Category Archives: Pastor’s Word

At the Session meeting held on the 21st of June the Session resolved to hold a congregational meeting on the 31st of July, for the purpose of considering a call to Stephen McDonald. The meeting will be conducted by the Interim Moderator, Kevin Maxwell and take place after the communion service at Benalla. Please makeContinue reading “Congregational Meeting”

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, We’re told that it is impolite to discuss religion and politics. I hope we can demonstrate that this is not correct. We’re told that the church should have nothing to do with politics, otherwise it would be a breach of the separation of church and state. This too isContinue reading “Voting Wisely”

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Monday 25th of April was 101 years since Australian and New Zealand troops landed at Gallipoli. Their task was to secure the Dardanelles, the straits which connect the Aegean and Black Seas, to maintain the supply route to Russia. Although their mission was a failure, they were able toContinue reading “Thanksgiving and Rememberance”

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Sweden is the country of origin for many inventions: the adjustable spanner, three-point seat belts, TetraPaks (which replaced milk bottles), and even the pacemaker. But Sweden has made another quiet contribution to the world: Bible study. Christians have always been keen to engage with God’s word (Acts 17:11), butContinue reading “The Swedish Method”

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, The last month has been a time for finding my feet and getting to know my way around. It’s been good to start at the start of the year and see how things run as they begin after the holiday break. It’s been an unusual transition as Ken andContinue reading “A Warm Welcome”