I need to make one further comment regarding our time in Sydney. There were many young adults and some young couples and very few families with children. I wondered if I could every Pastor a Family church. The large amount of young adults began my journey into Biblical Discipleship as well as Missions. We arrived in the large regional city now with a greater understanding […]

Our move to Sydney  in early 1973 was a very significant step in the purposes of God for our lives. The congregation had some 40+ people. They had purchased a house with a large block in front of it on a slope, and built a 2 story church (hall below & Sanctuary above) the church was joined onto the house which was our accommodation (we loved […]

I have been pleasantly surprised at the number of responses I have received for personal testimony (1) I guess people love a good story, especially one about the grace of God in a believer’s life. You can appreciate how much I could share of my experience over 62 years, but  it could easily become an autobiography. I want to put the spotlight on God’s blessing […]

I feel very strongly in the Lord to write down my personal testimony before I commence my next series of blogs. In Psalm 107.2 we read, “Let the redeemed of the Lord say so”, in my daily prayer time I regularly reflect on the goodness of God over my life, and there wells up in my heart such a thankfulness for the awesome blessings of God. […]

I have decided to make this blog the last in the series “Building according to the pattern”. I will list these additional components and only comment briefly, and then request you make some comments or ask questions regarding this whole series of blogs. You may also think there are other essential components, please tell me. We saw an awesome list of keys in Acts 4.23-31 […]