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Worship at Westmac

Locality: Karrabin, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 7 3813 4630

Address: Keswick Road 4305 Karrabin, QLD, Australia

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25.01.2022 What life changing readings we have today, and a life changing Lord who is risen! I was particularly struck to notice that the ‘whole world’ was impacted through natural means by these circumstances surrounding Jesus’ death and resurrection, which is not unlike our present times, when the whole earth is effected by something beyond its control. Today we read of an earth quake that rolled back the stone of the tomb. On Friday, the massive heavy temple veil was split in two, no...Continue reading

24.01.2022 A very small but lovely Messy Church this morning exploring the depth of love shown by Moses’ mother, Jochebed, to keep him safe A very small but lovely Messy Church this morning exploring the depth of love shown by Moses’ mother, Jochebed, to keep him safe

24.01.2022 Today Paul writes, let us set our eyes on Jesus, the author, and perfecter of our faith' ( Hebrews 12:3) When walking the dogs behind our home last night, I looked up and saw the moon, and thought,' this is the moon that Jesus saw...' . Jesus lived as one of us, he knows, he understands.... We can only ponder what Jesus was thinking when looking at the moon in the garden of Gethsemane on the night of his arrest.. When Jesus shared his last meal with his disciples he gave them a parting commandment. 'Love one another, as I have loved you,' he then says, ' you must love one another ' ' By this, men will know that you are my disciples.' (John 13:34) What does that love look like? As we walk with the Lord this day, may we strive to empty ourselves of self, and fill ourselves with Christ, may he walk with us, and guide and strengthen us, so that others will see Christ, and know to whom we belong. Blessings this day. Revd. Louise

22.01.2022 A very important detail in the Scriptures! ~TBIRD

22.01.2022 Reflection 25th May 2020. In our country this week, we are acknowledging reconciliation; where we not only celebrate the important milestones of a nation, but a...re also reminded of the importance of reconciliation every day. To reconcile, or to be reconciled to another, is a weaving of different threads together, a compatibility of ideas, an acceptance, and a unity. In one of Jesus’ last conversations he had with his disciples his prayer for them was: ‘that they may be one, just as he and the Father are one.’ This reminds us that through Jesus we are reconciled, to him, to God, and to one another. At live@5 yesterday Bishop Cameron reminded us that with every encounter we have with one another throughout the day, however insignificant, we have the power to enhance or diminish the lives of others, and quoted Brendon Manning who tells us ‘that in every human encounter, we either give life or drain it, and that there is no neutral exchange.’ Perhaps this can awaken us to the power, and gift that each one of us has each day to contribute to reconciliation, to be part of weaving those threads in the tapestry that has gone before us, to join others in to the living water of unity. This week is more than an acknowledgment and a remembering, it is an awakening, a joy, as we each play our part in reconciliation. May the Lord be with you. Revd. Louise

22.01.2022 Homily by Revd. Louise Orpe 7th May 2020.year A

21.01.2022 Good morning friends,

21.01.2022 Hello everyone, we’ve decided to cancel Messy Church tomorrow due to the rain. Please stay safe and we will see you again in a few weeks for our first 2020 Messy Church

20.01.2022 It was such a treat to see this post from my cousin today, which celebrates, creativity and imagination!

20.01.2022 Given the advice with regard to COVID-19, non-essential gatherings and social distancing, it has been decided that Messy Church will not proceed this Sunday 22 March. We pray for all in our College and the broader community, and are thankful for those who are working hard to lead and protect us during this challenging time.

19.01.2022 Mother Julie will be taking some sick leave over the next few weeks. We expect she will be back at the College later this term. Please keep her in your prayers as she restores to full health. Reverend Brenda will be available on her normal work days (Tuesday, Thursday and Friday) to assist with any queries in relation to Chaplaincy or W@W matters.

