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A Call to Worship – Come on up to the House
Thankyou for being here. We think of all the people around the world today, coming together, making their pilgrimage to church. Singing, searching, praying, sharing, remembering. I love this old song, ‘Come on up to the house.’ Whatever the original intention for this song my heart has always interpreted as a call to worship. A…
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A Devotion on Eggs and New Life
Here is the second study from our Lent Bible study series. It finished with egg or rock painting and praying the Cairn prayer around each other. Incase you have missed it you might enjoy this reflection for yourself. You can read an introduction to Lent at the bottom of this page. https://www.ehillschurch.com/sundays-february-april-2/ Image from: http://www.repeatcrafterme.com/2014/04/pastel-paisley-painted-rocks.html Introduction:…
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Lenten 'Spring' Prayer
Spirit of the Living God, be the Gardener of our lives today Clear away the dead growth of the past Break up the hard clods of routine and weariness Stir in the rich compost of your vision for us Bury deep in us the word of your truth Cultivate and water our hearts as we…
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Communion Meal – The Jack Pine Tree
Today we have communion meal. This is a time where we remember Jesus’ life. There is a song that I love called ‘The Jack Pine.’ It reminds me of how Jesus’ death has bought life to others. The jack pine tree has its seeds hidden in thick pine cones. The only way these seeds can…
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A Devotion on Fasting
Here is the first study from our Lent Bible study series. It happened over a pancake meal in the tradition of Shrove Tuesday. Incase you have missed it you might enjoy this reflection for yourself at the eve of Lent. You can read an introduction to Lent at the bottom of this page. https://www.ehillschurch.com/sundays-february-april-2/ Introduction: The…
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Sundays February – April
Eastern Hills welcomes everyone. We enjoy simple services following the liturgical calendar. Please feel free to join us at 10:15am for a Fairtrade cuppa before the service begins at 10:30am. 17-19 Surrey Road West, Croydon. There are no evening dinner services this season due to a church camp and Easter services. There is no service on…
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Survival Day – January 26
Belgrave Survival Day is an annual event on January 26th (Australia Day) and presents an opportunity for people in the area to celebrate the survival of Australian Indigenous people, their culture and heritage. We are warmly invited to this special day. Great fun for all ages! WHEN: 26TH January 2014 TIME: 12 noon – 4.30 PM…
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Christmas – January Sunday Services
Christmas Day – Dec 25 – Here is Peace. 10am – 11am. A beautiful celebration for all ages! Reading: Luke 2:1-20 Christmas 1 – Dec 28 – Lights. 10:30am. Reading: Luke 2:22-40 Jan 4 – No service Jan 11- Summer Reflections. 10:30am. Jan 18 – Summer Reflections. 10:30am. Jan 25 – byo Picnic Service 11am…
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Advent Week 3 – At Home
Santons in the Home Advent week 3 Offer a good thing from your life to God this week. It might be books from the library, a coffee, nice fruit, a full wardrobe, a good education. Consider this thing, be mindful and prayerful as you enjoy it and be open to how you might bless those…
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Papa Panov's Christmas Story
A moment from the gift-giving time at our Christmas Dinner celebration. Papa Panov’s Christmas is a well-known and beautiful Christmas story, written by Leo Tolstoy. Clip produced by Brunstad Christian Church North America.