Baptism
John Phillips John Phillips

Baptism

With everything you have said about what the Bible teaches about baptism, it just doesn’t seem biblical to baptise babies. Why do some churches baptise infants?

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John’s story
John Phillips John Phillips

John’s story

God called me through the simple rhythms of a faith filled family: regular worship, family prayer, discussion and discipline, and exciting adventures with my church…

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2024 ACJV update # 6
John Phillips John Phillips

2024 ACJV update # 6

… we need to crystalize our vision and mission statements so that we can be focused and effective…

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Suffering
John Phillips John Phillips

Suffering

We’ve all experienced hardships. We’re living in a broken world, so sorrow and hardship is universal. And our sorrows can leave us feeling lost, exhausted and despairing…

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2024 ACJV update # 4
John Phillips John Phillips

2024 ACJV update # 4

Hi everyone,

Last week two church members turned up at the vicarage with boxes and boxes of Louisa plums. I had the joy of distributing the plums around Seddon. ..

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2024 Childrens Ministries AGM
John Phillips John Phillips

2024 Childrens Ministries AGM

Enormous thank you

I am humbled weekly by the presence of such incredible children. Children who are ready to listen and play and create and respond. They and their families are a blessing to us all. I am truly grateful to God for this blessing in the life of our church.

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2024 minister’s Report for AGM
John Phillips John Phillips

2024 minister’s Report for AGM

In 2023, I see signs that the Lord is revitalizing us… the most important metrics are the most difficult to measure, for example, what is going on in people’s hearts. Are we enjoying God more? Are we seeking him more? Are we serving one another and the community? Are we sharing the good news about Jesus?

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Six Steps to Loving Your Church
John Phillips John Phillips

Six Steps to Loving Your Church

“…the fairly simple and practical ideas in this training will change the way you think and act at church, and bear fruit in the lives of those around for years to come.”

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