Sunday Services – OLD

16 August 2020

10:00 am LIVE – Worship & Message
via Facebook or YouTube
(see above links)

Message Series: James: Get Real!
No. 5 – Jesus hates favouritism! (James 2:1-13)
Ps. Geoff Shepherd

KIDS CHURCH

Introduction Video: James 2

Toddler – Yr 1 Video & Activities

Toddler-Yr 1 VideoThrough the Roof

For more Toddler-Yr 1 activities … search on: https://bibleappforkids.com/parents/adventure-books

Yr 2 – 6 Activities

9 August 2020

10:00 am LIVE – Worship & Message
via Facebook or YouTube
(see above links)

Message Series: James: Get Real!
No. 4 – What to do when you hear God’s word! (James 1:19-27)
Ps Geoff Shepherd

KIDS CHURCH

Toddler – Yr 1 Video & Activities

Toddler-Yr 1 VideoThe Big Picnic

For more Toddler-Yr 1 activities … search on: https://bibleappforkids.com/parents/adventure-books

Yr 2 – 6 Activities

2 August 2020

10:00 am LIVE – Worship & Message
via Facebook or YouTube
(see above links)

Message Series: James: Get Real!
No. 3 – When (not if) you get tempted!
Ps Geoff Shepherd

KIDS CHURCH

Introduction Video: Alex

Toddler – Yr 1 Video & Activities

Toddler-Yr 1 VideoThe King and the Kingdom

For more Toddler-Yr 1 activities … search on: https://bibleappforkids.com/parents/adventure-books

Yr 2 – 6 Activities

26 July 2020

10:00 am LIVE – Worship & Message
via Facebook or YouTube
(see above links)

Message Series: James: Get Real!
No. 2 – Faith that doesn’t break in COVID-19!
Ps Geoff Shepherd

KIDS CHURCH

Introduction Video: Haley

Toddler – Yr 1 Video & Activities

Toddler-Yr 1 VideoA Test in the Desert

For more Toddler-Yr 1 activities … search on: https://bibleappforkids.com/parents/adventure-books

Yr 2 – 6 Activities

19 July 2020

10:00 am LIVE – Worship & Message
via Facebook or YouTube
(see above links)

Message Series: James: Get Real!
No. 1 – Faith that doesn’t break when it’s stretched!
Ps Geoff Shepherd

KIDS CHURCH

Introduction Video: Sean

Toddler – Yr 1 Video & Activities

Toddler-Yr 1 VideoThe First Christmas

For more Toddler-Yr 1 activities … search on: https://bibleappforkids.com/parents/adventure-books

Yr 2 – 6 Activities

12 July 2020

10:00 am LIVE – Worship & Message
via Facebook or YouTube
(see above links)

Message: Ps Geoff Shepherd – Peter: Just a Fisherman
No. 13 – What’s Your Legacy?

Message Discussion Questions:
  1. We spoke in the message about a “Beyond-Life Purpose”.   Have you ever thought of this concept before?   If so, have you thought up, or articulated, your beyond-life purpose?
  2. If you survey what we know of Peter’s life – fisherman in Bethsaida, to the leader of the early church, to (most probably) crucifixion as a martyr for Jesus – what does it say to you about your “ordinary” life?
  3. Read 2 Peter 1:12-15 (which Peter wrote towards the end of his life).   We especially spoke about the legacy, or the overarching message, of Peter’s life – (i) the comfort God gives in trials (eg 1 Peter 4:12-13); (ii) the sacrifice the Saviour made (eg 1 Peter 2:24-25); (iii) the certainty of the future (eg 1 Peter 1:3-6), and (iv) the urgency of a (Godly) set-apart life (eg 1 Peter 1:13-16).   Take a look over this message again, and then think through how this all impacts on you.
  4. Read Ephesians 2:10, Psalm 57:2, and Peter 1:3-4.   Has God said or done anything as you’ve looked this over – specifically, speaking into your own purpose and meaning in life?

KIDS CHURCH

Introduction Video: Kat

Toddler – Yr 1 Video & Activities

Toddler-Yr 1 VideoA Roaring Rescue

For more Toddler-Yr 1 activities … search on: https://bibleappforkids.com/parents/adventure-books

Yr 2 – 6 Activities

5 July 2020

10:00 am LIVE – Worship & Message
via Facebook or YouTube
(see above links)

Message: Ps Geoff Shepherd – Peter: Just a Fisherman
No. 12 – Following Jesus … In and Out of Prison!