19.01.2022 Dear friends, as we journey together on the second day of Holy week, I have been reminded of the unique opportunity we have this year to experience Easter in a different way which can also be meaningful. We may not be able to meet as we traditionally do, but we can walk the journey with Christ in our own homes, as you see by the photo, some have decorated their doors, tables and homes with palms to mark the beginning of Holy week. An Episcopal minister from Texas also has som...e suggestions, as to how we can celebrate the Easter mystery at home, such as: - On Maundy Thursday, one could have a table covered in red cloth with a basin of water a cross and a towel, which you could put in front of a window as a symbol to others, to remind us Christ's servanthood. - Good Friday, the table is bear with a simple cross, as we recall Christ's gift to us. - Easter Sunday. We could cover the table or front door with a white cloth and flowers, and light a candle, as we celebrate the light, life and hope of Christ. In this way, we can explore our own Holy week in meaningful and creative ways. perhaps we could share this together. if you are able, you might like to tune into Bishop Cameron every day online throughout Holy week at 5pm. Yesterday, Bishop Cameron reminded us to reflect on 'who Jesus is to you, and to me, and what difference does he make in your life and in mine.' Our reading from Isaiah today (ch.42 v. 6) reads: " I the Lord have called you into righteousness, I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you, and make you to be a covenant for the people....to open the eyes that are blind." Today friends we seek God's righteousness, the character of gentleness, encouragement, justice and , and truth. ( Matthew 12:18-21) May the Lord be with you this day, as we walk quietly in his footsteps and in his grace.-

19.01.2022 Dear WestMAC community, This Sunday we celebrate what is known as Palm Sunday in the church year This, as we all know, commemorates the entrance of Jesus into Jerusalem, (Matthew 21:1-9) when palm branches which symbolize goodness and victory were placed in Jesus’ path as he rode into the city on a donkey.... This was an extraordinary time as the people recognized Jesus in jubilation as their expected Saviour. Ironically it was only days later, on the following Thursday that Jesus was arrested, before his crucifixion the following day, which we recognize as ‘Good Friday.’ This was a turbulent time in Jerusalem as the people swung on mass, from excited joy to shouting ‘crucify him’ only days later. In the same way, it is a rather strange time for us as a community as we have not met together to make our palms or joined to make plans for our Holy week, which we celebrate as being the most important week in our church year. We are having a different experience this year, a different Easter. However, we can still mark this Sunday if you are able by making palms yourself or by simply putting a small palm on your door or letterbox. I encourage you also to join into services at a parish that is having live services such as St Johns Cathedral or St Bart’s online, or Songs of Praise on Sunday morning which is televised. Please see below our sentence and Collect for today followed by today’s homily. May the Lord be with you and yours as we walk through today united as a community in our own homes. Revd. Louise Sentence: At the name of Jesus, every knee shall bend, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Philippians 2.10-11

18.01.2022 Reflection 5th May 2020

16.01.2022 Don't forget, no chapel this Sunday (16/6) at WestMAC but, at this stage, we're still planning on getting together for a picnic/coffee/playdate etc at Queen's Park, Merle Finimore Ave, Ipswich from 10:30am onwards. Couldn't find a proper picture but we're hoping to snag the gazebo near the Children's adventure playground, just over the road (and down the hill) from the cafe. BYO morning tea/lunch but the cafe does good coffee if you want to treat yourself. Watch this space as weather is changeable but we're hoping we'll get away with it. We'll make the final call on Saturday evening, if we need to cancel. Blessings, Mother Jewlz B

16.01.2022 The College's wonderful Chaplaincy Team would normally deliver its Easter service to students at Chapel but this year they have filmed it for you. Sit back, enj...oy and feel free to share with your family and friends. Follow these links for the music selected by students as part of the service: *123 Jesus is alive by Yancy Ministries - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIf9jv4pVTM *Every Day by Hillsong Worship - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKv0HnMs4-w

16.01.2022 Today, Psalm 19 reminds us that the revelation of God surrounds us both day and night through his creation, and like a chain mankind is linked together through him.

