Phil's Focus

True worship

“These people worship me with their lips, but their hearts are from me” (Matthew 15:8, quoting from Isaiah). Jesus was speaking to Pharisees here, who had found a way to not provide for aging parents by declaring that what they would have given is ‘devoted to God’. They had come up with a human tradition which trumped for them the command to honour their father and mother. When I read the gospels it is easy for me to pick up on the shortcomings of the Pharisees, and to think that I am glad not to be
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What's On

Sunday February 5   (30/01/2012)

You are invited to join us this week at St Luke's as we continue to explore the theme of being God's people in the world today. The first letter of Peter calls us "a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God" (2:9). This is not a people or nation in a geopgraphic sense. It is not a reference to the state of

Healing Prayer ministry course in 2012   (2/01/2012)

We are offering the 'restoration' healing prayer ministry course this year. Training is monthly on Saturdays, commencing end of February, though registrations required by end of January. Learn to pray for others in the power of the Spirit. Contact us for more details.

Better Together - 40 Days of Community   (19/12/2011)

- 40 Days of Community - a church-wide focus on expressing our love for God through loving one another and serving the community, commencing in February. Coming up: Sat Jan 28th: Prayer morning - 8.30 - 10.30am in the church Sun Jan 29th: Booklets available: daily devotional and home study guides Sat Feb 4th: Training morning for home host