KIDS CHURCH

Introduction Video: Andrew

Toddler – Yr 1 Video & Activities

Toddler-Yr 1 VideoThe Brave and Beautiful Queen 

For more Toddler-Yr 1 activities … search on: https://bibleappforkids.com/parents/adventure-books

Yr 2 – 6 Activities

The Action Bible – Video Story (Read Aloud)

Superbook – Peter’s Escape

28 June 2020

10:00 am LIVE – Worship & Message
via Facebook or YouTube
(see above links)

Message: Ps Geoff Shepherd – Peter: Just a Fisherman
No. 11 – Breaking Out of the Mould!

Message Discussion Questions:
  1. How would you feel if there were plans to build an Islamic mosque next door to Mill Park Baptist Church?   Or in your street?   What would you do?
  2. Over the last few years, as we’ve seen a change in the face of our church, especially towards multi-ethnicity, has it ever made you feel a bit uneasy?   Or a bit put out?   [ It’s okay, you can be honest 🙂 ]
  3. Read through the story of Cornelius, and his men, and Peter and his men (Acts 10:1-18).   What stands out to you?
  4. If we say that Jesus seemed particularly headed for “outsiders” (ie non-religious types) with his good news, how do you react?
  5. We’ve said that the mission is for all of us who follow Jesus, that it doesn’t distinguish between people, and that it’s especially for “outsiders” – does this mean any change for you?   If so, can you explain it?

KIDS CHURCH

Introduction Video: Kalani

Toddler – Yr 1 Video & Activities

Toddler-Yr 1 VideoStones, Slings and Giant Things

For more Toddler-Yr 1 activities … search on: https://bibleappforkids.com/parents/adventure-books

Yr 2 – 6 Activities

21 June 2020

10:00 am LIVE – Worship & Message
via Facebook or YouTube
(see above links)

Message: Ps Geoff Shepherd – Peter: Just a Fisherman
No. 10 – When You’re Pressured to Shut Up!

Message Discussion Questions:
  1. Can you tell a story of a time when you had an opportunity to stand up for Jesus but you felt scared or embarrassed or ashamed?
  2. What is it that makes us ashamed or embarrassed about this?
  3. Have you ever said to yourself something like, “Well I’m just not the type to speak up for Jesus!”  Why have you felt that?
  4. Read Matthew 5:13 and 1 Peter 3:15 – preferably in a few different bible versions; and slowly and thoughtfully.   What do you take out of them?  What is Jesus asking of us?  Of you?

KIDS CHURCH

Introduction Video: Grace

Toddler – Yr 1 Video & Activities

Toddler-Yr 1 VideoA Voice in the Night

For more Toddler-Yr 1 activities … search on: https://bibleappforkids.com/parents/adventure-books

Yr 2 – 6 Activities

Yr2-6 VideoPeter & John Heal a Man

14 June 2020

10:00 am LIVE – Worship & Message
via Facebook or YouTube
(see above links)

Message: Ps Geoff Shepherd – Peter: Just a Fisherman
No. 9 – In the Name of Jesus!

KIDS CHURCH

Introduction Video: Lily & Isla

Toddler – Yr 1 Video & Activities

Toddler-Yr 1 Video – ‘A Baby and a Bush

For more Toddler-Yr 1 activities … search on: https://bibleappforkids.com/parents/adventure-books

Yr 2 – 6 Activities


7 June 2020

10:00 am LIVE – Worship & Message
via Facebook or YouTube
(see above links)

Message: Ps Adam Deveson – Peter: Just a Fisherman
No. 8 – Here’s What Jesus Wants You to Do!

Message Discussion Questions:
  1. Don’t Oversell Your Cooking
    In what ways have you tried to justify your thoughts and your actions? What does it look like to let the truth say all that it says without trying to add or subtract to it? (In a non-threatening loving way)
  2. Forget About The Burnt Toast
    What past mistakes have you been holding on to, allowing them to weigh you down? How can you let them go and move towards the future, acknowledging Jesus has already paid for them and forgiven you?
  3. Focus On Your Own Cooking
    Do you find you compare yourself to others? What are the unique gifts and talents God has given you? How might you focus on God and use those gifts for his glory as opposed to wasting your energy on comparison?
  4. Jesus Wants You To Feed His People
    How can you use these questions as a launching pad in your ability to be someone who feeds God’s people?

