It is our faithful and confident anticipation that our Church will fulfil its calling in God.  And this is because Jesus is at work in us!  Our motto describes this, our vision declares who we are, and our mission expresses what we do.

Christ-centered, Spirit led, People focused - is how we describe Stirling Family Church.

We see a church living in His Power and Presence - is who we are, expressed as vision.

We are a church who Make a Difference everyday in every generation in the name of Jesus - is what we do, expressed as mission.

The month of May is about power and presence, His power and His presence at work in us and through us, His people.

Over two weekends, we will be encouraged with ministry with Pr Neil Milne and Pr Barry Silverback, along with a Tarry Night of waiting upon the Lord on Pentecost evening.

And we have a 14 Day devotional that helps to give focus to the Power and Presence of the Holy Spirit at work in and through us.  Feel free to pickup a copy from the Info Table in the Foyer!

We are looking forward to what is ahead as we discover new revelation in the Lord together!

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During April, we will have a focus on the testimony we have in Jesus, because of Jesus and for Jesus.  This testimony is the basis of our prayer to the Lord.  April will then continue the theme of New Creation around the practice of our testimony, and the way our prayer life is shaped by the testimony we have in Jesus.  And how our prayer life then shapes our the practical living of His testimony.  We have a number of resources ready for individuals, Life Groups, parternships, homes - and evening workshops as we get into the practical and exciting nature of testimony.

Take some time to visit our resources and links to written and visual media at www.stirlingfamilychurch.au/testimony.

I was very encouraged by the Christian Heritage we enjoy in Australia, which was the determined result of individuals who allowed the testimony of Jesus to outwork through their lives for the sake of others and the glory of the Lord.  Not everything is perfect in the Church, but Jesus still chooses the Church, and this is a testimony in and of itself.  So may we give time to reflect on the seed of faith invested across the history of our nation, and within Stirling Family Church, and be encouraged that Jesus is our testimony, we are not ashamed of the Gospel of His name!

During March, our Easter Series will find its theme from Revelation 21 where Jesus declares that He is making all things new.  Revelation 21 is New Creation forged by the death and resurrection of Jesus.  This statement is true now, and we witness the Holy Spirit at work, making all things new!    Easter is an opportunity to draw near to the Lord, and a unique time that has opportunity to witness and share about Jesus to family and friends. 

Our two Easter Weekend services, Good Friday at 9.30a and Resurrection Sunday at 10.00a are designed as ‘invite’ services.  This means people who attend Stirling Family Church for the first time will experience ‘intentional welcome’ as our gatherings are somewhat curated with first time people in mind.

Easter also offers us the opportunity of Lent.  While we do not strictly follow the traditional season of Lent, the concept of Lent is a worthy of our time and focus.  On Sunday 3 March, we will make available a Lent Devotional that aims to unify our focus on Jesus with an intentional season of making more time and space to reflect and gaze upon the One who came to save us!

And as part of this season, we are holding two Easter Evenings on 17 and 24 March, which offer an focused hour of intentional reflection.

Easter Evenings are an opportunity to invite family and friends to pause from the normal Sunday night routine, and focus on Jesus, and how He is making all things new! 

This Easter, may we be Spirit Led and stir up our first love for Jesus, and be transformed from glory to glory; as we glorify and worship Jesus, our Lord and Saviour

This series outlines how we describe ourselves as a gathered and called group of believers who follow Jesus here at Stirling Family Church.

Statements of Vision help us to be unified, and to run together.  Statements of vision help us to see the bigger picture, while managing the everyday moments.  Statements of Vision give guidance to manage conflict in a way that honours the long term - in other words, we can say no and yes with conviction and confidence and respect.  Statements of Vision help us to keep the important things in priority with the urgent matters that arise.  Statements of Vision help us to protect the peace and blessing of shared unity, reduce our desire to seek other calling and remain content and excited by what the Lord has called Stirling Family Church into.

February is all about how we describe ourselves as Christ-Centered, Spirit Led and People Focused.  May we be more fully aware of what these descriptors mean, and may we live up and into them, that by following the example of Jesus, we might love one another, and serve His cause.

February is about seeing the forest....and the trees!

What is rest?

Is it relaxing? Holidays?

Is rest doing nothing? or sleeping?

What is rest?  Is rest different for you when compared to another?

Why does someone say gardening is restful, when it is tiring?

Why does another say they feel restful when you think how after knowing what they are or have been doing?

How can Jesus rest, and sleep, on the boat during a storm?  That doesnt make sense!  Jim Varsos shared this lovely gem:

There is a word Greeks use for rest, ἡσυχία – hesikhia – meaning stillness, rest, quietness, a state of inner peace and tranquillity.

Hesikhia emphasises the importance of silence and solitude as a means of fostering spiritual growth and connection with the divine. We see this when Jesus was asleep in the boat during the storm.

This will most certainly keep us awake and we will need God’s rest to carry us through.

Rest is quality, but also a quantity.  Rest is tangible, and yet intangible.  Rest is a science, and also an art.

Rest is personal, also shared.  Rest can be given, and received.  Rest can be subjective, and be objective.  Rest can be a journey, and the destination.

Could I create more rhythm in this post, and in my life, around rest - probably...

But the question remains, what is Rest?

Great question...because if i cannot grasp true rest, then what I think I need to do to feel rested is not really going to sustain or satisfy.

This January, we will look for wisdom in the Bible and see what it says abour rest knowing its probably not what we think it is, but definitely what we need!