2026-09 Connection Newsletter
September 2026 Worship & Study Resources Now Available
Our September 2026 resources are now on the website.
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27th September, 2026 (Year A – Pentecost 18) “Yeah, Nah, Nah, Yeah!”
The right and wrong of rules is always being debated. They can be to be right or wrong according to each one’s understanding.
Jesus was challenged, He used His power to show love and grace above considering the rules.
Centering our lives on God, using power for doing good and listening to God, will give direction.
The Kingdom of God is about faithful people living the way Jesus lived.
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20th September, 2026 (Year A – Pentecost 17) “It’s Not Fair”
Jesus tells a story where workers all get paid the same amount but for differing hours of work.
The Kingdom of God is not about “Fairness, or where we all stand, it is about what we receive”.
The Kingdom of God is the divine commonwealth for the common good of all people so everyone has enough.
Jesus came to upturn things, no one is suffering because some have more and others have less.
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13th September, 2026 (Year A – Pentecost 16) “Who Are We to Judge?”
We are called, even with our flaws and failings to be in unity within our diversity.
We need to relate with each other with grace, mercy and love.
Focus on doing what is right, not on other’s wrongs. Work in unity together and leave the judging to God!
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6th September, 2026 (Year A – Pentecost 15) “Being Together in the Lord”
The people of God have a huge responsibility to make decisions together, peacefully and in agreement.
What is decided together is honored in Heaven. There is a process for the fellowship of church to follow.
Make sure to address the issues. Know discussion is vital and are heavenly ones.
Know the amazing community of being a people where God is dwelling – just 2 or 3 people are enough to bring joy in His presence.
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30th August, 2026 (Year A – Pentecost 14) “Burning Bushes on the Wide Screen of Life”
Moses had a very checkered life – privileged Royal and murderer, so he seeks obscurity and an ordinary existence.
God had other ideas. Moses encounters the burning bush and God speaks to him.
The bush became like a standard widescreen phenomenon – a bit out of the ordinary.
An abrupt intrusion of God into his life.
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23rd August, 2026 (Year A – Pentecost 13) “Seeing Jesus”
At this point in the Gospel Jesus asks “Who am I”. The people were seeking a Messiah to come and solve their problems.
A series of paintings leads us to Jesus being “the other” – it leads us outside the door to engaging with different faiths and cultures.
It expands horizons to step out of our comfort of life as Jesus may take on other names.
These expand our sense of being in the world and the world of others.
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16th August, 2026 (Year A – Pentecost 12) “Widening the Circle: Grace for Everyone”
“We can read the Bible and be shocked!
Today we have a nameless woman, 1st Nations person from Canaan, considered pagan and unclean.
She comes to Jesus asking for healing of her sick daughter. Jesus gives her the expected answer of rejection.
However, her persistence is courageous and Jesus’ response moves to respect and inclusion.
The daughter is healed, grace is received and a new way of thinking is modelled”.
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9th August, 2026 (Year A – Pentecost 11) “Stepping Out on the Water”
There is an old adage, “You will either sink or swim” which may have originated from this very story.
In life if we don’t focus we can easily be distracted and end up sinking.
There is a man who can help us focus on what is important, provide the direction, skills and gifts we need.
Surprisingly you may find when you ‘step out onto the water’ the impossible may happen.
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2nd August, 2026 (Year A – Pentecost 10) “Nothing But …”
At times we all feel that the problem may be too large, we have nothing to offer, the need is too great.
Once there was a small boy with his lunch of 5 loaves and 2 fish…when Jesus took charge amazing things happened!
God works, when people are willing to offer what they have, small things can work together for good.
In sharing God’s love, nothing is wasted and compassion becomes visible.!