KIDS CHURCH

Introduction Video: Tyler & Abbi

Toddler – Yr 1 Video & Activities

Toddler-Yr 1 Video – ‘Dreams Come True

For more Toddler-Yr 1 activities … search on: https://bibleappforkids.com/parents/adventure-books

Yr 2 – 6 Activities


31 May 2020

10:00 am LIVE – Worship & Message
via Facebook or YouTube
(see above links)

Message: Ps Kathy Pitman – Peter: Just a Fisherman
No. 7 – When Jesus Really Loves You!

Message Discussion Questions:

God’s extravagant love brings undeniable change.

God loves us and desires to have a relationship with us!

  • Read John 3:16; James 4:8 and 1 John 4:9-11. From these verses, write down what shows you that Jesus wants to have a relationship with you? Has knowing this changed your life? In what way?
  • Read through Romans 8:35-39. What are those “things” that CANNOT separate you from the love of God? Is there one in particular that stands out to you – a promise you needed to hear today concerning His love?

God loves us and forgives us when we come to Him in humility!

  • Read Luke 22:54-62. Discuss what Peter would have felt in that moment Jesus looked at him.
  • Then read Matthew 28:1-8 and compare with Mark 16:5-7 What is the difference between each account? (Look in particular at Mark 16:7) Why do you think Peter was singled out in this way?
  • Read John 21:15-17. Why do you think Jesus asked this question three times?

Peter became a changed man! We can see proof of this change in Peter further on in the Bible as it shows us of how Peter went on and grew in maturity. 

  • Has knowing God’s forgiveness towards you changed you? If so, in what ways? Is there an area you need to hand over to God and seek His forgiveness?

KIDS CHURCH

Introduction Video: Jenna

Toddler – Yr 1 Video & Activities

Toddler-Yr 1 Video – ‘The Dreamer

For more Toddler-Yr 1 activities … search on: https://bibleappforkids.com/parents/adventure-books

Yr 2 – 6 Activities

24 May 2020

ORDER OF SERVICE

10:00 am Worship – via playlist of your choice (approx 25 mins)
10:25 am Prayer – self directed
10:30 am LIVE – Anchor Spot & Message – via Facebook and YouTube links above

Worship Playlists
This week, choose your favourite from the previous playlists

Anchor Spot & Message

Scripture, offering, prayer, welcome & announcements
Message: Ps Geoff Shepherd – Peter: Just a Fisherman
No. 6 – Tough Times Ahead!

Message Discussion Questions:
  1. How did it feel for you to hear that – if you’re one of his followers – Jesus prays for you?   What do you imagine him praying for?   How do you imagine him praying?
  2. As we said in the message – our modern day verses and chapters in the bible are only there for our sake; they weren’t part of the original manuscript.   With that in mind, take a read of John 13:31-14:4.   What do you make of the marvellous wonder – of Jesus acknowledging that Peter would deny him, and immediately saying that he’d go to prepare a place for him and that he’d then come and get him to be with him always?
  3. Have you had a time (or times) in life where you felt utterly devastated and crushed by the weight of something you’d said or done that was wrong?   Can you identify with how Peter must have felt?
  4. What’s your feeling to know that Jesus says about you – if you’re one of his followers – “…. [insert your name] is mine!”?   As you’re answering, if you’ve got time, read Romans chapter 8.   If you’re short of time, just read verses 1-2.

KIDS CHURCH

Introduction Video: Alex

Toddler – Yr 1 Video & Activities

Toddler-Yr 1 Video – ‘Abraham’s Big Test

For more Toddler-Yr 1 activities … search on: https://bibleappforkids.com/parents/adventure-books

Yr 2 – 6 Activities


17 May 2020

ORDER OF SERVICE

10:00 am Worship – via playlist below (approx 25 mins)
10:25 am Prayer – self directed
10:30 am LIVE – Anchor Spot & Message – via Facebook and YouTube links above

Worship YouTube Playlist
Song List:
Raise a Hallelujah
Build Your Kingdom Here
Great Are You Lord
Living Hope
It is Well With My Soul

Anchor Spot & Message

Scripture, offering, prayer, welcome & announcements
Message: Ps Geoff Shepherd – Peter: Just a Fisherman
No. 5 – The Struggle to Live Well!

Message Discussion Questions:
  1. Is it necessarily bad to want to be “the best”?   How was it bad in Peter’s case?
  2. What makes it hard for you to forgive?   Do you ever have any trouble forgiving God?
  3. Check out Matthew 19:26-30.   What does Jesus mean when he says ‘…will receive a hundred times as much in return and will have eternal life’?
  4. Read Hebrews 11:1-2, 6.   Do you want to have faith?   Why?

