A few months ago we set the task of every man, women and child in mpc giving $10 to EBCAids program bring run in Namibia to educate people about HIV-Aids.  If you were wondering how the program is going, you can catch up with what’s happening in this newsletter.

At Carols in the Carpark (see below), there will be a gold coin appeal for the EBCAids program.

The latest CrossCurrent newsletter is available for download here. With feature articles about Mark Driscoll’s recent visit to Brisbane, a challenge to get serious about our mission to the Northside, and details of our potential new team members, there’s plenty of worthwhile reading. Plus, there’s a great feature article on dealing with depression by developing the ‘habits of happiness.’ Download now, or grab a copy on Sunday. 

It’s arrogant to say that you speak for God. It’s even more arrogant to claim that you have the definitive word on what God thinks and what He expects of people. In an age of pluralism, relativism and post-modernity, we are supposed to allow differences of opinion without challenge, and allow everyone to experience and discover God in their own way.

So for us to say that the 66 books we find in the Bible are the definitive and final word to mankind on God, the world, people and relationships, is to fly in the face of everything that is held dear in Australian society.

But that’s exactly what we are saying. What the Bible says, God says. The words of the Bible are God’s disclosure of himself. So why do we think that? Here are some reasons: Read the rest of this entry »

Well, after all the talk and build-up, we finally made it. And it was fantastic!

A challenging, thought provoking & entertaining night, where we as Christian men were challenged to get serious about the Jesus we follow.

Head over to the 300menforJesus website to check out what’s happening next, but if you’re looking for some pictures of the night, check out these.

If you couldn’t get to Food for Thought, or you wanted to listen again, use the links below. Otherwise, go to the resources page to download them.

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Audio from Barbara’s talk at mpc is available here. You’ll find question time in a seperate mp3 file here.

Thanks to all who took part in our MPC Survey over the past couple of months. Results have been helpful in identifying some of the strengths and weaknesses of our church. Derek’s newsletter summarising some key results is available – click the “Latest” tab and download the current newsletter. Phil’s Powerpoint presentation is also available -email phil@mpc.org.au for a copy.

If you’ve been pondering the pros and cons of the Federal Government’s child-abuse crackdown in the Northern Territory, Gordon Cheng offered the following biblical perspective in Sydney’s Daily Telegraph…

RESPONSES to recent governments¿ action on child abuse, paedophilia, drunkenness, incest and pornography in remote Aboriginal communities in the Territory have been varied. Some have also been stupid. Read the rest of this entry »

29th -30th August
Join us as Gillian Davis, explores the Old Testament book of Esther -The conference launches with Dessert and Coffee on Friday night, and closes with a hearty soup lunch on Saturday. Cost $10 – More info to follow, book in the dates now!