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Anglican Church Bribie Island

Locality: Bongaree, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 3408 3191

Address: 10-12 Banya St 4507 Bongaree - Woorim, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.stpetersbribie.org.au

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23.01.2022 A Question of Violence - A thoughtful piece about some of what is unfolding across the world right now. Well worth 11 minutes out of your day.

23.01.2022 In the Gospel reading we hear how Jesus calls out his twelve disciples, names them the apostles and sends them out to proclaim the Good News and bring healing to God’s people. If we accept our responsibility as followers and disciples we must accept that call to also proclaim the Good News and bring healing to others. The Christian faith requires us to proclaim the love and healing of God in both our words and our actions. As disciples we need to be doing what Jesus did durin...g his ministry. Jesus warns that this is no easy task, that when we do the work of the Gospel we will face opposition and hardship. Despite the consequences of proclaiming the Good News we must endure to seek justice by showing the truth and love of God though our words and actions each and every day. So as Jesus sent his disciples to go and proclaim the Good News and bring healing to those who were lost, we must also take that call to heart. Important to note in this passage that Jesus does not send his disciples to other nations, rather to their own people who were lost. Too often we consider the mission of the church to be something that happens somewhere else like overseas, but God’s mission needs to happen everywhere including our community and with our neighbours, workmates, friends and family. So, as we proclaim the Good News we must first ensure that we are praying these people. Through prayer we will be strengthened to offer others the forgiveness, love and grace that Jesus offers us. Then we need to ensure that our words and actions communicate God’s truth and justice. So, as we live out our lives as disciples of Jesus let us have confidence in that call each of us have to proclaim the Good News and bring healing to others. To support the ministry of St Peter's please visit https://www.bpoint.com.au/pay/TIM/?BillerCode=1730050 See more

22.01.2022 "One day this all will change..." 3000 people Three languages and one Haifa all singing Koolulam... and hoping that the 'One Day' is near... See more

21.01.2022 This is the online church for St Peter's Bribie Island. Our Gospel text comes at the end of Matthew 10, the second major section of Jesus' teaching after the Sermon on the Mount. Matthew, of course, is not only recalling Jesus' instructions to his first disciples; he is also speaking to his own community of disciples a few generations later. There is still need to send out laborers into the harvest, to send missionaries out beyond the community into a perilous world. And thos...e sent will still need to depend on the hospitality of others. Jesus says of those who enact such hospitality, "Whoever welcomes you welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me" (10:40). In the ancient world identity was tied to family and community. It was understood that in showing hospitality, one welcomed not just an individual, but implicitly, the community who sent the person and all that they represent. Therefore, welcoming a disciple of Jesus would mean receiving the very presence of Jesus himself and of the one who sent him, God the Father. Jesus continues: "Whoever welcomes a prophet in the name of a prophet will receive a prophet's reward; and whoever welcomes a righteous person in the name of a righteous person will receive the reward of the righteous" (10:41). What are the "prophet's reward" and the "reward of the righteous" of which Jesus speaks? Elsewhere in Matthew the prophets receive persecution (5:12), rejection (13:57), and death (23:30-35, 37), and yet those who are persecuted are told, "Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven" (5:12). Similarly, the righteous are promised that they "will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father" (13:43). Finally, Jesus says, "and whoever gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones in the name of a disciple -- truly I tell you, none of these will lose their reward" (10:42). Matthew uses the term little ones to refer to Jesus' disciples, especially those who are young in faith or particularly vulnerable. The statement about giving a cup of cold water to one of these little ones points ahead to the parable of the judgment in Matthew 25. Here the Son of Man says to the righteous, "I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink" (25:35), and "truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me" (25:40). The righteous who attend to the needs of the "littlest ones" are told: "Come, you that are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world" (25:34). Those who welcome and care for the needs of "little ones" welcome and care for Jesus himself. To receive Jesus is to receive the one who sent him, and to become heirs to all that the Father has to give. See more

20.01.2022 This is the online church service for St Peter's Anglican Church Bribie Island.

20.01.2022 Video for thought about the effects of COVID on our world.

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19.01.2022 Please join us for the Online Church Service for St Peter's Anglican Church Bribie Island.

