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Worship
Through worship God makes Himself known to us, creates & nurtures our faith & gives us His very self. Here God serves us and takes us into His presence where He…
- washes us (Baptism & Absolution),
- speaks with us (Bible readings, sermon, liturgy);
- feeds us (Lord’s Supper).
Every year in worship, we go on a journey with Jesus; from His birth & ministry through to His death & resurrection, to the outpouring of the Spirit and beyond.
Drawing from the rich heritage of the Christian Church we
- sing Psalms, hymns and spiritual songs from its entire 2000-year history
- use the ancient patterns of worship, (liturgies), that have stood the test of time – but in modern, understandable words, set to beautiful melodies.
Sermons
Ascension Sunday 24 May 2020
4th Sunday of Easter Good Shepherd Sunday
2020 04 17 2nd Sunday of Easter
Bulletin
The Bulletin is a very useful aid to your prayer life throughout the week, and brings you important announcements concerning life in our faith communities.
Beliefs
Together with the universal Christian Church, we believe in the Triune God:
- the Father, creator of all that exists
- Jesus Christ, the Son, who became human to suffer and die for the sins of all human beings and to rise to life again in the ultimate victory over death and Satan
- the Holy Spirit, who creates faith through God’s Word and Sacraments
The three persons of the Trinity are coequal and coeternal, one God.
Our teachings can be summarised into three phrases:
Grace Alone
God loves the people of the world, even though they are sinful, rebel against Him and do not deserve His love. He sent Jesus, His Son, to love the unlovable and save the ungodly.
Faith Alone
By His suffering and death as the substitute for all people of all time, Jesus purchased and won forgiveness and eternal life for them. Those who hear this Good News and believe it have the eternal life that it offers. God creates faith in Christ and gives people forgiveness through Him.
Scripture Alone
By His suffering and death as the substitute for all people of all time, Jesus purchased and won forgiveness and eternal life for them. Those who hear this Good News and believe it have the eternal life that it offers. God creates faith in Christ and gives people forgiveness through Him.
The Bible is God’s inerrant and infallible Word, in which He reveals His Law and His Gospel of salvation in Jesus Christ. It is the sole rule and norm for Christian doctrine.
Downfall Creek
St John’s
St John’s Downfall Creek, has been a centre of Christian faith and life in the area for over 100 years. They operated a Christian school for twenty-two years (1940 – 62).
This faith community is a warm-hearted bunch, who love to share their hospitality with the district. They enjoy many a pot luck dinner and host ‘Easter Dawn Service & Breakfast’, ‘Christmas Eve’ & ‘Advent Tea’’ and ‘Games Nights’ for the community.
Home Groups are an important part of life in the Downfall. Discussion and exploration of the faith are encouraged.
Religious Education at the nearby Guluguba Primary School is provided by St John’s.
Downfall Creek
Miles
Redeemer
Redeemer Miles, is a dedicated group who know the love of Christ and are keen to share it. They meet regularly in various homes throughout the district for intergenerational worship and home groups.
Religious Education at nearby Drillham State Primary School is provided by Redeemer.
Miles
Charleville
The Charleville faith community meet for worship once a month, then go out for a fellowship meal together. A Home Group is planned to begin soon.
They host the annual ‘Western Muster’, an ecumenical Bible teaching gathering, held on the first weekend after Easter.
Charleville
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