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SBC 64th Church Anniversary Service.

PSALM OverviewThe Psalms are 5 volumes of a Jewish Songbook. They were written first of all to be sung. The 5 books are carefully arranged so that they mirror the story of Israel from the period of David until after the exile into Babylon. Although the Psalms can be read and sung as an individual, they are also to be considered with an awareness that the individual is part of the people of God. They are filled with affirmations of the writers and singers about God as well as expressing the breadth of human emotions that are experienced in the course of daily life. There is a rawness and honesty that is both disturbing and encouraging.Week 4: October 7 A Psalm of Lament Psalm 42Psalm 42 heads up Volume 2 of the Psalms and introduces us to the tension we often live with when there are longings to experience all that God wants for us but somehow we are missing it and things are going pear shaped and our emotions are all mixed up and we feel discouraged, sad and depressed. This is honesty revealed

PSALM OverviewThe Psalms are 5 volumes of a Jewish Songbook. They were written first of all to be sung. The 5 books are carefully arranged so that they mirror the story of Israel from the period of David until after the exile into Babylon. Although the Psalms can be read and sung as an individual, they are also to be considered with an awareness that the individual is part of the people of God. They are filled with affirmations of the writers and singers about God as well as expressing the breadth of human emotions that are experienced in the course of daily life. There is a rawness and honesty that is both disturbing and encouraging.Week 3: September 30 A Psalm of Repentance Psalm 32David, the psalmist knows the reality of being close to God but also the desperate aloneness of having unconfessed sin and unrelenting guilt eating away at you. In Psalm 32 he reflects on his experience of this and the relief and restoration that comes when you confess and live into the joy of forgiveness.Bi

PSALM OverviewThe Psalms are 5 volumes of a Jewish Songbook. They were written first of all to be sung. The 5 books are carefully arranged so that they mirror the story of Israel from the period of David until after the exile into Babylon. Although the Psalms can be read and sung as an individual, they are also to be considered with an awareness that the individual is part of the people of God. They are filled with affirmations of the writers and singers about God as well as expressing the breadth of human emotions that are experienced in the course of daily life. There is a rawness and honesty that is both disturbing and encouraging.Week 2: September 23 A Psalm of Ascent Psalm 121 is part of the 5th Volume of Psalms and is one of 15 Songs of Ascent – sung by the people of God as they walked to and gathered in worship of God in the temple. They praise God and affirm characteristics of God that the people have experienced as well as anticipate. Mandy Stark this week will help us understand more about

PSALM OverviewThe Psalms are 5 volumes of a Jewish Songbook. They were written first of all to be sung. The 5 books are carefully arranged so that they mirror the story of Israel from the period of David until after the exile into Babylon. Although the Psalms can be read and sung as an individual, they are also to be considered with an awareness that the individual is part of the people of God. They are filled with affirmations of the writers and singers about God as well as expressing the breadth of human emotions that are experienced in the course of daily life. There is a rawness and honesty that is both disturbing and encouraging. Week 1: A wisdom Psalm Psalm 1 is a wisdom Psalm and introduces the whole of the collection of Psalms. Right up front it sets out an understanding of God upon which everything else rests, namely, that God blesses those who delight in his word and commit to his ways. The alternative is a sobering reality. This week Andrew Bawden will introduce the Psalms and

HOW NOT TO READ THE BIBLE If all scripture is inspired and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the person of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work, then what do we make some of the really 'tricky bits' of Scripture? This series will consider how we can read the Bible for all it is worth, and, how we can make sense of some parts of the Bible that do not seem to make a lot of sense?

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HOW NOT TO READ THE BIBLE If all scripture is inspired and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the person of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work, then what do we make some of the really 'tricky bits' of Scripture? This series will consider how we can read the Bible for all it is worth, and, how we can make sense of some parts of the Bible that do not seem to make a lot of sense?

HOW NOT TO READ THE BIBLE OverviewIf all scripture is inspired and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the person of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work, then what do we make some of the really 'tricky bits' of Scripture? This series will consider how we can read the Bible for all it is worth, and, how we can make sense of some parts of the Bible that do not seem to make a lot of sense?

HOW NOT TO READ THE BIBLE OverviewIf all scripture is inspired and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the person of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work, then what do we make some of the really 'tricky bits' of Scripture? This series will consider how we can read the Bible for all it is worth, and, how we can make sense of some parts of the Bible that do not seem to make a lot of sense?Week 1: How to read the Bible for all it’s worth. Making sense of some parts of the Bible seems easy. But if all of it is inspired how can we read it and make sense of those parts that aren’t glaringly obvious?This week Bill will give us some tools to help us read the Bible and make sense of it, including the tricky bits.

