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Gather and Scatter

This week Pastor Neli helps us to remember the transformative power of Jesus and the incredible grace that He extends to each of us. Reflect on how far you've come in your faith journey and take heart in knowing that, despite our imperfections, God continues to use us for His glory. Embrace the call to gather in community, sharing in fellowship and generosity, and let the Holy Spirit guide you in creating spaces of welcome and support for others. Know that you are invited to deepen your commitment and actively participate in the mission of the church. Let this week be one where you invite others into the love of Christ, grow in your devotion, and experience the joy of being part of a vibrant, faith-filled community.

When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested on each one of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance. - Acts 2:1-4 (ESV)

Think Outside The Bucks - True Prosperity

This week Pastor Neli helps us to embrace the call to be faithful stewards of all God has entrusted to us— our time, talents, and finances. Remember that our relationship with God should guide how we manage these resources, using them not only to glorify Him but also to bless others. Just as Jesus taught, faithfulness in small things prepares us for greater responsibilities. Let our lives be trellised to His presence and principles, reflecting His generosity in everything we do. Trust in His provision and be encouraged that as we steward well, we pave the way for greater blessings and opportunities to serve His purpose.

One who is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much, and one who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much. If then you have not been faithful in the unrighteous wealth, who will entrust to you the true riches? And if you have not been faithful in that which is another's, who will give you that which is your own? No servant can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.” - Luke 16:10-13 (ESV)

Think Outside The Bucks - The Money Chase

Join us at Brisbane Central as we continue with our current series, Think Outside The Bucks. This week Pastor Neli reminds us not to be anxious about our lives. Just as God cares for the birds and flowers, He cares for you even more and knows all your needs. Trust in His provision and prioritise seeking His kingdom, knowing that He will take care of the rest. Let go of worry and embrace the peace that comes from knowing your Father is faithful and generous. Use your time, talents, and resources wisely, living generously and with confidence that God’s got you covered.

And do not seek what you are to eat and what you are to drink, nor be worried. For all the nations of the world seek after these things, and your Father knows that you need them. Instead, seek his kingdom, and these things will be added to you. - Luke 12:29-31 (ESV)

Think Outside The Bucks - Fool's Gold

This week Pastor Neli teaches us to be on our guard against all kinds of greed. Life does not consist in an abundance of possessions. Consider how greed might subtly influence your actions and priorities. Are we aligning our hearts with God’s purpose? Remember, true wealth isn't measured by possessions but by being rich toward God. Let's trust in God's provision and live generously, knowing that our lives are held in His hands. Embrace the posture of generosity, and let God's abundance flow through you to bless others.

And he said, ‘I will do this: I will tear down my barns and build larger ones, and there I will store all my grain and my goods. And I will say to my soul, “Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years; relax, eat, drink, be merry.”’ But God said to him, ‘Fool! This night your soul is required of you, and the things you have prepared, whose will they be?’ So is the one who lays up treasure for himself and is not rich toward God.” - Luke 12:18-21 (ESV)

Be Still - Waiting to Exhale

This week Pastor Neli reminds us of the transformative power of spending time in God's presence. Just as Jesus drew strength from his intimate relationship with the Father, we're urged to inhale God's presence and exhale justice, mercy, and humility in our daily lives. Whether it's standing up for the marginalised, showing mercy to others, or humbly surrendering to God's plan, we're reminded that our mission flows naturally from our worship. Let's embrace this week with renewed zeal, knowing that God equips us with everything we need to make a difference in the world around us.

“With what shall I come before the Lord, and bow myself before God on high? Shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves a year old? Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams, with ten thousands of rivers of oil? Shall I give my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?” He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? - Micah 6:6-8 (ESV)

Be Still - Wonder

This week Pastor Tina reminds us to pause and embrace the wonder of God's presence in our life. Let’s be still and open to God's revelations, allowing His love and promises to fill us with awe and gratitude. Reflect on God's goodness, seek His vision for your life, and let His wonder guide your actions and decisions. Surrender your routines and let the Holy Spirit refresh and renew you, sparking a renewed sense of wonder and purpose in your daily walk.

