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Broken Lives Made Whole Again | Glen Fairweather | 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

Read more about, or support the work of Glen Fairweather and the rest of Prison Fellowship at https://prisonfellowship.org.au Connect with us at: ➜ Website: https://stjohnsdc.org.au ➜ Facebook: https://facebook.com/stjohnsdc ➜ Instagram: https://instagram.com/stjohnsdc

Perseverance in Mission | David Blackman | 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Long-time St John’s mission partner David Blackman has lived and served in Alice Springs for over 30 years, translating the Bible into native Aboriginal Languages, such as the Alyawarr speakers of Central Australia. He joins us this week to catch us up with the Spirit-driven work he has achieved, and brings us both the successes and hardships he has faced while on mission. Connect with us at: ➜ Website: https://stjohnsdc.org.au ➜ Facebook: https://facebook.com/stjohnsdc ➜ Instagram: https://instagram.com/stjohnsdc

God’s Glorious Salvation for All | Chris & Julie Dean | Revelation 7:9-17

This week, two of St John’s CMS partners, Chris and Julie Dean have joined us after returning from their mission in Timor-Leste, spreading the good news of God’s love and salvation, and training local Christan leaders within communities in the country. If you would like to support the work of Christ and Julie and see the work of CMS, please go to https://cms.org.au/missionaries/deancj/

Church on Mission || Max Sahl || Luke 15:1-7 & Hebrews 4:12-13

Here at St John’s, we support many Mission partners because we strongly believe in spreading God’s word to the wider world. This week, Max Sahl from Wycliffe Australia will show us the work they have been doing to bring God’s word to the world through Bible translations. Connect with us at ➜ Website: https://stjohnsdc.org.au ➜ Facebook: https://facebook.com/stjohnsdc ➜ Instagram: https://instagram.com/stjohnsdc

Bush Church Aid || Adrian Lane || Luke 23:32-43

At St John’s we’re passionate partners in God’s worldwide mission, and so we give, pray, and equip people for mission work locally and around the world. Today, we’re joined by Adrian Lane, from Bush Church Aid, one of our mission partner organisations….

Anglican Overseas Aid || Jo Knight || Isaiah 35:1-7 and Luke 4:16-21

At St John’s we’re passionate partners in God’s worldwide mission, and so we give, pray, and equip people for mission work locally and around the world. Today, we’re joined by Jo Knight, who’s the CEO of Anglican Overseas Aid, one of our mission partne…

Prison Fellowship’s 40(+1) Years || Luke 4:14-21

At St John’s, we are passionate partners in God’s global and local mission. We believe that God loves the whole world and so we pray, give money, and equip people for mission work locally, around Australia and throughout the world. Today, we’re joined …

Nils von Kalm || Anglican Overseas Aid || Mark 5:25-34

This week we’re joined by Nils von Kalm from our Mission Partner Anglican Overseas Aid, looking at Mark 5:25-34. We’ve been proudly supporting AOA for nearly 30 years, partnering with them to give people across the world an abundant life to the fulle…

Comfort in Distress || Brian Rosner || Malachi 3:14 18

In times of distress, it’s important for God’s people to talk to each other and to God, and remember that God knows the troubles in our lives. Brian Rosner from Ridley College brings us a timely reminder that God hears and listens when we call out to h…

Are You Ready? || Bush Church Aid || Luke 12:35-48

Bush Church Aid support churches across Australia in remote and regional areas, and we’re proud to call them our Mission Partner. Adrian Lane visits us and takes a look at what Jesus has to say about his return. Connect with us at ➜ Website: https:…

Open House 50th Anniversary || Paul Burgess || Matthew 25:31-40

At St John’s, we’re passionate partners in God’s worldwide mission. We support organisations like Open House through prayerful and practical support, as well as financially. Paul Burgess, from Open House gives us an insight to Open House’s 50-year hist…

Mission Partners || The Heart of God || Luke 18:28-30

“If you take the work of God’s mission out of the Bible, all you’re left with is a front and back cover.” Kat Shields takes a look at what mission looks like and finds that for the most part, it is ordinary. An ordinary life, saturated with gospel intentionality- a commitment to building relationships modelling Jesus, and talking about faith as a natural part of conversation.  Kat is a regular member of our Sunday evening service, bringing us this talk from Luke 18.

Mission Partners || Anglican Overseas Aid || Luke 10:25-37

As a church, we’re proud to support a number of excellent organisations across the world. We give 15% of our offerings to missions, including Anglican Overseas Aid. Their CEO, Bob Mitchell joins us, sharing about their work in Syria, as well as reflecting on the story of the Good Samaritan- asking who is our neighbour?