KIDS CHURCH

Introduction Video: Cassie

Toddler – Yr 1 Video & Activities

Toddler-Yr 1 Video – ‘Two-by-Two

For more Toddler-Yr 1 activities … search on: https://bibleappforkids.com/parents/adventure-books

Yr 2 – 6 Activities

10 May 2020

ORDER OF SERVICE

10:00 am Worship – via playlist below (approx 19 mins)
10:20 am Prayer – self directed
10:30 am LIVE – Anchor Spot & Message – via Facebook and YouTube links above

Worship YouTube Playlist
Song List:
See the Light
10 000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)
Living Hope
King of Kings

Anchor Spot & Message

Scripture, offering, prayer, welcome & announcements
Message: Ps Kathryn Jensen – Peter: Just a Fisherman
No. 4 – Mighty Power Unleashed!

Message Discussion Questions:

Read Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

  1. What’s been the one of the most difficult losses you’ve experienced so far in this season of COVID-19? What does this tell you about where you draw strength and security from?
  2. In a group of your acquaintance, if you took a straw poll, what sorts of answers would you get to the question, ‘Who do you say Jesus is?’
  3. When have you seen God’s power released in an unlikely place, person or way? Tell the story. 
  4. Where do you long to see the power of God released in your life and/or in the world? 
  5. If Jesus asked you the question, ‘Who do you say I am?’, what would your answer be?
  6. Pray the Lord’s Prayer together.
    Pray like this: Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy. May your Kingdom come soon. May your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us today the food we need, and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us. And don’t let us yield to temptation, but rescue us from the evil one. (Matthew 6:9-13 NLT)

KIDS CHURCH

Introduction Video: Tony

Toddler – Yr 1 Video & Activities

Toddler-Yr 1 Video – ‘The First Sin

For more Toddler-Yr 1 activities … search on: https://bibleappforkids.com/parents/adventure-books

Yr 2 – 6 Activities

3 May 2020

ORDER OF SERVICE

10:00 am Worship – via playlist below (approx 25 mins)
10:25 am Prayer – self directed
10:30 am LIVE – Anchor Spot & Message – via Facebook and YouTube links above

Worship YouTube Playlist
Song List:
The Love of the Father
Here Again
Build my Life
Promises
Great is thy Faithfulness

Anchor Spot & Message

Scripture, offering, prayer, welcome & announcements
Message: Ps Geoff Shepherd – Peter: Just a Fisherman
No. 3 – If You Want to Follow Jesus!

Message Discussion Questions:
  1. We said that being a “disciple” of Jesus, or following Jesus, at its most rudimentary level, is copying Jesus.   Is that a new principle for you to hear or learn?   Whether it’s new or not, what do you think of the idea that following Jesus is really about copying him?
  2. Making some assumptions about Jesus… that he attracts spiritual warfare.   Read Ephesians 6:10-18 and 2 Corinthians 2:11.   How alert are you to spiritual warfare?
  3. Being gentle… being compassionate.   How do gentleness and compassion show themselves in someone?
  4. Check out Mark 1:35.   Jesus leaves the house while it’s still dark, well before dawn, so he can pray – and that’s after a huge and draining day and evening of interaction with all sorts of problems and people.   If Jesus needed to do that, do you need to?   How’s your praying?
  5. What’s the number one thing you need to do to make a step or two closer to seriously “copying” Jesus?

KIDS CHURCH

Introduction Video: Isaac

Toddler – Yr 1 Video & Activities

Toddler-Yr 1 Video – ‘In the beginning

Yr 2 – 6 Activities

Mid-Week Extra

An original worship song – “Yeshuah”
YouTube Link


26 April 2020

ORDER OF SERVICE

10:00 am Worship – via playlist below (approx 15 mins)
10:16 am Prayer – self directed
10:30 am LIVE – Anchor Spot & Message – via Facebook and YouTube links above

Worship YouTube Playlist
Song List:
Revelation Song
The Great I Am
Speak the Name
New Wine

Anchor Spot & Message

Scripture, offering, prayer, welcome & announcements
Message: Ps Geoff Shepherd – Peter: Just a Fisherman
No. 2 – Can You Make the Jump?

