Dear Friends,

The Coronavirus lockdown is easing slightly, but it still looks like it will be a long time before we can meet as we used to.  The team is working hard to present a God glorifying time each Sunday.  Please do log on and join the many watching the stream.

Over May into June we are joining with many churches in the second season of 'Jesus the Game Changer' focusing on our mission as his followers.  I trust this series of 6 messages will be an encouragement to you, especially as we mount a very different May Appeal effort to support Global Ministry.

I do pray that you are doing well, taking care of yourself, following health guidelines and not allowing yourself to be over stressed concerning the effects of the current pandemic.  Our God IS still in control and we can praise Him and trust Him no matter what!

Offerings can be still be given through direct debit.  Information is in the Newsletter.

Do continue to trust in the Lord at this time.  Use this opportunity to care for others; check on your neighbours and friends while maintaining appropriate social distance; use the church directory to call one another — show love, do random acts of kindness; be generous - don’t hoard but help one another.  Do call or email prayer points to Elaine (Details are in the Newsletter) so we can be praying for one another.

If you wish for prayer over the phone or would like a Pastoral visit, please call my mobile (click the link at the top of this column).

Yours in Christ,

David O’Brien
Senior Pastor
Church Council Chairman

We are a family church in the Eastern suburbs of Melbourne.  We seek to help one another grow in Christ and share his love with everyone, so both local and global ministries are emphasized, with a strong teaching ministry from our Pastors and other capable members.

We are a very diverse group with many nationalities and a number of first languages, though services are in English.  Apart from our 'Anglo' Aussies, people from England, Scotland, the U.S., Korea, China, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Egypt, Malaysia and more are part of our Church family.  We love the microcosm of the 'nations' that God has brought together in this place.  So all are welcome.

As you look around and get a feel for our church, check out our Values and Beliefs.  Feel free to share any comments or questions that might be on your mind through our online guest book. If you are visiting, or live in our area, and are looking for a Church home, we'd like to take this opportunity to invite you to one of our weekly services. And of course, feel free to reach out and call one of our Pastors.

We'd also like to invite you to make an online prayer request. Your prayer request will be passed on to our Prayer Chain, and who knows what God will do.

Many blessings to you,

Senior Pastor David O'Brien