Sojourners Church in Werribee South, Victoria, Australia | Church

Sojourners Church

Locality: Werribee South, Victoria, Australia

Address: 220 Watton Street 3030 Werribee South, VIC, Australia

Website: http://sojo.org.au/

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20.05.2022 A series for lent - brought to you by sojo kids What does Easter mean to you? When you eat an Easter egg, it’s like the empty tomb and Jesus is risen! - Lulu

06.05.2022 A series for lent - brought to you by sojo kids What does Easter mean to you? Love - Lilly... That Jesus died for me - Louie

24.04.2022 A series for lent - brought to you by Sojo Kids What does Easter mean to you? It means when Jesus died on the cross and he rose again on the third day - Elena

24.01.2022 Meet a Sojourner! This is Christine and here is her story: I’ve known about Jesus ever since I was in elementary school. However as a Roman Catholic it was fairly easy for me to disregard understanding faith and God. Participating in religious activities like catechism felt more like a stage of life that I would ‘graduate’ from as I pursued my own personal life endeavours like attending university and working towards a career in architecture. During that point of my life r...eligious obedience felt like it was enough for me to get me to have a moral standing before God. Despite my engagement with the catholic faith I had never picked up the habit of reading the Bible nor was I explicitly exposed to its contents. Everything started shifting during the early years of my bachelor’s degree when I was confronted with the idea of reading the Bible and exploring my faith. This sounded like a crazy idea at that time as I was living in an Islamic country. After many months of refusing the encouragement of caring friends, they began journeying with me as we digested God’s word together. I found it easier to classify sin outside of myself without really seeing how I participate in this ‘sin problem’. It was only through much conversation, conferences, and talks that I saw the biblical idea of sin not merely as an action-based moral behaviour system but as the state of my own heart before a holy God. My moral obedience could never cover the heart level rebellion I was living in every day. Growing up I heard Jesus Christ came to die for the sins of the world, but it finally reached both my heart and mind in ways that have brought much conviction but deep comfort. More than mere religious activity and just knowing about Jesus, I share a unity and relationship with God through Christ. Nothing has changed, I am still a sinner often thinking I can earn God’s favour through my good deeds. But at the same time, today, I can rest in knowing God’s grace that I am redeemed by Christ’s life, finished work, and resurrection with that, everything changes.

23.01.2022 How do we believe people are formed as Christians? Does it only occur through earth shattering revelations or can it occur through a million seemingly insignificant steps? At Sojourners Church we believe that the Holy Spirit often shapes us slowly and steadily making us more like Christ every day. The Christian lifein Eugene Peterson’s wordsis a long obedience in the same direction. This is why grace renewal and dependent prayer are at the core of our values.

22.01.2022 Join us as we explore life's deeper questions from the comfort of your lounge room this Wednesday at 8pm. Jesus the Game Changer is a series of interactive sessions that explores the life of the world's most influential figure: Jesus of Nazareth. Whether you’re just checking it out, new to faith, or coming back to church, you are invited. Register your interest on or website: https://www.sojo.org.au/jesusthegamechanger

21.01.2022 Is the Church local or global? As a local expression of the worldwide and historic Christian Church, what if our grandest visions are often short sighted? At Sojourners Church we want to see the church in Wyndham flourish. But Wyndham is a small part of Melbourne, which makes up a small part of Australia, which is a small part of the world. As a local expression of the global Church it is valuable to look up and notice God's bigger purposes throughout the world. Our value "A Heart For The City" helps us to look beyond ourselves and see Sojourners as part of God's great plan.

21.01.2022 During our Idols of the Heart series we are surveying common idol structures which take root in our lives. Last week we explored Power and Approval, and this week we'll explore Comfort and Control. Which can you most identify with?... Use the diagnostic tools found in 'Sunday Services' on the website to help: https://www.sojo.org.au/sundayservices

20.01.2022 Are you ok? One of the most important questions in 2020. And not just today, but every day. Reach out.... Listen with an open mind. Encourage action. Check in. We are here for you, too. Our inbox is open! #ruokday2020 R U OK? Day is an initiative to encourage responsible public discussion of social isolation and its negative consequences.