SIMPLIFY OverviewApart from the joy of going from cluttered to tidy, there is something deeply satisfying about a good spring clean. We may have decluttered our sheds, our house or even our bedroom. But how often do we declutter our minds? In an increasingly complex world, with deadlines to meet, appointments to keep, debt to pay off, investments to manage, people to see and places to be. Add in the complexities of relationship with family, friends, and work colleagues. Then and add an overlay of 24/7 connectivity, and uncluttered is not a word that readily springs to mind! Week 4 - From Static to Clarity "Surely life is about more than this!" When our schedules get maxed out, along with our credit cards. These are signs that we are trying to meet the deeper needs of significance and purpose with things that were never made for it. Amidst the frenetic pace and constant demands of postmodern life, how can we find meaning, and live with clarity?

SIMPLIFY Week 3: From Shallow to DeepIn the age of social media, it seems that connectivity has never been so high, and true connection it would seem has never been so low. How is it that we can have 24/7 access to one another, but at the end of the day still feel isolated and lonely? Inwardly many of us yearn for something deeper in our relationships with family and friends.Join us this week as Chris Danes explores some biblical practices that can enable us to grow our relationships and take them deeper.

SIMPLIFY Week 2: From anxious to peacefulSometimes our feelings can be too heavy to bear. Although we might tell ourselves or have others tell us to smarten up! or "Just relax!" It can feel like those suggestions are totally out of reach for us.Join us this week as Dr Lindsay Tunbridge, (currently completing a Phd in wellbeing at Deakin University) shares with us about some of the science and the myths around anxiety and depression, and how we might best deal with them in partnership with God.

SIMPLIFY OverviewApart from the joy of going from cluttered to tidy, there is something deeply satisfying about a good spring clean. We may have decluttered our sheds, our house or even our bedroom. But how often do we declutter our minds? In an increasingly complex world, with deadlines to meet, appointments to keep, debt to pay off, investments to manage, people to see and places to be. Add in the complexities of relationship with family, friends, and work colleagues. Then and add an overlay of 24/7 connectivity, and uncluttered is not a word that readily springs to mind!Join us for a mid-year spring clean, as we seek to look at some biblical ways to deal with the clutter and bring order to the noise in our lives.Week 1: The simplicity lensIn a world of many worries, sometimes it's the small things that take you down. That little comment, that nagging feeling, that conflict at work or home, that long term pressure, be it financial or emotional. When we get consumed with the small things, how

KINGDOM STORIES In our current cultural moment of filtered photos, crafted social media updates and the ability to project our ‘wins’ and airbrush our faults, it can be easy to fall into the trap of comparison. Comparing our highlights with others’ lowlights, or vice versa.But in this age of self- what alternative does Jesus present for those who desire to live in His Kingdom and under His rule?What might Jesus say to those of us who either have too high, or low, a view of ourselves? And what hope can be found, for ourselves and others, in King Jesus?Join us today as Chris Williames unpacks a powerful Kingdom Story of Jesus which speaks to the way we view ourselves and others.

KINGDOM STORIES Week 5: The shrewd managerJesus had an innate ability to speak into all aspects of the human experience. His teachings and stories provide a compelling vision for how someone can live as a participant in Jesus’ Kingdom. One of things that Jesus spoke a great deal into, was into the subject of wealth and the position of influence and priority it has in our lives.As followers of Jesus, how can we align our vision of wealth, with His vision of it? What does it look like to live with Jesus as King of our lives, and in so doing, best steward the varying levels of wealth we each may have?Join us today as Bill Brown unpacks another Kingdom Story of Jesus which speaks directly to these questions and more, and what it means for our lives in response.Key ScriptureLuke 16:1-15

KINGDOM STORIES Week 4: The talentsJesus had much to say about what His Kingdom looked like- with many implications for those who desire to participate in this new Kingdom with Jesus as King.But as followers of Jesus and as participants in His Kingdom, how can we properly value and honour the opportunities, gifts and talents we each possess, and how can we harness them in a way that is good and pleasing to our King?What impact can I make, even if there are others who are more talented or gifted than me? And in the end, what does God desire most of me?

KINGDOM STORIES Week 3: The Great BanquetMany of us have received an invitation to a special event- perhaps a birthday, wedding, graduation or other cause for celebration. But in the hustle and haste of everyday life, it can be easy to neglect to a response to the invitation, or choose to ‘not attend’ because of higher priorities.Jesus came with an open invitation to participate in His kingdom- but some ignored the invitation whilst others were surprised at who was invited.As we continue this series on ‘Kingdom Stories’, we’ll be looking at Jesus’ parable of The Great Banquet and consider anew for ourselves who is invited to participate in Jesus’ Kingdom and what our RSVP might be to the invitation that Jesus extends towards you and me.Key ScriptureLuke 14:15-24

KINGDOM STORIES The sower Part 2:Fruit! Its easy to talk about and hard to produce. The world seems to be sick to death of Christians who are able to talk about Jesus, but bear absolutely no resemblance to him in word or action. This week in stories of the kingdom Jesus uses the concept of a fruit tree to help us understand the importance of actions and words in living a life that makes a difference.Key ScriptureLuke 13:6-8