15.01.2022 Reflection Thursday 23rd April.

14.01.2022 Monday morning reflection. 19th April 2020 The Lord be with you! This morning we have the familiar story of Nicodemus who comes to visit Jesus in the cover of d...arkness. Nicodemus a Pharisee and a member of the Sanhedrin council had by earthly standards power and position, yet he was searching for more. (John 3:1-8) There was something missing in Nicodemus’ life, and he thought Jesus was the key to the door. However, he got a bit more than he bargained for as Jesus told him that ‘to enter the kingdom of Heaven,’ or to grow in God’s footsteps and to be a member of his eternal family, one had to first be 'born again.' That is to turn to God, and start a new life, which was like a new birth, a spiritual birth. He speaks of birth by water and the spirit, cleansing and new life which our baptism signifies. This night was the beginning of new life for Nicodemus, as he searched for God, and was given an answer. Although he continued in his role in society, behind the scenes his heart was being transformed, as he spoke up for justice at Jesus’ trial and asked for his body to prepare it for burial when he died. He knew who Jesus was. Nicodemus would have been alone in his beliefs amongst his social and cultural piers, and perhaps even his family; yet he went against the norm, the seed was planted and his faith grew, and as a consequence he was a changed man from this encounter. He was brave and sought Christ. This reminds us that God is available for each one of us, as we go out in our darkness and seek him. God walked beside this undercover believer patiently, as he does with each one of us on our journey with him. The picture here today is of a little nut of turmeric I had on my window sill, which I watered several times a week, for many weeks. I thought I must have had it upside down, it was an experiment, nothing was happening. I cannot tell you how overjoyed I was when I saw this little green shoot! To think I was nearly going to throw it out. The second picture was taken five weeks later, and look how strong and beautiful it is! This is like our own faith. In our own time God is watering the seed, and in time, the little shoot grows. God is patient, and God is kind. May the Lord be with you, this day as you journey with him in your way, and in your time. Blessings in Jesus name. Revd. Louise.

13.01.2022 Sisters and brothers in Christ, Welcome to day three of Holy week. As we walk with Jesus through the journey of Holy week, his last days on earth, we are reminded of his humanity. We remember that he too experienced moments of anguish, as in the garden of Gethsemane when he said to his disciples: Matthew 26 verse 38:... 'My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow, to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me.' and later he fell on his face and prayed; 'My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me, yet not as I will, may your will be done.' Jesus was obedient, yet he suffered and in his lowest moments of despair, trusted in God. In our fragile lives, we too may experience doubt and anguish, particularly in these uncertain times. Our Psalm this morning, 71, reminds us that God is our constant through all things; as we might ask, what can I trust, what is my life's purpose and to whom do I belong. We can be reminded, that as it was for Jesus in the garden, God is the constant in our lives from childhood till old age, and knew us before we were in the womb. Our Psalm 71 today reads: v.9 'Do not cast me away when I am old; do not forsake me when my strength is gone.' v3. 'Be my rock of refuge, to which I can always go.' These days are a precious time when we can not only acknowledge the journey of our Lord, but ponder it in our hearts, as we walk with Christ, as he identifies with our humanity and drank the cup of salvation for us. May we ponder these things,may we be reminded to whom we belong, and be assured that we, each one of us has a purpose in life, a gift that has been given to us through our Lord, Christ Jesus. Blessings, Revd. Louise

11.01.2022 Sunday Devotion: Today's devotion was written by The Rev'd Michael Calder from St Bart's Toowoomba: "This Holy Week, as we look to Jesus and the glorious love o...f God, let us renew our hope and our trust in God..." #AnglicanChurchSQ #Bible #Church #anglicanfocus #AnglicanCommunion #Anglican #HolyWeek

11.01.2022 So now you know :)

11.01.2022 6am to greet the dawn. Christ is risen! Alleluia!