Jacob left Beersheba and went toward Haran. And he came to a certain place and stayed there that night, because the sun had set. Taking one of the stones of the place, he put it under his head and lay down in that place to sleep. And he dreamed, and behold, there was a ladder set up on the earth, and the top of it reached to heaven. And behold, the angels of God were ascending and descending on it! - Genesis 28:10-12 (ESV)

Be Still - Scripture

This week Pastor Neli invites us to an enriching experience of diving into God's word. There are blessings of delighting in the law of the Lord and meditating on it day and night.  Embrace the life-changing potential of scripture, and be reminded in every age and place, that the Bible has supernaturally transformed lives, offering joy and eternal life to all who engage with its timeless truths. So let's take this encouragement and embrace the transformative power of God's word as we navigate life's journey with faith and hope.

1 Blessed is the man
    who walks not in the counsel of the wicked,
nor stands in the way of sinners,
    nor sits in the seat of scoffers;
² but his delight is in the law of the Lord,
    and on his law he meditates day and night.

³ He is like a tree
    planted by streams of water
that yields its fruit in its season,
    and its leaf does not wither.
In all that he does, he prospers.
⁴ The wicked are not so,
    but are like chaff that the wind drives away.

⁵ Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment,
    nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous;
⁶ for the Lord knows the way of the righteous,
    but the way of the wicked will perish.

Psalm 1:1-6 (ESV)

Be Still - Encounter

This week Pastor Neli invites us into a space of encounter with God, reminding us of the importance of making time for God both in the good times and amidst the busyness of life. Drawing from Jesus' example of retreating to desolate places for prayer and rest, be encouraged to cultivate a designated space and time for daily encounter and reflection with God.  Just as Jesus prioritised communion with the Father even amidst crowds and demands, we're reminded to seek God's presence when life is both abundant and overwhelming. So, whether life is thriving or bustling, let's carve out moments to be still, to encounter God, and to find solace in His presence, knowing that He is always there, ready to meet us in the quiet spaces of our hearts.

Now many saw them going and recognised them, and they ran there on foot from all the towns and got there ahead of them. When he went ashore he saw a great crowd, and he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. And he began to teach them many things. - Mark 6:33-34 (ESV)

Gospel in Action - Love is a Verb

This week Pastor Neli reminds us of the journey we're on as a community committed to honouring God and living out the Gospel. Despite life's challenges, we're encouraged to embrace joy in trials, knowing they produce endurance and growth. Through faith and action, we navigate the tension between grace and works, understanding that both are vital in our Christian walk. Remember, you're fearfully and wonderfully made, and your journey with God is a progression toward restoration and fruitfulness. So let's lean into God's Word, grow in character, and continue to shine His light in our world. You're not alone in this journey; we're in it together as a Christ-centered family. Stay encouraged, stay connected, and keep pressing forward in faith!

Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. - James 1:2-4 (ESV)

Gospel in Action - The Gospel of Satisfied Steadfastness

Join us at Brisbane Central as we continue with our current series, Gospel in Action. This week Pastor Nelly shares powerful insights, reminding us of the transformative nature of the gospel. We're crafted for a purpose, yet often, we seek fulfilment in fleeting things—property, provision, and partnerships—forgetting that true satisfaction lies in Christ alone. Let's not be like those who missed the banquet because they were full on worldly pursuits. Instead, let's hunger for the feast of God's presence, inviting others to taste and see His goodness. Together, let's embrace the gospel of restoration and be vessels of reconciliation wherever we go. You are made for worship, made for glory—so let's live out that purpose this week, shining brightly with the love of Christ!

Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains. You also, be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand.  - James 5:7-9 (ESV)