St John’s West Brunswick

There are good reasons for ending some relationships but most would acknowledge that broken marriages are costly for all. Malachi asks whether we are consumers even in our closest relationships or can we reverence others as God revenences us? Our worship time is Sunday 28/4, 10 am.

This week we are delighted to celebrate the marriage of Viv and Mary at 2pm on Wednesday 24/4, in the church at St. John’s. Following the service the congregation is welcome to stay for afternoon tea and the cutting of the wedding cake.

Early in his work Malachi criticises the spiritual leadership of God’s people. As Australians we generally enjoy seeing our leaders cross examined but we forget this is not mere entertainment to make us feel better in comparison. The character and work of our leaders has important consequences for us all. Join us at 10am on Sunday 21/4 for a service of prayer, praise and adult baptism as we consider these things more deeply.

These studies on the prophet Malachi were produced with small groups and individual devotions in mind by Lindsay Wilson.

It is always easier to see the negative message in the writing of Biblical prophets than to see the missed opportunities and tragedies that motivates their warnings. Malachi (which means ‘my messenger’) lived, like us, in cynical times. His message is an antidote to the cynicism that traps us and keeps us from the vibrant life God wants for us. Join us for our worship at 10 am Sunday as we commence a teaching series based on the last prophet of the Hebrew canon.