Sunday May 20

May 16th, 2012 | Posted by philhurwood in What's On - (0 Comments)

‘Raising kids in faith’ is our theme this week. We live ina remarkably secular and diverse world. To even begin to understand a Christian framework for life and living is a huge step – whether you are a child or adult. Yet faith in Christ is for passing on. God is a God of the … Read more

Milestones are an important part of life. Birthdays, anniversaries, and the like, give us the chance to acknowledge people and relationships, to say and express things we might feel but never often express. Milestones are memory markers in our minds, of things achieved, of times shared, of our inter-connected journey of life. Corporate celebrations are … Read more

Sunday May 13

May 9th, 2012 | Posted by philhurwood in What's On - (0 Comments)

“Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised” (Proverbs 31:30). Join us this week at St Luke’s as we give thanks for mums and pray for them in their special calling and role.

On being a mother – a pattern for the church!

May 8th, 2012 | Posted by philhurwood in Phil's Focus - (Comments Off)

Without wishing to be gender exclusive, Mothers Day is a good time to reflect on the role mothers have customarily played in the life of children. In many respects they parallel the role of the church – us – in fostering faith in others. Here are three words which come to mind to describe it: … Read more