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Wielding the Bible series 2024
Wielding the Bible: living in God’s redemptive story We live in a world where we have access to news, information and media any time we like. This can be a good thing, but it also means that we always have someone else telling us about the world and how we should live in it. This is a problem. Paul’s letter to the Romans urges us, “Don’t copy the behaviour and customs of this world, but let God transform you into…
Cairns to the Cape 2024
Cairns to the Cape We are excited to be partnering with Churches of Christ for our Cairns to the Cape Christmas appeal! Help us bring joy to children, young people, foster and kinship carers across Cape York this Christmas. All of the individual hampers have been claimed for 2024, but you can still use the information below to buy some items for additional hampers. All hampers and additional items are due back by Sunday 3rd November. What is Cairns to…
Carols for Kids 2024
Celebrate the Christmas season in Cairns with Carols for Kids! This wonderful free family event is going to be extra special with Christmas carols, animal farm, photobooth, jumping castles, sausage sizzle and family activities! Tickets are not required for Carols for Kids in 2024, you can simply turn up on the day. Join us at The Lakes Church from 4pm on Sunday 8th December. The Lakes Church is at 102-104 MacNamara Street, Edge Hill. Carols for Kids begins with fun activities and food throughout The Lakes Church property…
Abraham series 2024
Abraham: faith and imperfection This series will help us see Abraham not just as a figure of great faith, but as a complex person who experienced highs and lows. We’ll find parts of our own story, and we’ll find confidence in God, through the journey of Abraham. September 1st – Abraham’s radical call to embrace God’s vision Abraham’s journey begins with a radical call to leave everything familiar and trust in God’s vision. This week, we will explore the courage…
Transformative Prayer series 2024
Transformative Prayer Talking to God is a simple practice that can feel difficult and complicated. Many people see prayer as a “Break in Case of Emergency” box – they only pray in those moments when nothing else is working. Others see it as a shopping list for life, only talking with God when they need something. For others it is a therapeutic habit, processing their life with an external Presence. These are just a few of the many ways people…
Silence & Solitude series 2024
Silence and Solitude In today’s fast-paced world, we are constantly bombarded with noise and distractions. This volume not only surrounds us but invades our minds, making it difficult to hear the gentle whisper of God. The practice of silence and solitude invites us to step away from the noise, to be still and know that he is God. On July 7 & 14 we will explore the spiritual discipline of silence and solitude, learning to create intentional spaces for quiet…
Make time for friendship series 2024
Make time for friendship God created us for relationships. The people we choose to surround ourselves with are incredibly important, but in 2024 the social fabric of our church is thinner than ever. Many of us are isolated, lonely and disconnected, but we may not even be aware of how negatively this is affecting us. Beginning on 2nd June 2024 we’ll learn about how good friends (and bad friends) can impact our lives, our relationship with God and our future.…
Generosity & Sacrifice series 2024
When we watch TV or scroll through social media it feels like everyone is chanting, “More! More! More!” More money, a bigger house, the trendiest clothes, the wildest adventures, etc. The message we get is that our happiness and security in life is grounded in what we can achieve, consume or own. But this chase after more can pull us away from others, push us to focus too much on ourselves and make us believe that we are building our…
Repentance & Renewal series 2024
Repentance & Renewal Re-align your heart with God’s heart ‘Repentance’ is a complex idea. It can make us think about angry and urgent calls to turn our life around or risk fiery consequences. Or it can make us think about quick apologies after childish mistakes. True repentance is so much more than this. It is about heartfelt regret for straying from God’s path, accepting his forgiveness and being marked by a transformation of our heart, mind and life. This season…
Easter services 2024
Easter church services in Cairns in 2024 Come and join our Easter services as we remember Jesus’ death on the cross and celebrate his resurrection to new life. We’re looking forward to welcoming you on the Easter weekend! Good Friday – 9.30am – 29th March 2024 Our Good Friday service is at 9.30am. We will have music, share in communion, hear a message about the life-changing impact of Jesus’ death and resurrection and we’ll enjoy some refreshments together after the service.…