18.01.2022 Today’s Gospel contain the parable of the weeds which appears to describe a us and them situation, tempting us to fill in who are the evildoers and who the children of the kingdom. A closer read, however, reveals that it is a cautionary tale, as well as one intended to offer encouragement. In the parable, the one who sows the weeds among the wheat is called an enemy. We encounter enemies three other times in the Gospel of Matthew. The first time is in 5:43-44, where we ar...e told to Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you. This should give us pause: If these enemies are destined for a furnace of fire (13:42), why should we love them in the here and now? Further, God the one who judges all of us - causes the sun to rise on both the evil and the good (5:45), without distinction. The second reference to enemies is in 10:36, where Jesus tells the disciples that he is sending them out as sheep among wolves, where one’s enemies will be members of one’s own household. This too, may give us pause. What does it mean that deep divisions can occur even among those to whom we feel closest, including our church families? What would make us enemies of one another? And in such a situation, how do we know if we are the enemy or the good? What is it that determines which we are? The final occurrence is in Matthew 22:24, where Jesus speaks of the prophecy of David with respect to the Messiah, Sit at my right hand, until I put your enemies under your feet (Psalm 110:1). Ultimately, the enemies who sow weeds among the wheat will be defeated. In the Gospel the enemy who sows the weeds is identified as the devil (also called Satan), while the weeds are called children of the evil one. In Matthew 16, when Peter questions the necessity of the journey to the cross. Jesus responds, Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; for you are setting your mind not on divine things but on human things (16:23). So all of us can become the enemy when we fail to focus on the divine, this can be true even for the most faithful of disciples. You would think that the difference between weeds and wheat would be obvious. In the parable, the slaves of the householder notice the difference right away. So why does the householder delay? Is it because we, the servants, are too hasty to judge which is which? See more

18.01.2022 In the Gospel text for this Sunday Jesus describes a generation that cannot recognize the truth that is right front of them. They thought that John the Baptist was a demon and considered Jesus to be a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinner. Interestingly, they describe Jesus by the company he keeps. Jesus, on the other hand, compares them to children. They are oblivious, like children who are preoccupied with playing games. The Messiah, the one they h...ave been waiting for, is right in front of them. Yet, they failed to see beyond the superficial appearances of the prophet and the Son of Man. In this text, it is clear that Jesus knows who he is, but can others see him for who he truly is? The eleventh chapter of Matthew commences with disciples of John coming to Jesus asking: Are you the one who is to come, or are we to wait for another? (11:3) It seems this question persists. Those around Jesus are failing to understand him. How many times have we been misunderstood? Characterised in ways that do not truly describe who we are? How frustrating is it for someone to assume they know something about you based on where you grew up or where you went to school, your gender identity or the colour of your skin, a number of factors that simply do not capture the complexity of who you really are. While we often generalise based on a minimum amount of information, these characterisations can be inaccurate for an individual. This is called a stereotype. Stereotypes have multiple implications, ranging from violence to discrimination, however, their affective impact should also be considered. That is, it is disappointing and disheartening when someone does not see you for who you really are. In order to know someone, you must spend time with them and learn who they are. How much do you spend truly getting to know people and their story? See more

18.01.2022 Welcome to the online church service for St Peter's Anglican Church Bribie Island. To view our weekly newsletter click here https://www.stpetersbribie.org.au//u/Beacon-2020-09-20.pdf and to support our ministry click here https://www.bpoint.com.au/pay/TIM/?BillerCode=1730050

16.01.2022 The Very Rev’d Dr Peter Catt, from Resource Church St John’s Cathedral, introduces us to some of the work and artists of the Cathedral’s ‘Season of Creation Exhibition’, which is put on in the month of September every year by the Queensland Churches Environmental Network (QCEN)

15.01.2022 : On this day in 1871, the Reverend Samuel MacFarlane of the London Missionary Society (LMS), accompanied by South Sea... Islander evangelists and teachers anchored at Kemus beach on Erub (Darnley Island) to convert people of the Torres Strait to Christianity. In defiance of tribal law Dabad, a Warrior Clan Elder on Erub welcomed the London Missionary Society's clergy and teachers. The Coming of the Light is celebrated by Torres Strait Islanders of all faiths in a festival like no other in Australia, where hymn singing, feasting and Ailan dans strengthen community and family ties. A monument consisting of a tall white cross, a representation of the All Saints Church, the Society's vessel, and scripture (as shown in this video), signifies the arrival of LMS and now stands proudly at Kemus beach. . #comingofthelight #torresstrait #torresstraitislander #erub #christianity #londonmissionarysociety #mayorphillemonmosby Radio '4 Meriba Wakai' (4MW) - 1260am Indigenous Knowledge Centres of Queensland ABC Indigenous Torres Strait Regional Authority NITV Cynthia Lui MP - Member for Cook Shannon Fentiman MP Craig Crawford MP Warren Entsch MP Ken Wyatt

13.01.2022 In the Gospel passage for this Sunday we hear about a woman who approaches Jesus. To make matters worse, she was a member of a tribe that had been ancestral enemies of the Jews. Yet she had more faith in him than his own people. They wouldn't believe in him unless they saw signs and wonders. Indeed, they saw signs and wonders, and still refused to believe. Once upon a time a group of people gathered outside the gates of heaven. They were good-living, respectable, God-fearing ...Continue reading

