Connect Group Studies
Here you can find a number of sermon notes for you to discuss at connect group.
September 20 09 PM - Ps Ruth Limikin - Spiritual Gifts Connect Group Notes
September 13 09 AM - Ps Glen Cochrane - Supernatural: Angels Connect Group Notes
August 30 09 AM - Ps Murray Averill - Supernatural Introduction Connect Group Notes
August 23rd 09 AM - Ps Murray Averill - Encounter for Influence 2 Connect Group Notes
August 16th 09 AM - Ps Murray Averill - Encounter for Influence 1 Connect Group Notes
August 9th 09 AM - Ps Martin Steel - Your Will Be Done Connect Group Notes
Journalling
Journalling is a great way to stay connected to God through His word. There are a range of Bible reading plans available for you to use. If you want to read through the entire Bible over two years, download the plan here. If you'd like to focus on the New Testament for a year, download the plan here.
You can also get Bible reading plans by email each day, on this site.
Our Kids are also reading the Bible - they are currently reading through Mark. Download a special reading plan for them - it covers the entire Book of Mark over 11 weeks.
Some other great links:
www.biblegateway.com - searchable bible
E-sword - download the bible and bible tools for your pda
Crosswalk - a range of bible translations and bible study tools
Notes on Journalling from Ps Murray
A journal is a record of what the Word of God is saying to you (as opposed to a diary which often becomes a record of emotions or events over a period of time).
Many people use the SOAP method to journal:
S – Scripture: Read the chapters for the day, looking for one or two verses that particularly catch your attention. Write the verse(s) out in full.
O – Observation: What do you observe about the passage?
A – Application: How does this passage apply to my life?
P – Prayer: Write your request to God regarding the application of this passage to your life.
Notes on journalling from Ps Glen
Pastor Glen writes:
Recently I was reading and journaling and a verse in Psalm 9 seemed to jump right out of the page. “Those who know your name will put their trust in you, for you, Yahweh, have not forsaken those who seek you” (Psalm 9:10). This verse is about knowing God and seeking Him in a way that He presences Himself with us at all times. Journaling is an excellent way to get to know God on a deeper level and it creates a platform from which the Holy Spirit can teach us more about God and draw us into a deeper and more intimate relationship with the Father.
I journal because I believe that God will speak to me and when He does I want to record my impressions of what He says. I come with a sense of expectancy and always ask “What is it Lord that you want to say to me?”
As I read, I look for lessons to be learned, examples to be followed, promises to be enjoyed and Jesus to be revealed. I write down my thoughts, my impressions, my questions and sometimes my dilemmas.