The Best Part of a Gift Is Sharing It
Jesus called ordinary fishermen to share God's love with the world. Like a Mars bar you could keep to yourself, the real joy of any gift comes when you share it with others.
Lothar Nowak
Born in Germany and came to Australia in 1950 as a young child. Now retired. Worked in a coal testing laboratory. Married with 2 boys and four grandsons and one great granddaughter. Love Sci-Fi books and movies. Love music: sing and play guitar and write songs.
Just Listen: The Simple Call That Changes Everything
When Jesus called his first disciples, he didn't deliver a sermon or perform miracles — he simply called. The question for us is whether we're listening or turning our backs.
25th January, 2026 (Year A – Epiphany 3) “Come with Me”
How often are we told we don’t listen! The disciples didn’t question anything when Jesus said ‘Come follow me”. They dropped everything and listened. Then they knew they belonged in this group, they were needed to support Jesus. Their task was changing other people’s lives through the power of Jesus who shared the the love of God. Do we obediently answer God’s calls? It could drastically change our future?
25th January, 2026 (Year A – Epiphany 3) “Come with Me”
How often are we told we don’t listen! The disciples didn’t question anything when Jesus said ‘Come follow me”. They dropped everything and listened. Then they knew they belonged in this group, they were needed to support Jesus. Their task was changing other people’s lives through the power of Jesus who shared the the love of God. Do we obediently answer God’s calls? It could drastically change our future?
6th October 2024 (Year B -Pentecost 20) “What’s Cooking”
The disciples just followed Jesus – no questions asked! They wanted to “see the Father” he spoke of. However Jesus sometimes really confused them with his teaching. He went out and changed the world and showed the work of God and the Holy Spirit to all and told them to go out and do likewise. What did all that mean?
6th October 2024 (Year B -Pentecost 20) “What’s Cooking”
The disciples just followed Jesus – no questions asked! They wanted to “see the Father” he spoke of. However Jesus sometimes really confused them with his teaching. He went out and changed the world and showed the work of God and the Holy Spirit to all and told them to go out and do likewise. What did all that mean?
31st December 2023 (Year B – Christmas 1) “Do You See What I See”
Interpretation – people interpret the same things in different ways. Our brains can read all the words but our hearts need to also be involved in interpretation and action. Christmas – the birth of Jesus was a promised fulfillment for the world. Simeon’s promise was fulfilled when he was able to name ‘Jesus’.
31st December 2023 (Year B – Christmas 1) “Do You See What I See”
Interpretation – people interpret the same things in different ways. Our brains can read all the words but our hearts need to also be involved in interpretation and action. Christmas – the birth of Jesus was a promised fulfillment for the world. Simeon’s promise was fulfilled when he was able to name ‘Jesus’.
12th February 2023 (Epiphany 6) “Rope of Life”
The ‘Rough stuff’ in our lives matters to God God is interested in what is happening in our souls now and wants to help us deal with distractions that separate us from wholesome lives.
12th February 2023 (Epiphany 6) “Rope of Life”
The ‘Rough stuff’ in our lives matters to God God is interested in what is happening in our souls now and wants to help us deal with distractions that separate us from wholesome lives.
25th September 2022 Year C – Pentecost 16 “You Can’t Take it with You”
What to do with a car door! ALL AGE MESSAGE INFORMATION SHEETClick on the information sheet button to get information on today’s presenters, messages, and readings.
25th September 2022 Year C – Pentecost 16 “You Can’t Take it with You”
What to do with a car door! ALL AGE MESSAGE INFORMATION SHEETClick on the information sheet button to get information on today’s presenters, messages, and readings.