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February 22 @Alstonville
The Plan of Redemption Lucas dos Santos
The Plan of Redemption is amazing. Jesus died in our place for the sins we committed, and he has adopted us into his family. We have this assurance that no matter what happens to us in this world, nothing can snatch us from his hand. As redeemed we also have the privilege of our brokeness being changed by Him, to be more like Him, and to be thus re-sensitised to recognise the elements of the spiritual warfare raging around us.
For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Eph 6:12
March 1, 2025 @Alstonville
Sabbath School 9:15
Church Service 11 am
Preacher: tba
Topic: tba
Join us for Friday night vespers each week to open Sabbath and fellowship together. All are welcome! Commencing 7 p.m., we will sing hymns and worship together in the Alstonville church, followed by refreshments in the hall.
February 8 @Alstonville
Carolyn Thomas – The Creation and God
The creation story of Genesis 1 and 2 gives us a picture of a caring and personal, yet unimaginably powerful and intelligent God. Although sin later marred this world, there remains crucial features of creation that allow us to have both a close connection to Him, and have access to eternal life through belief in Jesus.
February 1 @Alstonville
Pr Cranville Tooley – Creating Hope
In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. The apostle John started his gospel this way and ended his apocalyptic book Revelation with the same God creating a new heaven and a new earth. There’s a very big story right there, and the definitive narrative is our Bible – designed and provided by God to inform and guide us. Do we believe everything in it? There is no other faith system – including modern evolutionary theory – that provides us with hope for the future, and meaning for the present.
He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also He has put eternity in their hearts… Eccl 3:11
The Incredible Journey
ANGKOR WAT Message in Stone
In 1580, a Portuguese Capuchin friar, Antonio da Madalena, departed the renowned Alcobaça Monastery in central Portugal, embarking on an adventure that led him to Goa, India, where he established a library for his order. By 1586, after years of exploring Southeast Asia’s dense jungles, cultures, and religions, he stumbled upon the sprawling ruins of Angkor—a magnificent ancient metropolis of stone featuring moated cities, palaces, and the iconic Angkor Wat, the world’s largest religious monument. The complex, built without mortar or machines, left Madalena pondering its origins: Alexander the Great, the lost tribes of Israel, or the local Khmer people? This awe-inspiring discovery invites us to explore the secrets of Angkor Wat and uncover an ancient message in stone that resonates even today.
Jan 4, 2025 @Alstonville
Prayer, Is God Listening? – Rob Hill
In this sinful, dangerous world we often are faced with unfair trials and unexpected tragedy that will cause us to call upon God for help. Jesus himself suffered pain and betrayal, enduring only by connecting to the Father in prayer. God will give you the answer He best knows you need, and will increase your faith to rely on Him who is unfailingly faithful to those who wait upon Him. Call on Him – He will answer.
But those who wait on the Lord
Shall renew their strength;
They shall mount up with wings like eagles,
They shall run and not be weary,
They shall walk and not faint. Is 40:31
December 14 @Alstonville
The Last Battle before the Final Victory
Nick Saunders & Nick Conduit
There comes soon a time of trouble – the point in earth’s long history that marks the closing of the Lamb’s book of life and the return of Christ for those who have chosen who they will serve and strived with all their might for His redemption. The rich young ruler asked the question we all want to know – What must I do to inherit eternal life? The answer Jesus gave him shows us how we need to live our lives. To love Jesus with every ounce of our being, and to love everyone else in the same way He loves us. Jesus came to earth to serve, and that is how we are to live our lives too.
Seek the Lord while He may be found,
Call upon Him while He is near. Isaiah 55:6
Dec 7, 2024 @Alstonville
When All Else Fails – Pr Cristian Copaceanu
Each and every one of us, from the youngest to the eldest, is subject to the consequences and to the rewards of our decisions and actions. Parents try to guide their children with logic, rewards, rules and wisdom, to keep them safe and fit them for life in a harsh world. Pr Cristian explores the message of the Three Angles from Revelation ch14 and reminds us that we are all God’s children – who need His guidance and rules, and that we also need a sure knowledge of the consequences and rewards that will arise from the decisions we make.
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments. His praise endures forever. Psalms 111:10
November 16 @Alstonville
Pathfinders Rustin Quin
On the day of our 2024 Pathfinders Investiture, Rustin shares with us the way to stay on the path we must all walk to our heavenly home.
