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This letter gives us another secret to growth and change to those of us who are feeling a little bit complacent. Maybe we feel a little more bored than blessed when we connect with church … Perhaps we feel a lot more attached to this world than we’d like - (who doesn’t struggle with that?) and looking us straight in the eye Jesus says - “I want you to see your need as you never have before. Then I’d be able to meet your need as I never have before.” John writes this way to the church in Laodicea - “To the angel of the church of Laodicea write, ‘These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God’s creation. I know your deeds that you’re neither cold nor hot … I wish that you were one or the other … But you don’t realise you’re wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked. I counsel you get from me gold refined in the fire so you can become rich and white clothes to wear so you can cover your shameful nakedness salve to put on your eyes so you can see.” (Revelation 3:14 ff) Not easy words from Jesus but they end with his remarkable promise - “Look! I am standing at the door and I'm constantly knocking. If anyone opens the door I will come in and I’ll fellowship with him; I’ll relate to him, I’ll dine with him and he’ll fellowship with me.” (Revelation 3:20 – Message)
Episodes
Sunday May 09, 2021
Untamed 1 - Sunday 9th May 2021
Sunday May 09, 2021
Sunday May 09, 2021
Join us this Sunday at 10am as we kick off 'Untamed’ a new teaching series on the book Daniel - what began as a national tragedy culminated in an inspiring story of heroic steadfastness in the face of deadly pressure to conform and compromise.
Sunday May 02, 2021
Unity - Sunday 2nd May 2021
Sunday May 02, 2021
Sunday May 02, 2021
By historic circumstance or choice we find ourselves members of the Uniting Church which by its very name speaks of church unity.
We each come with our own life experiences; our family upbringing, our Christian faith experience, and our biblical understanding.
Without humility and repentance such differences can cause dissention and disunity, which is not what God wants His church to demonstrate to the world at large.
In John 17 v 20-23 we read Jesus prayer for the church as He moved toward His death on the cross.
20“My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, 21that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me. 22I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one— 23I in them and you in me—so that they may be brought to complete unity. Then the world will know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me.”
And the consequence of dwelling in unity is set out very clearly in Psalm 133 where we read;
1How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!
2It is like precious oil poured on the head, running down on the beard,
running down on Aaron’s beard, down on the collar of his robe.
3It is as if the dew of Hermon were falling on Mount Zion.
For there the Lord bestows his blessing, even life forevermore.
Do we here at CMP want to be blessed to be a blessing to others?
Then we need in all humility to repent where we have spoken out or acted in ways that do not promote true Christian unity.
Remember, when we live together in unity! the Lord bestows his blessing, even life forevermore.
Sunday Apr 25, 2021
ANZAC Day 2021 - Sunday 25th April 2021
Sunday Apr 25, 2021
Sunday Apr 25, 2021
Join us this ANZAC Day (Sunday 25th April) from 10am as we reflect on theme of sacrificial service. As well as remembering those who gave their lives in wartime, we will remember the sacrifice that Jesus made for each of us to ensure that resurrection life is freely available to all.
Sunday Apr 18, 2021
The Story of 'Believing Thomas' - Sunday 18th April 2021
Sunday Apr 18, 2021
Sunday Apr 18, 2021
Join us from 10am this Sunday morning as we explore the often misunderstood figure of the disciple Thomas. We will challenge ourselves to look afresh at his story, and ask what we can learn from his experience.
Sunday Apr 11, 2021
The Road to Emmaus - Sunday 11th April 2021
Sunday Apr 11, 2021
Sunday Apr 11, 2021
Join us Sunday 11th April @ 10am as we hear about
The Road to Emmaus.
Sunday Apr 04, 2021
Easter Sunday - Rabboni Recognising the Risen Christ - 4th April 2021
Sunday Apr 04, 2021
Sunday Apr 04, 2021
Rabboni – Recognising the Risen Christ. We celebrate the resurrection of Jesus followed by morning tea.
Friday Apr 02, 2021
Good Friday: The Veil was Torn - 2nd April 2021
Friday Apr 02, 2021
Friday Apr 02, 2021
The veil was torn – a sombre service remembering Jesus’ death on the cross.
Thursday Apr 01, 2021
Maundy Thursday 1st April 2021
Thursday Apr 01, 2021
Thursday Apr 01, 2021
A reflective candlelit communion service and Tenebrae meditation.
Sunday Mar 28, 2021
Tapeinos (humble in Greek) - Sunday 28th March 2021
Sunday Mar 28, 2021
Sunday Mar 28, 2021
We would love you to join our church family this Palm Sunday (28th March @ 10am) as we remember Jesus’ triumphal, yet humble, entry into Jerusalem seated on a donkey.
Sunday Mar 21, 2021
Dying to Live - Sunday 21st March 2021
Sunday Mar 21, 2021
Sunday Mar 21, 2021
As Jesus drew near to his death on a cross, He offered us a profound insight into the power of willingly surrendering your life. Using the imagery of a single seed, Jesus points us to the abundant harvest that comes from dying to self and living for God’s eternal purposes.