10.01.2022 Dear friends, When we reflect on our Easter journey, we could say that it is about darkness, abandonment, betrayal, fear, jealousy, hatred, sadness, remorse and many other things. But if we look at the significance of this last night that Jesus spends with his disciples before his arrest we see it is about much more.... On his last night Jesus shared a final supper with his disciples and gave them a commandment, a rule to live by as his disciples, a rule that identifies us as his, and is the life blood of our journey, and that is to ‘love one another, as I have loved you.’ On this night also Jesus gives his disciples a covenant, that is to remind us that our sins are forgiven eternally for the sacrifice and suffering he has made for us. Love again. And finally Jesus shows his disciples by action his love for them, as he as a servant (and their leader), washers their feet. Bending down, touching the part of the body that is probably least attractive to touch and the dirtiest, not just the hands, or wiping the brow, but washing the feet, smelly dusty feet. I think we are all aware of this sensation when we have come forward to re-enact this supper each year and had our own feet washed. It is somehow, embarrassing, and incredibly humbling as we are stripped of our dignity and our bare feet are not only touched but washed by another. Servanthood, an act of love again. From beginning to end this significant night, or ‘Last Supper’ is about Love. Yes certainly those other elements mentioned earlier exist and are part of the jigsaw puzzle, but overarching these very strong emotions is a calm humility and sureness, a sacrifice made for all mankind, as Jesus fulfils his Fathers plans and prophesy from the beginning of time. He fulfils them not with human power and might but with Love. Tonight we begin the Great Three days of our Lord’s Passion, death and resurrection, and is a time to reflect and pray as we accompany our Lord to the cross, and it is through his suffering that love conquers. Love conquers all. John 13:1 It was just before the Passover Festival. Jesus knew that the hour had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end.

09.01.2022 Worship@WestMAC will be on this Sunday, 9:30am as usual for those of you not out breakfasting or brunching. Feel free to bring the special women in your life to join us. On 26th May, we'll be having Messy Church, which I can guarantee will be great fun and you will almost certainly learn something too. Bring along a few friends to share the occasion. On 16th June, we'll be replacing what would normally be our last service of Term 2 with a Picnic at Queen's Park, which will begin around 10.30am. Again, the more the merrier. What this space for further details. Juliana will be preaching on 2nd June and 9th June is Pentecost. Wear something red. Hope to see you at some, if not all, of our gatherings. Mother Jewlz

08.01.2022 Sorry for short notice but with sudden downpours we’re cancelling the picnic Sorry for short notice but with sudden downpours we’re cancelling the picnic

08.01.2022 There’s no knowing who might find this exactly what they need to spark off a whole new way of thinking about the future. Feel free to share with anyone in your life you think might want to experience something different and eye opening

07.01.2022 A message for us from our Bishop.

07.01.2022 Huge thanks to Rev'd Brenda and Juliana for an amazing Messy Church on Sunday based around Lydia, the seller of purple cloth and her ministry of hospitality. It was a very purple, fun-filled morning! This Sunday (2nd June) Juliana will be preaching. Please come and support her. On Sunday 9th June we'll celebrate the Feast of Pentecost. Wear something red! Sunday 16th June we will meet, from 10:30am onward, at Queen's Park. Look out for the gazebo near the play area. BYO everything or splash out at the cafe nearby. This will be our last gathering of Term 2 and W@W will recommence on Sunday 21st July.

06.01.2022 In our readings this Sunday, we are reminded again of God’s presence and identity as he burst into our lives. In our Gospel reading from last week, Peter identi...fied Jesus as ‘the Messiah, the Son of the living God.’ And today we hear of God speaking to Moses, who asks, who shall I say sent me, as he returns terrified to Pharaoh. God’s reply, ‘I am who I am’ Moses coming before God in the burning bush was asked to remove his sandals, as this was proclaimed by God himself to be Holy ground. A place of awe. A Holy place, a place where God is present. This leads us to reflect on what is Holy in our own lives and ask where do we step away from the mundane and the everyday. Where do we in fact meet God, and when do we recognise him as he intervenes in our every day, as he did Moses. Something to reflect on this week. May the Lord be with you. Revd. Louise See more