12.01.2022 The account of the feeding of five thousand in today’s Gospel passage has been an inspiration to Christians in many diverse situations. It occurs immediately after Jesus and the disciples learn of the brutal murder of John the Baptiser. After a long day with large and desperate crowds, it is understandable that the disciples were seeking to get away. We read, however, that Jesus had compassion, and he invited the multitudes to eat. The disciples were shocked, for they could l...ocate only two fish and five loaves, hardly enough to feed themselves, much less a crowd of thousands. Nevertheless, Jesus instructed them to feed the crowd, and not only did all get enough to eat, but there were also twelve baskets left over. This is the only miracle story found in all four Gospels. It obviously was of great importance to the early church. Some suggest it was read regularly when early Christians gathered at the Eucharist. Others suggest that it shows a parallel to God’s provision of manna from heaven for the children of Israel. More important than any of these reasons, this account of the feeding of the five thousand was treasured by the early church because it taught Christians the very heart of the gospel message and was a deep source of hope and inspiration for Christians who were seeking to be faithful against great odds. Jesus did not feed five thousand. He told the disciples to do it. God has entrusted us to be the body of Christ, the hands and feet through which God’s work is done in the world. God does not work alone, but through people, you and me. To follow Jesus is to express our faith in concrete acts of love, justice, and compassion toward others. It is no accident that Matthew tells us that we will meet Jesus in reaching out to the least of our brothers and sistersthe hungry, the thirsty, the imprisoned. See more

12.01.2022 This week two members of AMUA Bribie Island Branch were recognised for their years of service at our 31st Birthday Service. Kay Benson received her scroll for 40 years from Fr. Steven Schwarzrock and Marjorie Voss was acknowledged for her 60 years of service. Marjorie will receive her badge and scroll from President Bev at a later date.

12.01.2022 Many of the songs we sing in church look forward ‘one day’ to resurrection and eternal life, but I wonder if there are enough songs which express longing and hope for this life, reflects Bishop Cam Venables

09.01.2022 Today St Peter's welcomed the members of AMUA for the first Eucharist in St Peter's for over 3 months. Due to number restrictions if you would like to register to join us for a service please email the parish office.

08.01.2022 Welcome to the Online Church for St Peter's Bribie Island. The Gospel passage for today contains the parable of the sower. A multiple facetted story that you can either take from the perspective of the seed, the soil or the sower. Any gardener will share that it is all about the soil. Without good soil, worked with compost, seeds cannot flourish. So let’s consider what it means to be soil. Soil, like human beings, is shaped by its environment. So, if soil is walked on over an...d over again, beaten down so that it becomes packed hard, it is no longer fit for the planting of seeds. We see this in the human community too. People who have been walked on over, and over, and over again often develop a hardened exterior to protect themselves. Rocky soil, says Jesus, describes those who lack the staying power to deal with, rocky ground. When the going gets rough, they go into retreat. The soil filled with thorns easily translates into our overcrowded lives; there is no room in an already overplanted plot for anything more, even with double-digging the beds. And the good soil? It would be nice if it were as simple as buying a bag of ‘good soil’ at Bunnings, but good soil can take years to cultivate. It must be fed, nurtured by the remains of plants that have come and gone. It must be worked and reworked so that it becomes supple, but not worked so hard that its structure is broken down. And it must be replenished, as seeds grow and draw on its nutrients. Good soil can develop in nature, as years of leaves fall and dissolve into the earth. Good soil can also be the work of gardeners, who tend the soil as carefully as they tend the plants. In the While the soil is essential, the seed will not grow unless it is planted, so the sower is also essential. In Hebrew Scriptures, God is depicted as one who sows (Jeremiah 31:27-28; Hosea 2:21-23), while in Matthew’s Gospel it is Jesus who sows. If we consider that Jesus is the sower, we must also recognise, that the responsibility of sowing is passed to his disciples. See more

08.01.2022 A big thank you to the Wallum Community Group on Bribie Island who have given to St Peter’s a defibrillator to be installed in the Cooinda Hall. Photo of David Wearne (Chairman) presenting the defibrillator to Greg Rollason and Kay Benson (St Peter’s Churchwardens).

07.01.2022 Join us for our 7:30 Eucharist from St Peter’s Bribie Island

06.01.2022 Archbishop Phillip Aspinall and Bishop John Roundhill tell us about the history, purpose and benefits of the Prayer Book in this St Francis College Short Course video.