But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it. Matt 7:14.
November 9 @Alstonville
The Origin of Evil – Pr Dada Fialho
Each moment of the day, every decision we make is either submitting to voice of the devil, or submitting to the voice of our Redeemer. Choose right now who you will serve, choose the way of life through prayer and study of His word, “… and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Phil 4:7
November 2 @Alstonville
The Judgement, Pre Advent – Pr Dada Fialho
Judgement day – the day that the whole world will be in the presence of God at His return. This God who “…is a consuming fire” (Heb 12:29) is also the God who today knocks at the door of our hearts, invites each of us into His presence to share time with Him and learn of His love and care for us.
Therefore, since all these things will be dissolved, what manner of persons ought you to be in holy conduct and godliness, looking for and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of which the heavens will be dissolved, being on fire, and the elements will melt with fervent heat? Nevertheless we, according to His promise, look for new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells. (2 Pet 3:11-13)
October 12 @Alstonville
Nick Conduit The Time for the Restoration of Truth
If there was ever a time when truth should be restored and put on display by the people of God – this is that day. Nick opens up to us the consequences of living during the atypical day of atonement, and how through study, prayer and humbleness we can come to know the truth of our redemption and salvation.
In mercy and truth Atonement is provided for iniquity; And by the fear of the Lord one departs from evil. Prov 16:6
October 5 @Alstonville
Glen Hughes – Lessons from Daniel 11
In his eleventh chapter, Daniel records for us the words of Gabriel – a rapid paced, complex prophecy that sweeps through history from Daniel’s time, to the end of time. Deciphering Gabriel’s words and their exact application to historical figures and events requires much study and effort, but Glen shares with us what would have been important to Daniel – the hearer and recorder of this prophecy. Rulers and kingdoms rise and fall, alliances are made and battles fought – but all corrupt nations and wicked rulers will fall and bow before the Lord in the end and His people will be delivered. “At that time Michael shall stand up…” Dan 12:1
September 28 @Alstonville
Noah Herrington My Testimony
Noah shares with us his journey from brokenness to being whole in the family of God.
Therefore He is also able to save to the uttermost those who come to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them. Heb 7:25
September 21 @Alstonville
Elijah Kwasa – The First Angel’s Message
You are a Seventh-day Adventist Christian? Where did we come from, why do we exist, and what does it mean for you? Elijah challenges us with the heart of our great commission — not just as a church, but most importantly as individuals, striving to urgently share what we each know of the soon return of Jesus.
Then I saw another angel flying in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach to those who dwell on the earth—to every nation, tribe, tongue, and people— saying with a loud voice, “Fear God and give glory to Him, for the hour of His judgment has come; and worship Him who made heaven and earth, the sea and springs of water.” Rev 14:6-7
September 14 @Alstonville
Searching Out the Mystery of God Nick Saunders
There is a treasure we hold in our hands – full of promises, guidance, knowledge, and amazing glimpses of God’s infinite love. Today, Nick challenges us to search for and study the wonderful mystery that is all the things Jesus and our Heavenly Father have done, so that we can be saved, and work to save others before that trumpet sounds.
Behold, I tell you a mystery: We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed— in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. (1 Cor 15:51,52)
September 7 @Alstonville
Jesus’ Word is the Safeguard Against Satan – Pr Dada Fialho
Jesus defeated the temptations of Satan with the words “…It is written…” As Pastor Dada introduces Revelation Ch 11, he shares with us a special truth – that we can resist the allure and temptations of this world the same way as did Jesus – through the power of the word. This is our ‘Superpower’ – “I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.” Ps 119:11
Pr Dada’s shirt says “Read to Succeed” and the QR code on the back points to: https://booksforgood.com.au/ just in case you are interested!
July 13 @Alstonville
The Restoring Father Rob Hill
Rob explores a well known story with three characters – a slice of life that we all live each day. It’s a story of disgrace and rebellion, of loyalty and injustice, of patience and forgiveness. In this tale we have one character making a long journey to a far land and disaster, another who’s shorter journey was to restoration and repentance, and one who’s role was to learn forgiveness without leaving the front door. Whomever we identify with most, the most treasured element of this tale is that the Father will always forgive and give us a better life. “…I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.” John 10:10