03.01.2022 Reflection Thursday 30th April.

01.01.2022 Some thoughts for this morning 18th May 2020

01.01.2022 Some thoughts on our readings today 3rd week after Easter by Revd. Louise Orpe. 3rd May 2020 .Acts 2:42-47; 1 Peter 2:1-10; Psalm 23; John 10:1-10... This week we certainly have the message clearly that Jesus is our Shepherd; from our Psalm 23 and Gospel reading, where we are left in no doubt about who we are to follow and who cares for us. Our Psalms are a wonderful collection of Songs and prayers which express the heart and soul of humanity. The Psalmist and often king David, express their fears, doubts, their sins, and plead to God for help in times of trouble, and most importantly Praise and Worship him. We are fortunate in that we can through the psalms identify with all these realms of emotions with the authors, why? Because we are all human and share our humanity throughout all generations. As we know, this particular Psalm resonates with people today, as it is referred to frequently in memorial services, and has inspired many a composer both young and old. Here we have David not calling out to God in despair or praising him from on high, but calmly from the centre of his soul professing that he knows who God is in his own life. Not surprisingly he sees Christ as a shepherd, knowing this relationship intimately himself having been a shepherd in his formative years. David knew all about the relationship of the sheep to the shepherd and the joy and responsibility that this holds. Jesus tells us in our Gospel reading today, that the sheep ‘know the voice of the shepherd,’ and how reassuring that is, in times of doubt to hear that voice which says: it is OK I am here. The shepherd also knows and calls each sheep, every single sheep by name. David would have known only to well his responsibility to protect his sheep, to read the weather, to give them shelter in a storm, to lead them beside still waters, and to provide for their needs. The sheep were his friends, and every single sheep was precious to him. The shepherd we understand slept across the door of the pen at night so as to guard his sheep from a predator coming in, and at the same time, made sure that none escaped from the pen and ran into trouble; so he literally was the gate for the sheep. In the same way, the Lord guards our going out and our coming in not just on a day here or there, but every single day of our lives. Comforting, is this Psalm, and reassuring. It is interesting to note, that the shepherd does not have to discipline the sheep, but they follow him because they want to; they need him, and he meets their needs. We are presently looking after my sons dog Harley, and we are always amused when we take him for a walk with our two dogs, as he immediately goes far across the field away from us. He loves the ‘me’ time and freedom and has a skip in his step. But don’t you worry, come rain, hail or snow, (sorry wrong context,) whether it be dusk, windy or hot, Harley has an eye on us. As soon as he sees us turn towards the car or call him, he is there like a shot. He is away from home and doesn’t want to be left behind. This is like our faith. We are not called to be dour, serious and overly inward, but we are called to be individuals, to be confident in who we are in Christ, go exploring and enjoy life, but to always have an eye and an ear on the shepherd, and return to him and be guided by him. This is affirmed in our Epistle reading today, where we are reminded that we are not just sheep ‘that follow’ instead we have a task, and a role; as Peter says: Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind. Here we are being called to observe ourselves, to be empowered and to grow. He goes on, 2 Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, Crave spiritual nourishment, like a baby that relies on its mother for all its needs. Why, because we. like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house. We are chosen by God and precious to him. But the beginning of verse 4 reads: As you come to him be like new born babies, as we have now received mercy. The Lord is our shepherd, as we come to him we are fed, protected and empowered. Jesus tells us ‘that I have come that you may have life,’ not only that, but have it to the full What more could we want? Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy. It is done. May we live as children of the risen Christ, now, today and always. Amen.

01.01.2022 Thank you and amen, Bishop Cam. Sometimes it’s hard to know what to pray when things feel overwhelming, but let’s pray now: God of grace and love, ... we give thanks for the gift of our lives and for the hope that comes from faith in you. As we face an uncertain future, renew us each day and give us courage; Help us to be wise, compassionate, and creative, as we find new ways of being Church and being community. We pray for your blessing particularly on all who are serving in the frontline of medical care, and those who are working to develop a vaccine. We pray in the name of the one who healed the sick, and set the captives free; Jesus Christ our Good Shepherd and Lord. Amen.