Set-up: Bowl of Ash. The ‘wisdom of ash’ poem printed on the wall. (below) Native white flowers in basket. Communion. Psalm pages for each person. Optional Kids package – pretzels – remind us of praying arms and some plasticine to make something out of. Introduction – with picture of Spring. Lent has a long history. It…
Easter Celebrations Easter Friday – Tenebrae Service of Shadows 9am at 151 Hereford Road, Lilydale. This year in our season of moving we are holding a simpler Tenebrae service at the home and gardens of Trevor and Leanne. This will be a special time of story, a hymn and the communion meal. Please bring hot-cross…
Holy Week – Walk This final week of Lent we walk alongside Jesus on his road to the cross. Our ‘Walk’ passage to spend time with is Isaiah 42:1-9. Kids might like to watch this clip of the Easter story. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkNTU_Vv5Ew Isaiah 42:1-9 (NASB) God’s Promise concerning His Servant. 42 “Behold, My Servant, whom I [a]uphold; My chosen one in…
Lent Week 5 – New This sixth week of Lent is one where we reflect on the new life that God brings into our hearts and bones. The readings for this week are moments in which God gives Ezekiel a picture of restoration for his people Ezekiel 37:1-14 and Jesus brings one of his best…
Beginning Sunday April 2 we will be enjoying morning services at Wyreena community arts centre. 13-23 Hull Rd, Croydon. We would love you to join us for our new 10am service followed by morning tea. Please bring a mug and camping chair if you have one, ready for 10am start. (There are 30 available chairs…
Lent Week 4 – The Light This fifth week of Lent is one where we reflect on the light that God brings us into. The readings for this week are moments in which God provides a new king for Israel after great disappointment 1 Samuel 16:1-13 and Jesus heals a blind man and causes a big…
On Sunday March 26 there is no service with ehills as we thought it a great opportunity to enjoy the Sunday morning session at Surrender conference where Joel McKerrow will be sharing. Go here for Sunday program details. Geoff and Bec Matheson will be up there and keen to meet up with you. You can contact them on 0407 029…
Easter Celebrations Easter Friday – Tenebrae Service of Shadows 9am at 151 Hereford Road, Lilydale. This year in our season of moving we are holding a simpler Tenebrae service at the home and gardens of Trevor and Leanne. This will be a special time of story, a hymn and the communion meal. Please bring hot-cross buns to toast…
Lent Week 4 – The flow This fourth week of Lent is one where we reflect on life flowing into us and life flowing out from us. The readings for this week are moments in which God provides water in the desert Exodus 17:1-7 and Jesus offers true refreshment to the Samaritan woman, ‘the first…
Lent Week 3 – Friendship This third week of Lent is one where we think about our relationship with God. The old testament reading for this week is about God calling the great elder Abram to leave his home country, and promises that he will be blessed and will be a blessing to others and…