06.01.2022 This video is from the St Francis College Short Course, ‘Understanding Worship’, and covers ‘Theme 1: What is worship?’ The short course features lecturers and friends of St Francis College, the theological college of the Anglican Church Southern Queensland, and is designed to help you engage more meaningfully with worship. Check out all the videos for the ‘What is worship?’ theme online, where you will also find discussion questions and handouts to download.

05.01.2022 There is a variety of rich images in the Gospel text for this Sunday that bring to life important dimensions of God’s call and God’s assurance to us. The image of Jesus taking time to pray, even in a very uncertain situation, is a reminder that things are never so turbulent or so urgent as to take us away from the necessity of prayer. The image of Jesus sending out the disciples on a mission just as he sends us in mission today. The image of choppy seas and the reality that w...hen we set out on Christ’s mission, though we will often be in troubled waters, Jesus does not abandon us but rather comes to us, as he came to the disciples. The image that Jesus and the reign of God that he inaugurates have power even over the forces of nature and can conquer our fears and the evil that causes them. The image of the disciples who, because of their fear, could not recognize Jesus when he came to them in ways they never expected (walking on the water). The image of Jesus calming the troubled waters for the disciples and the reality that he can calm our troubled waters as well. The image of the disciples responding to Jesus’ saving grace through worship and through the confession Truly you are the Son of God (v. 33). All of these images have rich power for interpreting the love of God, the saving grace of Jesus Christ, our calling to be in mission, and the assurance of Christ’s love and companionship when we need it most. Yet the most powerful image relates to Peter stepping out of the boat to walk on water to reach Jesus. Like the other disciples, Peter is panicked both by the turbulent waters and by this figure walking toward them on the water in the very early morning hours. Even after Jesus speaks to the disciples, they are still not sure if it is Jesus. Peter, knowing that the call to discipleship is unique to his relationship with Jesus, responds, Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water (v. 28). When Jesus issues the command, Come, Peter steps out of the boat in faith and in faithfulness. Having embarked on his journey across the sea in faith, he then becomes frightened, but the strong arm of Jesus lifts him up and returns him to the boat. What is so clear from this passage is that we are called to step out in faith, even in the midst of troubled waters, if we are to be faithful to the call of Christ. Stepping out in faith is not a guarantee that we will not face troubled waters or be filled with fear, but it is always accompanied by the assurance that Jesus will not abandon us, that when we need it most, he will extend his arm to lift us up and get us back in the boat. Consider a time that Jesus has stopped you from sinking? See more

05.01.2022 From the moment we are born, we learn to fear the world around us, certainly to fear the stranger, sometimes to fear even those who are closest to us. Political leaders have long recognized the power of fear in ensuring our conformity to the structures this world, even when doing so does not serve our best interests. Fear is the driving force behind vast segments of our economy, as well as, increasingly, our political priorities. Jesus recognizes that fear will also cause the... failure of discipleship. We read in last week’s Gospel passage that Jesus’ disciples courageously leave the security of their homes and families to follow him as they proclaim the advent of God’s reign, but they, too, will know and ultimately bow before the power of fear. Faithful proclamation and practice of the gospel inevitably puts disciples on a collision course with the powers of this world. So, as Jesus prepares his disciples for their mission to the lost sheep of the house of Israel, he is starkly realistic about the threats they will face, at the same time he builds the case for why they should not let this fear master them or hinder their witness. Jesus’ mission discourse is a get-out-the-volunteers campaign like no other. On the one hand, the disciples are granted remarkable powers to heal, exorcise demons, cleanse lepers, even to raise the dead. But he also denies them money, pay, extra clothes, a staff for protection, even sandals. They are to undertake their mission in complete vulnerability and dependence on God, even knowing that they go as sheep in the midst of wolves, face arrests and beatings, opposition even from family members, and hatred and persecution. Why does Jesus highlight the horrors that await the disciples? Naming aloud the suffering to be endured and its causes is the first step in freeing them from the tenacious grip of fear. In the Gospel passage for today Jesus continues to describe worst case scenarios, wound together with statements of reassurance and repeated calls to resist fear. The most important element of reassurance lies in the integral relationship that is affirmed between the disciples and Jesus, and through him, God. Do not fear is the dominant, recurrent message in this passage, so let us, like the disciples, go in faith showing hope and love to others. To support the ministry of St Peter's please visit https://www.bpoint.com.au/pay/TIM/?BillerCode=1730050 See more

04.01.2022 Congratulations Marjorie Voss on being appointed the new President of AMUA Bribie Island Branch.

03.01.2022 Sermon on Psalm 139 preached by Rev Marilyn Cullen on Sunday 19 July at St Peter's Bribie Island.