. You can find out more at https://www.transformationtrek.online



    As part of making time for friendship this year, we are highlighting small groups



    Walking The Transformation Trek together urges us to gather in smaller groups; intimate, trusted communities, which are a crucial element of discipleship. We encourage everyone to find a small community that can help them grow in their faith and connect with

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