Message Discussion Questions:
  1. We said that any time we think Jesus wants us ‘going deeper’, it can seem to conjure up things like anger, resentment, dread, or fear, just to name a few.   What’s your reaction to that?   What do you think?   Is that a fair assumption to make?
  2. Have you felt Jesus calling you to go deeper?   How did that happen?   How did it make you feel?
  3. If you’re told that Jesus has a big – VERY BIG – call for you, how does that make you feel?
  4. How might Jesus be calling you – and taking you deep?

KIDS CHURCH

Introduction Video: Haley

Toddler – Gr 1 Video & Activities

Toddler-Gr 1 Video – ‘God’s Good News

Gr 2 – 6 Activities


19 April 2020

ORDER OF SERVICE

10:00 am Worship – via playlist below (approx 28 mins)
10:28 am Prayer – self directed
10:30 am LIVE – Anchor Spot & Message – via Facebook and YouTube links above

WORSHIP – YouTube Playlist
SONG LIST:
From the Day
How great though Art
We Exalt Thee
Your Name Brings Healing to Me
Do It Again

Anchor Spot & Message

Scripture, offering, prayer, welcome & announcements
Message: Ps Geoff Shepherd – “Peter: Just a Fisherman”

KIDS CHURCH

Introduction Video: Sean

Toddler – Gr 1 Video & Activities

Toddler-Gr 1 Video – ‘God’s Wonderful Gift

Gr 2 – 6 Activities

12 April 2020 – Easter Sunday

ORDER OF SERVICE
10:00 am Worship – via playlist below
10:25 am Prayer – self directed
10:30 am LIVE – Anchor Spot & Message – via links above

WORSHIP – YouTube Playlist
SONG LIST:
Passion – Glorious Day
Resurrecting
How Deep is the Father’s Love for Us
Man of Sorrows

Anchor Spot & Message

Scripture, offering, prayer, welcome & announcements
Message: Ps Geoff Shepherd – “Foolish<Power”

KIDS CHURCH

Introduction Video: Tim & Kat

Toddler – Gr 1 Video & Activities

Toddler-Gr 1 Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oIJGJNJxxI

Gr 2 – 6 Video & Activities

10 April 2020 – Good Friday

10:30 am LIVE Reflection & Communion – via links above
Ps Geoff Shepherd – “Foolish<Power”

KIDS CHURCH

Toddler-Gr 1 Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DCPWWbn8ow

5 April 2020

ORDER OF SERVICE
10:00 am Worship – via playlist below
10:25 am Prayer – self directed
10:30 Anchor Spot & Message – live via links above
(including communion)

Worship Playlist – 6 April
Worship Song List:
From the Day (I am They)
Only A Holy God
Way Maker
Great Is Thy Faithfulness

Anchor Spot & Message
(via Facebook and YouTube links above)

Scripture, offering, prayer, welcome & announcements
Message:
Ps Adam Deveson – “Break a Leg”

Message Discussion Questions:

  1. What’s a situation in your life when you really felt like you were doing the right thing or absolutely crushing something, only to be told you’ve gotten it wrong?
  2. Do you know and understand what it looks like to be obedient to God? How can you work it out if you don’t know?
  3. Do you find yourself in bad rut, with a bad mindset?  How can praising God lift you out of that space?
  4. What would it look like for you to seize the day? Living with no regrets in isolation?
    If you had to write a list of 3-5 things you want to get better at or accomplish during isolation, what would they be?
    Is using your extra time to really focus on your relationship with Jesus on of them?    

Kids Church

Introduction Video: Tim & Kat

Toddler – Gr 1 Video & Activities

Toddler – Gr 1 Video (Story & Worship): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVNKhIR0YbE&t=1001s

Gr 2 – 6 Video & Activities

Palm Sunday Bible Storyhttp://upcc.com.au/temp/palmsunday.mp4


29 March 2020

Worship

Link to suggested worship songs: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrUhUioFyqpMO-yrt9LkbrAaIxQyzlf2F

See the Light, Hillsong
The Passion, Hillsong
10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord), Matt Redman & Bethel Church
Living Hope, Phil Wickham

Anchor Spot & Message

Scripture, offering, prayer, welcome & announcements

Message: Ps Geoff Shepherd: “Whatever you do, don’t forget!
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KIDS CHURCH

Greeting from Bec & Tony: Bec & Tony

Life Way Kids Bible Story Video
https://vimeo.com/400845158

Life Way Activity Sheets

Sermon Notes & Activities

Colour-in sheet: https://tinyurl.com/uh7fe65


22 March 2020

Message from Pastor Geoff:
  https://youtu.be/Ln4MSkeuaoo