Pastoral Leaders

Giving Thanks

Sunday, Jan 29, 2012

Sunday January 29, 2012
During the past week we have been thanking God for our nation, its freedoms, peace, beauty, resources, good structures of government and justice, and so much more. Click here to read more...

God's Grace and Kindness

Sunday, Jan 22, 2012

Sunday January 22, 2012
It's a great joy to be back worshipping with you after a two-week holiday. A warm welcome to those who are visiting today and a warm welcome to others who are returning from holidays.

We are weak but He is strong

Sunday, Jan 15, 2012

Sunday January 15, 2012
A special welcome today to those who may be visiting with us. We trust you feel right at home.

Pray First, Pray Most

Sunday, Jan 8, 2012

Sunday January 8, 2012
There is something so exciting about the month of January. I love turning the calendar page over and having a fresh beginning, standing on the edge of a brand new year, with months of untapped potential ahead.

Happy New Year

Sunday, Jan 1, 2012

Sunday January 1, 2012
This year we are celebrating our 20th year as a church. Will this be the year in which our Lord returns?

The gift of Christmas

Sunday, Dec 18, 2011

Sunday December 18, 2011
This week we have continued to hear a number of stories of how God was able to bless through the Carols last weekend.

Carols and The Kingdom

Sunday, Dec 11, 2011

Sunday December 11, 2011
It's Friday morning as I write these words. Even though the sun is shining brightly today, the forecast for tomorrow remains one of showers and a possible thunderstorm.

Thanksgiving and Carols

Sunday, Dec 4, 2011

Sunday December 4, 2011
Last week was absolutely full of thanksgiving and joy.

Thanksgiving Sunday

Sunday, Nov 27, 2011

Sunday November 20, 2011
Last Wednesday was another amazing day as about 300 people from our local community attended the Senior's High Tea.

The Grove and Words

Sunday, Nov 20, 2011

Sunday November 20, 2011
Last Sunday, some of us from Bridgeman's Church Council visited our daughter church The Grove, to celebrate their constitution as a Baptist church.

Week of Prayer & The Grove

Sunday, Nov 13, 2011

Sunday November 13, 2011
The 24/7 prayer week concluded last Sunday evening with almost 100 people gathered at The House to worship and pray.

Prayer 24-7 Week

Sunday, Nov 6, 2011

Sunday November 6, 2011
As I write this morning we have now completed four days of Prayer 24/7. There has been a tremendous response with hundreds and hundreds of people attending meetings during the week.

Prayer

Sunday, Oct 30, 2011

Sunday October 30, 2011
We are excited today as we launch out on our week of 24/7 prayer. We will be praying continuously around the clock for the next 7 days.

Prayer Week

Sunday, Oct 23, 2011

Sunday October 23, 2011
A very warm welcome to those who have joined us today for the morning series, Life after Death, or the afternoon and night series, Rhythms of Grace.

Missions and Prayer

Sunday, Oct 16, 2011

Sunday October 20, 2011
This weekend we are focusing on the important task Jesus has given us of sharing His love and grace throughout the world.

Everyone Reaching More

Sunday, Oct 9, 2011

Sunday October 9, 2011
This week I was greatly encouraged to receive news that the amount of money received from the refining of the jewellery from the Ornament Offering has come in.

Pray, Give, Go

Sunday, Oct 2, 2011

Sunday October 2, 2011
It was exciting to see that 80 people were registered for the Crown Financial half-day seminar held yesterday.

Prayer and Missions

Sunday, Sep 25, 2011

Sunday September 25, 2011
Thank you to the 30-40 people who attended last Tuesday morning's working bee to clean The House. A tremendous amount was accomplished and the new carpet is now being laid.

Spring Fair & Finance

Sunday, Sep 18, 2011

Sunday September 18, 2011
There are occasions when the Holy Spirit powerfully affirms what we have set out by faith to accomplish.

Spring Fair

Sunday, Sep 11, 2011

Sunday September 11, 2011
Last Wednesday evening as nearly fifty people met to pray for the Spring Fair and our local community, there was a powerful sense of God's overwhelming love for  those around us.

Father's Day

Sunday, Sep 4, 2011

Sunday September 4, 2011
On this Fathers' Day I do want to express a very warm welcome to all those who may be visiting with us.

ERM Report

Sunday, Aug 28, 2011

Sunday August 28, 2011
What an amazing joy last week to see an offering of more than $108,000 given for the Everyone Reaching More Appeal.

Anniversary

Sunday, Aug 21, 2011

Sunday August 21, 2011
On this our 19th church anniversary we pause to give thanks to God for all his goodness and kindness to us as His people over the past year.

Thanksgiving

Sunday, Aug 14, 2011

Sunday August 14, 2011
It is a sign of our dependence on God that we pray. This is what Jesus both taught and modelled.

Shift 2011

Sunday, Aug 7, 2011

Sunday August 7, 2011
As I write this, it is the day before Shift 2011 and the Bridgeman precinct is being  transformed ready to welcome crowds of young people and there is a lot of busy preparation going on by a huge team of volunteers.

Ornament Offering

Sunday, Jul 24, 2011

Sunday July 24, 2011
During the recent sermon series in the book of Exodus, Show us your Glory, there were two occasions when people brought their jewellery as a gift.

Pentecost Sunday Meeting

Tuesday, Dec 6, 2011

Sunday June 12, 2011
It was another powerful prayer meeting last Wednesday as we asked for more of the Holy Spirit's work in our lives and also in our local community.

Vision for the year ahead

Friday, May 6, 2011

Sunday June 5, 2011
Following last weekend's 'Yes We Care' someone expressed their appreciation for the opportunity to be involved in the day.

Thank You

Sunday, May 29, 2011

Sunday May 29, 2011
Despite the dampness of last Sunday it was a really great joy to share lunch and supper together as a church and spend time looking over the new property.

A Day of Favour

Sunday, May 22, 2011

Sunday May 22, 2011
As I write this leader it is exactly ten years to the day that Bridgeman had its official opening on Sunday 19 May 2001, in what was then the newly constructed church auditorium.

Property Thanks

Sunday, May 15, 2011

Sunday May 15, 2011
Next Sunday we are giving thanks to God for the gift of the property at 387 Albany Creek Road.

Mother's Day

Sunday, May 8, 2011

Sunday May 8, 2011
On this Mothers' Day I do want to express a very warm welcome to all those who may be visiting with us.

Easter Recap

Wednesday, Jan 5, 2011

Sunday May 1, 2011
We thank the Lord for the powerful sense of his presence at all our Easter services.