19.01.2022 Matthew 11.28-30 28 Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.

19.01.2022 What better way to get through lockdown than cooking up a storm? The hospitality crew at Sojourners Church have shared their culinary secrets so you can have a taste of Sunday morning hospitality while at home. Visit our website to get hold of the Sojourners Recipe Book! You'll find all our favourite recipes from Lentil Soup to Anzac Cookies: https://www.sojo.org.au/... Bon Appétit!

17.01.2022 C.S Lewis writing about World War 2 said: "...I think it important to try to see the present calamity in a true perspective. The war creates no absolutely new situation: it simply aggravates the permanent human situation so that we can no longer ignore it. Human life has always been lived on the edge of a precipice. Human culture has always had to exist under the shadow of something infinitely more important than itself." As we journey through the book of Joel over the coming weeks, we'll view life through the prophetic imagination which understands the present calamity as no more than an unveiling of the state in which we always live: a state of disaster and a state of hope.

16.01.2022 Join as at 9:30am on Sunday as we pray for our city, our leaders, and all those affected by COVID-19. We'll submit all things to God in prayer.

13.01.2022 Meet a Sojourner! This is Jill and here is her story: Life has had its hardships and I asked God Why me? I am one of 8 children. My Mum and brothers and sisters live all around the country. I love music, reading, cooking and walking, however my family are the loves of my life. God has blessed me with a gorgeous stepdaughter and her family and a beautiful daughter and her family. My grandkids are my darling cherubs. My husband Ray and I recently celebrated our 20th weddin...g anniversary! Though I have so much to be grateful for life has also had its challenges. I went through a divorce 25 years ago and battled breast cancer 4 years ago. I have known the depths of sadness too. Losing my son Greg in the Black Saturday fires 11 years ago was the darkest time of my life. My brother died in a workplace accident 7 weeks after losing Greg. I often asked God Why me? But have also resonated with Paul’s words in Philippians 4: I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength. In light of these words Why not me? Without the love and support of my stunning family and Christian community my ongoing recovery would have been more complex. It has been a challenging psychological journey and resulted in physical challenges too. I have learned so much through my journey and I continue to grow everyday, leaning in and drawing closer to our Lord as I rest in Him. I know great joy and am continually encouraged by our Sojourners Church community.

08.01.2022 What ultimately builds up the local Church? Is the Church enriched by only focusing on itself? Or is the Church enriched by living into the mission of God in an environment of mutual submissionby sending, giving, and investing into the Kingdom outside of ourselves? At Sojourners we believe we need to be quick to recognise the limitations of our own abilities, vision, and mission. It is easy to believe the Church’s greatest threats are external but much of Christian histo...ry has shown us that many dangers are internal. Whether its leadership becoming domineering, mission becoming introspective, or inter-church issues becoming intractable, having oversight from outside helps us to be accountable with one another. As a church we want to be a place that not only builds people up but sends people out, as we have an outward facing heart for the city and the world. See more

08.01.2022 At Sojourners Church we believe the Christian life is not a solo ride. Want to experience Life Together at Sojourners Church but are not sure how to get started? Visit our website: https://www.sojo.org.au/lifetogether

07.01.2022 As Melbourne heads back into lockdown we want to pause and ask the question: How do we find rest in restless times? A forced slowdown doesn't necessarily mean rest for our souls, in fact it can be quite the opposite as we deal with kid wrangling, isolation, and the breakdown of our normal work/life rhythms. Can Jesus' promise of rest possibly be true? Join us online for our new series Rest: Lessons in Lockdown.

05.01.2022 How can Christian unity be achieved? Does unity in the gospel mean uniformity, or can diversity on secondary matters enrich us? At Sojourners Church we believe the Church should be distinguished by its unity in diversity. The unity created in the gospel means we don’t have to major on the minors. The generous hospitality that we show with our time, gifts and money also flows into our relationships which take on a humble and gracious posture.

04.01.2022 We're in the middle of our series about rest. Coming up this Sunday: Rest as Resistance. Join us on zoom at 9:30am! We love to see new faces, too!

04.01.2022 Need some lockdown tunes? Our wonderful worship leader Sally Brown put a worship playlist together with some old classics and new editions to keep you rested in iso. Check it out! https://www.youtube.com/playlist

04.01.2022 We’re hiring! Looking for a new challange in 2021? Join the ministry team at Sojourners! We're looking for people who love working with and ministering to children. Find out more on our website: http://sojo.org.au