1. His Word…the Bible
God’s Word is inspired by the Spirit. It is the story of God’s great plan that culminates in Christ Jesus (Luke 24.44-47) to renew the world. Through it, we know God and know how to respond to him (2 Timothy 3.16-17). We are therefore committed to reading, proclaiming and teaching the Bible so that we can humbly respond to Christ in faith, obedience and love.
2. His Invitation to respond… Prayer
The God, who is Trinity, loves us responding back to him and he has given us prayer as the means of doing this. As God’s people we are committed to individual and corporate prayer in all situations, as an expression of our dependence upon God, through Christ, for all that we have and are (Psalms; Philippians 4.6-7; Colossians 4.2)
3. Proclaiming His Son… Jesus Christ
God’s desire is for all people to be saved through Jesus Christ. Through Jesus’ death and resurrection he is declared to be the Saviour and Lord of the world. We are committed to discipling, training and mentoring God’s people to show this Jesus through word and deed (Luke 24.44-47; Matthew 28.16-20; 1 Peter 3.15).
4. Gathering Together…God’s Family
Through Christ, God has bought us and adopted us into his family. He has encouraged us to meet regularly to encourage one another. As brothers and sisters in Christ, we value meeting together under God’s Word to worship him and encourage one another to live a Christ-shaped life (Ephesians 2.19-22; Hebrews 10.25).
5. God’s Call… Service
Jesus came not to be served but to serve and give his life for us. God calls us to use our gifts, our time and resources to serve one another and the world. This is how we become mature and Christ-like together (Mark 10.45; 1 Corinthians 12.4-7; Ephesians 4.11-13, Matthew 23.11).
6. God’s Kingdom
God is building an eternal kingdom for his glory. God’s kingdom is bigger than our local church family and so we seek to build God’s kingdom by training, equipping, supporting and sending people from our number to extend God’s kingdom throughout the world (Matthew 9.37-38; 28.16-20; Acts 1.8).
7. God-honouring Relationships
God is Trinity – Father, Son and Holy Spirit – dwelling in perfect loving relationship. In Christ, all are invited into that relationship. We value relationships characterised by selfless love, forgiveness, holiness and joy, expressing our oneness in Christ Jesus. In his family we are to exhibit honest, healthy and holy relationships that encourage us toward maturity in Christ (Leviticus 11.44; John 17.20-23; Ephesians 4.1-3; Philippians 2.14-16).
8. God’s Love of the Lost, Least and Last
God seeks out and uses the lost, the least and the last. We acknowledge that we ourselves are poor, weak sinners and that Jesus is our only hope and confidence. We know it is only by grace that we are God’s people in Christ and it is out of our weakness that we invite others to be broken and know the healing there is in Christ. (1 Samuel 16.11; 1 Corinthians 1.26)
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Abbotsford Presbyterian Church meets every Sunday at 9:30am. We are located at 443 Great North Road, Abbotsford NSW.
G’day from WA!
How do you do, my Presbyterian brethren? My name is Lachlan Stewart, and I am a 26 year old man from Perth, WA. I am currently looking for a new church family to join in and around the Drummoyne area, as I am enrolled to study at Wesley Institute as of February next year.
Your statement of values is very interesting, and mirrors many things I hold to essential to living for and with Jesus. Would you please tell me what outreaches you are currently running, and what areas I would be able to volunteer to serve in?
On a more self seeking note, I am also looking for accommodation and employment and transport. I will be arriving in Sydney sometime toward the end of January, and beginning my course mid-way through February.
At present I would like to work in a coffee shop or cafe, but have little experience in the industry. I would be willing to enter into a probation period, to learn more of what would be required of me, at a lower rate. I currently run my own bricklaying team, and understand some of the frustration of paying employees who are still learning. I also recognise the value of on the job training, and hard working, enthusiastic employees.
In regards to accommodation, ideally I should like to share a house with 1 or more men. However, I would be just as happy being welcomed into a family home with a spare room.
Specifically, I am asking Jesus for a Suzuki Vitara or Jimni four-wheel drive. So, if He wants, He’ll get me one =)
Thanks so much for your time!
I look forward to hearing from you!
Lachie