Stories of the Kingdom, the parables of Jesus: Pt: 1 What is the Kingdom of God?
4:30pm-6:00pm Sunday 6th of September 2026
Jesus was a master teacher. His stories were lively discourses full of illustrations, metaphors, and stories that caught and held the popular interest; he made people think. The parables provoke thought. In each one Jesus communicated a truth about God or the kingdom of heaven that he wanted his listeners to remember, and so he told them a story. We’re going to be working our way through some of Jesus’ classic stories of God’s Kingdom over the next few weeks.
If you want a study guide, you can download a copy HERE
Light refreshments
Venue: Social Support Centre, Activity Centre, 70 Mernda Village Drive, Mernda
Stories of the Kingdom, the parables of Jesus: Pt: 2 As dangerous as a mustard seed. Mat 13:31-32
4:30pm-6:00pm Sunday 13th of September 2026
Jesus was a master teacher. His stories were lively discourses full of illustrations, metaphors, and stories that caught and held the popular interest; he made people think. The parables provoke thought. In each one Jesus communicated a truth about God or the kingdom of heaven that he wanted his listeners to remember, and so he told them a story. We’re going to be working our way through some of Jesus’ classic stories of God’s Kingdom over the next few weeks.
If you want a study guide, you can download a copy HERE
Light refreshments
Venue: Social Support Centre, Activity Centre, 70 Mernda Village Drive, Mernda
Note: Many of these activities will take place at the Social Support Centre, Activity Rooms 1-2, 70 Mernda Village Drive, Mernda.
Note too, that from time to time we may swap some activities around - so always check back on this blogpage closer to the date! 😊
AT TABLE TOGETHER.
Bring a plate to share for tea, as we enjoy conversation together at Margie’s place
SMS 0418 382449 for her address, and note that we wouldn’t be at the Activity Centre today.
We've been thinking about what it means to flourish over the last many weeks. Mindfulness and also a capacity of discernment are foundational, as is an understanding of how to interpret and mediate on the scriptures.
Meditation is different to just 'studying." As Martin Luther put it: "Meditation means to think persistently, deeply and diligently. Properly speaking, it means to chew over something in the heart. ”— Martin Luther
How do the scriptures help us to grow? How do we meditate using the Bible? We'll review the Lectio Devina and have a practice together.
Light refreshments
Venue: Mernda Social Support Centre, Activity Room:1&2 70 Mernda Village.
We've been thinking about what it means to flourish over the last many weeks. Mindfulness and also a capacity of discernment are foundational, as is an understanding of how to interpret and mediate on the scriptures.
Meditation is different to just 'studying." As Martin Luther put it: "Meditation means to think persistently, deeply and diligently. Properly speaking, it means to chew over something in the heart. ”— Martin Luther
How do the scriptures help us to grow? How do we meditate using the Bible? We'll review the Lectio Devina and have a practice together.
Light refreshments
Venue: Mernda Social Support Centre, Activity Room:1&2 70 Mernda Village.
Flourishing starts with becoming intentionally mindful of our journey and actively noticing and choosing our responses to the experiences God takes us through.
The ancient practice of the Examen helps us become mindful. (Psalm 139:23-24 & 2 Cor 13:5).
Venue: Mernda Social Support Centre, Activity Room:1&2 70 Mernda Village.
Flourishing starts with becoming intentionally mindful of our journey and actively noticing and choosing our responses to the experiences God takes us through.
The ancient practice of the Examen helps us become mindful. (Psalm 139:23-24 & 2 Cor 13:5).
Venue: Mernda Social Support Centre, Activity Room:1&2 70 Mernda Village.
