The parable of the wedding banquet challenges us to reflect on the character of God and the nature of our response to the call of Jesus.

We are called to be disciples of Christ, both to lead and to follow.

Focusing on the meaning of forgiveness, Ben explores The Lord’s Prayer.

Ben continues to explore the sermon on the mount and the essence of grace.

Teri- Anne explores The Beatitudes, the introduction to the the sermon on the mount, where the blessings of God’s kingdom are revealed.

Jesus’ presence on earth brought God’s kingdom in to the midst of the people.

The start of the New Testament is a promise of new life, a new King and a new creation.

Ben tells us to look beyond the trappings of the church building and the service and focus on the Grace of God, revealed in Jesus Christ and exemplified in hi death and resurrection.

On Confirmation Sunday, Bishop Emma tells us that in Confirmation God calls us by name and makes us his own.

Everyone is invited to take communion. It is a reminder of God’s covenant with us and it is a gift of grace that cannot be bought.

We are called to be evangelists and to bring about God’s kingdom here on earth. We are all called to be God’s church.

We come to church for many reasons, but the first reason must always be for Jesus, the Son of the Living God.